Dear Lower School Families,
It was such a great start to May with our spring concert and Grandparents/Someone Special Day. I wanted to share this link for the video of student messages to their grandparents. Special guests watched this on Friday, but I know parents would want to enjoy it as well. This is an unlisted link and not visible on our school’s YouTube channel. I hope this brings a smile your way.
Believe it or not, we have five weeks remaining in the school year. There is always so much to do in these final weeks. Please look over the important information below. Reach out with any questions you have.
Kindly,
Heidi
Congratulations, Leaders!
During the months of March and April, lower school students focused on the leadership trait of showing good sportsmanship. Upper school students Aurora Casey and Reagan Krukar, student-athletes and team captains for multiple Calverton varsity teams, spoke to lower school students about the importance of showing good sportsmanship and strategies they use to lead their teams regardless of the score on the scoreboard.
We would like to congratulate our lower school leaders for month of April.
3K – Ava Kohler
4K – Amran Aklilu, Jackson Dohman, Warren Ims & Avery O’Shea,
K – Julian Levin & Black Jones
First – AJ Parrish & Zoie Matthews
Second – Leo Alonso & Jack Candido
Third – Brooks Merryman & Havyn Rye
Fourth – Talula Anderson & Elijah Windham
Fifth – Aria Dillenback
CPA Meeting
The final CPA monthly meeting of the school year is Friday, May 16, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. in the lower school library.
Middle School Buddies
Our final visit with our middle school buddies was on Monday, May 5. Students enjoyed a game day, where they had a variety of game options to enjoy playing with their buddies. We had a great time this year welcoming the middle school to join us in the lower school for buddies and other events. We are looking forward to continuing this for years to come.
Lower School Spring Tea
Calverton’s etiquette tea is a signature experience for all lower school grades. This unique experience is led by Mrs. Chloe Ewalt, former Calverton faculty member, who teaches the importance of table etiquette, manners, and kindness. The Spring Tea will take place on Monday, May 19, Tuesday May 20, and Wednesday, May 21. We invite students to dress to impress for this event. They are not required to wear school uniforms but may if they prefer. Students may change into their regular school uniform following the tea if they would like. The Spring Tea will take place in Founders Hall. Each grade level will have an opportunity to enjoy a three-course tea, while Mrs. Ewalt teaches the important lessons of table etiquette. If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up HERE. If you sign up to volunteer and would like to stay after your time or come early before your volunteer time in order to enjoy the tea with your child, we welcome your participation.
We are in need of a variety of desserts for this event. We are asking for desserts that are nut-free and would appreciate a few gluten-free options as well. If you are able to contribute a dessert, please send it in on Monday, May 19 so it can be shared on all three days. Please be sure to include your child’s name and grade on the dessert being sent in.
Tea Schedule
Monday, May 19
10:00-10:45 Fifth
11:00-11:45 Third
1:15-2:00 Fourth
Tuesday, May 20
9:00-9:30 3K
9:40-10:10 4K Gensic
10:30-11:00 4K Goody
11:15-12:00 Kindergarten
Wednesday, May 21
9:00-9:45 Second
10:10-10:55 First
5th Grade Musical
Our fifth-grade students have been preparing for their musical performance, Wright! Families are invited on Thursday, May 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the theater for this special performance. Fifth grade will also hold a performance just for lower school students during the school day. This performance is sure to bring lots of smiles your way.
Ninja Day Announcement!
We are excited to share that Zoey Fowler, our Head of School for the Day, has declared May 22, 2025 as Ninja Day at Calverton! On this special day, students are encouraged to wear their best ninja attire. However, we kindly ask that students leave their ninja swords and other weapons at home for safety reasons. We look forward to a fun-filled day where students can showcase their ninja skills in an exciting ninja course! Many thanks to Miss Fowler for this fun opportunity.
Memorial Day – No School
School will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We hope everyone has a safe and fun long weekend.
Math Day and Biz Kid Fair!
On Thursday, May 29, we’re thrilled to combine our traditional K-5 Math Day with a brand-new event: the Biz Kid Fair! Students will kick off the day by rotating through various math-focused stations that include engaging games, creative art projects, scavenger hunts, and much more. In the afternoon, students will participate in Calverton’s very own Biz Kid Economics Fair. Each class will create a product to sell and will market it through commercials and posters. Leading up to the event, classes will watch the commercials to get a sneak peek of what they might want to purchase! Students will receive tickets to use for their purchases, enabling them to make economic choices and learn about concepts such as goods, services, supply, and demand. This promises to be a memorable day filled with learning and fun!
