CELA Student/Parent Handbook English
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
Upcoming Important Dates
August 7- September 13: GKIDS Readiness Window-Kindergarten
September 9-13 Book Fair
September 10- Book Fair Family Night 3:30-6:00 & Title 1 Night 3:30-4:30
September 11- Proud to Be a Reader-Wear Red, White, and Blue
September 13-Spirit Friday-Wear Black and Gold
September 16-Fall Pictures
September 17-Constitution Day
September 18-Virtual Learning Day
Title I Night
Calhoun City Schools is excited to introduce the inaugural CCS Community Leadership Academy for Students’ Success, starting this fall. This unique program offers community members a behind-the-scenes look at how our schools operate, including governance, policy, student support, and budgeting. Participants will engage directly with school leaders, tour facilities, and provide valuable feedback. If you're passionate about our schools and want to play an active role in shaping the future, this is your chance! Click here to complete the interest survey by September 13, 2024.
KINDERGARTEN NEWS
LAVENDAR LLAMAS
Kindergarten students have been busy learning all about numbers 0-5. This week they have been learning how to add and subtract numbers to 5. Students in Mrs. Tate's Lavender Llama class have fun playing a "Candy in a Bag" game to build addition and subtraction fluency to 5
The Silver Sloths enjoyed playing different percussion instruments during music classes!
KINDERGARTEN SPECIALS
Literacy Help @ Home
At Calhoun City Schools we believe a partnership between school and home is essential for the development of foundational literacy skills. For information about literacy in Georgia, visit the Georgia Department of Education’s Literacy page at www.gadoe.org. Also, you can click the following link to learn how you can help support your child’s development of foundational reading skills. This resource is also available on our school website by following the steps below:
calhounschools.org > Menu > Parents > Parent Resource Center (click the +)
AQUA OWLS
The Aqua Owls have had a fun week learning about US Symbols ! We started our week doing a directed drawing and reading a book about the Statue of Liberty . On Tuesday we discussed the American Flag and what the Stars and Stripes mean . The students then had the opportunity to create their own flag and paint their own stars on it .
In the picture above, Annsley Totherow, Samrat Thapa, Julian Cruz, and Briggs Worley use Q-tips and white paint to create stars on their flag. Later in the week we talked about the Bald Eagle and the students observed a live video of the Berry College Eagle.
We were so proud of our US Symbol creations that we displayed them on our bulletins board so everyone could see. Its always fun to be an Aqua Owl !
The Koalas are definitely enjoying our outdoor recess! We are taking full advantage of the sunshine! While exploring our playground we are rock climbing, swinging on the swings as well as enjoying the slide! Fun in the sun!
JJA KHAKI KOALAS
Counselor's Corner
PICTURE DAY IS COMING!
https://www.gordoncountyunitedway.org/kidsrun-Register Here
Calhoun-Gordon County Library News
Stay Informed with Remind!
All parents are encouraged to join the Remind for the district and school threads by entering the codes below either in the Remind app or by texting 81010.
Calhoun City Schools Remind: @ccs1902
Calhoun Early Learning Academy Remind: @celahive
Calhoun City Schools is pleased to introduce a communications tool called Anonymous Alerts®.
This system will be monitored between the hours of 7 am to 5 pm during the school year. Any reports submitted outside of these hours or during holidays will be responded to during the following normally scheduled school day. In the event of an emergency, please contact 911. For all other crisis, a listing of contacts is provided at the link here.
What is the Anonymous Alerts app?
The Anonymous Alerts anti-bullying and safety app reporting system helps combat bullying and other negative activity in schools by empowering students to speak up. Social and peer pressure are some of the hardest obstacles for students to overcome.
The system allows for 1-way or 2-way anonymous encrypted communications between submitters (students, parents or community members) and district administration and/or school staff. Users of the system have the option to remain anonymous or reveal their identity when submitting a report.
How does it work?
To use this revolutionary new app, students, parents or other school personnel can simply visit the
Calhoun City Schools website and click on the “Anonymous Alerts” button or text link to submit a report expressing their concern. Anonymous Alerts® mobile applications can be downloaded directly from the Apple, Google Play or the Chrome stores.
Calhoun City Schools supplies students an activation code, making the app remarkably easy to use and students select which school the message should go to. In addition, informational posters explaining how to use the app will be displayed throughout schools and offices in the district.
To send reports from the Web/Internet click here
To send a report from your phone:
Download the Anonymous Alerts® app for free from the Apple Store, Google Play store, or the Chrome store
Start the App, enter activation code: calhouncs
Send important reports to school officials
Add a screenshot, photo or video about the incident
In an emergency, always call 9-1-1!
Contact Us
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
380 Barrett Rd
Calhoun, GA 30701
706-629-6563
Principal: Amanda Swift
Asst. Principal: Mandy Robertson
