THE GREAT COIN WAR IS ON! βš”οΈ
Parents, get ready to dive into your couch cushions and check your carsβ€”it's time for our Coin War Fundraiser!

πŸ’° The Rules of Engagement:
Every house has its own container in the hallway outside the tea room. Here's how to play to win:

RAID FOR POINTS! The goal is to fill your house’s jar with high-point currency.

Pennies and Paper Bills (ones, fives, tens, etc.) COUNT AS POSITIVE POINTS for the house they are dropped into. Example: Drop $5 in the Green House jar to add 500 points!

SABOTAGE FOR POWER! This is where the "war" comes in! Silver coins are the enemy. Silver Coins (Nickels, Dimes, Quarters) COUNT AS NEGATIVE POINTS for the house they are dropped into. Example: Drop a Quarter in the Red House jar, and 25 points are removed from their total. Use your silver to target the current leader!

πŸ† The Ultimate Prize Package:
The house with the highest score at the end of the Coin War will earn the ultimate trifecta of rewards:

πŸ• A FREE PIZZA PARTY!
πŸŽ‰ A PAJAMA DAY!
😈 THE HONOR OF PRANKING THE PRINCIPAL!

The war runs until October 22nd. Let the scheming begin, and may the best house win!

#PTACoinWar #Fundraiser #HouseCompetition #MayTheBestHouseWin
17 days ago, Kimberly Simmons
πŸŽ‰πŸ’€ DΓ­a de los Muertos Celebration! πŸ’€πŸŽ‰

Join Caldwell Arts Academy and the City of Tyler for a vibrant evening honoring tradition, art, and culture!

πŸ“… Saturday, November 1st
πŸ•• 6:00 – 9:00 PM
πŸ“ Downtown Tyler β€” Erwin Street (in front of Liberty Hall, Don Juan’s, and Callynth Photography)
✨ This free community event will feature: 🎢 Folklorico dancers β€” Ballet Folklorico Monarcas & Ballet Folklorico Raices, 🎺 Mariachi Los Caporales of San Antonio, 🎀 Caldwell Arts Academy Mariachi, πŸ–ΌοΈ Student artwork on display at Callynth Photography and πŸ›οΈ Local artisan market.

Come celebrate life, culture, and community with us in Downtown Tyler! πŸŒΌπŸ•―οΈ
8 days ago, Kimberly Simmons
Dia de los Muertos Celebration is Saturday, November 1st from 6-9-Downtown Tyler.
It's almost SHOWTIME! Get ahead for the year by purchasing your season tickets today. Season tickets include reserved seating of your choice to all ticketed Caldwell performances and parent reserved area for daytime shows. Individual show tickets will go on sale Oct. 31!
Season ticket sales end Oct 27. Purchase today!
https://brushfire.com/caldwellartsacademy/2526season/613085
Included shows-
We Will Not Forget: A tribute to Veterans
Sister Act
School House Rock
Holiday Music Showcase
Black History Month Performance
Middle School Dance Showcase
Hey Mr. DJ! - Elementary Dance Showcase
9 days ago, Katy Lee
Purchase your season tickets before October 27.
Middle School Chick Fil A Day is this Friday, October 17th. Scan the QR code to order. Orders are due by 9am on Friday!
9 days ago, Kimberly Simmons
Chick Fil A Day is this Friday, October 17th.
Don't miss the opportunity to order the student designed shirt showcasing Caldwell's 7th annual Dia Los Muertos Celebration. The deadline to order is tomorrow, October 14th! Short sleeve is $15, long sleeve is $20. Add $2 for Adult 2XL and 3XL. You can pay using the QR code on the flyer, cash, or a check made out to Caldwell Arts Alliance. Shirts will be given to advisory teachers on October 30th.
10 days ago, Kimberly Simmons
Dia Los Muertos T-Shirt Order
πŸ“£ Join Our Volunteer GroupMe & Win! 🎁
We're building a stronger community for our school, and it starts with YOU! We're inviting all our wonderful volunteers to join our Volunteer GroupMe chat. It's the easiest way to stay connected, hear about urgent needs, and see how you can best support our school and make things easier for our kids! Here's the best part: Join the GroupMe by October 7, 2025, and you'll automatically be entered into a Gift Card Drawing! πŸ’°What are you waiting for?

Scan the QR Code below to join the conversation and help us make a difference!

16 days ago, Kimberly Simmons
Join the Volunteer Group Me

Our annual spooktacular is comming soon! Information on purchasing a wrist band and how to help will be coming home with your star this week. Cost is $10 per student paid through shcool pay.
Elementary Spooktacular 4:30-6:30 and Middle School Spooktacular 7:00-9:00.

17 days ago, Katy Lee
Spooktacular
MS Spooktacular
Correction: PREORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY 9:00 AM Friday, October 3, 2025
21 days ago, Kimberly Simmons
LAST CALL: The Book Fair and Lunch with Grandfriends or a Loved One is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1st and Thursday, October 2nd!!! Click the link below to preregister for Lunch with Grandfriends or a Loved One to skip the check in line. Be sure to sign up for the date that is associated with your student's grade level. The link will shut off at 10:00 am today. https://forms.gle/d6wyJCruN7usgd4dA
24 days ago, Kimberly Simmons
As part of our commitment to growing a strong school culture and empowering students, our campus is participating in the Leader in Me Measurable Results Assessment (MRA). This short survey gives us valuable feedback from families on how we are doing in building leadership, culture, and academics. AFTER you finish the survey, click the link Β and fill out the google sheet to earn 100 house points!

