Arnoldsburg Elementary School

Start of Year Family Engagement Survey, 2025-2026

Your child’s school and Save the Children would like feedback regarding how well the school welcomed and communicated with families. (Your school received support from Save the Children this past year.) Filling out this survey will help your school and Save the Children learn what worked for you and your family and what we could do better. The information you share may help us serve your community better in the future and may help us get resources to provide your community more programs. We believe the risk from filling out this 5-minute survey to be very small. We will do everything we can to keep any information identifying you confidential. If you have any further questions about this survey, please contact the U.S. Program’s Monitoring and Evaluation Team at USPDataReports@savechildren.org. Completing this survey is voluntary and there is no penalty to you for not completing the survey.


If you have more than one child at this school, please answer with your youngest child in mind.

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KVBJBCF
Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LV7TB6P

Glenville State University offers a variety of swimming lessons,
from Group Sessions to Private Packages for children or adults.
We’ve also started a Youth Stroke Club!
Lessons and Stroke Club last a half-hour and are designed to
improve performance of swim skills, in addition to simply
increasing comfort and endurance in the water.
At the end of each Session, participants are given a Checklist
showing what the student learned and what skills need to be
mastered before moving to the next Level.
The Stroke Club receives a Coach’s Assessment.
All swimmers review safety in and around water


Contact: Kathy Gilbert, Director of Aquatics and Recreation
Glenville State University
200 High Street | Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-6441 | Kathy.Gilbert@glenville.edu

After school, we will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Transportation may be provided along the main routes. Please complete the registration link to enroll your child. https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FYGXPBRTzyE&data=05%7C02%7Cjlbennett%40k12.wv.us%7Cceb2e7b60aa04b72e20608dde596119b%7Ce019b04b330c467a8bae09fb17374d6a%7C0%7C0%7C638919154876827340%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7shR8sPaflX8bKes1VJvS27daK%2BXcS0TTD%2BHgin9zH4%3D&reserved=0

Arnoldsburg Elementary School 2025 Molasses Festival Candidates King Candidates Dallas Mace Jacob Rose Rylan Arthur Wyatt Blosser Ricky Sampson Terry Dye Queen Candidates Scarlett Houchin Anastasia Monette Gracie Houchin Natalia Bremar Blakely Moss Emma Holbert Carolina Blosser Kaylin Conley Rosslyn Dye Ivory Dechert Lydia Hill Leelah Long Madalynn Holcomb Please support our candidates. All monies must be turned into AES by 10am September 23, 2025. Coronation is at 6pm on September 25, 2025. All Candidates will receive a trophy and Queen and King will be crowned at coronation. All Candidates are invited to ride on our AES Parent Teacher Organization Float

UPDATED list to include Pre-K students.

BE A VOLUNTEER MAKE A DIFFERENCE JOIN US ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH AT 12:30PM AT PHE FOR VOLUNTEER TRAINING! PLEASE ARRIVE BY 12:25p.m.

Join us Thursday, September 11, for our Parent Social! 1st and 2nd Grade: 8:30 - 9:30 am 3rd and 4th Grade: 10:00 - 11:00 am PreK and Kindergarten: 1:30 - 2:30 pm We will be discussing Title 1 information, PBIS, and completing a Needs Assessment. Families will be able to meet in small groups to review benchmark data, participate in reading activities, and play math games. 🐝

We hope you can join us Thursday, September 4, to celebrate Grandparents' Day! PreK-1st Grade: 1:45 - 2:15 pm 2nd-4th Grade: 2:30 - 3:00 pm Come and read with your grandchildren! 📚

Please be aware, Bus 21 is running 15-20 minutes late due to a mechanical issue. Thank you for your understanding.

Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early DID YOU KNOW? • Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school. • Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read. • Students can still fall behind if they miss just one or two days every few weeks. • Being late to school may lead to poor attendance. • Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school-and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. • Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before. • Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required shots. • Introduce your children to their teachers and classmates before school starts. • Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent. • Try to schedule non-urgent related medical appointments and extended trips when school isn’t in session. • If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning. • If you are concerned that your child may have a contagious illness, call your school or health care provider for advice. • If your child must stay home due to illness, ask the teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home. When Do Absences Become a Problem? CHRONIC ABSENCE 18 or more days WARNING SIGNS 10 to 17 days SATISFACTORY 9 or fewer absences Note:  These numbers assume a 180-day school year.

