CALLAWAY HILLS FAMILY NEWSLETTER
MARCH EDITION 2023
HELLO AGAIN, CALLAWAY FAMILIES!
Wow, has time flown! It is hard to believe that we close to the end of 3rd quarter, and the end of the year will be here before we know it. I am hoping that things will slow down a little, but keeping busy is what we do! Thank you for your continued support as we continue to challenge and encourage your children to be their best selves everyday through our vision to....
Empathize, Empower, Engage, Excel, Everyone, Everyday
Have a great week and we look forward to seeing you throughout the months of March and April!
Please contact me with any questions or concerns via email: malissa.pistel@jcschools.us
Together We Can Achieve the Extraordinary,
Malissa Pistel, Principal
LOST AND FOUND
CONTACT CALLAWAY HILLS
Office Phone Number: 573-896-5051
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (M-Th)
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Friday)
Breakfast: 7:15 - 7:40 a.m. in Cougar Cafe, Grab and Go after 7:40 a.m.
Student Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
District Website: www.jschools.us
Click on “Schools” to access the Callaway Hills Website
Nurse/Health Room: 573-896-5618
Counselor: 573-896-5191
First Student, TRANSPORTATION: 573-634-7645
OFFICE STAFF:
Malissa Pistel, PRINCIPAL: malissa.pistel@jcschools.us
Mrs. Judy Ahart, SCHOOL ADMIN ASSISTANT: judith.ahart@jcschools.us
Mrs. Charlotte Webb, PART TIME SCHOOL ADMIN ASSISTANT: charlotte.webb@jcschools.us
Mrs. Pam McCracken SCHOOL NURSE: pamela.mccracken@jcschool.us
Mrs. Dorothy Parks, SCHOOL COUNSELOR: dorothy.parks@jcschools.us
SCHOOL ADDRESS/PHONE:
2715 State Road AA
Holts Summit, MO 65043
573-896-5051
PARENT INVOLVEMENT RESOURCES
MATH GAME WEBSITES
NIGHTLY READING LOG
NIGHTLY MATH LOG
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES (LOOK FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AS EVENTS GET CLOSER)
- MARCH 21 AND MARCH 23 - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
- MARCH 24 - PBIS CELEBRATION, MUST BE WITHOUT A MAJOR OFFICE REFERRAL FOR 3RD QUARTER TO ATTEND
- MARCH 25 THROUGH APRIL 2 - NO SCHOOL, SPRING BREAK
Future Dates of Importance
APRIL 6 - LEWIS AND CLARK PARENT NIGHT, 6:00 - 7:30
APRIL 7 - GOOD FRIDAY, 3 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
APRIL 14 - DONUTS WITH GROWN-UPS, 7:00A.M. - 8:00A.M.
APRIL 24 - MAP TESTING BEGINS FOR GRADES 3 - 5, MORE DETAILS TO COME
APRIL 28 - GLOW RUN
MAY 5 - APRIL CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY
MAY 12 - PTO SPRING FLING
PTO EVENTS AND MEETING MINUTES
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
THERE'S STILL TIME TO HELP: DONATIONS NEEDED FOR SHOPPING AT COUGAR GENERAL
We need your help! We are needing items for the upcoming Cougar General. Here are some examples of what you could donate: jewelry, mugs, small trinkets, small toys, markers, scarves, gloves, small stuffed animals, journals, calendars, binders, folders, ink pens, individually wrapped food items like Goldfish, boxed Mac-n-Cheese, pretzels, Cheese-Its, hot chocolate, etc. You may send items with your child to school or bring them in. If you would like to make a monetary donation, we would appreciate that as well. Please drop any donations off at the office with Mrs. Ahart. We thank you for helping us and donating to our school.
MUSIC WITH MR. VEILE
We are instrument masters in music class!
Kindergarten and First grades have gotten to play many percussion instruments recently and will get to learn about more of them in March. 2nd grade has been playing xylophones and bells and will soon try other percussion instruments. 3rd grade just finished learning about percussion instruments and are now starting the most exciting unit of the year - Ukuleles. Aloha!
