“A community where the energy of arts and academics unite!”
Table of Content: Read Through The Entire Memo
- RCCSD 2023-24 Calendar
- CCSA Calendar
- Parent and Student Support: Contact List
- Graduation: Class of 2023 Requirements
- Choice Policy
- Major Change Request Form
- CAB 3.0 Student Advisory Council
- Calloway Highlights, School Updates, and Celebrations
- School Day Adjustments and Master Schedule Considerations
- Student and Family Handbook: Code of Conduct
- Culture and Climate Updates
- May 29th: Memorial Day (School Closed)
- May 30th: Graduation Practice at 10:00 AM
- May 30th: MS Film Festival at 5:00 PM
- May 30th: Thespian Improv Theater Performance at 6:00 PM
- May 31st: Class Officers Elections at 12:15 PM
- June 1st: National Junior Society at 5:00 PM
- June 2nd: Class of 2023 Graduation Practice at 9:00 AM
- June 2nd: Class of 2023 CCSA Graduation at 7:00 PM
The CCSA Calendar link below provides directions on syncing the CCSA calendar and Block Rotation calendar to your phone or google calendar.
The Parent and Student Support Contact List is updated regularly to reflect changes to the contact person who can address your direct needs.
Cab Calloway School Highlights and Celebrations
From the Desk of Dean Bolden
Memorial Day
- Memorial Day is a significant occasion to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military.
- It is a time to reflect on their selfless devotion to our nation and express gratitude for their unwavering commitment.
- Let us seize this moment to teach our children about the importance of sacrifice, freedom, and the enduring spirit of patriotism.
Graduation Guidelines
- May 30th: Practice at 10:00 AM
- June 2nd: Practice at 9:00 AM.
- Class of 2023 commencement will take place on June 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Theatre.
- Dress Decorum: No Decorated Caps and regalia not approved.
- See below link for more details
End of the Year Safety Procedures Protocols and Guidelines
- Secretary and Front Office Staff: They are required to request the name of the visitor and the purpose for the visit.
- Teachers and staff are required to wear ID badges.
- Any visitor who has access beyond the front office must give their license to be scanned to determine if there are any criminal background.
- All end of the year events will have Wilmington Police Department officers present.
- Administration we be at all performances and exhibits.
Gina Perregrino
- We want to thank former Cab Alumni Gina Perregrino for stepping in as a substitute midway through March until Mrs. Katz return.
- We also thank Marty Lassman for helping with the Middle School Vocal Concert.
CAB CALLOWAY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGHLIGHTS:
- At Red Clay, we can all contribute to a more inclusive society by cultivating an open mind, challenging our biases, and actively engaging in conversations that promote understanding, acceptance, and mutual respect.
- By embracing diverse perspectives, we unlock creativity and innovation, paving the way for progress.
- Join us in celebrating our diversity and embracing our differences, while we embrace the growth opportunity to foster a sense of belonging for all Cab Calloway Community Members.
- Together, we can build a brighter future where everyone is seen, heard, and valued for who they are. #DiversityDay
- There is ZERO TOLERANCE for hate speech, discrimination, micro aggressions towards others due to race, color, size, gender identity, ability level, or religion.
- Cab Calloway will be exploring implementing the following programs into our school improvement plan priority of building supports for all students.
- Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in May is a time we honor and celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of Jewish Americans.
- From contributing important scientific discoveries to raising the flag for the abused and neglected, the Jewish population has had a huge role in where America stands today on the world stage.
- Cab Calloway Administration collaborate with Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Community Leaders, and families to discuss how Cab Calloway's school community can better foster safe and understanding place for Jewish students, families, and staff.
- Below are links to a variety of resources, education guides and programs that are available including the following:
- https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/11-ways-schools-can-help-students-feel-safe-challenging-times-en
- https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/when-just-joking-no-joke-how-respond-when-students-jokes-are-biased
- https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/when-it-comes-bias-we-must-prioritize-impact-over-intent
- https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/resources-address-and-challenge-antisemitism
- https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/centering-youth-voices-addressing-identity-based-bullying
Mikva Challenge Youth Summit Leadership
- Three Cab students attended the Mikva Challenge National Youth Summit in Washington, D.C. where they got to network with students from across the country, practice strategies for activism and youth empowerment, and speak to staffers of elected officials.
Cab 3.0 Parent Advisory Council
- As we close out the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Cab Calloway School of the Arts, we are looking to invite parents as thought partners to discuss various topics that are critical to the health and future of CCSA, including increasing instructional minutes for ELA and Math, academic and art integrated enrichment opportunities, and revisiting our Inclusion Sense of Belong Plan.
- The CAB 3.0 Parent Advisory Council will meet over the summer and throughout the school year.
