Archie Elementary

Weekly Update

May 11-May 21, 2025

MISSION

The mission of the Archie R-V School District is to provide a high-quality education in a safe, positive environment to foster lifelong success for all.

VISION

The vision of the Archie R-V School District is to be a district where everyone experiences success. 

CSIP

Click here to access the CSIP. 

Updates and Reminders

"The influence of a good teacher/adult can never be erased."

  • Monday, May 12

    • No School

  • Tuesday, May 13

    • Career Week during specials.

    • Benchmarking Continues

    • Cass County Library Visits

    • 5th Grade Field Trip

    • 10:50 IEP- Dunn, Stroud, Harmon, Sherrell

    • Last day to sign Randol's card, book, and give money towards her gift. See Pam.

  • Wednesday, May 14

    • Career Week during specials

    • Benchmarking Continues

    • Cass County Library Visits

    • 12:00 p.m.- 5th Grade to Harrisonville to meet pen pals

    • 3:40 p.m.- Summer School Meeting in the red lab

    • 6:00 p.m.- Beginning band rental meeting in the band room. (New & Jacobs-could you assist by sending a reminder message via ROOMs on Monday or Tuesday?)

  • Thursday, May 15

    • 8:30 a.m. End of Year Awards

      • Overall Character

      • Art

      • Perfect Attendance

      • Student of the Week drawing for the tablecloth

      • Reader Recognition?

    • Cass County Library Visits

    • 12:00 Readers Award Party- Parker has shared the names of those who earned this party.

    • Career Week during specials

    • Benchmarking Continues

  • Friday, May 16

    • Wear green for mental health awareness.

    • Career Week during specials

    • Classroom inventories are due electronically to Pam & Stroud

    • Pink & Blues Due to Stroud's office (moved from May 14th)

    • Benchmarking Continues

    • Complete summer school document for those attending.

    • Kindergarten Field Trip

    • 10:55 IEP- Dunn, Petty, Stroud, Harmon

    • 11:30 IEP- Dunn, Shipley, Harmon, Stroud

    • 2:30-5:00 p.m. Chelle Bella Massage & Wellness Appreciation Pick Up -click for details

  • Saturday, May 17

    • Semi-Final Track Meet @ Archie- McIntire is looking for help.

  • Sunday, May 18

    • Graduation @ 2 p.m.

  • Monday, May 19

    • No School

    • 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting

  • Tuesday, May 20

    • Track and Field Day- this is a link to the details Coach Moore included in her email. Please be sure to read carefully, there are a few things she needs your help with before the big day.

      • There will be a timeout tent.

      • HS students are signing an agreement with details and expectations.

      • Classroom teachers- please remain engaged with class (supervising class & HS helpers) & notify Moore or Stroud if there is a concern.

    • 11:45 PreK Moving Up Program

    • 6:30 Kindergarten Graduation

  • Wednesday, May 21

    • Early Release Day

    • 9:30-10 a.m.- Meet Your Teacher Day (Rachel Hufferd-2nd and Vicki Wehmeyer-5th will be with us!)

    • PTO Luncheon/End of Year Celebration- following dismissal, ALL staff

    • Sunshine committee gathering for ALL staff at the Journal in Adrain following the end-of-year celebration.

  • Upcoming Dates:

  • Summer School is May 28- June 17

  • Reminder to look at the End of Year Important Dates- A date was added for summer school recommendations information.

What Do I Need To Know?

  • What's happening in 2025-2026? (Update)

    • Angela Donald will be returning to Archie. She will be filling Lori Macrander's position. Angela is excited to be a Whirlwind once again.

  • Career Week- Remember that Career Week is this week! Please take your class during your special's time to the gym and pick them up at the gym every day. Mrs.Johnston is excited to have these guest speakers for our students! Thank you, specials teachers, for your support with this project! See presenters below.

  • End of Year Important Dates- (Repeat x 4) There was an addition this week for the Summer School Recommendations, student information to be completed by next week. The columns for those attending will need to be complete.

  • Meet Your Teacher Day- Check out the details. Reach out if you have questions or if something is missing. Those of you who are new, please visit with your buddy/mentor to be prepared. If you are getting a new teaching partner, be sure to reach out to them as well.

