Mission Statement

Calvert Elementary School recognizes that all children have worth, dignity, and an inalienable right to an educational program that allows them to develop to their fullest potential-physically, emotionally, socially, artistically, and intellectually. Our major emphasis is to provide knowledge and skill, so students can function effectively as an individual and as a contributing member in an ever-changing world.

Important News.....

Be sure to click on the calendar link for upcoming events at Calvert!

The first day of school for students in grades 1-5 is Wed., August 25, 2010. The first day of school for Kindergarteners is August 30, 2010.

United Health Care offers healthcare plans for uninsured students in grades K-12. Click here or the link "Student Insurance" on the sidebar for more information.

Principal's Comments

Dear Calvert Families,

Welcome back to school!  I am very pleased to inform you we had a great turnout for our  Ice Cream Social on Monday, August 23 for students to meet their teachers and have some Kilby Cream.  All the students I talked to told me they had a great summer and are looking forward to the year starting.

We had quite a summer at Calvert!  Our construction project has completed phase 2 and all of our 15 classes are in new rooms!  The new floor has been finished in the gym and our cafeteria has been enlarged.  Phase 3 is currently underway, which will be a remodeling of our media center, nurse’s office, and art room.  During the fall, we will be getting brand new play equipment for recess.  At some point during the winter, the project will be finished.  We’re very excited about that!

We are in our third year of being a Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) school.  We’ve had great success with this program and are looking for that to continue.  A brochure all about PBIS will be sent home to explain all about it.  We added some new staff members this summer.  Rita Dixon-Paraprofessional, Paul Humphrey-Band, Laura Michalowski-Strings, and Andy Phillips-Custodian are all new to Calvert this year.  Please join me in welcoming them into our Calvert family. 

I am really looking forward to this school year!  I anticipate nothing but continued success for our students as they continue their educational journeys.  See you at school!

Tony Petinga
Principal