2/11/2025 Arcadia Update
Hello, Arcadia Families!
A few items for your perusal! (En Español)
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Conferences/Asynchronous Days
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Parent Tech Support at Conferences
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WITNESS Field Trip
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Minnesota Student Survey
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Northfield Area All School Art Show
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Student Support Options (connect with Secure Base, Project Friendship, and/or tutoring at the Northfield Public Library)
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Upcoming Events
Conferences and Asynchronous Learning Days Thursday and Friday
Everyone should have received a message from their child's advisor a couple of weeks ago, but if you missed it, it’s not too late to sign up for conferences! Sign up links are below–be sure to sign up with your child’s advisor. Your child is expected to help lead the conference, so should be there, too!
Angela: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5AD2DA7F58-54564844-winter#/
Dove: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5AD2DA7F58-54565112-winter#/
Hudson: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5AD2DA7F58-54565166-hudson#/
Laura: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5AD2DA7F58-54565270-winter#/
Morgan: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5AD2DA7F58-54565156-winter#/
Noah: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5AD2DA7F58-54565267-noah#/
Scott: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5AD2DA7F58-54565018-scott#/
Tami: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5AD2DA7F58-54564884-winter#/
Tammy: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5AD2DA7F58-54565064-winter#/
Taylor: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5AD2DA7F58-54565221-winter#/
With conferences happening, students will be completing their coursework online on Thursday and Friday. I will send out a message Thursday morning with links for students to meet with paraprofessionals live online, and teachers will be available to support students via email or students can set up a meet with the teacher if they need more support.
Parent Tech Support During Conferences!
JMC or Google Classroom questions? Chris Sullivan Kelley and Kelly DeShane, our fabulous social studies teachers, will be available to help you with finishing registration forms, accessing your child’s progress reports, and other questions you may have!
WITNESS Field Trip on February 21st
Arcadia’s all school field trip to Northrop for the WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize performance is coming up on February 21st. We will head up at 9:00am, and return around 12:15pm. Students will have a pizza lunch at school, then have an hour to meet with teachers to get caught up in classes or ask questions on anything they need help to complete, and end the day in advisory.
Please fill out the waiver here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/JUecqicgMsJiizJi3hE9Yc/
Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) on February 25th
Arcadia is administering the MSS on February 25th. A link to the letter we sent last week is below. Please contact Kelly DeShane, our District Assessment Coordinator, with any questions.
Minnesota School Survey Letter To Parents/Guardian 2025
Northfield Area All School Art Show, Northfield Arts Guild, February 12th
Arcadia student art work is going to be included in this show, celebrating the art of all local student artists!
The Northfield Arts Guild hosts the show, which opens Wednesday, 2/12/25 at noon, and goes until March 15th.
Student Support Options
If your child needs a little extra support, there is help available!
Secure Base Counseling
We work with Secure Base Counseling, who can offer counseling to Arcadia students during the school day at Arcadia. To set this up, contact Secure Base directly (the link above is their website with contact information). Here is a link to their intake form: Secure Base Arcadia In-school Therapy Intake Form
Project Friendship: Student Mentors
Your child could be paired with a St. Olaf or Carleton student mentor through Project Friendship who can help support them! To sign up for a mentor, go to their website, and fill out the form:
https://www.projectfriendshipmentoring.org/youthapplication
Tutoring at the Northfield Public Library: Drop-in Homework Help & Reading Buddies / Ayuda con las tareas escolares y práctica de lectura
Looking for extra help with your studies? The Northfield Public Library offers free homework help and reading practice for K-12 youth!
Starting Saturday, September 28, you can get assistance from experienced Carleton student tutors on:
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Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Sundays: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
No appointment needed—just drop in! Tutoring is available in all subjects and in both English and Spanish. Whether it's homework assistance, language learning, or study skills, we’re here to support your learning journey.
Ayuda con las tareas escolares y practicar la lectura
Para los jóvenes de kinder al 12º grado: obtén ayuda de estudiantes tutores experimentados de Carleton los días sábados de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. y los domingos de 2:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m. No es necesario hacer una cita, simplemente acércate. Todas las asignaturas son bienvenidas. La tutoría será disponible en inglés y en español
Upcoming Events
February 13 and 14: Conferences and Asynchronous Days
February 17: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
February 21: WITNESS All School Field Trip
February 21: Midterm (grades go out on February 25th) and student support (afternoon)
March 5: Senior Presentation Day
March 18: Midsummer Night's Dream at the Guthrie, All School Field Trip
March 18, 6:30pm: Arcadia School Board Meeting
March 21: End of Quarter 3
March 24-31: Spring Break
April 1: Start of Quarter 4–Asynchronous Day (due to no transportation)
April 3: ACT Testing
April 4: Quarter 3 grades go out to families
