October Newsletter
October 1- October 31, 2021
Empower.... Educate..... Support
K-3rd grade parents, please understand this is also one of the main reasons for the Alabama Literacy Act. This act was passed to help improve reading but also to provide guidelines to be able to identify dyslexia type characteristics and provide early interventions so kids can read on grade level.
McCalla PTA Fundraiser
$3.00 is the cost per month if you did not pay for the year.
All money must be received by October 12 by 3:00 p.m.
Although this is an E-day, the school will be open to receive your Kona Ice payment.
PTA News
Please join us to support McCalla Elementary School.
Board members will be voted on October.
https://jefcoed.webex.com/jefcoed/j.php?MTID=m76e71893407cae42b280502f136b7a59
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October 2nd National Custodian Day
We love and appreciate Mrs. Vickie Ballard (left) and Mrs. Michelle Spears (right) for all their hard work.
Great Things Happening...
The class that does the best job gets the "Golden Dustpan" trophy for the week and gets to display it for their class before the entire school.
Congratulations to Mrs. Smith's class being the first winner this year.
2nd winner... Mr. Wally's class
3rd winner... Mrs. Broussard's class
4th winner... Ms. Burgess class
Blue Cross Blue Shield Be Healthy Schools Grant
Academic Support and Information
Recording of the entire K-3 event
https://jefcoed.webex.com/jefcoed/ldr.php?RCID=4fff5c2793ea53d4207797168cb96dd1
Tap Mat Presentation
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FLD3VBKVeUCEQv8f9kXcv8GIUN_9ndaQ/view?usp=drive_web
Kindergarten Information
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B7oHpOGNK8FNgB6OKFaV7M5DjvJ_x5DW9W_DWEYEpfA/edit
First Grade Information
First Grade Reading Expectations:
➩Read 55 words per minute by end of 1st grade with accuracy
➩Recognizes and reads grade level high frequency (red) words
➩Apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words (Blending
First Grade Math Expectations:
➩Count, write and recognize numbers 0-120
➩Demonstrate understanding of place value
➩Fluently add and subtract within 10
➩Represent and solve problems using addition and subtraction within 20
➩Add within 100, including adding a 2 digit and 1 digit number
Daily Reminders:
➩Student should read daily at home.
➩Parents please initial daily calendar and check newsletter.
➩Send a healthy snack and bottled water daily.
Second Grade Information
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TMXsUYuyfvXQuBiX1ME9cJZXVOar-aAnpcM4-hdqypQ/edit
Third Grade Information
Fourth and Fifth Grade Information
Webex meeting recording: McCalla Virtual Academies 4th and 5th grade-20210921 2131-1
Recording link: https://jefcoed.webex.com/jefcoed/ldr.php?RCID=1d355dc548722393994e46ae660acee7
See Opportunities to participate in your local school or community activities
Mark your calendar
September 15-October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
October 11-15 Scholastic Book Fair
October 11 No School- Columbus Day
October 12 JEFCOED E-day
October 12 Last day to pay for October Kona Ice (due by 3pm)
October 12 PTA Virtual Meeting 6pm
October 14--- Fall Make-up Picture Day
October 14 Kona Ice Day
October 15 First Grade Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
October 18 Newcomb Game for 4th and 5th Graders @Pleasant Grove High School
October 18 DATE CHANGE!!-----Report Card Go Home
October 27 Marco Pizza Day----McCalla Pizza Fundraiser
October 28 JEFCOED Board Meeting at McCalla EL
October 29 No School for Kids-- Teacher Workday
October 31- Oasis of Praise Fall Festival 6pm-8pm Trunk or Treat
November 1- American Indian Heritage Month
Pine River Snack Favorites
Orders and money due at the school: October 20 by 3:00 pm
Top Seller wins $100 gift card.
2nd place-= $75
3rd place-= $50
4th place =$25
All who sells at least 10 items will get to be treated to a pizza party with Principal Hayes.
McCalla EL
Website: https://www.jefcoed.com/McCallaES
Location: 6840 Pocahontas Road, Bessemer, AL, USA
Phone: 205-379-3750
Twitter: @mccalla_elem