Calhoun Early Learning Academy

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade - Join the Celebration! 🇺🇸 Let's come together to make this day truly special as we honor our veterans. 🗓 Date: Monday, November 11th 🕜 Time: 1:30 PM 📍 Location: Downtown Calhoun Join us as we celebrate our veterans with special performances leading up to the parade! Beginning at 12:45 PM: 🎶 BB&T Park: Performances by the CPS & CES Chorus groups 🎵 Courthouse: Performances by the CHS trio, quartet, and retired CCS educator Jule Medders Calhoun City Schools invites community groups, local businesses, veterans, active-duty military, and families to join the parade and make this celebration one to remember! 📲 There’s still time to be part of it! Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up and take part in this memorable day. Additional participation info will be emailed to you once form is submitted: https://forms.gle/PFTq4DMneB6uLbpg6 Let’s show our veterans the appreciation they deserve—together as a community! United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #JacketsSaluteHeroes #VeteransDay

November Attendance Tip✔ Keep our Yellow Jackets buzzing with mental health support! Prioritize well-being to keep attendance strong. Visit our website for more resources: https://www.calhounschools.org/page/mental-health-resources We’re here to help—every day counts! United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🐝

Don’t forget to "fall back"! ⏰ Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow, November 3rd, so remember to set your clocks back 1 hour. Enjoy that extra hour of rest! 🐝

TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION: The deadline to sign up to compete in one of the 14 categories is today! Also, last chance to submit artwork for the logo design competition. ➡️ https://www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/technology-competition

Red Ribbon Week is approaching, and on Wednesday, October 30, we will celebrate Community Wear Red Day! This year's theme is "Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free!" We encourage all students at CELA, CPS, CES, and CMS to participate in the dress-up days to promote a drug-free lifestyle. Next week, we will also recognize the talented winners of the "Drugs Don't Work" Art Contest, who were recently honored at the Harris Arts Center. 🏆🎨✨ Please be reminded that Friday, November 1 is a virtual learning day for all students. United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #RedRibbonWeek #DrugsDontWork #LiveDrugFree #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

VETERANS DAY EARLY RELEASE REMINDER: On Monday, November 11, 2024, Calhoun City Schools will have an early release day to honor our veterans with a special Veterans Day Parade at 1:30 PM in downtown Calhoun. We invite everyone to join us as various student groups participate in this meaningful event to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our great nation. Please note that the after-school KEEP program will be closed on this day. We appreciate your continued support and understanding. If you or someone you know is a veteran or is currently serving, we encourage you to participate in the parade. Click here or scan the QR code to complete the participation form. We look forward to coming together as a community to show our gratitude. CCS Early Release Dismissal Schedule: 11:00 AM - CELA (buses & car riders) 11:45 AM - CPS / CES (buses & car riders) 12:00 PM - CMS / CHS (car riders & walkers) 12:20 PM - CMS / CHS (bus riders) Buses will arrive at the Campus from 12:20 - 12:50 PM

Let's get #FiredUp, Jackets! Join us Nov. 4th to 8th in supporting our community through the Voluntary Action Center's Food Drive. Every can counts, and together, we can make a huge difference! Drop off your donations at any Calhoun City Schools' campus/ location. Let's show our spirit of giving! #proudtobeayellowjacket #firedupfooddrive2024

REMINDER: Calhoun City Schools' next Virtual Learning Day will be on Friday, November 1, 2024. 🐝 Be sure to check the 2024-2025 school calendar for all important dates: www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information.

BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK | Let's give a big shout out to our amazing bus drivers and transportation team for going the extra mile every day. We truly appreciate their commitment to ensuring our students arrive safely to and from school! 🚌🐝 #proudtobeayellowjacket

Welcome back, Yellow Jackets! 🐝 We hope you had a restful fall break and are ready to make this week a great one! Tomorrow (10/21) will be a gold day at the campus. United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Please be reminded that Calhoun City Schools will be on fall break next week, October 14-18, 2024. ➡ School Calendar: https://www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information ➡ Calhoun Community Education - Jacket Jamboree (School Closure/Holiday) Day Camp will run Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm for PreK through 6th grade students. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the Calhoun Primary School gym. For additional details and registration instructions, please visit: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/jacket-jamboree-summer-school-closures

October Attendance Tip✔ Keep our Yellow Jackets buzzing with healthy habits that support strong attendance! Every day counts, Jackets! United We Stand. Together We Swarm! 🐝 #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Yesterday was National Coaches Day! We want to express our gratitude to all of our amazing coaches—whether on the field, court, or in the classroom. Your leadership and commitment inspire our students to excel every day. #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🐝

Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to our incredible Bee Team for keeping our schools clean, safe, & welcoming every day! We value and appreciate all that you do! 🐝✨ #thankyou #proudtobeayellowjacket

October is National Principals Month, and we're excited to celebrate our amazing principals at Calhoun City Schools! They lead with passion, inspire excellence, and make a lasting impact on our students every day. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our schools! 🐝💛📚 #thankaprincipal #proudtobeayellowjacket

Tomorrow is Perfect Attendance Day✔ Let’s continue our tradition of excellence by striving for perfect attendance across Calhoun City Schools. The top three grade levels with the highest attendance will win an ice cream party! 🍦 Join us as we honor the legacy of Mr. Paul Campbell, celebrating his 50 years of dedicated service to CCS! #PerfectAttendanceDay United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket🐝

Calhoun City Schools is working closely with local agencies to monitor the potential impact of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Helene, which has the potential to impact our area later this week. At this time, no schedule changes are anticipated; however, should that change and a delay, early dismissal, or closure be warranted, we will notify all parties through our communication channels. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our students safe!

🐝 JACKETS YOUTH NIGHT 🐝 Join us this Friday (9/27) for Youth Night at the Reeve as Calhoun Football takes on Adairsville in region play! All Calhoun Community Education football, cheer, and Twirl-O-Whirl summer campers, along with Calhoun Recreation Department and SWARM football players, cheerleaders, and majorettes, are invited to participate in the pre-game excitement. Youth will have the opportunity to run through the helmet and be recognized on Hal Lamb Field! #proudtobeayellowjacket ➡ Participants should meet behind the Jumbotron near the baseball field by 6:45 PM, with recognitions starting at 7:00 PM. Wear your best black and gold and come ready to cheer on the Jackets! Kids participating will receive free entry. Parents/guardians must purchase tickets. K-8 students must be accompanied by an adult (18+). 🎟 Tickets can be purchased online at GoFan or for $10 cash at the gate - https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868

Your input matters! As we plan for the future, we invite all members of our community to take a moment to complete the short survey linked below. Your feedback is vital to creating a stronger future for our students and staff. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and will be open until Friday, September 27. Thank you for being a part of our journey! Go Jackets! 🐝 🔗 https://www.ccsstrategicplan.com/

📅 Mark your calendars for Perfect Attendance Day! On Friday, September 27, 2024, we honor the legacy of Mr. Paul Campbell and his 50 years of service. His dedication and perfect attendance remind us to make every day count! Let’s strive for excellence and aim for perfect attendance across Calhoun City Schools. The top three grade levels with the highest attendance will win an ice cream party! #PerfectAttendanceDay United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket🐝