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.
Join us October 30 for Costumes and Curriculum Night. Learn more about the Alabama Literacy Act and our reading curriculum. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week with us October 21-24.
🎉Congratulations, Dr. Walter Gonsoulin🎉 We are beyond thrilled to share that our very own Superintendent, Dr. Gonsoulin, has been named the 2025 Alabama/Schneider Electric Superintendent of the Year! 🏆
This incredible recognition speaks to Dr. Gonsoulin's heart for education and his constant drive to make our schools the best they can be. We're so proud to have him leading the way for JEFCOED and can't wait to see where his vision takes us next!
#JEFCOEDProud #SuperintendentOfTheYear #CongratulationsDrG
