In this Week’s Dean’s Memo:
- Block and School Event Schedule Calendar QR Code
- Covid-19 Protocols and Health Updates
- Community Safety and Health Updates
- Community Safety and Health Updates
- Covid Testing: Quidel
- Cab Calloway School Application
- Projecte Thrive: Mental Health Resources
- Code of Conduct: Lateness and Dress Code
- English:Wellness Survey
- Spanish: Wellness Survey
- Adoption A- Family Drive Donations:
- Student Code of Conduct
- Ugly Sweater Contest
- Student Highlights.
Daily COVID-19 Health Screening
- Remember to perform the Daily Self Screener:
- Follow the below Covid-19 Process in the event of a positive case
- On-Site testing scheduled for this Friday, December 17, 2021.
- Community Health and Safety Update
- Community Health and Safety Update
Test Cab Calloway App
- In an effort to improve easy access to school related information, please consider exploring the Cab Calloway School of the Arts App.
- A final decision on this feature will be considered based upon your feedback.
- To check out the app you can follow these steps:
- Download the Onespot App
- Once open, select "Join a Spot". This takes you to a list of different communities.
- Select Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Please send feedback to Anthony.graybolden@redclayschool.com (yes or no)
Wellness Survey:
- Student Wellness Survey will be conducted this Tuesday during Activity Period.
- Please read the following letter for more information:
Project Thrive: Mental Health Services
- Project THRIVE (provider list attached) provides free mental health services to eligible Delaware students. Services are available to students – grades pre-k through 12 – attending Delaware public schools, private schools, parochial schools and homeschools.
- Project THRIVE services help students who are struggling with traumatic situations, such as physical or emotional abuse, community violence, racism, bullying, and more. Trauma can harm mental and physical health, and limit school success. The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) developed Project THRIVE to help children receive trauma-informed support from their schools, communities and caregivers.
- Project THRIVE services help students
- Process and understand traumatic situations
- Attend school regularly
- Better control emotions and behaviors
- Develop coping skills for managing stress at home and school
Adopt-A-Family Drive
- We are once again engaging in our Adopt-a-Family Drive to support families in our Cab community that need assistance this holiday season.
- The Cab PTSO is partnering again this year and has provided an online option for donations (https://www.cabptsostore.com/). Your contribution is much appreciated.
- If you wish to drop off a donation. Please do so at the main office, attention Ms. Morris.
- Donations will be accepted through December 17, 2021.
Community Reminders:
- All community members (students and staff) must complete a daily health self screener before entering the school building and follow the Covid-19 Protocols.
- Students must have a pass from teachers when going to an assigned area in the building.
- We are expecting students to arrive on time to their classes, activities, and advisory period. Upon sweep of the hallway, students found out of an assigned area will be issued a discipline referral. Progressive discipline will ensue.
- Vending Machines are available in the morning, during lunch, or after school. Not during class or activities.
- Senior Privilege: Seniors are still required to sign out in the front office.
- Activities has started and students have been assigned to their activity for the semester. There are limited spots for many of our activities.
We are requesting parents support with reinforcing these expectations as outlined in our Student Code of Conduct.
Reinforcing Safety and Code of Conduct: Parental Tips and Support
- Daily Chats about stressors and communicate with the school when appropriate.
- Keep an eye on your child’s social media activities and who they are communicating with.
- Review the School Code of Conduct especially the sections on Bullying p. 59, Cyber Bullying (Happens more often than you think) p. 63, Possession of Dangerous Weapons (Includes things you never thought of) p. 64, and Unexcused Tardiness (You get two free) p.87.
- Review and reinforce Cab Calloway’s dress code. Tattered jeans, hats, pajamas, and tights are prohibited.
- Please don’t hesitate to contact our administration or counselors if you have a concern about your child.
Ashley Bao:
- Cab Calloway School of the Arts senior Ashley Bao has been named a 2022 National Young Arts Foundation Merit winner in writing.
- Congratulations Ashley!
Middle School Stock Market: University of Delaware
- Mr. Georgsson announced that several Cab Calloway Middle Level Stock Market Game teams performed exceptionally well in the University of Delaware sponsored 2021 Fall SMG competition.
- In fact, the top 5 placements in the middle level category were made up of Cab Calloway 6th and 7th grade students! Additionally, the top fifteen Cab teams were the only middle level teams to achieve returns above the S&P 500.
- This is our inaugural year and we are excited to continue exposing students to this invaluable opportunity to explore the American Free Market Economy system in a safe learning environment (i.e. they don't lose real money when the market tanks :/).
- Top 5 Cab team results are as follows:
- 1st Place - 7th Grade - Jonathan Reitemeyer / Mya Nocho (DE_30_A377)
- 2nd Place - 7th Grade - Borislav Hristov / Adharsh Henry (DE_30_A366)
- 3rd Place - 7th Grade - Shirley Duggirala / Gabriella Corridori (DE_30_A368)
- 4th Place - 6th Grade - Himakshi Sharma / Alesha Singh / Aarna Thacker (DE_30_A371)
- 5th Place - 6th Grade - Kevin Chen / Grace Czerwonka / Abigail Dilworth (DE_30_A333)
Bring Change to Mind
Bring Change 2 Mind will be an official part of the national program for 2022!!
- Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) clubs are peer-led groups advised by Caitlin Kelly that empower students with resources, funding, and direct staff support as they work to destigmatize mental illness through education, discussion, and fun events and activities for the whole school.
- Some of the resources BC2M provides to our clubs include:
- Access to our Club Portal which houses educational presentations on teen-related topics, event/activity guides, tips & tricks one-pager, etc.
- $500 per school year to fund club activities
- Access to events such as Leadership Trainings & Virtual Summits
- Ongoing support from BC2M Staff
- Free subscription to the Headspace meditation app.
Priority# 1: Building a Community of Supports for Students, Staff, and Families requires Cooperation.
We are planning a celebration for our staff and teachers before the winter break. Parents and students, please show your appreciation to our teachers for their dedication to our school community.
- On Friday December 17, 2021, teachers will be provided a catered lunch:
- Individually packaged and there will be bread for each 12 ounce cup of soup:
- Lobster Bisque
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Impossible Cheesburger (Vegetarian)
- Mushroom Bisque (Vegan)
- Chicken Noodle
Ugly Holiday Sweater Day at Cab Calloway!!
- Teachers Wear Your Ugliest Holiday Sweater / Ensemble for a Chance to Win a FABULOUS Prize!
- Judging will take place during Middle School & High School lunches AFTER the holiday sweater parade in the courtyard!
- PRIZES will be awarded to the students and faculty members who create the most ’’festive” holiday attire.
- Even if you choose not to participate in the contest, please wear something festive!
- There is no fee to participate; however, a tax-deductible donation to the Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual disABILITIES is encouraged and very much appreciated!
- Are you interested in participating at the next community outreach? Do you want to serve as an Cab Ambassador? We have two more opportunities this week to encourage and inspire students attending Title I schools to consider Cab Calloway as a place of their choice for middle school.
- If you are a Junior, Senior, former student of Forest Oak Elementary School or Baltz Elementary School email Dean Bolden if you are interested.
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- Check out Pattie LaBelle’s Holiday Party on TV One December 19th @ 7:00 PM. You may find a familiar face.