Calhoun Ranger Report - 4/17

Dear Calhoun Early Childhood School Families,

Last night was truly one of my favorite events in Calhoun history. Our first Annual Culture Night was nothing short of incredible, and I am still overwhelmed by the amazing turnout and the kind words shared by so many of you. It was a beautiful reminder of what makes our school community so special.

Events like this don’t just happen. They are the result of countless hours of planning, collaboration, and heart. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the families who generously gave their time and talents to create cultural displays. The care, creativity, and pride that went into each one were evident, and we were truly blown away by how thoughtfully each culture was represented.

To our Calhoun staff: thank you for making the evening so joyful and memorable. From the engaging displays and performances to the vibrant attire, your enthusiasm and willingness to fully participate brought the night to life. It meant so much to see everyone embrace the spirit of the event and celebrate alongside our families.

I would also like to give a very special shoutout to Mrs. Amy Ceron, our Blended Pre-K teacher in Big Bend who organized this event. It began as her vision, and through her dedication, organization, and tireless effort, that vision became a reality. Simply put, Culture Night would not have happened without her leadership and commitment.

Thank you all for helping create such a meaningful and memorable evening. I am already looking forward to next year!

Warmly,

Principal Anderson

May 7 - Parent Training - Prepare for Kindergarten

May 14 - Final Family Engagement Night with Stephen Fite (5:30-6:30pm)

May 19 - End of Year Parties

May 20 - Last Day of School/End of 4th 9 weeks

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.