  • Summer School- (x2) Reminder that students attending summer school will leave their supplies at school. On the final day/week of school, you will send them to the classroom being used for summer school. If your classroom is being used by someone else for summer school, please remember that the basics need to be left available (stapler, pencils, markers, chart paper, tape, books for students). As a grade level, please consider what resources might be helpful for the students who will be here.

  • Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week- Chelle Bella Massage and Wellness wanted to show their gratitude, but could not participate last week. Please see the information below and swing by there on Friday.

  • Cass County Library Visits- Cherie is excited to welcome our students to the library! The Cass County Libraries work hard to engage students year-round, and the summer reading program is one of the great opportunities they offer. Please consider reminding parents about these library visits and encourage them to enroll their children in the summer reading program.

    Before leaving for the library, take time to review audience behavior expectations and street safety with your students. If you need assistance or have a student out of the room when it's time to leave, please contact Stroud or McCullough. Thank you for helping make this a positive experience!

  • Farewell and Retirements- We have a few traditions here at Archie when we have to say goodbye.

    • Farewell- We will ask you to sign some cards and give a thumbprint sometime this week.

    • Retirement: Please join us for Tracy Randol's Retirement Party this Friday from 3:45–6:45 p.m. Tracy has dedicated 30 years to Archie, all spent teaching 6th grade! According to her calculations (and she is the math expert — unlike me!), that's approximately 1,000 students whose lives she has touched.

      Let's come together to celebrate her incredible commitment to our district and students. We hope to see you there!

      • Tuesday is the last day to sign her card, book, and donate money for her gift (one of the traditions for many years here).

  • Final Benchmarking Information- (Repeat) Grade level teams met to discuss end-of-year testing. See 2025 Spring Benchmarking Dates for dates set by grade level teams. 5th grade needs to meet with Stroud to determine dates. Coordinate with Title I and SPED as needed for accommodations and support.

  • End of Year Clean Up- In the past, we have experienced teachers dropping items off in the workroom or leaving them in the hall if they do not want them. Please DO NOT do this with any district-purchased items. If you no longer want the item, please notify me. I will work with the custodial staff to determine where to store or someone needs the item. If you are changing rooms, be sure to talk with me about labeling items to stay or be moved.

career week
Career Week Details
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All staff members are invited to stop by for an appreciation gift. This is the same day as Mrs. Randol's retirement party. We hope you make it to both!
Shout Out

PLEASE SHARE SHOUT-OUTS WITH STROUD TO ADD TO THE WEEKLY UPDATE!

A BIG SHOUT OUT TO:

  • Shout-out to everyone who helped with all things MAP- covering for a teacher that was giving the MAP, helping with make-up testing, adjusting classroom schedules/groups, waiting patiently to send groups back when classes are finishing, housing students that already tested, helping find Johnston or me, etc. Things go much smoother when you have a team like this! -Stroud

  • Shout-out to Johnston for working hard to sort out MAP details and wishes at Archie in her first year! -Stroud

  • I want to do a shout-out to all of the 3rd-5th-grade teachers who gave the MAP test. They did a great job of taking it seriously and keeping he students on task. They also had great attitudes when things needed to be adjusted! -Carolyn Johnston

  • Shout-out to Serethenee and Jaimee for asking to help with students who were not yet done! -Carolyn Johnston

  • Shout-out to Mrs. Mooney for the ongoing poster making she does to support ALL of our Whirlwinds K-12! Thankful for her talent and can-do attitude! -Stroud

  • Shout-out to Kindergarten for helping make a video with the seniors. Thank you to all of the classes for making the senior walk memorable for our graduates! -Stroud

  • Shout-out to those who helped pick up after the senior prank. -Stroud


BELIEFS

  • We believe all students and staff members deserve a safe and productive environment.  

  • We believe that positive, supportive student and teacher relationships, as well as community partnerships, are vital to student success. 

  • We believe in recruiting and retaining an inspiring, innovative staff. 

  • We believe in developing a staff that utilizes best instructional practices.

  • We believe in high expectations and accountability for all.

  • We believe in equipping learners to become successful citizens in a diverse society.

  • We believe in fostering lifelong curiosity and resourcefulness in all learners.