A Message From Mrs. Stroud

Dear Whirlwind Families-

I hope this newsletter finds you well! What do you appreciate about this summer the most? Little league games, time at the lake, swimming at the pool, late nights with family & friends, sleeping in, showing animals at the fair, vacations or staycations? I hope you take a moment to visit with your family to see what they enjoyed. My husband and I took a trip to Tennessee in June. I appreciated the quiet, having no agenda, and time away together. I also had several opportunities to catch up with family and friends I rarely see during the school year. Big or small, it is important to take time to reflect on what fills your cup.

The summer staff has been busy! We have freshly waxed floors, many newly painted walls, and several large projects completed. The building is almost ready for students and staff! Thank you to Johnny, Patrick, Coach Smith, Penny, Roxanne, Donna, Sibert, Harmon, Dr.Wityk and McIntire for helping to ensure our building is safe and ready for students!

Many teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators have attended conferences, read books or participated in classes to promote their learning. New staff members attended orientation in June, worked in their new classrooms and attended professional development over the summer. I hope that all of them found opportunities to fill their cups over the summer too. Our staff wants to be the best they can be for your children.

Read this newsletter carefully to learn about the initiatives that have been chosen to improve and streamline communication to families.

Have a great rest of the summer!

Mrs.Tamara Stroud

Elementary Principal

Archie R-V App

The Archie R-V app will continue to provide families and the community with event updates, current events, and other important information.

One of the enhancements to the app is the use of ROOMS. This will be replacing Remind. Why make the change?

All communication is through one app
Notifications available via text, email or app
Receive updates from teachers
No code needed
Maintain open communication with teachers about your child(ren)

Infinite Campus

The Archie R-V School District previously used the Tyler Student Information System (SIS); however, due to company changes, we were required to change systems. Many of you have completed on-line registration on our new system, Infinite Campus. A BIG shout out to Mrs. Becky Deardorff and Mrs. Michelle Mell for their leadership throughout this transition.

We ask that you have patience and understanding throughout this school year as ALL staff and families will be navigating this new system. Our administrative assistants will do their best to answer your questions or get back to you with an answer as soon as possible. Again, thank you for your patience.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Online registration is now open for returning and new students. Returning Students Link The deadline to register for returning students is Friday, August 9th.

Once you have completed your registration, please take the time to set up your parent portal account and fill out the Free or Reduced Meal Application. You should have received your Activation Key in an email on August 1st. Parent Portal Link

New student enrollment is August 7th & 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

School Supply Drive and Giveaway

The Archie Methodist Church and Adrian Bank-Archie Branch have been partnering for 16 years to collect school supplies for Archie students in need. Drop off supplies at the bank anytime before August 13, 2024.

The school supply giveaway will be held at the Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Thank you to these community partners!

Events Page — Click on the Whirwind to access the 2024-2025 PK-12th grade events.

Upcoming Events

August 7th & 8th- New Student Enrollment, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
August 15th- Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
August 19th- Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
August 20th- First Day of School
September 2nd- No School, Labor Day
September 9th- Grandparents Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.
September 11th- PTO Meet and Greet, 6:00 p.m.
September 12th- Fall Pictures

Free Preschool

The Archie R-V School District will have FREE preschool this year! We still have open spots. Don't miss this AWESOME opportunity. For more information, email the Early Childhood Preschool Director, Kristi Reynolds or call 816-293-5312.

Email: kreynolds@archie.k12.mo.us

Parents as Teachers

PAT is available for families from prenatal to the start of kindergarten. This program is intended to support our upcoming Whirwinds and their families.