On May 15th, the school district sent letters to families of students who were identified as advanced learners. For more information on the advanced learner program in MPS, click here.

In this week's Kanga, the Spirit Week schedule was misstated. Click for the accurate schedule. We apologize for the error.

Principal Franks is thrilled to share with you that we have selected and hired the first of two folks to fill our 4/5 vacancies. Michelle Loomans, Armatage Associate Educator and parent, has graciously accepted our job offer. We are very excited to have her onboard as a classroom teacher and know that she will be a great addition to an already strong team and staff.

In this week's letter: Mrs Franks introduces newly hired art and physical education and specialists, provides updates on the efforts to improve lunch/recess, and more. Click the title link to read her letter in pdf or mobile-friendly format.

Specialist positions that opened for fall 2012, as a result of the retirements of art teacher Jo Wells and physical education teacher Renae Kirby, have been filled. Joining the Armatage teaching staff next fall will be art specialist Elizabeth Neuman and physical education specialist Mike Leach. Ms Neuman comes from Hall School, and Mr Leach from Sheridan.

The week of May 21st will be full of spirited days at Armatage.  Spirit Week 2012 is sponspored by the Student Council, and kicks off on Monday with Pajama Day.  Click the title link to read more.

Last week, dozens of Armatage fifth graders participated in the annual field trip to the Lake Country Land School. They returned on Friday just in time to attend the Carnival.  Read a little about their experience, written by Mike DeGeorgeo (parent of Joey, grade 3)

Teachers Margo, Christian, and Staci have arranged to have an information table at the Spring Carnival (Friday, May 11th) so parents and friends can learn what is involved in becoming a marrow donor. Read their letter to the Armatage community, which explains the Armatage connection.

In this week's letter, Mrs Franks talks about additional staff and classroom changes for the fall, lunch/recess policy, and more. Read in PDF or mobile-friendly formats.