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/
Camp Invention Camp Invention will be held at Calhoun Academy of the Arts the week of June 14-18. This camp supports science indicators and engages students in problem solving skills with exciting, hands-on learning. The camp is being offered for students in District Five (grades K – 6). Register online by March 31^st, and receive a $35.00 discount on the cost of camp (Promo Code: AERD). www.campinvention.org		Calhoun Academy's 2010 Spelling Bee Winner - Rachael Yon

Calhoun Academy of the Arts fifth graders held their first ever Invention Convention on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. The students followed the design process to invent, test, and create advertisements for their new products. First Place Winners Freddy Matney - "The Pencil Keeper" Graham Foster - "Glast" Corbin Dorsey - "Numberless Remote" Ella Crookshanks - "Cool Cat Cafe" Kennedy Webb - "Cozy Wozy Shoepad"	Second Grade Performed Building A Holiday December 17th	CALHOUN ACADEMY'S 2010 SUPERINTENDENT'S Writing Award Winner Asheton Hooper Click here to see her writing

Fourth Grade students performed CONSTRUCTING A NEW WORLD	REINDEER RUN Calhoun wins $500 to school or PTA for highest percentage of participation
(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.
Calhoun Celebrates the 100th Day of School	First Arty Dance Party
CONGRATULATIONS! Robin Bracken Calhoun Academy's Teacher of the Year 2009-2010 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
	MATH CONNECTION (Access your math book from home and other activities)

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
January 11-13th
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

Click here to Visit Calhoun's Photo Gallery

"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

				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.