Calhoun County Schools

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Save the Children has an opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County! We offer weekly Parent Child Groups at Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Arnoldsburg Elementary School and 2 other sites throughout the county. The focus of these groups will be Kindergarten Readiness Skills for children 3 to 5 years old, but all younger siblings are also welcomed to attend. Snacks will also be provided! One lucky parent/caregiver will win a small door prize. During the weekly Parent Child Groups, we will be exploring the following Language, Literacy and Math Kindergarten Readiness skill areas: Knowing about the alphabet, books and print; talking and listening; understanding words and sounds; numbers, counting, patterns, sorting and classification; comparison, measurement and geometry. These are all critical skills that your child needs in order to be prepared for Preschool and Kindergarten. I look forward to meeting you and helping prepare your child for school success! Group location and dates for the month of January: 1/12 ,1/19, and 1/26- PHES 4:30-5:30 P.M. 1/10,1/17,1/24, and 1/31-Calhoun FRN 11 AM.-12P.M. 1/11and 1/25-Upper West Fork Park 1-2 p.m. 1/13- AES 11-12 1/27-AES 2-3P.M. If you have any questions, I can be reached at Pleasant Hill Elementary School at 304-354-6022 or Arnoldsburg Elementary School 304-655-8616, or email d.smith@k12.wv.us. Come and join the fun! Debra Smith, KRA

Welcome back Calhoun County Students! All schools will be operating on a regular schedule, tomorrow, January 4, 2023. We hope you had a wonderful and enjoyable Holiday season. We look forward to seeing you!

Student Services would like to thank the Health Plan for their donation of water bottles. Our Calhoun County students greatly appreciate it!

Good evening, On behalf of the Calhoun County Board of Education we would like to wish all of our students, parents, and staff a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Christmas break will begin Thursday, December 22 to January 3,2023. Students will return to school on January 4,2023. See you in 2023.

Please be aware that Bus 14 is running about 20 minutes late due to a mechanical issue with the bus.

Our Kindergarten Readiness Groups have been busy the last couple of months learning about fun ways they can turn everyday chores into fun games they can play at home to help with letter recognition and math skills. If you haven't attended a group and would like to attend one they will be held this week at the following locations and times. Calhoun FRN Tuesday 11-12 Upper West Fork Park Wednesday 1-2 Pleasant Hill Elementary Thursday 4:30-5:50 Arnoldsburg Elementary Friday 2-3

Attendance is importance is many ways. If a student is absent or tardy they miss out on instructional time, which cause them to get behind.

Attendance is very important in many aspects! If students are not at school or are tardy they miss out on instruction.

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Save the Children has an opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County! We offer weekly Parent Child Groups at Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Arnoldsburg Elementary School and 2 other sites throughout the county. The focus of these groups will be Kindergarten Readiness Skills for children 3 to 5 years old, but all younger siblings are also welcomed to attend. Snacks will also be provided! One lucky parent/caregiver will win a small door prize. During the weekly Parent Child Groups, we will be exploring the following Language, Literacy and Math Kindergarten Readiness skill areas: Knowing about the alphabet, books and print; talking and listening; understanding words and sounds; numbers, counting, patterns, sorting and classification; comparison, measurement and geometry. These are all critical skills that your child needs in order to be prepared for Preschool and Kindergarten. I look forward to meeting you and helping prepare your child for school success! Groups held this week will be at: Calhoun FRN on 12/6/22 from 11 to 12 Upper West Fork Park on 12/7/22 from 1 to 2 If you have any questions, please contact Debra Smith at Pleasant Hill Elementary School at 304-354-6022 or Arnoldsburg Elementary School 304-655-8616, or email d.smith@k12.wv.us.

December Student Services Newsletter

We would like to invite everyone to come join us at the Calhoun Middle/High School on December 20th from 4pm-6pm in the commons area for some Christmas magic. Bring your little or big ones to come see Santa and tell him what they would like this year for Christmas. Make sure to wear your comfiest pajamas and bring an empty belly so that you can thoroughly enjoy some pancakes, crepes and hot chocolate. Enjoy some live music, while decorating an ornament for your tree. We will also be handing out books, basic needs supplies and have vendors set up as well. We look forward to seeing everyone with smiling faces and spreading Christmas cheer. Sponsored by Calhoun County Schools, Save the Children (Early Steps and VROOM), Communities In School, 21st Century Community Learning Center - ASPIRE, Student Services and Title I.

