CALLAWAY HILLS FAMILY NEWSLETTER
SPRING EDITION 2023
HELLO AGAIN, CALLAWAY FAMILIES!
Greetings, Callaway families! It is hard to believe that this is the last newsletter of the year. This school year has just flown by. I am so proud of our students and feel very blessed to be a member of this amazing school. 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 April and May!
Please contact me with any questions or concerns via email: malissa.pistel@jcschools.us
Together We Can Achieve the Extraordinary,
Malissa Pistel, Principal
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)
- APRIL 24 - iREADY ELA TESTING BEGINS FOR GRADES K-2
- APRIL 27 - KINDERGARTEN 2023 OPEN HOUSE, 5:30 - 7:00
- APRIL 28 - GLOW RUN
- MAY 1 - iREADY MATH TESTING BEGINS FOR GRADES K-2
- MAY 1 - MAP TESTING BEGINS FOR GRADES 3-5
- MAY 5 - 2ND GRADE FIELD TRIP
- MAY 8 - MAY 12 STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK, please send in student notes of appreciation to any staff member at Callaway!
- MAY 8 - MAP TESTING GRADES 3-5, END MAY 12
- MAY 12 - PTO SPRING FLING
- MAY 12 - 4TH GRADE FIELD TRIP
- MAY 12 - 5th grade SAFETY PATROL PICNIC
- MAY 16 - SING OFF, 1:00
- MAY 16 - 5TH GRADE PROMOTION, 6:00
- MAY 17 - END OF YEAR AWARDS ASSEMBLIES, (3-4: 8:15), (K-2 9:15), CALLAWAY GYM
- MAY 17 - 3RD GRADE FIELD TRIP
- MAY 17 - 5TH GRADE FIELD TRIP
- MAY 18 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, EARLY RELEASE
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.
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 April is FORGIVING. Forgiveness, in simplest terms, is letting go of angry feelings and thoughts toward somebody who hurt you and replacing them with positive feelings and thoughts. When we forgive, we accept that something bad happened to us and say that we want to move on. We become willing to see the other person for more than what they did that hurt us.
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.
Our Callaway Hills' attendance goal is 90% of the student population attending school 90% of the time. Our current attendance percentage is 85.4%. Let's keep the momentum going and finish strong! 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 2023-2024 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