H. R. McCall Elementary School

Good afternoon, families! 😊 Soccer practice and choir club are happening after school today. Pickup is at 4:50 PM.

Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance Winners! 🎉 A big shout-out to our students and families for making attendance a priority! A special THANK YOU to Buffalo Wild Wings, Starbucks, Chili’s, and Georgia’s Eternal Bloom for donating gift cards to celebrate our students! 🎁 Way to go, McCall Aviators!

Thank You, McCall Families! ❤️
A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful McCall parents and families who came out to celebrate our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Your presence, support, and enthusiasm helped make the evening truly special.
It was beautiful to see our families come together to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, music, food, and heritage that make our McCall community so special. The smiles throughout the building said it all! 💃🏽🎶🌎
Thank you for partnering with us and for helping us create a school community where every culture is celebrated, every family is valued, and every child feels a sense of belonging.
We are so grateful for our amazing McCall families! 💙✈️
Together We Succeed, With Integrity

Good afternoon, McCall Families! ⚽🎶 Just a reminder that Soccer Practice and Choir Club will take place after school today for students who are signed up. Students will be dismissed at 4:50 p.m. Please make sure to arrive on time for pickup. Thank you!

Good afternoon families, Tomorrow is our Hispanic Heritage Celebration! Please see the attached schedule for the celebration times. We would love for you to join us and celebrate with your children here at school. We are looking forward to seeing many of our families tomorrow!

McCall has been busy! We had some special visitors stop by yesterday to help us kick off the morning with the pledge. RHYTHM is officially up and running! The girls are loving it, the teachers are joining in on the fun.

Tomorrow, 10/7, is Late Start Wednesday! ⏰ Doors will open at 11:00 AM.

Good morning, McCall Families! Just a few reminders for after school today: 🎶 Choir Club for K–5 students starts today for students who turned in permission slips. ⚽ Soccer Practice for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students Please be sure to pick up your child promptly at 4:50 p.m. Thank you, families!

Good afternoon McCall Families!
Here are a few upcoming reminders and events we want to share:

Homecoming Parade – Tonight!
Come walk with the McCall team! We will meet at Brookside at 4:30 p.m. for lineup. Students must be supervised and have an adult walk with them during the parade.

Soccer Games – Tomorrow! ⚽
Our McCall Aviators will play Hyde Park at Glenwood.
- 4th/5th Grade: 1:00 p.m. – Field 1
- 3rd Grade: 2:00 p.m. – Field 2
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your child’s game.

McCall Spirit Wear is Here!
If you are interested in purchasing Aviator spirit wear, please use the provided link to place your order by October 15th.
https://mccall26.itemorder.com/

October is Anti-Bullying Month
Throughout the month, students will be learning about kindness, respect, and bullying prevention.
Monday, October 5 – National Bullying Prevention Day
💙 Wear Blue to show your support for bullying prevention!

School Pictures
Parents, if you have questions regarding school pictures or would like to place an order, please see the attached information.

Hello McCall Families! ✈️💙

Here are a few important reminders for this week:

🦷 Dentist Today: Smile Illinois will be at McCall today, Tuesday, September 29, for students who have signed up.

⚽ Soccer Practice Today: Soccer practice for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be held after school from 4:00–5:00 p.m. Parent/guardian pick-up will begin at 4:50 p.m.

📸 Picture Day: Picture Day is Thursday, October 1st! Please make sure your student is ready to smile for the camera!

🎉 Homecoming Parade: The Homecoming Parade is Friday, October 2nd! We would love for our McCall families to come out and walk with McCall in the parade. Please meet us at Brookside at 4:30 p.m.

We hope to see you there! Go Aviators! ✈️💙

Hello McCall Families! ✈️

This is a friendly reminder that Smile Illinois will be at McCall tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29, for students who have already signed up to receive dental services. 🦷😁

Also, soccer practice for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will take place tomorrow after school from 4:00–5:00 p.m. ⚽ Parent/guardian pickup will begin at 4:50 p.m. Please plan to arrive on time for dismissal.

🎉 McCall Families, Join Us for a Fun-Filled Fundraiser! 🎉

We are excited to invite all McCall Elementary families to join us for a special McCall Fundraiser Night at People’s Choice Family Fun Center in Waukegan!

📅 Friday, September 25th
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 People’s Choice Family Fun Center
2676 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL

Come out and enjoy an evening of arcade games, prizes, pizza, and family fun while supporting McCall Elementary! 🍕🎮

💙 20% of all sales will go back to our school!

There will also be a special classroom incentive:
🏆 The classroom with the most students in attendance will WIN a FREE classroom field trip!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and let's come together to support our McCall Aviators! ✈️

We hope to see you there!
Together We Succeed, With Integrity! ❤️💙

🌎 Hispanic Heritage Month Family Celebration! 💃🏽📚

Dear McCall Families,

We are excited to invite you into our school on Thursday, October 8th, to celebrate and see the wonderful work your children have been doing in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!

Families will have the opportunity to visit their child’s classroom and see students share what they have learned and celebrate Hispanic culture and history. Each classroom may celebrate in a different way. Students may be:

🎭 Performing scenes or skits
📖 Reading stories
👗 Dressing up as an influential Hispanic figure
🎤 Sharing reports and presentations
🌎 Showcasing projects and learning

We would love for you to come out and support your child and celebrate their learning with us!

⏰ Please pay close attention to the assigned time for your child’s grade level, as classroom visits will take place at different times.

Thank you for partnering with us and helping make this a meaningful celebration for our students!

We look forward to seeing you on October 8th!

Together We Succeed, With Integrity!
💙 Go Aviators! ✈️

📚 State of the School Address

Dear McCall Families,

We invite you to join us for our State of the School Address, where we will share an overview of how our students and school are doing.

During this presentation, we will review our school-wide data, including:

📈 State assessment results
🎯 Student achievement and growth
📚 Literacy and mathematics data
🌟 Areas of success and opportunities for continued growth
🚀 Our goals and priorities for the school year

This is an opportunity for families to learn more about where we are, where we are growing, and where we are headed together as a school community.

(Adults Only)

Hi families! Here are two quick reminders for this evening:

• Curriculum Night:

Grades K–2: 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Grades 3–5: 5:15 – 6:00 PM
• Soccer Practice: Today after school for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! ⚽

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!

All Kindergarten and new students in the Waukegan school district need to bring in an updated physical examination and vaccine record. These are due by October 15th, 2026. If we do not receive the records, your child will NOT be allowed to come to school on October 16th, 2026.

Good afternoon, McCall families!

We are excited to see you at Meet and Greet tonight from 5:00–6:00 p.m.!

Please remember to bring your child’s Chromebook, Chromebook charger, and any other school materials or supplies you currently have at home. Bringing these items tonight will help us make sure students are prepared and ready for the start of the school year.

Thank you for your help and cooperation. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!