- Click below to provide feedback and share interest.
Cabella Calloway Langsam Legacy
- As we have shared, Cabella Calloway Langsam passed away last Wednesday.
- As former Dean has shared, Cabella was instrumental to the earlier years of supporting CCSA community.
- On June 6, 2023, we will have a celebration ceremony to honor her legacy and contribution as well as close out the year with 30th Anniversary Finale.
- Read more about her legacy and contribution to the school.
Michelle Mao: Carson Fund Scholarship
- Michelle was recently awarded a $1000 scholarship from the Carson Scholars Fund and named a 2023 Carson Scholar.
Bruce Montgomery Foundation Grant Recipients: Amelia Moss and Gabriela Salvador Riera
- Amelia Moss was introduced as one of the four 2023 Springboard Grant winners and has been invited to speak as she accepts the award. These winners were chosen from the Greater Philadelphia, tri-state and NYC regions.
- Gabi Salvador-Riera was also be showcased as one of 2022's Springboard Grant winners, and will be performing during the show along with three incredible Broadway stars.
- May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Peace Home for Vietnam Family: P4 Club
- This year P4 under the direction of Erin Sullivan, has been raising money to build a Peace Home in Vietnam.
- The inspiration of this project came from the sons and daughters of Vietnam War soldiers who lost their lives during the war- both American and Vietnamese- who wanted to build a community around their shared experience of having lost a parent to war.
- On a visit to Vietnam, some of the 2 Sides Projects members were struck by the ways in which the war has left a legacy of poverty for the Vietnamese people. Creating the Peace Homes initiative was a way to help.
- For about $3000 USD you can build a home for a Vietnamese family in need.
Wesley Syndor Published Research
- Wesley Syndor, a Cab Calloway Senior, was published on February 28, 2023, in The Journal of Student Research.
- His study “Concerning the different pronunciations of ‘our,’ how does the pronunciation affect people of generational and foreign language background differences?” was the culmination of his 2023-23 work in AP Research™.
- Click on the button below to read his research.
2023 BPA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim
- Twenty-one extremely talented Cab Calloway 7th and 8th grade business students attended the 2023 BPA National Conference in Anaheim, California.
- Each student represented our school and district admirably and did a fantastic job in competition!
Community Check/In Survey
- We would love to hear from you on how we can better serve you and our students.
- Please complete the following survey:
Academic Updates
From the Desk of Dr. Warshany
School Day Timetable Adjustments 5/30-6/2
Instructional Day Change
- To address busing issues across the district, Cab’s school day will start five minutes later next year.
- We are shortening each period by a minute to accommodate for this change.
- The school day will be 7:25-2:10PM.
Master Schedule Considerations
As part of our Continous Improvement Planning over the summer we are looking to explore increasing school day instructional minutes in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math in the middle school master schedule. There are several causes for this potential change:
- Reading/Math Proficiency: while significant gains have been made since returning from remote/hybrid learning, Reading and Math grade-level proficiency rates need improvement.
- District Continuity: Cab middle school students currently receive approximately 66% of the time in ELA and Math as compared to the Red Clay Consolidated School District peers.
- Pacing: As a result of this schedule difference, the ability to effectively cover all the required curricula is challenging for classroom teachers.
Culture and Climate Updates
From the Desk of Dr. Dawn Downes
Middle School Spirit Week
- Tuesday 5/30 - Twin Day (Dress as a twin with a friend or group of friends)
- Wednesday 5/31 - Anything But a Backpack Day (Carry your belongings in anything but a backpack. You must be able to carry it by yourself the entire day, including up and down stairs)
- Thursday 6/1 - Throwback Thursday (Decades are 8th Grade 90's, 7th Grade 70's, 6th Grade 80's)
- Friday 6/2 - Color Wars (8th Grade - Pink, 7th Grade - Blue/Teal, 6th Grade - Purple)
- Field Day on June 5th is a reward for those students who are following our school wide expectations. There will be a dunk tank, inflatable obstacle course, music, and games.
- Since this is a reward, students were informed on Schoology on May 11th that those students with two or more behavior referrals between May 11th and June 2nd will not participate in Field Day.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month: The Prom Musical Production
- LGBT Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride, observed in the Western world.
- CCSA is progressive in telling the stories of social justice, diversity, and inclusion through the arts.
- We just completed four performances of The Prom Musical Production. The Prom" is a Broadway musical that tells the story of Emma, a high school student who wants to bring her girlfriend to the prom.
- When the PTA cancels the prom to prevent same-sex couples from attending, a group of self-absorbed Broadway stars hears about the injustice and decides to champion Emma's cause.
- Through their journey, they learn about acceptance, love, and the importance of standing up for what is their truth, culminating in a joyous and inclusive prom celebration for all.