Hannah Caldwell Elementary School is located on a hilltop setting at
1120 Commerce Avenue in Union, New Jersey. It has an enrollment of 560
children in Grades Pre-kindergarten to Four. The school serves a diverse
population that reflects the community.
The
mission of Hannah Caldwell is to provide a safe, well-organized,
child-centered environment, which establishes an atmosphere conducive to
mutual respect, integrity, and shared values. These values encourage
each child to reach his/her social, physical, and academic potential.
When the resources of students, staff, and community are combined,
children will develop life skills needed to become productive adults and
life-long learners.
The
program at Hannah Caldwell fosters academic excellence. Students receive
instruction in all Core Content Standard areas. Speech, ESL, Resource
Center, In-Class Support, and the Academic Achievement Program (funded
through Title I) are available to students needing support services. The
school day also includes exploratory and enrichment areas such as
Gifted/Talented, Health and Physical Education, Art, Music, Computers,
Spanish, and Chorus. Instrumental music lessons, band, and orchestra are
available to interested third and fourth grade students. The students at
Hannah Caldwell enjoy the opportunity to access computers in the
computer lab, media center, AAP Lab, as well as in their own
classrooms. Numerous classrooms also employ the use of Smart Board and
Smart Pad technologies. All computers are networked and online.
Other
support services include a full-time Interventionist who provides
individual and small group counseling, and the Rainbow Program for
children who have experienced a loss.
Hannah
Caldwell is focused on comprehensive strategies to promote positive
student behaviors and social skills. Special programs which highlight
student involvement are the Citizenship Assemblies, “VIP” Program, and
other community support initiatives. Hannah Caldwell students also
participate in a school-wide reading incentive program. In addition,
the staff also provides after-school enrichment programs for students in
Grades One through Four focusing on reading, creative writing, and math
.
A strong
initiative for parent participation is evident through Family Math,
Family Science, Parent Orientations for every grade-level, and Parenting
Skills Seminars. These programs assist parents in understanding the Core
Curriculum Standards, and their role through active participation. When
our parents and school join as a team, the students win. The PTA at
Hannah Caldwell coordinates the parent volunteer program. Parents are
encouraged to share their interests and/or expertise, and to assist with
school time tasks. Parents are also invited to participate in our
school’s Building-Based Parent-Teacher Involvement Committee, which
meets several times per year.
Hannah
Caldwell is an exciting and vibrant place where students come first.
Staff, parents, and community are committed to building strong bonds
between home and school, which provides the formula for the best
possible educational environment for all of our children. |
Contact Us @
centraloffice@twpunionschools.org
