February Buddies
Our lower school students will work with their buddies to create and design valentines for patients at Calvert Health Medical Center. Many thanks to Nurse Kelci Helms who will be delivering these cards for us. Giving to those in our community is a continued focus throughout the year.
Moving Up Night
Join us on Tuesday, February 4 at 5:00 p.m. for Moving Up Night. Learn about what is to come for the 25-26 school year and what your child will experience in the next grade. Childcare will be provided for current Calverton students. Please see the schedule of events and locations for childcare below.
Childcare Locations
3K | 4K | Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd – 5th |
Room 103 3K Classroom | Room 102 Extended Day Classroom | Room 208 Spanish Classroom | Room 101 Ms. Sakai’s Classroom | Room 203 Mrs. Tedesco’s Room | Gym |
Parent/Teacher Conferences – Wednesday, February 5
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Wednesday, February 5 for students. This is our parent/teacher conference day. If you haven’t yet, please sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher. We are very thankful for working together for the success of your children.
Pep Rally – Go Cougars!
On Thursday, February 6, students will enjoy a K-12 pep rally thanks to your generous Giving Tuesday donations. We will unveil the rock wall and spread Calverton school spirit. The seniors have requested our Pep Rally be a blackout in honor of their class color. Students are permitted to wear all black in support of our senior class.
CPA Meeting
Join in the February CPA meeting on Friday, February 7 at 8:15 in the conference room.
Calverton Art Show
We welcome you to join us at the CalvART Gallery on February 7th from 4-6 pm for Calverton School's Student Art Reception in Prince Frederick next to Dreamweaver Cafe. The show, titled "Art with Heart," showcases student artwork from all grade levels, centered around their love of art and creating, perfect for this Valentine's Day. Artwork will be displayed at CalvART for the entire month of February. Be sure to stop by to celebrate our students’ amazing talents.
Black History Month
Throughout the month, students will participate in a variety of activities to celebrate Black History Month. Our fourth and fifth grade classes will be traveling to see a theater presentation about the Civil Rights Movement at the Bowie Center for Performing Arts. In addition to classroom instruction, projects, and activities, students will also experience learning from our US students through a prepared presentation, a Kahoot game, a step performance, and a scavenger hunt. Many thanks to Mrs. Trott and the Kaleidoscope Club for helping our lower school students learn and celebrate this month.
Jump for Heart
Thanks to Mr. C, grades K-5 will enjoy our annual Jump for Heart event to support the American Heart Association this month. A date will be communicated once it is finalized. Students are permitted to wear comfortable athletic wear in their team colors. Information about these colors will be sent home by the classroom teacher. Smiles and laughter are sure to fill the gym as students rotate from one station to another while putting their jump-roping skills to use.
Valentine’s Day Exchange
Students will participate in a classroom Valentine exchange and treat on February 13. Details will be sent from your classroom teachers.
Winter Break
Calverton’s winter break will take place from Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17. School will resume on Tuesday, February 18.
Maryland Science Center Visit
Maryland Science Center is coming to Calverton! On February 18, lower school students will participate in the Let’s Science That program. Students will learn about the scientific process through physical and chemical changes, experience light reflection, light absorption, and shadow creation, as well as observe the formation of new substances as a result of chemical reactions. Students will be talking about this visit for months.
100th Day of School
Can you believe we have almost reached 100 days of school? The lower school will be celebrating the 100th day of school, unless more snow days get in our way, on Wednesday, February 19. Stay tuned for details from classroom teachers.
Reenrollment Contracts
It is reenrollment season! I hope that you choose to continue to be part of our Calverton community, and I recognize the level of commitment required. If you have any questions as your family is making your decisions for next year, please do not hesitate to reach out. You will be receiving the reenrollment packet via a DocuSign email. Contracts are due by February 18. You have the option to use a credit card link in the online enrollment packet or drop off a check made out to The Calverton School in the admissions office with Dawn Rhoads. If you have questions regarding your contract, please reach out to Dawn Rhoads at drhoads@calvertonschool.org
SCI Fair
We are enthusiastic about the applicants for our SCI Fair. A big thank you to Mrs. Burkhardt for her preparation and communication regarding this opportunity for students in grades K-5. All SCI Fair projects are due back to campus on February 24. If you have any questions along the way, please email Mrs. Burkhardt at aburkhardt@calvertonschool.org.
A Day in the Life Of…
Calverton students will be enjoying the third year of our “A Day in the Life Of” event. Students will meet a variety of local professionals from different backgrounds to learn about what a day is like in their line of work. During the week of February 18, students will learn about different careers and the work that goes into them while also participating in a hands-on learning activity connected to each profession. We are looking forward to welcoming these special guests to Calverton.
Calverton Students Love to Read
This year Mrs. Cooley prepared a new challenge for Read Across America Week. Join us in the Tissue Box Challenge! Students are invited to decorate a new, unopened tissue box to look like a book character. Students will also need to write an accompanying summary of the book connected with the character. Prizes will be awarded and judged upon creativity, character representation, and book summary. Completed tissue boxes and summaries are due on February 27 to Mrs. Cooley. There are even more exciting activities and surprises to come during the week of March 4, including dress-up days. Details about this will be coming soon. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Cooley at scooley@calvertonschool.org.
Uniforms
Please be sure your children are adhering to the school uniform policy. I know it can get tricky as they are constantly growing. Here are some quick reminders.
· Black, brown, or navy dress shoes, athletic shoes (in plain white, black, gray, or navy blue – no colored laces or soles), or top-siders in brown or navy may be worn daily. Boots, Uggs, crocs, open-toe shoes, shoes with heels, open-heel shoes, and wedges are not permitted at any time. If boots are worn to school during the winter months, students must change into appropriate shoes prior to class.
· Boys in grades 3-5 should be wearing a belt every day with shirts tucked in
· Girls should wear leggings under their jumper. Leggings should not be worn as pants for the school day.
· Calverton hoodies are for spirit wear days only. A Calverton fleece, sweater, or sweater vest must be worn Monday-Thursday if students are cold.
Save these March Dates:
3/3 – 3/7 –Read Across America Week
3/10- PreK Parent Teacher Conference Week Begins
3/11 – Third & Fourth Grade Field Trip to the James E. Richard Science Center – Dress Uniform and a Bag Lunch Required
3/12 – PreK Only Early Dismissal at Noon for Conferences
3/13 - First Grade Musical Performance @ 4 p.m. in the Black Box Theater
3/19 – Third Grade Field Trip to Calvert Marine Museum – Dress Uniform and a Bag Lunch Required
3/21 – Early Dismissal 11:45 a.m. PreK Dismissal, 12 noon Dismissal for K-5, 12:20 p.m. Dismissal for 6-12
3/24-3/31 – Spring Break
