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PTA Meeting This Wednesday

Please join us for the PTA’s monthly meeting this Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 8:45 a.m. in the school library! All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Here is the agenda, which includes a Zoom link for those who cannot attend in person.
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Halloween Costume Guidelines

On the 31st, students may wear their costumes to school or change during lunch. Here are some guidelines to follow: Costumes should be appropriate for 4th and 5th grade students. Please refrain from “horror” costumes, as not all students are comfortable with these. No weapons of any kind will be allowed at school. Please do not bring plastic guns, swords, or other weapons. Halloween masks should be worn only for the parade, not during class time or on the playground at lunch. This would be unsafe and distract from learning. Students should be able to walk safely around campus in their costumes. Leave props at home for the big Halloween event. We cannot be responsible for lost items. Thanks for helping us make the holiday safe and enjoyable for all!
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Halloween at Arroyo

Halloween is almost here! On Friday afternoon (Oct. 31), we’ll have a school-wide costume parade after lunch, followed by carnival games and activities planned by our PTA, along with Arroyo’s favorite Halloween activity, a Haunted House! Parents are welcome to join us for the parade, which will be held on the blacktop at 12:50 p.m. Please consider volunteering to help make Halloween a success. Click the link above to find ways to help. Volunteer clearance is not required to watch the parade but is required for those staying to help with the activities. We’ll have photographers capturing the highlights to share with parents who aren’t able to attend. We hope to see you there!
Halloween at Arroyo

Arroyo Eagle Eye - October 19, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE: Principal’s Message, Multicultural Family Night recap, Project Wee Care, PBIS, positive behavior, celebrating Diwali, Halloween week events, school-wide art project, 4th & 5th grade enrichment, weekly menu.
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Message from Our Principal, Mindy Shelton

Welcome to Arroyo Upper Elementary! Our Arroyo mascot is the Eagle and Together We Soar,  as we come together as a school community to support our students in connecting with their peers and growing socially and academically. 

The fourth and fifth grade years are such a special time of transition and growing independence. At Arroyo we strive to support each child’s developmental needs at this stage. This includes: 
- Helping students develop a sense of ownership for their learning and encouraging independence, goal setting, and a growth mindset
- Engaging students in project-based learning to deepen their collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills
- Supporting parents as partners in their child’s educational journey
 
These same student skills, mindsets and dispositions are also embedded in the Learner Profile in our newly updated SCSD Strategic Plan. The Learner Profile is our roadmap for bringing SCSD’s mission to life, and you’ll hear us talking more throughout the upcoming year about the ways in which we are leaning into this with our 4th and 5th graders.  The Learner Profile states:

“SCSD learners are curious problem solvers, self-aware learners, and kind citizens. They understand that learning is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about developing strong interpersonal skills, taking ownership of their learning, developing the ability to adapt and reflect, and being prepared to contribute to their community and the world at large.”  

Beyond our goals for students as learners, our broader aim is to make every student and family at Arroyo feel valued and connected. Without that sense of belonging, we cannot accomplish any of our larger academic goals for our students. Because of this, you’ll notice events for families throughout the year to help you build connections with our campus, our staff, and with other students and families.

We hope you’ll take the time to connect with our Arroyo community, because TOGETHER WE SOAR!

Warmly,
Mindy Shelton
Principal

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