Callaghan Elementary School

Alleghany County Parent Survey

Welcome to Callaghan Elementary School

Thank you for visiting  Callaghan Elementary School’s website.   Here at Callaghan, we are committed to improving students’ learning skills and providing quality instruction in a positive, nurturing, safe and success-oriented environment so that all students have the opportunity to reach their full learning potential and have the tools to make sound decisions for their future. 

To parents and students, please become familiar with the school policies and procedures included in the Parent-Student Handbook.  It is full of helpful information that is both valuable and important to our day to day operations.  

The high standard of excellence that is historic to this school has been made possible through the efforts of parents, students, the school staff and community members working closely together.  I am very much looking forward to being a small part of its continuing legacy of success.   

I wish everyone an enjoyable and successful school year.

 With warmest regards,

 Joshua Craft, principal

Dear Callaghan Parents,

Alleghany County Public Schools is on a continuous journey to make our schools the best places for students to learn, staff to work, and parents to send their children for a good education. In this effort, parent support is very much appreciated. It is important that we gather feedback from you to celebrate our successes as well as identify areas for growth and improvement. You may remember my invitation at this time last year for parents to participate in the survey.  The results of that survey provided me with some great ideas that have been implemented based on the feedback from parents. Again, I invite you to take a few minutes and complete this year’s Parent Satisfaction Survey to help provide this valuable feedback. All responses are anonymous to encourage open and honest feedback.

This survey isn’t one of those surveys that you take and then never see the results or see any changes made based on the results.  Once the survey is complete, the results will be analyzed by an outside organization. The data from the survey will be sent to each school and the Superintendent. Then, most importantly, you will get to view the results of the survey which will be shared with parents and the community.

The survey window opens September 30 and will be available through October 11.  You can access the online survey by clicking on this link:  

Alleghany Parent Satisfaction Survey

If you would rather complete the survey here at Callaghan school, you may stop in and do so at any time during regular school hours through the duration of the survey window.  Individual laptop stations will be set up in the Multipurpose Room for your convenience, and we will be happy to provide anyone with technical assistance if needed.    

Likewise, students will also be participating in a short, anonymous survey to help us understand the students’ perspective of their learning environment. Teachers will administer the survey in their classes during the same period and provide any assistance that students may require. 

Thank you for interest in and support of your child’s education with Alleghany County Public Schools.  Be looking for an announcement regarding a results roll-out meeting for mid February.

With regards,

Joshua S. Craft

Principal

Parent Satisfaction Survey 

Parent Advisory Conversation

The monthly PAC meeting with Mr. Craft will be

held this Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 to 7:00pm in the Multipurpose Room. 

All parents are invited to attend and participate in discussion.

Annual Trunk or Treat Sponsored by Callaghan PTO

Friday, October 25 at 5:30pm

5:00-Arrive and decorate the trunk of your vehicle with a Halloween theme in the parking lot.  

(Please park in a designated parking space.) 

Bring $$$ to vote for the best class jack-o-lantern.  Winning class gets an ice cream party!

The PTO is also taking donations of candy for this event.  Please send or bring in a bag (or three) of Halloween candy and deliver it to the office.   Our goal is 75 bags by October 24.

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SAVE YOUR ROUND PLASTIC LIDS FROM SOUR CREAM, YOGURT, PRINGLES, COTTAGE CHEESE (etc.) CONTAINERS.  SEND THEM TO SCHOOL. WE’LL USE THEM FOR A PROJECT ON FAMILY READING NIGHT. THANK YOU.  

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Week of November 4-7

Save the Date: First-Books/Family Reading Night      
Thursday, November 7 from 6:00-8:00                         

We’re planning lots of cool stuff including a return of last year’s HAYRIDE event!

 The theme is...Amazing Adventures Around the World! 
        

FREE WiFi Service is available in the Callaghan parking lot
every Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 to 7:30pm. 

Visit the Alleghany County Public Schools website for further details. 

www.alleghany.k12.va.us

Oct. 16: Field trip to MV (OmegaMan)
                Second Quarter begins
Oct. 17: Parent Advisory w/ Mr. Craft 6pm
Oct. 22: Report cards come home.
Oct. 25: PTO Trunk or Treat
Oct. 30: Agriculture Day@ DSLCC (5th graders)
Nov. 4-7: Scholastic Book Fair
Nov. 7: Family Reading Night

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