Calvin M. Rodwell Newsletter
“A Proud Title I School”
January 2015
Volume 1, Issue 4
Principal’s News
Contents
Principal’s News
1
Dear Parents
1
Upcoming Events
1
School News
2-3
Sports News
4
Upcoming
Events

1/5/15 Schools are
back in session
after Winter Break

1/9/15 Parent
Engagement
Meeting @ 9:00

1/15/15 Annual
School Spelling Bee
@ 9:00

1/16/15 End of the
2nd Quarter

1/19/15 Schools
Closed for MLK
Birthday

1/20/15 Mandatory
Child First Parent
Meeting @ 6:00

1/23/15 2nd Quarter
Report Cards are
sent home
Welcome to 2015 Calvin Rodwell! It is hard to
believe that we have been together for half a year. I
am excited and encouraged by the growth that we
have made so far, and optimistic about the work we
still need to accomplish. During the month of
January so far, students have been engaged in their
middle of the year testing in both math and literacy.
These tests are used to gage student’s progress
from the beginning of the year. Please begin to
have conversations with your children about their
data and setting goals. As a school, we want to
focus on student growth. It is always not about
where you begin, but where you end up. All
teachers have data walls in their classroom and I
encourage you to meet with them to discuss your
child’s data. During the meeting with the teacher,
develop strategies that you can do at home to help
your child reach his or her goals. In order for your
child to reach their full potential, it is imperative
that learning does not only happen in school.
Children should read a minimum of thirty minutes
per day. Reading 30 minutes a day will not only
develop student’s analytical thinking skills, but will
Dear Parents
We encourage all students to strive for perfect
attendance at CRES. Our new Perfect
Attendance Policy includes being on time for
school as well. Every day is an opportunity to
learn something new and exciting.
We can’t spell success without you here each
and every day. Our school day begins at 7:45
AM daily and dismisses at 2:25 PM, except for
scheduled early release days. All students are
expected to arrive at 7:45 time.
“Be a Star Student, Come to School Every Day”
Don’t be Tardy for the
Party….
We are trying to decrease the
numbers of students who are
chronically late… Help us to
reach our GOAL by coming
to school prepared and on
time each and every day!
Samuel M. Rather II, Principal
Danette Murrill, Assistant Principal
also improve their concentration and writing
skills. As a child, reading was not my favorite
thing to do unless it was something that sparked
my interest. The library gives students the
opportunity to find books that are interesting to
them.
Math was my favorite subject as a kid and I
always liked finding the solutions to problems.
Please work on basic facts at home. We also
have the First in Math program
www.firstinmath.com that all students in grades
kindergarten through fifth have access to. Frank
Maxwell, a fifth grade student, won a XBOX
360 game for earning nearly 2,000 stickers over
winter break.
If we continue to work together, I am positive
that your child will have the foundation to be a
global leader and learner.
Mr. Rather, Principal
We want to give a very special
shout out to our School Partners
for giving so generously during
the holiday season. Families and
students were supported so
bountifully with food, gifts,
clothing, hats, gloves, cultural
enrichment, etc. Every act of
kindness makes a difference. We
appreciate your thoughtfulness…
New All Saints Roman Catholic
Church
Gwynn Oak United Methodist
100 Black Men, Inc.
Mr. Dotson
Shoprite
Smyth Jewelers, Tami Kobus
Libertore Staff, Ms. Shauna
Randall Hurt, Applebee’s on Rt. 40
St. Marks Institutional Baptist
Church
The Cheesecake Factory
Treatment Resources for Youth, Inc.
Cianbro Corp. Frank Holiday
Baltimore School of the Arts
Child First Authority
Arena Playhouse
Experience Corp. Maryland
Food Bank Parents
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CRES Vision
“For all partners to
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the whole
child-socially,
emotionally, and
academically in order
to move each student
along a path towards
being a global leader
and learner.”
January Focus:
“Setting
Goals”
Parents please discuss with your
child the importance of setting
goals…
“What the New
brings to you
Year
will depend a great
deal
bring
on what you
to the New
Year”
Set your goals high
and don’t stop till
you get there…
School News
Home of the Mustangs
Student Achievement
Student Achievement is a priority at CRES.
Research shows that children do better in school
cooperate with teachers and keep informed
about your child's progress.
when parents talk often with teachers and
become involved in the school. There are number
Parents
of ways that parents and teachers can
communicate with each other, rather than relying
on the scheduled parent-teacher conferences.
Close communications between parents and
teachers can help the student. Phone calls and
visits to the classroom are also good ways to
Report Cards are being
sent home
Friday, January 23,
2015
Volunteers
We welcome parent volunteers and
participation. Please be reminded that
we want to afford students all
opportunities to learn. Please monitor
the volume of your voice and prevent
any distractions or interruptions. All
visitors and volunteers must sign in and
show a Maryland ID at the office when
entering the school. Student safety is a
priority at CRES! The Volunteer
Handbook is posted on our website.
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/256
Community News
JOB OPPORTUNITY/TRAINING
YO Baltimore Recruiting Out-of-Work, Outof-School City Youth 18-24 for Unique
Education and Career Training Program
Baltimore One of Two Cities Selected for
Federal Pilot Demonstration Project.
Educational Resource
FREE Live Experts Online
Homework Help)
You need to have an Enoch Pratt Library
Card and you can get Homework Help
from 2 p.m. to Midnight. Log on to
Prattlibrary.org, click Kids, click Get
Homework help, Kids Buzz, Tutors and
more.
Homework Policy
Students are given homework
assignments daily at CRES… Please
speak to your child’s teacher if
homework
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an abundance
Student
Lost
home.
Lost and Found
and Found Items at Calvin Rodwell and
we would like for you to assist in one or
two ways as follows:

