“Our future starts now.”
Day 1 of College and Career Week is complete. Students dressed in their CES shirts showing that working hard NOW matters.
Moon Pies have arrived. Please plan to pick up orders 8:30 - 2:30 on Wednesday from Door 11 (side gym door)
It’s College and Career Week at CES! Dress up days:
Monday- “Your future starts now” Wear your favorite Calhoun shirt.
Tuesdays- “Your future is bright” Wear sunglasses and bright colors.
Wednesday- “I have BIG dreams!” Students may dress up in their pajamas.
Thursday- “Career Day” Dress up as your favorite career or dress as want you want to be when you grow up.
Friday- “College Day” Wear a college or technical school shirt or armed forces attire.
From Mrs. Monroe:
Thank you to all who rounded up or donated change at book fair. See what change can buy!
This year’s book fair was a great success and will provide funding for our library because of our wonderful Mink families!
Calhoun School is extremely proud of our student athletes! We have 4 young ladies on the McMinn Middle School Softball team. Their last game is Thursday at Bicentennial Park where they play McMinn Central at 6:30. Join us in showing your support for our Minks/Lady Kees
Good News Club begins Wednesday for registered students in grades K-8.
Grades 6-8 may register here:
http://www.cefchattanooga.org/jyc
Grades K-5 may register here:
http://www.cefchattanooga.org/gnc
All students must be picked up promptly at 4:30 from the end doors closest to gravel parking lot. Please remain in vehicle.
Two more days to shop book fair at CES! Want a way to help your child’s classroom? Wishlist boxes are located in the library! Book Fair remains open until 4 pm daily so that adults may shop with students after school.
It's time to link your Food City ValuCards.
Please note this has to be done annually.
College and Career Week
McMinn Middle Wrestling
Good News Club is moving to Wednesdays and will begin September 21st. No Good News Club this week.
If attending Goodies with Grown-ups and/or Book Fair 3:30-4:30 tomorrow, please park in back gym parking lot after picking up students at regular dismissal time. We are watching weather to determine where Goodies event will be held.
Book Fair begins Monday. You can set up an eWallet for your student so no cash is necessary! Check out details here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/calhounmink
Goodies with Grown-ups
Monday, September 12th
3:30 - 4:30
Registration due today. Please use link below if you forgot to return form.
Students must be picked up at regular dismissal time
Book Fair will be open for shopping until 4:30
https://forms.office.com/r/PTQ8TBV6Uj
Moon Pie Pick Up
Congratulations to Kenley Rummel for selling the most moon pies! Mrs. Stephanie’s homeroom gained a new classmate for selling the most moon pies per student.
- Deadline to register for 6th - 8th Grade Washington DC trip is Thursday. Please visit calhounminks.com for more info.
- Online Book Fair opens Tuesday. In-person Sept 12-16. Volunteers needed.
- Goodies with Grown-ups Sept 12. See newsletter to sign up.
- Moon Pie delivery week of Sept 19. Pick up details coming soon.
Hi Parents!
Please remember that the deadline for our extension to register for the 2023 trip is Thursday, September 8th!
Make certain to register your student by THURSDAY to ensure that they have a place on our Washington DC Adventure!
Register online at www.worldstrides.com/signup, or by calling WorldStrides Customer Service at 1-800-468-5899. Representantes de habla hispana disponibles.
Use Trip ID 204598
There’s only a $99 deposit to register!
Fundraising tools and payment plans available.
Call customer service for financial assistance or extended payment options, like our special $159/mo Extended Payment Plan.
Be sure to use the Gift of Education E-Cards to fundraise for the trip!
Contact Melissa Trotter mtrotter@mcminnschools.com if you have any questions.
Reminder: Tutoring will start Tuesday September 6th for those registered. If your child is a car rider, please make sure someone is at school to pick them up promptly at 5 from the K-3 dismissal door by following circle drive to rear of building.
