THANK YOU SO MUCH, Colts Families ! Not only did we reach our 2017 Color Run Fundraising goal of $15000, but we passed it for over $1000 ! We raised a total of $16062 !!! Because of your tremendous support, McCall PTA will be able to fund the wonderful field trips, support programs, and technology purchases for students for school year 2017-2018. 
Here are the final results of our grade level competition :

• 1st Place: 1st Grade - Bounce House during Specials and 1st place trophy
• 2nd place: 2nd Grade - $500 Scholastic gift card
• 3rd place: Kinder -  Rainy Day Game Kit

Estableciendo Límites y Dándoles Seguimiento: Técnicas de Disciplina Positiva
martes, 7 de noviembre, 2017 @ 10:00 am
Escuela Primaria McCall Biblioteca
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Sabemos que pocas veces hay una sola manera de hacer las cosas, estableciendo los límites que se van a exigir es algo muy individual de cada familia. Como padres siempre estamos interesados en conocer métodos efectivos para disciplinar a nuestros hijos. Únanse a la plática para aprender diferentes técnicas de disciplina positive,a fin de convertirse en aún mejores padres.

Para más infomación Contactar: Pamela Whitwell (469) 752-4515 ó pamela.whitwell@pisd.edu.
​Para ver una lista completa de clases de educación para padres, visite: www.pisd.edu/parentworkshops.

Parent Education : Setting Limits and Following Through
​When: Tuesday, 11/07/2017 @ 10 am
Where: McCall Library
​We know that there is seldom only one way of doing things, and choosing the limits we will enforce is individual from family to family. As parents we are always interested in more effective ways to discipline our children. Join the discussion on learning a variety of positive discipline techniques in order to become even better parents. 
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Questions? Contact Pamela Whitwell at (469) 752-4515 or Pamela.whitwell@pisd.edu.
Visit Family Education and Guidance Services for a complete list of parent education classes.

Reflections is a national PTA program that encourages millions of students to express themselves by giving positive recognition for their artistic efforts.  Students in preschool through Grade 12 may create and submit works of art in 6 categories:

• Dance Choreography | Film Production | Literature | Musical Composition | Photography | Visual Arts

2017-2018 Reflections Theme: Within Reach

• Reflections Rules - English | Spanish
• Student Entry Form - English | Spanish​

​2017 McCall Reflections Program Information

• Entries are due October 30, 2017
• Please turn in submissions to the Reflection box in Mrs. Quinn’s room.
• Results are judged in November. Winners will move onto council, regional, state and national levels.
• Email questions to reflections@mccallpta.org

Congratulations to all the following 2017 Color Run Raffle Winners! 
Bicycle Raffle Winners

• Amelie B. - 1st Grade (Mrs. Balderas)
• RJ B.  - 3rd Grade (Ms. Bartz)

Fitness Tracker Winners

• Dylan R. - 2nd Grade (Mrs. Kinney)
• Marick S. - 4th Grade (Ms. Smith)

Bonus Academy Gift Card Raffle Winner at the Color Run Event

• Reece Y. - 5th Grade (Ms.Ogundipe)

Fundraising Contest at the 2017 Color Run and Fall Festival
Kindergarten had raised the most funds during our event on Saturday with $111. They will be awarded a Teachers choice award! Great Job!!
 
Thank you so much for for all your support! Don't forget we have until midnight on Friday Oct 27th, 2017 to bring in donations for the Overall Grade competition and to meet our overall fundraising goal!

Check this out! McCall PTA purchased these colorful furniture and awesome learning resources for the McCall Library using the scholastic dollars earned from previous Book Fairs. Our librarian, Mrs. Kapocsi, selected these items to add to our library as part of the Learning Commons. Are they the coolest ?!!

• Volunteers are needed for the Fall Festival. There will be teen volunteers from the local National Honor Society group that will be helping with games and activities. We are looking for adult volunteers for set up, clean up and to help out our teen volunteers. If you are availble to help, please visit Fall Festival Volunteers : SignupGenius to sign up. Thank you so much!!!
• Volunteers are also needed to bring in store-bought baked goods for the cake walk.  The baked goods should be store bought and individual size, such as mini-cupcakes or cookies. Please drop off all baked goods at McCall by12pm on Friday, 10/20/2017. Please visit Cake Walk Baked Goods : SignupGenius to sign up.

​Thank you so much for your help!!! We cannot do this without our wonderful volunteers!

Parent Education : Helping Children Develop Social Skills
​When: Tuesday, 10/17/2017 @ 10 am
Where: McCall Library
Come explore ways to encourage your child’s growth in social skills. You will learn:

• What parents can expect developmentally
• How to help children develop appropriate skills to resolve conflicts
• Strategies that will assist your child with problem areas
• Ways to support healthy friendships​

Questions? Contact Pamela Whitwell at (469) 752-4515 or Pamela.whitwell@pisd.edu.
Visit Family Education and Guidance Services for a complete list of parent education classes.