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Our Mission
The mission of Caldwell Elementary, the foundation of excellence for the future in the heart of McKinney, is to inspire and empower all students to value learning, embrace their infinite potential and become responsible decision makers who achieve personal and academic growth through engaging in purposeful, challenging experiences in a safe haven for diversity while building dynamic relationships within the global community. |
5th Grade Growth and Development Preview
McKinney ISD (MISD) provides growth and development information to students annually. MISD is offering a preview of the 5th grade curriculum on growth and development to parents and guardians. More information about the curriculum and the preview can be found here.
School Medications Reminder
McKinney ISD has a no tolerance policy for students in possession of medication of any kind, including herbal supplements, vitamins, and all over the counter medications including cough drops/lozenges. All medications must be delivered to and picked up from school by a parent or guardian. Students are not allowed to drop off or take home their medication(s) from the school clinic (with the exemption of inhalers). All medications are to be stored and given to students in the nurse’s office.
McKinney ISD mantiene una política de cero tolerancia en lo que respecta a la posesión de medicamentos de cualquier índole por parte de los estudiantes, incluyendo suplementos herbarios, vitaminas, y todos los medicamentos que no requieren prescripción médica, incluyendo pastillas/tabletas para la tos. Todos los medicamentos tienen que ser entregados y recogidos por un padre o tutor legal. No se permite que los estudiantes entreguen a la clínica o lleven a sus hogares los medicamentos guardados en la clínica escolar, (con la exenciόn de inhalaldores). Todos los medicamentos tienen que ser almacenados en la oficina de la enfermera escolar.
2012-2013 Dual Language Program Enrollment
Early enrollment in Caldwell's Dual Language Program for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will begin February 13th. Early enrollment is only for families who live within the attendance boundary of Caldwell Elementary. McKinney's school attendance boundaries can be found here. An information packet for families who live within Caldwell's attendance zone and would like to enroll their child in the dual language program is here. En Espanol aqui.
McKinney ISD Health & Wellness
The McKinney ISD Health and Wellness committee produces monthly health tips for parents and students. This month's newsletter can be found here. En Espanol aqui.
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For six months at six Mckinney locations, RaceTrac® will donate 5 percent of in-store sales to the McKinney ISD math, science and fine arts programs. At the time of purchase, simply inform the clerk that you would like 5 percent of the cost of your purchase to go toward McKinney ISD.
Head Start & Pre-Kindergarten Early Application
Head Start and Lawson Pre-School will be offering early registration for the 2012-2013 school year March 5th through March 8th at the McKinney ISD Greer Annex, 510 Heard Street, Mckinney 75069. The event is for parents wishing to register their child for either program. Click here for additional information and eligibility requirements. Information for Head Start is available by calling (469) 742-2412 or 2413.
Spotlight On Curriculum - 3rd Grade
From time to time our school will describe how teachers and specialists provide opportunities for deeper and extended learning throughout the curriculum. For many teachers, the most challenging aspect of a classroom is the continual analysis of student performance and the amount of problem solving required to meet individual student educational needs.
One way our 3rd grade staff challenge students in Reading is through an extension of learning called Literacy Circles. Literacy Circles focuses on developing vocabulary, comprehension strategies, and on understanding how literature is created. Groups of students read the same text -a story, poem, or novel then take an active role in discussing and writing about it. Students may be asked to identify important passages from a book and respond why they are important, think of ways their personal experiences connect to events or themes in a book, describe metaphors, or develop unique responses to events in a story.
Mckinney Fire Department Smoke Alarm Program
The McKinney Fire Department provides smoke alarms to McKinney residents in need. Residents who need help getting smoke alarms, installing alarms, or replacing batteries may contact the McKinney Fire Department at their non-emergency phone number, 972-547-2893. For more information contact Stacie Durham, Fire & Life Safety Coordinator, at 972-547-2893.
PE Reminder
For safety, students need to wear tennis shoes or sneakers when they attend PE. Students who wear boots or other foot wear not appropriate for PE should bring tennis shoes to school in their back packs. Students will be allowed to change into appropriate foot wear before PE. To find out which day your child attends PE, please click on the Specials Schedule link on this page.
MISD Inclement Weather Notification
The McKinney Independant School District announces when is school is delayed or closed due to inclement weather. More information about how MISD notifies the public about weather delays and closures is located here (en espanol) and in the links section of the Caldwell homepage.
Caldwell Receives Gold Performance Award
Caldwell has been recognized with a Gold Performance Award from the Texas Education Agency for receiving a Commended Rating in Math and Science for 2011. The rating means students demonstrated high academic achievement considerably above the state passing standard and a thorough understanding of the mathematics and science curriculum. More information about Caldwell's academic ratings in math, science and other subject areas can be found here.
New Statewide Tests Begin In McKinney ISD
This year begins the implementation of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), which replaces TAKS for all students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. STAAR Reading and Math tests will be given to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. 4th graders will also take a STAAR Writing test and 5th graders will take a STAAR Science test. While the content areas tested for are the same as TAKS, the tests are more rigorous and are given differently. Two major changes are: the tests are now timed and last 4 hours and 4th graders must answer two writing prompts over two days. Our website contains a link to information that explain the content of these assessments, which can be viewed here and (espanol aqui). Please contact your child's teacher, Mr. Clark, or Ms. Flowers if you have any questions or need the information printed for you.
Measures of Academic Performance (MAP)
Staff at Caldwell consistently look at student performance data to understand student needs and to fine tune MISD curriculum. The goal of looking at student academic progress is to set a higher learning standard and to provide an environment where students thrive.
MAP is a testing tool teachers use to record and monitor student learning throughout the school year. It provides teachers with information to make instructional decisions in the classroom. An overview of MAP for parents is located on the Parent Resources Page of our website, or can be found here.
Caldwell Joins Healthy Zone School Program
The Cooper Institute and United Way have come together to promote health in schools with the Healthy Zone School Recognition Program. This program gives schools resources to engage teachers, students, parents, and the broader community in a joint effort to improve the health of their communities. Coach Juliano is leading the program at Caldwell and will be providing monthly fitness grams to help stay healthy. To learn more click here. En espanol. Fitness grams can be found under the links on our website.
Parent Resources
Parents and students now have a resource for reading and writing enrichments that are fun and free! Click on the Parent Resources link on this page. You'll see a number of exciting online experiences including Blabberize, Storybird and more.
Breakfast is for Champions
Nutritionists agree breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Research shows that children who eat breakfast benefit tremendously at school. Click here for additional information about how breakfast significantly improves learning performance what parents can do if they cannot provide breakfast at home.
Dual Language Resource Center