Happy Monday, Chieftains! Coach Foster is in the spotlight today!
*Hometown: Davis, OK
*College Attended: Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!!)
*How many years have you been at Calumet? 2 years
*What grade/classes do you teach? High School Math (Geometry, Algebra 2, Consumer Math), 7th Grade Computers, Head Softball Coach, & Assistant Basketball Coach.
*What is your favorite memory while working at Calumet? Being a part of a wonderful school and community!
*What is something unique about yourself? I taught myself to juggle when I was in college.
*What are 3 of your favorite things? My cats (Peaches and Lucy), Sweet Tea, and Mexican food!
*What would you like to tell the students at Calumet? I miss you guys and look forward to seeing you soon!
Congrats to Gunner Snowden and Ryan Island!
Happy Friday! We are celebrating by shining our spotlight on Mr. Young!
*Hometown: El Reno? (I moved a lot.)
*College Attended: Southwestern Oklahoma State University
*How many years have you been at Calumet? 3 Years
*What grade/classes do you teach OR what is your job description? High School Computers and Technical Director
*What is your favorite memory while working at Calumet? Getting to photograph State basketball games from the sidelines.
*What is something unique about yourself? I went to 7 different schools before I graduated from El Reno in 2007.
*What are 3 of your favorite things? Coke. Coffee. Movies.
*What would you like to tell the students at Calumet? I think I actually miss you guys? idk. I'm really struggling internally with that one.
Our spotlight is shining on Coach Axton today!
*Hometown: Battiest, OK
*College Attended: Southeastern Oklahoma State University
*How many years have you been at Calumet? 7
*What classes do you teach? JH and HS Math, girls basketball, cross country and track and field.
*What is your favorite memory while working at Calumet? Seeing students and athletes achieve something they’ve worked so hard for.
*What is something unique about yourself? I went trick or treating until I was 22, I have 4 siblings, I watch the local news daily, I dislike change so much that I drive 5 hours to go to the dentist and before I came to Calumet, I lived in a camper for 6 years.
*What are 3 of your favorite things? Basketball, peanut butter, and summer vacations.
*What would you like to tell the students at Calumet? Keep learning something during this time off. Even if it’s not school related, just learn something new. Step out of your comfort zone a little, work toward some goals you have and do something for someone else. Be yourself and get your maximum potential.
Staff Spotlight is on Mrs. Bass! 👩🏼🏫
*Hometown: El Reno
*College Attended: USAO & Mid-America Christian University
*How many years have you been at Calumet? 3 Years!
*What grade/classes do you teach OR what is your job description? High School Resource
*What are 3 of your favorite things? My kids & family, watching my kids play sports, and the Dallas Cowboys.
*What would you like to tell the students at Calumet? You are all amazing people, capable of anything you put your mind too. Believe in yourself and strive for the best.
Senior FFA Spotlight Jake Percival
Today’s spotlight is shining on Stacie Evans!
*Hometown: Technically Spencer, OK. But I went to school in Choctaw!
*College Attended: Southwestern Oklahoma State University
*How many years have you been at Calumet? Just finishing up my first year!
*What grade/classes do you teach OR what is your job description? I'm the PreK-12 School Counselor and District Testing Coordinator.
*What is your favorite memory while working at Calumet? Watching how excited the town was for basketball playoffs was fun!
*What is something unique about yourself? I can type quickly even if someone is talking to me, and I can respond to them while still typing.
*What are 3 of your favorite things? Taking walks with my husband and dogchild, reading/listening to books, and Harry Potter anything.
*What would you like to tell the students at Calumet? I hope you all are doing well, staying healthy, and enjoying your time at home! We (the teachers and staff) may not be able to see you at school right now, but we are still here for you and are definitely thinking about all of you.
Sr Spotlight, Lauren Young FFA President
We want you to know that you can still order yearbooks online.
This has been a very unique year, so you're going to want your own copy!
Link to order:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1047774/Calumet-High-School/2020-Yearbook/2019083104292032070/CATALOG_SHOP/
Wacky Wednesday!
Today’s staff spotlight is for Andra Jones!
*Hometown: Geary, Oklahoma
*How many years have you been at Calumet? 2 years!
*What is your job description? I have worked in the 3yr old program and Pre-K as a teacher’s assistant.
*What is your favorite memory while working at Calumet? Watching all the kids during the hundredth day celebrations!
*What is something unique about yourself? I love to braid hair and I can pretty much do any kind of braid but my girls don't like me doing their hair anymore!
*What are 3 of your favorite things? My kids, reading, and drawing.
*What would you like to tell the students at Calumet? I miss seeing you all and miss all the hugs from the Pre-k class & I can't wait to see you all again. ❤️
Dear Calumet Elementary... 🤍
Let’s hear how you feel!
Here are some fun ways to read at home! 📚 🏡
We will be introducing our amazing staff over the next few weeks! To start off, we are spotlighting Robert Cooper!
Hometown - Palmyra, New Jersey
College - Georgetown University
Years at Calumet - 6
Classes taught - US History I and II, World History, Geography, Oklahoma History, Government; I have also taught Humanities, Western Religions, and Economics.
Favorite Calumet Memory- Having the opportunity to teach a wonderful group of students!
Something Unique About Myself- I've been a church organist for nearly 50 years, now at Trinity Lutheran Church in Oklahoma City.
3 of My Favorite Things - Music, Travel, and Coffee!
A Note for My Students - Looking forward to seeing you again in August (I hope!)
Facts about Myself- I’ve been married for 39 years (my wife is a retired teacher). We have three children, and one granddaughter.
Making Meals!!
Move It Monday!!! Let’s see what physical activity you’ve been doing!!
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Virtual Spirit Week comin’ atcha!!
Students can still register for the June 13th ACT by May 8th, and students who are needing an ACT score for concurrent enrollment: The Redlands testing center, for accuplacer testing (those tests for students with a 19 or below in specific subscore areas), is open Monday – Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students can call or email to make an appointment: 405.422.6274 testing.center@redlandscc.edu
Here are some online test prep opportunities!
ACT Academy: http://mkto-ab080206.com/FNXZZ004P0E8z0ez000R9lA
Free, personalized online learning tool and test practices featuring video lessons, interactive questions, full-length practice tests, educational games, and other materials targeted to students’ academic needs.
ACT Bootcamp—Join expert instructors as students learn how to tackle some of the most common question types on the ACT.
Wednesday, April 29 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. ET | Register
ACT Prep Class—Help students succeed on the ACT Reading test.
Saturday, April 18 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET | Register: http://mkto-ab080206.com/VXZO8009eN0R000EZAzz3l0