Calhoun Ranger Report - 2/6

Dear Calhoun Early Childhood School Families,

WOW — what an incredible turnout we had for our Roots & Wings Bubble Party this morning! Trying something new is never easy, and even with careful planning, there are always a few kinks to work out along the way. We know this morning felt a little stressful at times, and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience as we adjusted to accommodate the large number of cars in our drop-off line.

Please know that we are already reviewing feedback from both parents and staff and are working on ways to improve the process for the future.

In light of our unexpected start to the morning, I wanted to share a message we received from one of our parents. I absolutely loved how she turned this moment into a teachable experience with her son — and then shared that lesson with her own students as well:

“My husband and I are always one of the first few cars in line to drop Parker off, so of course I was a little stressed this morning when I realized we were way in the back. Parker said, ‘Mommy, we just need to be flexible.’ 😜 He completely changed my attitude. It ended up not even being an issue because the staff was so on top of it, and it really only took me two extra minutes.

I just wanted to extend my extreme gratitude for what you all do at Calhoun. My five-year-old taught me a very valuable lesson today because of what he is learning at school. I even used this story in my morning meeting with my fifth graders, and we had such a great discussion about being flexible, adaptable, and reframing situations to change our attitudes. Talk about a ripple effect!

I know this may seem small, but I wanted you all to know your impact. I hope you have a great Friday!”

Way to be a Flexible Flamingo, Parker! 🦩 Moments like this remind us that even on busy mornings, our students are learning skills that truly matter.

Thank you for your patience, your support, and for partnering with us as we continue working to make mornings at Calhoun even better. We hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

Principal Anderson

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!

February 9 - Middle of Year Campus Improvement Committee meeting (3:30-4:30pm)

February 13 - Professional Development/No School

February 16 - No School/Bad Weather Make-Up Day

February 19 - PTO School Spirit Night at Halo Pizzeria (5:00-9:00pm)

🕢 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.