Calhoun Ranger Report - 2/20

Dear Calhoun Early Childhood School Families,

Today was one of my favorite days...Creature Teacher Day! Make sure to ask your child(ren) about it. We learned so much about the different animals that she had to show us and we even got to pet a baby kangaroo!

Many of you attended our last parent training opportunity with Dr. Layne Pethick. We received SUCH great feedback from the parents who attended, so I wanted to share the information below about a virtual parent training he will be offering next Thursday at noon for Diverse Abilities Day. It doesn't have pre-k listed as a grade level on the form, but do not let that stop you. Your students are almost kindergarteners, so you can choose that grade and list Calhoun as the campus. :)

Lastly, don't forget to sign up for childcare for our next parent training on Thursday. We still have spaces available.

I hope you all have a warm and wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

Principal Anderson

February 26 - Campus Tour

February 26 - Parent Training (5:30-6:30pm)

February 27 - Dino George (4:00-5:00pm)

March 3 - Spring Picture Day

Click this link for a virtual training opportunity with Layne Pethick!

Calhoun Early Childhood School is excited to host our First Annual Cultural Night! We would love for families to participate by sharing their culture with the Calhoun community. You may choose to join our fashion show, perform a dance or music piece, create a cultural display, bring a food item, or set up a simple activity such as henna art, coloring, or another art project that represents your culture.

The event will take place on Thursday, April 16th from 5:30–6:30 PM. After we receive sign-ups, we will send more information about set-up. Please complete the Google form by Thursday, March 26th if you are interested in participating and sharing your culture with others.

Check out the link below for information on how you can support your child at home through Conscious Discipline tips and strategies.

Our spring sign-up is live! Click the link below to schedule a time to come and join us on the playground!

🕢 Please remember that while our school time starts at 7:30am, we are outside and greeting kids starting at 7:00am. We have had very few cars arriving between 7:00am-7:20am. If you wait until the last minute to bring your child in the carpool line, you run the risk of arriving tardy. Please make sure to plan ahead and utilize the line before 7:15am. You will get in and out with no wait!

⏰ For safety and efficiency, students will not be released after 2:00pm. Please plan ahead for appointments or other time commitments to ensure your child is picked up before this time.

🚗 Please remember that we run two car lines at the same time:

From the North: Turn left into the left lane of the parking lot. This lane is for Piney Woods, Gulf Coast, and South Plains.

From the South: Turn right into the parking lot and use the right lane, which wraps around to the back of the building. This lane is for Big Bend, Hill Country, and Panhandle.

📵Please enter the parking lot with caution and avoid using your phone while driving. As you turn in, use your blinker to signal. This helps us clearly distinguish Calhoun families from neighborhood traffic and ensures a smoother, safer arrival for everyone.

Complete the form below to show your appreciation for our Calhoun staff!

Help me grow! I would love your feedback on how I am doing in my first year as principal. Thank you to those who have already completed the form. Your feedback has been so helpful!

If you attended our PTO events like Touch-A-Truck or our Family Engagement Night and had your picture taken by Panhandle Blended Pre-k Teacher, Adrian Gonzalez, he has kindly created a folder to house the great pictures he has taken of our families. I will keep this in the Ranger Report each week for you to be able to access at your convenience.