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Officer Bates with students in lunchroom

Callaghan Elementary School

Officer Bates with students at lunch

JK students at Douthat

JK Field trip to Masonic Theater

PTO Fundraiser winner

Each homeroom collected food for dinner boxes. They were then donated to local churches.

100 Days of School

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

Alleghany County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times as follows:

Clifton Forge Fire Department
6/1-7/30 (Monday – Thursday) 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Mountain View Elementary School
6/1-7/30 (Monday – Thursday) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Due to current COVID19 regulations, both sites will offer unitized meals through June 30, 2020 in a non-congregate setting and children must be present to receive meal.

Clifton Forge Fire Department meal pick up- use side parking lot entrance..
Mountain View Elementary meal pick up-use entrance closest to cafeteria.
A phone number will be provided to call with number of children present to receive meals and staff will bring out to your vehicle.

There will be signage at both sites with pick up instructions. Please contact Debra Buckner, (540)863-1729 or dbuckner@alleghany.k12.va.us with any questions about the program.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Callaghan School Newsletter

May 1, 2020

Yearbooks
Just a quick update on yearbooks: It is in the final stages of editing, and production will begin soon. To ensure that the school does not pre-order too many books for sale, parents will likely purchase a yearbook directly from FOX publishing using their website. This is still undecided as is the purchase price. An update will be provided with purchasing information as soon as the yearbook is ready.

Drop Box
On Monday, May 4, a 24-7 Drop Box will be placed under the awning at the front entrance at the school in order for parents to return students’ completed learning packets and library books at their convenience. Please make sure the student’s name is clearly labeled on his/her packet before placing in the Drop Box. Completed packets are due to the school by Monday, May 18.

Grades and Report Cards
Again, it is important for students to be actively working to complete the assigned exercises in their packets. Students’ work will be evaluated by their teachers to make instructional decisions. The first 10 day packet should be complete and returned to school. If you still have not turned in the first packet, please do so using the drop box. End of year grades will be based on an average of the end term grades of the first three quarters. Your child’s teachers will be assessing individual student’s virtual packets and awarding 1 to 5 points to the final end of year grade in each subject area based on completeness and accuracy of the work submitted. There will be no grade assigned for the fourth quarter, and no grade will be lower than the average of the first three quarter grades. Report cards will be issued on the designated day when students and parents may return to the building to pick up any belongings left behind in March. This date has yet to be determined but is expected to be in a few weeks. Stay tuned for more information.

PTO Elections
The following individuals will appear on the ballot to serve on the executive board for 2020-2021. Only PTO members may vote. We’re working on a virtual election process. Stay tuned.
For President: Amy Jackson (no other nominees)
For V. President: Amber Thornton (no other nominees)
For Secretary: Kristen Garten (no other nominees)
For Treasurer: Sarah Deffinbaugh (no other nominees)

PLEASE RETURN

It is very important to return the following items to school by mail or by using the drop box as soon as possible if applicable to you:

*Remedial Contracts*

(If you are opting for Summer School, please inform your child’s teacher as soon as possible.)

*Non-District/Non Resident Applications*

*Library Books*

*Completed Virtual Learning Packets*

If sending forms by mail, please address to

Callaghan Elementary School

4050 Midland Trail

Covington, VA 24426

Building and Playground Closure Reminder

The Callaghan School Building and playgrounds are still closed until further notice; however, Alleghany County Public Schools remain open for business. For school related questions or items of everyday business, please call the ACPS Board Office at (540) 863.1800. Your message or question will be directed to the person who will be able to provide you with assistance. We will send a notification as soon as restrictions are eased and school buildings open. The community is still welcome to use the track as long everyone respects social distancing protocols.

THANK YOU

Thank you for your dedication to at-home learning during this time of school closure. We know it hasn’t been an easy task. Continue to maintain a consistent daily schedule as your child works to complete his/her learning packet and don’t hesitate to contact the teacher with questions or assistance during regular school hours. The “last day of school” will be Thursday, May 20. Please return all virtual work by May 18.

Alleghany County Public Schools: www.alleghany.k12.va.us

Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Students (updated 4.30.20)

The Flu: A Guide for Parents
Alleghany County letter to Parents concerning the flu

Saturday School Recovery Sessions and After School Recovery Sessions Letter to Parents.

Alleghany County Public Schools (ACPS) is committed to providing a safe environment for students, staff and visitors. ACPS collaborates with the Sheriff’s office, State Police as well as emergency responders and together, have developed a comprehensive Safe Schools and Emergency Response plan that serves as a guide to help staff and our public safety partners respond swiftly should a crisis occur in our schools.

Identification required -

All visitors will be required to sign in and show a form of identification upon entering the building. Visitors going beyond the main office will be required to leave their driver's license or other form of ID until they return to the office to checkout. The parent or guardian's identification will cover minor children. Any visitor without a form of identification will need to be screened by an administrator and accompanied by a staff member to and from their destination.

Thank you for helping keep our children safe.

Callaghan Elementary Dance Party 2019-20

What's Happening at CES

Pictures added to Photo Gallery
Trunk or Treat 18-19
Down on the Farm- Family Reading Night
Career Fair 2018
Flag Dedication
SRO Appreciation Week
Dome Theater
Mural on CES office wall
Trunk or Treat 2019-20
Necktie Day 2019
50's Day 2019
1st Nine Weeks Awards Assembly 2019
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
100 Days of School 2019-2020

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The Alleghany County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, political affiliation, gender, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following have been designated as the contacts regarding compliance issues associated with this non-discrimination policy and compliance with Title IX: Fred Vaughan, Director of Human Resources and Pupil Personnel and Kelly Huff, Director of Secondary Instruction. For questions and compliance with Section 504 and ADA, contact Elizabeth Heath, Director of Special Education. Alleghany County School Board Office, 100 Central Circle/P.O. Drawer 140, Low Moor, Virginia 24457. 540-863-1800.

Updated 3/24/2020