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Red, white & blue day in the cafeteria - Celebrating Homecoming all foods served will be red, white & blue!

Elementary Parade Participation Information The Calhan High School Student Council would like to take this time to invite each and every student of Calhan Elementary School to participate in the Homecoming parade on Saturday October 6th. Students wishing to participate must arrive by 9:15am near the EPCA building/ Baseball Fields (780 8th street). Students do not need to pre-register for participation and MUST be accompanied by an adult. The parade will end at the school. Option 1: Students have the chance to compete for cash prizes in the categories of walking in costume or riding decorated bicycles. Judging for prizes will be by grade and grades may be combined on the day of the parade if participation in the category is below 4 students. Judging will begin promptly at 9:30 am Participants will be judged based on creativity and use of this year’s theme of Habitats of the World Winners will be announced and prizes will be given in school on October 9th. Option 2: Students wishing to participate in another way for the parade will not be eligible for prizes, must be accompanied by an adult, and must contract Mrs. Newton at the high school (Room 302) by 10 am on Thurs. Oct. 4tht. In order to be included as part of the parade line up. The best way to contact Mrs. Newton is by email, lauren.newton@calhanschool.org

Homecoming Spirit Days: Tuesday October 2nd:Culture Day Wednesday October 3rd : Class Color Day -Seniors, 8th, 4th, Kindergarten-hot pink/ Juniors, 7th, 3rd- orange/ Sophomores, 6th grade, 2nd, PreK- neon green/ Freshmen, 5th, 1st- yellow Thursday October 4th : When I grow up day (profession dress up day) Friday October 5th: Red, White, and Blue Day *School dress code will be enforced! Homecoming Theme: Habitats of the World Saturday October 6th - Homecoming Parade is Saturday morning October 6th. The parade begins at 10am. Line up for the parade starts at 9am. Anyone interested in having a float or other entry in the 2018 Calhan Homecoming Parade, please contact Mrs. Newton at the high school via email: lauren.newton@calhanschool.org or phone (719) 347-2766 ext. 302. The deadline is Thursday, October 4th. The parade route is as follows: 1. Stage in the parking lot at EPCA on 8th street. 2. Leave from the west entrance of the parking lot. 3. Proceed east (right) on 8th St. to Colorado St. 4. Turn north (left) onto Colorado St. and proceed to 5th St. (Rt. 24) 5. Turn east (right) onto HWY 24. and proceed to Golden St. using the eastbound lane only. 6. Turn south (right) onto Golden St. and proceed 8th St. 7. Turn east (left) onto 8th St. and proceed to Bulldog Dr. 8. Turn south (right) onto Bulldog Dr. and proceed to 10th St. 9. Turn east (left) onto 10th St. 10. End at football field

NO SCHOOL!! Please be sure you are scheduled for a conference with your child's teacher.