McCalla Elementary School

Let's celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week. Monday, March 3 - Friday, March 7 we will share our love of reading with our fun (and easy) dress up days. See the attached flyer for details. #ReadingIsForAll

CALLING ALL ARTISTS 🖌️ All elementary-age students in the greater Birmingham area are invited to create a football-themed poster. Your artwork could become the official 2025 Stallions team poster! 🔗 tinyurl.com/nhfvy4b6

Join us virtually for our Black History Month program this Wednesday at 9:00.

Mr. Vest is excited to share that several of our talented students have had their artwork accepted into the 2024-2025 Virtual Art Competition of Alabama! This is a huge accomplishment and a wonderful recognition of their creativity and hard work. Please join us in congratulating the following students: 2nd Grade - Khi Hutchins 3rd Grade - Hayven Ward 4th Grade - James Huddleston You may view their work here: https://www.myaaea.org/vaca Selection of finalist artwork will be juried by Alabama Art Education Association Board members. Notification emails will be sent to teachers of the winners by March 6th, 2025. Winners will receive a congratulatory letter from the Alabama Art Education Association President and a Visual Arts Competition of Alabama certificate. The winners will go on to represent the state of Alabama at the 2025 National Art Education Association Conference in Louisville, KY from March 20th - 25th!

We are excited to announce the opening of the McCES Little Free Library! We have books available to borrow and will accept gently used books to share with our community. Visit https://littlefreelibrary.org to learn more. #ReadReturnRepeat @JEFCOED

Come check out our Parent Resource Room! We have school supplies, books, and resources to help your student in reading and math for check out. We are open every day before and after school and we have teacher assistance every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm.

Thank you to our @mccallapta for providing snacks for our faculty and staff Friday. You know the way to a teacher's heart!❤️

As we wrap up National Counselor Week we would like to take a minute to share some of the important lessons Ms. Kellman has been teaching this year. Students are learning about positive self-talk, handling conflict, positive friendships, and anger management. Thanks Ms. Kellman!

🎉💙Happy National School Counseling Week 2025!💙 We're celebrating our amazing school counselors and their vital role in helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for all you do! #NSCW25 #ThankYouCounselors

Congratulations to Ms. Cruz and Mrs. Summerford for receiving a TAG Grant from the City of Helena last night. The grant funds will be used to purchase teaching materials to help teach music and digital literacy skills.

Many of us went to sleep on Thursday night, thinking it wouldn't happen after all. And then it did!! The JEFCOED family enjoyed a beautiful snow day on Friday.❄️☃️ Thank you to all of those who sent in pictures. Your smiles and joy warmed our hearts. Here are just a few of the many fantastic pictures we received.

Dear Parents, We are excited to inform you that your child's artwork has been delivered and is now available for pick-up! You can collect it from the front office during school hours. Thank you for supporting our student artists, and we hope you enjoy their creative work! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Mr. Vest

This morning, the Alabama Department of Education approved a resolution recognizing Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year!! Dr. Gonsoulin serves State School Board Districts Three, Four, and Seven with heart, vision, and determination. We couldn't be prouder of his leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Gonsoulin! You've made us all #JEFCOEDProud!

Help us bring in the holidays next week! Show your holiday spirit as we say good bye to 2024 and the first semester (can you believe it?). Let's spread that holiday cheer!

It's the first Tuesday of the month, so we are celebrating SWARM Day! Check out our fabulous students who respected time in November. Respecting time means meeting deadlines, doing things quickly and efficiently, and not wasting instructional time. Way to go Yellowjackets!

Hello everyone, This show also serves as a fundraiser for the Art Program. All art will be framed and available for purchase in the frame. Even if you do not plan to purchase your student's art, please come out and see the show! Are you unable to attend? We have a Virtual Art Show as well! Here is the link: https://artomestore.com/collections/mccallaelementary35022 Here is how you can help: 1. Share the event with family and friends. 2. Purchase your child's framed masterpiece. A reproduction also makes a great gift for loved ones. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and dedication to your child's education. Thank you so much!

Attention Parents! I am excited to invite you to support our school's Online Art Show Fundraiser which promises to be an incredible showcase of your child's talent while aiding our school's needs. Now, more than ever, our school needs your support. While our primary goal is to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of your children, the Online Art Show Fundraiser will also raise funds to enhance the educational experience at our school. Your contribution will directly benefit your child by providing additional resources, supplies, and opportunities to further their artistic development. Here is how you can help: ​ 1. Visit our Online Art Show Fundraiser: https://artomestore.com/collections/mccallaelementary35022 2. Share the event with family and friends. 3. Purchase your child's framed masterpiece. A reproduction also makes a great gift for loved ones. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and dedication to your child's education. Thank you so much! Mr. Vest

The 2024 McCalla Elementary School Student Art Show is just two weeks away! It will be held on December 5th, 2024 from 4:30–6:30 PM in the Gymnasium! The choir will be performing at 5:30 followed by performances from our theater club as well! Join us as we celebrate our students' visual art achievements PreK-5th grade!

Mrs. Collum’s 1st grade class learned about elections and voting!! 🇺🇸 We got to vote for our favorite cookie! 🍪 #Ivoted

Please visit our Parent Resource Library in the Conference Room for resources you can use with your child at home. The PRL is open every day before and after school, with teacher assistance available on Thursday afternoons from 3:00-4:00 pm.