Heat!

January 9, 2015          
Happy New Year to all our Callahan Families and Friends! 

Winter has finally arrived – and with that said, I’d like to update everyone on the new heating system installed over the past two summers.  During the summer of 2013 new boilers were installed with the promise of running and operating more efficiently.  In addition, this past summer new heaters and vents have been installed in all classrooms.  With all this new equipment, time is needed to make the necessary adjustments to ensure its effectiveness. I’ve been assured that we are in a better place with the heating situation at Callahan.  Thanks again for your patience and understanding.

Also, please be reminded that on mornings that are cold and blustery students will be allowed to enter our café; however please understand that supervision is limited as our teachers are not available until 7:45 AM.

Please bring me your thoughts and ideas as opposed to processing your concerns on social media.   Sometimes this can create a sense of panic and uneasiness.  I will continue to make myself available to all who may have questions.

At this time I’d also like to welcome Ms. Saruth Veth to the Callahan School Community.  She has accepted the first grade opening, vacated by Ms. Firicano who has retired.  We wish Ms. Firicano all the best as she enters the next chapter in her life.

I hope to see many of you at Polcari’s on Monday, January 12th for a delicious meal.  Remember 20% of the Total Sales will be donated back to our school.  Many thanks to the members of the PTO for their continued support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Fay

Enero 9, 2015

Feliz Año Nuevo a todos nuestras Familias y Amigos de Callahan!

El invierno finalmente ha llegado y dicho esto, me gustaría actualizar a todos ustedes con respecto al nuevo sistema de calefacción instalado durante los últimos dos veranos. Durante el verano 2013 nuevas calderas fueron instaladas con la promesa de que funcionarían y operarían de manera más eficiente. Además, el verano pasado nuevos calefactores y equipos de ventilación se instalaron en todas las aulas. Con este nuevo equipo de calefacción se necesita tiempo para hacer los ajustes necesarios para su buen funcionamiento. Me han asegurado de que estamos en una mejor situación con respecto al sistema de  calefacción de Callahan. Gracias de nuevo por su paciencia y comprensión.

También, por favor recuerden que cuando las mañanas sean ventosas y frías a los estudiantes se les permitirá entrar a nuestra cafetería, pero por favor entienda que la supervisión es limitada ya que nuestros maestros no están disponibles antes de las 7:45.

Por favor háganme conocer a mi sus pensamientos e ideas en lugar de hacer llegar sus preocupaciones a los medios sociales. A veces esto puede crear una sensación de pánico e intranquilidad. Yo voy a seguir estando a su disposición para todos aquellos que tengan alguna pregunta.

En este momento, también me gustaría dar la bienvenida a Ms. Saruth Veth a la Comunidad Escolar de Callahan. Ella ha aceptado la posición de maestra en primer grado, la cual pertenecía a la Sra. Firicano quien se ha jubilado. Deseamos a la Sra. Firicano todo lo mejor al entrar en esta nueva etapa de su vida.

Espero ver a muchos de ustedes en Polcari el Lunes, 12 de enero para tener una deliciosa comida. Recuerde que el 20% de las ventas totales será donado a nuestra escuela. Muchas gracias a los miembros del PTO por su continuo apoyo.

Atentamente,
Dr. Fay

Healthy Schools Program

October 24, 2014

Dear Parents,

Our school is a member of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program, an initiative that is helping us make our school a healthier place. This is an integral part of helping our children succeed because healthy students are better learners. To this end, we are asking for your help creating new celebration traditions that focus on activity rather than food. I believe it’s best for our school not to host individual classroom birthday parties as it takes time away from instruction and valuable learning time. We would like to start recognizing children on their birthdays in different ways and will leave it up to the discretion of the classroom teacher. We also have several students with life threatening allergies and wish to limit the possibility of a life threatening allergic reaction from food being brought in to the school. Starting Monday, October 27th, no more food will be allowed in the classrooms for individual student birthdays. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely, Dr. Fay

Octubre 24, 2014

Estimados Padres y Guardianes,

Nuestra escuela es miembro de la Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program (Alianza Para una Generación de Programas Escolares Saludables), una iniciativa que nos está ayudando a hacer  que nuestra escuela sea un lugar más saludable. Esta es una parte integral del proceso de ayuda para que nuestros estudiantes tengan éxito en la escuela ya que los alumnos sanos aprenden mejor. A tal efecto, nosotros les pedimos su ayuda en la creación de nuevas formas de celebrar las tradiciones en las que el enfoque sea la actividad en lugar de la comida.

Yo creo que es mejor para nuestra escuela que las clases no organicen fiestas individuales de cumpleaños ya que las mismas quitan tiempo a la instrucción y al valioso tiempo de aprendizaje. Nos gustaría comenzar a reconocer a los niños en su cumpleaños en diferentes formas y lo dejaremos a la discreción del maestro de la clase.

También tenemos varios estudiantes con alergias que pueden ser potencialmente mortales y deseamos limitar la posibilidad de una reacción alérgica que pueda poner en peligro la vida de un alumno al estar en contacto con comida que es traída a la escuela.

Comenzando el lunes 27 de octubre, no se permitirá traer mas comida para celebrar cumpleaños de estudiantes en las aulas. Gracias por su cooperación con este tema.

Sinceramente,
Dr. Fay

Thanks!

We want to thank all the Families who have brought in the $4.00 for the TIME FOR KIDS Subscription. This is a wonderful resource for our Students…
If you haven’t already passed it in, please do so by Friday, November 7th (Grades 1-5 only)

Also, Callahan School is ranked 16th out of 18 Elementary Schools in Lynn with the First in Math Computer Based Math Program.  We finished last year in 4th place.  Please encourage your children to log on at home…


Please note - Meadow Farms Fundraising product will be delivered to the school on Monday 11/03/2014.  They will be dent home shortly their after.

Time Magazine For Kids!

Time for Kids is an educational news magazine that is high interest and accessible to all readers.  It offers children the opportunity to engage in learning with non-fiction selections.  Time for Kids has offered many schools around the country a chance to receive this magazine at an incredibly low subscription price of $4.00 per student.  These news magazines have targeted editions for grade levels K-1, 2, 3-4 and 5-6.

 There are 32 editions with each subscription. With each classroom subscription comes the availability for each teacher to display an electronic version of the magazine on the SMARTBOARD.  This allows all children to interact with the magazine.

Time for Kids is an educational news magazine that is high interest and accessible to all readers.  It offers children the opportunity to engage in learning with non-fiction selections.  Time for Kids has offered many schools around the country a chance to receive this magazine at an incredibly low subscription price of $4.00 per student.  These news magazines have targeted editions for grade levels K-1, 2, 3-4 and 5-6.  There are 32 editions with each subscription. With each classroom subscription comes the availability for each teacher to display an electronic version of the magazine on the SMARTBOARD.  This allows all children to interact with the magazine.

We would like to ask you to consider purchasing a subscription for your child.  Time for Kids magazines would be a great resource for our students and teachers. In order to receive the discounted price, all ordering needs to be done through our school.  The magazines would be delivered directly to the school and incorporated into specific lessons by our classroom teachers. Once the lesson or lessons have been completed, the students will bring the magazines home where they can reread and share out with family members what they have learned.  If you would like to participate in this opportunity please fill in the bottom portion and return with your payment of $4.00 (cash only please) to your child’s teacher in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name and homeroom.  Thank you.

Sincerely,
Dr. Brian Fay
Principal

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