Teens and young adults who fit the eligibility
criteria can apply for the program by
contacting the Westside YO Center at 410545-6953, or the Eastside YO Center at 410732-2661. Both centers hold weekly
orientation sessions – at the Westside Center
(1510 W. Lafayette Street with entrance on
Gilmor Street, 21217) every
Wednesday at 10 a.m., and at the Eastside
Center (1212 N. Wolfe Street, 21213) every
Monday at 9 a.m.
Take a look and pick up your
children's items they have left in the
last month at school;
Donating Gently Used Uniforms
We have a Uniform Closet and we would like to help and support as many
Students/Families as possible. PLEASE consider donating clean gently used
uniforms that your children can no longer fit. You also have the option of
exchanging your clean gently used uniforms for another size.
Thanks to Families who kicked this off!!!!
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School News
Home of the Mustangs
School Uniforms
CRES is a uniform school. Our colors are
tan or khaki, burgundy and white.
Students are expected to wear uniforms
5 days a week, Monday thru Friday;
except on scheduled dress down days.
The school environment is positively
affected when our students are focused
on learning. We are selling School Tshirts and polo shirts with the Calvin
Rodwell Logo… Please see office staff
for prices and further details.
Resources Needed
The Child First
Afterschool
Program
Uniform
SWAG!!!
Mandatory
School Grounds
Parents are requested to keep students
safety in mind during arrival and
dismissal time. It is very busy and
congested on Hillsdale and Liberty
Heights Avenue. Please drop off your
children and keep traffic moving or
pick-up your child in a safe manner and
keep
moving.
Teachers
teach
pedestrian safety and we need parental
support to reinforce this on our busy
traffic corridors.
PBIS
Positive
We want- to
welcome ourBehavior
new Principal,
Mr. Samuel M. Rather II, our ESOL
Intervention
and Support
teacher, Ms. Herring, our new 3rd grade
Parent
Meeting
on
You are not alone! Calvin Rodwell is a
Community School and we support families
and reduce barriers that prevent student
success. If you are in need of and/or
interested in Resources such as: GED,
Energy Assistance, Mental Health Support,
Tutoring, Keeping your Family together. We
would like to listen and support you and let
you know there is hope.
Please contact: Ms. Unoko at 410-396-0940
or gunoko@childfirstauthority.org
FOOD PANTRY
TUESDAY
1/20/15
at
6:00 PM
January 23, 2015 - Parents Only
&
January 30, 2015 Community Only
at
2:30 PM
Please call to confirm, due to
possible inclement weather.
We
are aMr.PBIS
School.
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adopted
this
teacher,
Williams
and our
4th
grade teacher,
Ms. Barr
to the Calvin
positive
behavior
program
to improve
Rodwell
Family.
our
ability
to teach and support positive
behavior for all students. We use
incentives and rewards to keep students
focused and engaged in instruction
throughout the school day.
Our PBIS Core Values: CRES Mustangs
have S.W.A.G
Safety First
Work Together
Respectfully
Accept Responsibility
Goal Oriented/Growth
School Closing and Delays due to
Inclement Weather
Please tune in to local news and radio
stations for information on school
closings or delays…
The Breakfast Program is cancelled
when we have a school delay due to
weather conditions. Students should
report at 9:45 AM
School Sports
The 2015
CRES Basketball Team
Calvin M.1.
Rodwell Elem. School
3501 Hillsdale Road
Baltimore, Md. 21207
Phone:
(410) 396-0940
Fax:
(410) 396-0854
We’re on the Web!
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/256
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YOUR HEALTH MATTERS
There is Line Dancing for Families
and the Community on Fridays from
5:30PM-7:00 p.m. - Cost $3, please
call to confirm at 410-396-0940, due to
possible inclement weather.