Survey: Β https://www.leaderinme.com/s/caldwell-elem-arts-acad-tx/families

Google Sheet for House Points: Β https://forms.gle/sCMuAaR6inVeotgd7Β 
27 days ago, Kimberly Simmons

The Book Fair and Lunch with Grandfriends or a Loved One is next Wednesday, October 1st and next Thursday, October 2nd!!! Click the link below to preregister for Lunch with Grandfriends or a Loved One to skip the check in line. Be sure to sign up for the date that is associated with your student's grade level. We're looking forward to seeing you! https://forms.gle/d6wyJCruN7usgd4dA

28 days ago, Kimberly Simmons
We hope you are having a great weekend! Here's this week's newsletter! http://bit.ly/46wK5Au
about 1 month ago, Kimberly Simmons

Get Ready for School Picture Day!
It's almost time for school pictures! We're excited to announce that Breana Marie Photography will be capturing our students' smiles this year. You'll place your order after you receive the proofs.

Here are the Picture Day dates to remember:
-Elementary School: Tuesday, September 23rd
-Secondary School: Wednesday, September 24th

You can view picture packages by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/3IvlZ10

We can't wait to see everyone's best look!

about 1 month ago, Kimberly Simmons
The Middle School Silent Disco is TODAY from 4:00-6:30 in the gym! Tickets are $12 and include a PTA membership. Admission is free to students who are already PTA members. Tickets include 2 slices of pizza and a drink. Concession stand items will also be available for additional costs. Students are encouraged to wear white or neon. Let's get ready to glow crazy!

Link to Purchase Tickets: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/caldwell-back-2-school-bash-ticket-2025/items
about 1 month ago, Kimberly Simmons
The Middle School Silent Disco is tomorrow, Friday, September 19th from 4:00-6:30 in the gym! Tickets are $12 and include a PTA membership. Admission is free to students who are already PTA members. Tickets include 2 slices of pizza and a drink. Concession stand items will also be available for additional costs. Students are encouraged to wear white or neon. Let's get ready to glow crazy!

Link to Purchase Tickets: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/caldwell-back-2-school-bash-ticket-2025/items
about 1 month ago, Kimberly Simmons
Remember that student led conferences are TODAY from 4pm-5:30pm. Below are the dismissal procedures

We will have regular dismissal procedures for Thursday. Parents attending the conference will enter through the front doors. At 3:55 teachers will head to classrooms and Fine Arts team will finish dismissal and watch students in cafe until picked up. We will open front doors at 4:00.

Elementary parents: Once you enter, you will wait in the hallway by Ms. Thompson and Mrs. Snook's room with your car tag. Staff will call for your student from the cafe. From the cafe you and your child/children will go to their homerooms to participate in a conference your child will lead. It is come and go.

Middle School parents: Once you enter, you will pick up your child from the gym. From the gym you and your child/children will go to their homerooms to participate in a conference your child will lead. It is come and go.
If you have children in both MS and elementary, you decide the order of pick up. After 4:15 all MS students will move to the cafe for pick up. All students need to be picked up by 4:15.

If you plan on attending your student let conference at 4:00 please communicate with your home room teacher (Elem)/advisory teacher (MS) so we can help make sure they are in cafe.

Please visit our PTA booth, Arts Alliance table, and Leader in Me table. Head over to ETX after conferences to check out our All Star Dad kick off event. There will be student ambassadors who can help you as well as Leadership team members.

We have a peanut butter drive happening and you can drop that off as well. Each jar is worth 100 house points!
There will be a sign in sheet in your child's homeroom classroom. Please sign in for each conference you attend.
about 1 month ago, Kimberly Simmons
Date Correction: Student Led Conferences are Thursday, September 18th. Thank you!
about 1 month ago, Kimberly Simmons
Hey, Caldwell families! Get ready for our Student-Led Conferences happening tomorrow, Thursday, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.! It’s a come-and-go event, and we can’t wait to see you there.

We will have regular dismissal procedures for Thursday. Parents attending the conference will enter through the front doors. At 3:55 teachers will head to classrooms and Fine Arts team will finish dismissal and watch students in cafe until picked up. We will open front doors at 4:00.

Elementary parents: Once you enter, you will wait in the hallway by Ms. Thompson and Mrs. Snook's room with your car tag. Staff will call for your student from the cafe. From the cafe you and your child/children will go to their homerooms to participate in a conference your child will lead. It is come and go.

Middle School parents: Once you enter, you will pick up your child from the gym. From the gym you and your child/children will go to their homerooms to participate in a conference your child will lead. It is come and go.

If you have children in both MS and elementary, you decide the order of pick up. After 4:15 all MS students will move to the cafe for pick up. All students need to be picked up by 4:15.

If you plan on attending your student let conference at 4:00 please communicate with your home room teacher (Elem)/advisory teacher (MS) so we can help make sure they are in cafe.

Please visit :
Our PTA booth
Arts Alliance table
Leader in Me table.

Head over to ETX after conferences to check out our All Star Dad kick off event. There will be student ambassadors who can help you as well as Leadership team members.

We have a peanut butter drive happening and you can drop that off as well. Each jar is worth 100 house points!

There will be a sign in sheet in your child's homeroom classroom. Please sign in for each conference you attend.

Thank you! We will see you all tomorrow!
about 1 month ago, Kimberly Simmons
NEW!!Strength & Conditioning Class: Grades 3–8 | Mon–Fri | 4–5 PM Join us for fun, fitness, and confidence-building! Use one day or all fiveβ€”your choice. πŸ’° $60/month πŸ“Field across from Caldwell Gym Secure your spot now by clicking on the link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Strength--Condtioning-Program/Sc0jDp5
about 1 month ago, Kimberly Simmons