Field Day
Calverton will be holding its annual Field Day on Friday, May 30. A Field Day shirt will be provided for students in K-5 representing their team colors of blue or gray and passed out the morning of Field Day. PreK students will design their own tie dye shirts as a class. This is a fun day and a favorite for most of our students. Please apply sunscreen at home prior to coming to school and send in a hat for some extra sun protection. We also recommend bringing a change of clothes (including shoes and socks) for students in grades 2-5. There are some activities where they will get wet. Students should also bring a water bottle as well. Thanks to our CPA, pizza and snacks will be offered. Please make note this is a 12:45 p.m. dismissal for PreK and 1:00 p.m. dismissal for K-12 students with no aftercare and buses departing at 1:35 p.m.
Roller Skating Fun!
Students in grades K-5 will be traveling to Skate Zone in Crofton on Tuesday, June 3. Students will need to pack a snack, lunch, and water bottle for this trip. If your child has skates, helmet, and/or pads, and they would like to bring their own, they are welcome to do so. We do ask that all items are placed in one clearly labeled bag with your child’s name and grade level. Skate Zone will also have skates available for us to use. The Calverton teachers are very excited about this trip since we will all be going together (even Nurse Sara will be joining us). Reminders will be sent home as the date approaches.
Publishing Party!
We will hold our annual publishing party to celebrate our student authors on June 5. This year we will be adding in a little extra excitement with a picnic theme. Get your pens ready because these authors will be excited to sign their autographs. We are so proud of their work on these. A huge thank you to the teachers and their support through the writing and illustration progress.
PreK End of Year Celebration
3K and 4K Cougar Cubs will have their end of year celebration at Dunkirk Park on Friday, June 6. Each student will need an adult chaperone to accompany them. Students, parents, and teachers will meet at 9:00 a.m. at Dunkirk Park for their morning of fun, games, and memories. More details will be communicated as the date approaches.
Fifth Grade Recognition Ceremony
On Monday, June 9 from 9:30-11:45 a.m., we will be holding our fifth-grade recognition ceremony. Please plan for students to wear their dress uniform for this event. Delegate Mark Fisher will be joining us to announce the citizenship award recipients, and students will individually be recognized for their achievements this year. Students will share their work as a team to design a Rube Goldberg project as a class. Finishing out the event will be an event to welcome them to middle school. We look forward to sharing this special day with family and friends of our fifth-grade class. Following the ceremony, there will be an off-campus class celebration.
Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony
We will hold our kindergarten moving up ceremony Tuesday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m. in the theater. Please plan for students to wear their dress uniforms. Please note that kindergarten students are released to parents following the ceremony to celebrate together as a family for the afternoon.
Calverton Cougar Water Day on June 11!
Water Day is comprised of a variety of stations where our students work together as a team to play games, reach goals, and have fun. This event is loved by students and teachers alike. It is a wonderful way to finish out the last day of the school year. More detailed information will be sent out as the date approaches, but we will be asking you to pack an extra pair of clothes for your children because they will be getting wet! June 11 will still be an 11:45 dismissal for PreK and a noon dismissal for K-12 with buses departing at 12:35 and no aftercare.
iPads, Laptops, and Chargers
Beginning on June 2, all iPads, laptops, and chargers will need to stay at school. If your child’s charger has been staying at home, please make sure that it is returned. Each child was provided a device and charger at the beginning of the year.
End of Year Items
As the year comes to a close, you will notice some items slowly making their way home. Teachers will be sending items home during the last few weeks to save students from carrying big bags of work, supplies, and items found hidden in lockers/cubbies.
Summer Work
Calverton summer work will be sent home with students the week of May 19. The assigned activities are to help students keep their skills sharp over the summer months and continue to emphasize the importance of regular reading and writing. Summer work is required for all rising first through fifth graders. We have provided many suggested activities for our rising PreK and K students as well. We will be offering our summer help sessions again this year for any students that would like some support with their summer work. Summer help sessions will be offered from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, and 7/30. If you would like to register for a summer work session for your child, please email Mrs. Merryman at hmerryman@calvertonschool.org to confirm your child’s spot. Students will need to bring their work with them to the session.
Supply Lists for 25-26 School Year
Supply lists and summer work will be posted on the Calverton School website during the week of May 19. A hard copy of both items will also be sent home but know you can always visit the website if things become misplaced over the summer.
Field Trips:
5/6 – Fourth Grade to Sotterly Plantation
5/6 – Kindergarten to Air & Space Museum
5/14 – Fifth Grade to Blue Crabs Game (uniform bottoms with spirit wear top, bag lunch needed)
5/28 – Fifth Grade to Pax Navel Air Museum (dress uniform and bag lunch)
6/3 – K-5 to Skate Zone (comfortable bottoms, spirit wear top, bag lunch, and water bottle)
