Calhoun Academy of the Arts

Please click for daily arrival and dismissal traffic procedures due to construction.		Parent Portal Registration Form Parent Portal Website: http://powerschool.anderson5.net/
Calhoun Academy of the Arts Receives Grant from SC Arts Commission Calhoun Academy of the Arts has been awarded a $5,205.00 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The supportwill allow the organization to provide artists-in-residence programs for the students, purchase materials needed for all grade-level performances based on Arts and Academic Curriculum, provide staff development for teachers and staff, hold a strategic planning meeting to assess the growth and needs of the program, and supply brochures and program information to the community.
CONGRATULATIONS! Robin Bracken Calhoun Academy's Teacher of the Year 2009-2010	Hannah Vaughn, is a dance student at the SC Governor's School for Arts and Humanities. She is doing a community service project called Tutus for Tots in which she is collecting new and gently used dance attire and costumes for the dance program here at Calhoun.
Fourth Grade Students re-enact Colonial Life in their Classrooms	*A Taste of Calhoun- The Calhoun Cookbook* Over 100 recipes - Just $20.00 Great gifts for Christmas, Mother's Day, Birthdays, etc.... Book in memory of Gena Parker and Hazel Linder Calhoun academy of the Arts 5th Grade fundraiser with support of the PTA 7X5 Softcover COLOR photo Recipe Book
(Click above) The purpose of the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement (CERRA) is to provide leadership in identifying, attracting, placing and retaining well-qualified individuals for the teaching profession in our state. In doing so, CERRA will respond to changing needs for teachers from underrepresented populations, in critical subject fields and in under-served geographical areas in South Carolina. The Center will work cooperatively with other organizations to promote the education profession.
International Peace Day Kindergarten Teachers Celebrating	First Arty Dance Party
Calhoun Employees of the Year 2009-2010 Custodian - Linda Anderson Food Service Employee - Lisa Vickery Instuctional Support Staff - Susan Willis Maintenance Worker - Mike Sloan Support Staff - Leigh Stroud
Third Grade Wax Museum		Calhoun Academy Orchestra as they presented Spring Strings! May 7, 2009 6:30 pm
First Grade Students Perform The World is A Rainbow	Kindergarten Performs Mother Goose Bounce	Fourth Grade Students Perform Out of this World


	MATH CONNECTION (Access your math book from home and other activities)



Calhoun celebrates EARTH DAY April 22	John Cessarich, meteorologist, visits 2nd and 4th graders studying the weather.

Congratulations Marlee Ferguson!! 2009 School Spelling Bee Winner	The Cat in the Hat celebrates Dr. Seuss week with kindergartners and first graders

Calhoun hosted the Arts in Basic Curriculum Association annual meeting	Third Grade performs "South Carolina - A State of Mind"
Click on one of the links below to make donations to the classrooms at Calhoun http://www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html?zone=303 http://www.iloveschools.com/	Thanks to Home Depot and Lowes for all their classroom donations.
Important Facts to Remember 1. All medicines sent to school must have a note stating the name of the child, the name and dosage of the medicine, as well as the time it is to be given. Please be sure it is signed and dated. This applies to prescriotion as well as over the counter medicines. Preferably use a Parent Permission Form that can be supplies from teh nurse's office. If your child is to take medicine for longer than 10 days, their doctor must fillout the form. 2. All medication must be in the original container and properly labeled. 3. The school must always have an UPDATED phone number and address for your child in case of illness or emergency.

Fifth Grade's Barrier Island Trip Click on the link below to find out more about the BARRIER ISLAND trip http://www.stchristopher.org/index.php?BI

Fees for 2009-2010

Artists of the Month

Materials Fee: $15.00

PTA Membership (optional): $5.00
Please help us get 100% membership

Homework Folders $1.50
(all grades K-5)

The Essential 55
by Ron Clark - $10.00
(grade 5 only)
Can also be purchased at local bookstore

Second Grade Photgraphers

Mock Elections Held at Calhoun Academy

Poetry/Hippie Day
3rd Grade

Calhoun is a recipient of a Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant from the State Department of Education. Calhoun and Nevitt Forrest are the only two schools in our district to receive this grant. The purpose of the grant is to encourage students to eat fresh fruits and vegetables and to help them gain an appreciation for local farmers. Most of the classrooms are researching where the fruit grows naturally. They are also using the fruits to enhance their Science inquiry skills by observing the taste, texture, smell, and other properties!

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Calhoun Academy of the Arts

School Theme:

“Teaming for Success”

Threads of Excellence
Fifth Grade Students displaying good character traits

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"Create - Aspire - Achieve" Calhoun Academy of the Arts 1520 East Calhoun Street Anderson, SC 29621 864-260-5090 Fax: 864-231-2802 Mrs. Ann D. Self, Principal

Ms. Bagley with Arty at the Reindeer Run				Our Mission The mission of Calhoun Academy of the Arts is to create a collaborative school community that challenges all children to learn, to excel and to be responsible citizens by utilizing successful teaching strategies that integrate the arts through various resources, including families and our community, in a positive learning environment.