Superintendent Update

It's hard to believe we are already near the end of September, but it sure is nice to feel the occasional crisp and cool autumn weather after such a hot August! We've had a very productive start to our school year, and I am so proud of how well everyone has adjusted to the changes brought on by restructuring our schools.

Our teachers, support staff and leaders have all pitched in to make the necessary adjustments, while ensuring students have a successful 1st 9-weeks. Our bus operators have worked out the kinks and transportation seems to be running smoothly. Our parents/guardians have adjusted to the car line protocols beautifully and the PTOs have been amazing. Most importantly, our students are thriving in their classrooms and have adjusted to all of the changes so well! Thank you all for making this transition as smooth as possible! I'm sure we will learn so much this year, which will only make us stronger and better in the years to come.

Football season is in full swing from CPHS to CPJH and our revamped Junior Sports League! It's exciting to see our newly renovated field be the hubbub of activity for the players, coaches, cheerleaders, dancers, band, colorguard and fans! We are so blessed to live and work in this community and be a part of TEAM CALDWELL!

Looking forward to supporting our Spartans and future Spartans!

Nicki McCann, Superintendent

Our Early Childhood programs are off and running and the classrooms are full of new friends at our PK3 and PK4 schools! We still have a few spots available if you know a three or four year old child that is not enrolled. Registration application

Families of students at KECC, CPPK and GES, please join us on Monday, Sep 25, 2023 at 3:30 at the CPHS Fine Arts building for a “Family Engagement - Extra On Purpose” with the Early Childhood Edu-Tainer Shawn Brown. With his unique blend of music, storytelling, and fun activities, Shawn creates a vibrant atmosphere that encourages learning, creativity, and family bonding.

All families in attendance will receive access to the online Family Engagement modules!!

Coach Binkley’s and Coach Dalleo’s classes are continuing a unit on badminton. Students have been surprised at how successful they have been at learning a new sport, which is also a lifetime sport. Badminton

Mr. Casey Massel used the Marshmallow Challenge in his Entreprenuership II class to build teamwork. The Marshmallow Challenge is a team-building exercise that requires a group of students to build a tower out of spaghetti noodles, tape and string that will support the weight of a marshmallow. This activity challenges the team members to overcome the power struggles, leadership, and communication issues that every team must conquer to be successful.

Photo credits - Reese Gregory Massel Video

DIBELS 8th screening is complete, and our interventionists are working with students to support their literacy needs. Click on the link below to view literacy resources to support families.

Family Literacy Resources and Links

Back to school Google Classroom Tips

Remaining TAP Training dates are as follows:

October 3, 2023 4:30pm-5:30pm

October 17, 2023 4:30pm-5:30 pm

Caldwell Parish Schools Menus – Child Nutrition – Caldwell Parish School District (caldwelledu.org)

Mrs. Nikki Stephens has a new Multimedia Productions class this year. Students learn to film and edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, the same program used by several Hollywood Studios. These 7 students and Mrs. Stephens produce news clips to highlight events on campus. Take a few minutes to listen to the first Voice of the Spartans’ Broadcast!

VPN Hype Video

Register here: Registration Link for Parents

Here is the September Parent Institute link:

https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download2.php?563558-HCL1-X195215

Email: nmccann@caldwelledu.org
Website: www.caldwelledu.org
Location: 7112 U.S. 165, Columbia, LA, USA
Phone: 3186492689
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaldwellParishSchoolDistrict