GES April Newsletter
April 1-April 30
GES NEWS UPDATE
To a child, "love" is spelled, " T. I. M.E."
Zig Ziglar
As parents, teachers, or a family community, we have to remember that we will never look back on life and think, " I spent too much time with my kids".
Let's change the world by loving and taking the necessary time to be with our kids.
Welcome to the month of April! Testing season has been full swing and hopefully we will be done with ACAP state testing by April 19. Parents please know that during this fourth nine weeks, teachers and students are working in double and triple mode to complete the standards for the fourth nine weeks but also to reteach and review previous skills that students have not mastered. Please make sure your students are in attendance in person or online everyday.
We will finish this year out with district assessments (mClass, iReady, Performance Series, Edmentum) end of the year assessments, Field Day, class parties, and awards programs.
YEARBOOK SALE
Commemorate GES last year by purchasing our school yearbook. The 2020-2021 yearbook is only $25. You can get a 2019-2020 year book as a bonus with it for only $10 more.
The last two years of Greenwood captured in soft bound yearbooks for a total of $35.
We only have 100 yearbooks so get your before they are gone.
Upcoming E-days and Remote Days for April and May
ACAP In-person Testing for Remote Students
Traditional students will be home online for partial live sessions and specific
assignments that will be used for grades.
April 14 REMOTE DAY
ACAP In-person Testing for Remote Students
Traditional students will be home online for partial live sessions and specific
assignments that will be used for grades.
May 5 E-DAY
No live sessions but students are required to log in and complete all
assignments
May 12 E-DAY
No live sessions but students are required to log in and complete all
assignments
ARE YOU A SUPER SWAMPER!!!!
Greetings to the Greenwood/McCalla Family:
Here is our Positive Behavioral Intervention Support Program update.
We want our kids and faculty to be "SUPER SWAMPERS" to impact our culture and climate in a positive way.
S-Show kindness
W- Work Cooperatively
A-Accept Diversity
M-Make A Difference
P- Practice Punctuality
Certified Personnel of the Month of March
2021 Track Team
Girls Team- 4th Place
Classified Personnel of the Month of March
MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Kindergarten
Ruben Cazares-Sanchez
Ridge Hollis
First Grade
James Martin
Kennedy Dudley
Second Grade
Kyle Sanders
Danice Franklin
Third Grade
Jaidyn McDuffie
Shimya Curry
Fourth Grade
Savannah Stephenson
Alexis Bautista
Fifth Grade
Yamin Farias
David Quartel
Pre-K
Greyson Black
PE- Coach Lewis
Mauricio Aguilera
Anderson Ramsey
Library/Technology- Summerford
Jacob Winslett
Extended Support Services- Baxter/Lackey/Harden
Jayden Cameron
Counseling- Morrision
Baylee Jordan
Mark Your Calendar
Dates To Remember
April 4-30 National Library Month
April 13 PTA Meeting via Webex 6:30 p.m.
April 13-14 ACAP Testing Dates for Remote Learners
April 16 Kindergarten and 5th Grade Cap & Gown pictures
April 21 Administrative Assistant/Secretary Day
April 22 Progress report Go Home
April 22 Earth Day
May 2-8 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5 E-Learning Day
May 12 E-Learning Day
May 14 GES "Final World Tour" Field Day Event
GES "LAST WORLD TOUR" FIELD DAY EVENT
We need at least 20 to 30 parents to help Coach Lewis and PTA.
We will have bounce house machines, lots of fun competitions, carnival games, popcorn, face painting, ice cream, and prizes, prizes, & more prizes.
We are in need of water for this event since we will be out doors all day. Help us keep a students and teachers hydrated.
Also, we are happy to take donations to help purchase prizes and treats. Please send these to the office in an envelope that says: Field Day Donation.
Updates from the March PTA Meeting
President Carter shared information about the last two fundraisers.
The Valentine Treats and the Mardi Gras Party combined was a profit over $500
The PTA has been very helpful providing water for the school. (This is a constant need)
Our Next Meeting: April 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Nominations for the new PTA Board are open. These positions must be filled by early June.
We need the following positions for the 2021-2022 school period:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Creative Director
Secretary
Director of Membership
or members to join the Support Service
If you want to join PTA, become apart of the board, or if you have questions please contact
THIRD SEMESTER INFORMATION-SOAR
Due to the challenges of the pandemic, Jefferson County Schools would like to strengthen student academic reasoning and extend the opportunity for student learning and mastery through the Third Semester-SOAR program.
- The Third Semester-SOAR program will take place June 7- July 1, 2021 (16 total days) Monday-Thursday
- This program will enable us to meet the requirements of the Alabama Literacy Act
- McAdory Elementary will be the host site for both McAdory & McCalla EL School
- Breakfast and Lunch will be served for students
YOUR CHILD SHOULD ATTEND FOR.....
Remediation, building critical thinking, strengthen reading and math skills, and/or for acceleration.
Email Cherittahayes@jefcoed.com if you want your student to attend and get them added to the list.
Greenwood/McCalla Elementary School
We will not move into the new school this school year. We were hoping to get to move in sometime in May but that is not going to be a reality at this point. We hope to move in by June.
To make a smooth transition, we are hoping to have some Town Hall meetings to inform parents of the zoning lines, registration, etc...
Email: Cherittahayes@jefcoed.com
Website: https://www.jefcoed.com/McCallaES
Location: 1219 School Road Southeast, Bessemer, AL, USA
Phone: 205-379-3750
Twitter: @GESGators