Early Steps to School Success Kindergarten Readiness Groups • Free early childhood education services to children three through five years of age and support for their parents or caregivers • Assist children with early language, literacy, math, social, and emotional development • The result will be a strong foundation of learning for the child which will prepare him/her for success in school! • Help introduce your child to peers. • Fun parent-child activities! • Support and connections to community resources • Parent/child groups and story book hours Groups will be held this week at the following locations: Tuesday 11/29 at Calhoun FRN 11a.m.-12p.m. Thursday 1/1 at Pleasant Hill 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Good evening, Calhoun County Schools will be closed from Monday, November 21st, through Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving Break. If you are a hunter, please stay safe in the woods. We hope you get to spend time with your family during this break. We look forward to seeing you back in school on Monday, November 28th.

Good evening, Calhoun County Schools will be closed from Monday, November 21st, through Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving Break. If you are a hunter, please stay safe in the woods. We hope you get to spend time with your family during this break. We look forward to seeing you back in school on Monday, November 28th.

Early Steps to School Success Kindergarten Readiness Program  Free early childhood education services to children three through five years of age and support for their parents or caregivers  Assist children with early language, literacy, math, social, and emotional development  The result will be a strong foundation of learning for the child which will prepare him/her for success in school! Weekly In-person groups are held at: • Parent Child Group 11-12 Calhoun FRN Tuesday • Parent-Child Group 4:30-5:30p.m PHES Wednesday • Parent-Child Group 10-11a.m. AES Friday To enroll or to find out more information contact: Debra Smith, Kindergarten Readiness Ambassador at P.H.E (304) 354-6022 or A.E.S (304) 655-8616

Good evening, Calhoun County School will be closed on Friday, November 11, for Veterans Day. We want to thank all of the veterans who have served to protect our freedom. Thank you for your service to our country.

Save the Children has an opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County! We offer weekly Parent Child Groups at Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Arnoldsburg Elementary School and 2 other sites throughout the county. The focus of these groups will be Kindergarten Readiness Skills for children 3 to 5 years old, but all younger siblings are also welcomed to attend. Snacks will also be provided! One lucky parent/caregiver will win a small door prize. During the weekly Parent Child Groups, we will be exploring the following Language, Literacy and Math Kindergarten Readiness skill areas: Knowing about the alphabet, books and print; talking and listening; understanding words and sounds; numbers, counting, patterns, sorting and classification; comparison, measurement and geometry. These are all critical skills that your child needs in order to be prepared for Preschool and Kindergarten. I look forward to meeting you and helping prepare your child for school success! Group location and dates for this week: 11/9/22 Parent-Child Group 4:30-5:30p.m PHES 11/10/22 Parent-Child Group 4:30-5: 30p.m AES

Good evening, Please remember NO school for students on Monday, November 7th, and Tuesday, November 8th. November 8th is election day, please remember to vote. All staff will follow their regular schedule on Monday, November 7th. Bus drivers need to report to the Board of Education Office at 8:00. Thanks,

Good morning! Please, check out the November edition of the Student Services newsletter. Have a great day!

On Tuesday, November 1, from 1 PM to 6 PM, Workforce Development Board Mid-Ohio Valley will be partnering with Calhoun County Schools to showcase their virtual reality career exploration initiative: ‘Seeing Your Future Through a Different Lens’. From 4:00-6:00 PM the community, students and parents are invited to come out and experience the Oculus VR and talk to the Trade representatives. Calhoun Gilmer Career Center Coyote Beautiful will be providing appetizers for the evening event. This virtual reality experience enables students to gain hands-on insight into various trades, enabling them to get a better grasp of potential career interests. Calhoun EMS will be having a Truck or Treat from 4:00-6:00 PM as well. Oculus VR, come and experience virtual reality!