4th and 5th grade are close to finishing our recorder unit for the year. We’re getting better at reading music and making melodies on something besides our voices. 5th grade got to see the 6th grade and high school orchestras, bands, and choirs perform and will be learning more about their options for middle school classes.
The “Music Style of the Month” for 4th and 5th grades is Movie Scores.
The “Composer of the Month” for 3rd grade is a combination of Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn.
The “Song of the Month” for 1st and 2nd grades is Fifty, Nifty United States.
Kindergarten and 1st grade will continue learning about their “Instrument of the Week.” Recent instruments included the harp and guitar. In March we’re going on a vacation as we learn about the ukulele, steel drums, and didgeridoo.
ART WITH HUBBS
Artwork at Miller Performing Arts Center
Thirty-five pieces from Callaway Hills will be selected to be displayed at the Miller Performing Art Center this month. Artwork is available for viewing from March 13th to the 24th. This is a district wide art show which will include other elementary schools. Families are welcome to come to the opening night, March 13th from 5:00-7:00.
501 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
T-Shirt Design Contest
Congratulations to Arian Goins for winning this years Reading Week T-Shirt Design Contest!
Wear your shirts March 8th or Friday March 10th to be entered into a drawing for a special prize!
READING ROCKS WITH MRS. BOWDEN
☺️☺️ READ for AT LEAST 20 minutes every day!! ☺️☺️
It's easy!
Get your name in the drawing for an extra special VIP lunch!
COUNSELING CORNER WITH MRS. PARKS
The character trait for the month of March is TRUSTWORTHY. Like Honesty, Trustworthy is an important aspect in everyone’s life because it is a foundation for building relationships with others.
Trustworthiness involves four major qualities: integrity, honesty, promise-keeping, and loyalty. What are examples of being trustworthy? Consider the following examples:
BE HONEST...don't lie, cheat, or steal.
KEEP PROMISES...do what you say you will do.
BE A GOOD FRIEND... treat others like you want to be treated.
The students we teach today will become the leaders of tomorrow! We are continuing to build Students of Character at Callaway Hills Elementary School!
Students who are recognized for showing these traits are given verbal feedback with Cougar Cash to spend at our Cougar General Store, presented with written WooHoos to celebrate success with Mrs. Pistel, and given whole class compliments.
Attendance letters will be sent out again this month. Sending letters is district policy and the letters are auto-generated. We understand that students will be out due to illness, appointments, and other important family matters, but we appreciate a notification when this occurs. Our Callaway Hills' attendance goal is 90% of the student population attending school 90% of the time. In-seat attendance is the best way to foster learning and growth. When students miss school, it is hard to replicate these learning experiences and students can fall behind quickly. Again we understand that absences will occur for various reasons. Your continued support is appreciated! Please call with questions.
FREE/REDUCED LUNCH FORM
In order to receive free or reduced price lunches you will still need to qualify through the application process. If you have not completed a Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2022-2023 school year, please be sure to do that as soon as possible. You can request an application at the front office of the school or access one online HERE.
Please feel free to contact the Nutrition Services Department via email (nutritionservices@jcschools.us) or phone at 573-659-3123 if you have any questions about this new program or about completion of the Free & Reduced Meal Application.
Thank you,
JC Schools Nutrition ServicesBreakfast - FREE
Lunch - $3.00
COUGAR PLEDGE
I promise to be respectful in all that I do, be ready to learn and responsible too. Be safe and caring every day, watch us roar the Cougar way.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS
COUGARS ARE SAFE, RESPECTFUL, AND RESPONSIBLE
All Settings Matrix 1
All Settings Matrix 2
Monthly Character Traits
Malissa Pistel, Principal
Email: malissa.pistel@jcschools.us
Website: https://www.jcschools.us/Domain/9
Location: 2715 State Road AA, Holts Summit, MO, USA
Phone: 573-896-5051
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CallawayHillsCougars/
Twitter: @callawaycougars