Few parents imagine their child will grow up to do drugs, but drug abuse is a reality that continues to devastate communities across the U.S. Drugs are everywhere- in both big cities and small towns, and they are abused by people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic statuses.
Calhoun Elementary is working with ATS The Bridge to promote awareness of the dangers of using and abusing drugs. ATS The Bridge, a local nonprofit organization, will present to students in grades 4-7 during week of October 24 about the dangers of drug use and how choices and decisions could affect the rest of their lives. This presentation will include the risks of vaping and how to make good choices.
ATS The Bridge will talk to 8th grade students about the importance of making good choices and Fentanyl awareness.
Students in grades 4-8 will be challenged to look at the effects of drugs on their communities, their bodies, and their families, and students will learn about the social, emotional, and legal implications of drug use. We encourage you to have a conversation with your child about the effects of drugs on their hopes and dreams and how to stay safe and healthy.
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This is what National School Lunch Week is all about! Making sure bellies and hearts are full!
It’s been a very busy day at CES! Go Minks! Please remember tomorrow is Hippie Day in honor of National School Lunch Week. Let’s see your best outfit! PTO Auction begins soon! We’ll share the link when it goes live!
Calhoun celebrated the 50th Day of School by dressing in 1950’s attire! If you have pictures of your children you’d like to share, message them to the CES Facebook!
Calhoun Basketball takes on the Riceville Wildcats Thursday at Noon for our first game of the season.
Things to note:
•Students attend free of charge.
•Fans may enter back gym doors beginning at 11:30. Admission is $4.
•Concessions for grades 5 and below must be preordered with homeroom teacher Thursday morning. Items and pricing are posted.
Tomorrow we celebrate the 50th day of school with a 50’s dress up day!
Congratulations to two of our Minks participating in middle school sports. Over break, an awards ceremony was held for McMinn West Softball where Carly Sneed received the I-TSU-LA Award and Blair Prince the Golden Glove Award. We are so proud of you!
Calhoun reminders:
Monday: no classes
Tuesday: return on normal schedule. Picture orders due
Wednesday: 50’s Day for the 50th day of school.
Thursday: noon basketball game, report cards, parent-teacher conferences 3:30-6:30
Friday: Hippie Day for National School Lunch Week
Calhoun 3rd Grade attended Healthy Horizons Nutrition and Fitness Camp at Athens Regional Park on Friday. Thank you to McMinn County Health Department, McMinn Coordinated School Health, and all the wonderful volunteers that made this event possible!
See you back on October 18th, Minks!
Calhoun School wore green for 4-H Spirit Day today. Pictured are 4th and 5th grade 4-Hers along with Ms. Sara and Mrs Garrison. Mrs. Garrison is McMinn County 4-H Alumni and has been working with Ms. Sara for several decades! #TN4H
2022-23 Minks Basketball
Reminder
- All CES students are invited to wear green Wednesday for 4-H Spirit Day.
- 4-H Wednesday for grades 4-8
- Auction basket items due Friday
- 3rd grade field trip Friday
- No school Oct 10-17
Thanks to a grant from the Tennessee Art's Commission, Calhoun students in grades 6-8 watched a live performance titled “The Stories And Poems of Edgar Allan Poe” by Bright Star Touring Theatre.
Students learned about Poe's childhood and watched as his literature came to life through expert storytelling. Stories included "The Bell's", "The Cask of Amontillado", "Annabel Lee" and "The Raven" where Mrs. Melissa Trotter was cast as the raven.
Several 4th and 5th grade IE groups learned about the Boston Tea Party last week and finished with a STEAM challenge making a crate to float a tea bag. A Boston Harbor was made today and crates were thrown overboard. Mrs. Garrison’s tea stayed dry the longest! Congratulations to these students in their victory!
Homerooms are in need of items for PTO auction baskets before Fall Break. Below is a list of homerooms and themes.
In addition, if you as an individual or a business would like to donate something for the auction, we would be very appreciative.
Please note these dates
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