We want to extend a congratulations to our first PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) winners of the school year! We look forward to seeing our awesome students continue working to meet our expectations! 🐝

AES conducted a Preschool Jump Start program to prepare both children and parents for the transition to preschool. The goal of the program is to equip parents with the knowledge and tools to help their children start preschool with confidence and ease, ensuring a smooth transition for the child and family. Parents engaged in a workshop to connect with other parents, understand preschool readiness, and participate in several activities to support learning at home. If you have any questions about preschool readiness or resources, please contact AES at 304-655-8616. 🐝

School Calendar Dates for 2025-2026

*All Dates and Information are subject to change*

September 1, 2025 - Labor Day - No school
October 13, 2025 - PL/Faculty Senate - No School for Students
October 16, 2025 - End of 1st Term
October 23, 2025 - Report Cards Go Home
October 28, 2025 - P/T Conferences 4-7pm - Elementary Schools
October 30, 2025 - P/T Conferences 4-7pm - Middle/High School
November 10, 2025 - OS Day - No School for Students
November 11, 2025 - Veteran’s Day - No School for Students
November 24-28, 2025 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 22, 2025 - End of 2nd Term and First Semester
December 22, 2025 - PL/FS - No School for Students
December 23, 2025 - January 1, 2026 - Christmas Break
January 2, 2026 - Professional Meetings - No School for Students
January 6, 2026 - Report Cards Go Home
January 19, 2026 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
February 13, 2026 - OS Day - No School
February 16, 2026 - PL/FS Day - No School for Students
March 17, 2026 - End of 3rd Term
March 24, 2026 - Report Cards Go Home
March 24, 2026 - P/T Conferences 4-7 pm - Elementary Schools
March 26, 2026 - P/T Conferences 4-7 pm - Middle/High School
March 30, 2026 - April 3, 2026 - Spring Break - No School
March 30 - April 3, 2026 - Spring Break - No School
April 6, 2026 - PL/FS Day - No School for Students
May 11, 2026 - OS Day - No School
May 12, 2026 - Election Day - No School
May 22, 2026 - Graduation - CMHS
May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day - No School
May 29, 2026 - End of 4th Term and 2nd Semester

If you completed the Summer Reading Challenge, please return it by Friday! 📚

Please join us this Friday August 22, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. for our first PTO meeting at Arnoldsburg Elementary.

Jordan Yoak restocked his shelf for the start of the new school year. We greatly appreciate this! Thank you, Jordan!

Preschool Jumpstart at Arnoldsburg Elementary. Tomorrow August 18th 2025 9am-2pm! Parents/Guardians, this is more than just a day for your preschooler — it’s a chance for you to be part of their first school memories. While your child experiences a fun day in the classroom, you’ll get to connect with teachers, meet other families, and join in a hands-on Make & Take workshop. Plus, breakfast and lunch are on us! Let’s kick off the school year together and make it a day your child will remember. 📚✏️

Thank You to Minnie Hamilton Health System! We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our community partner, Minnie Hamilton Health System, for their generous donation of water bottles for each of our schools for the upcoming school year. Your continued support helps ensure our students stay healthy, hydrated, and ready to learn. We are grateful for your commitment to the well-being of our school community and for always stepping up to make a difference. Thank you for being such a valued partner! #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #MinnieHamiltonHealth #SchoolPartnerships

Welcome back, Calhoun County Students! Dear Students, Parents, and Families, It is my pleasure to welcome you to a brand-new school year here in Calhoun County Schools! Our teachers, staff, and administrators have been working tirelessly over the summer to prepare classrooms, plan lessons, and create opportunities for a year filled with learning, growth, and success. To our amazing students welcome back! We can’t wait to see your smiling faces, hear your laughter in the hallways, and watch the excitement you bring into our classrooms each day. This is your time to shine, to explore new ideas, and to challenge yourselves to achieve even more than you thought possible. To our dedicated parents and families thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Your encouragement, guidance, and involvement are a vital part of our students’ success, and together, we can make this a year to remember. Let’s make 2025–2026 a year filled with curiosity, creativity, and community. Here’s to a safe, productive, and inspiring school year for every student in Calhoun County! Here’s to making this our best year yet! #CalhounPride #BackToSchool #GoRedDevils #GoEagles #GoStingers Sincerely, Michael Fitzwater Superintendent, Calhoun County Schools