Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The excitement is building as the quarter winds down! We're just 4 and a half days from winter break! We've had lots of fun this week with our seasonal dress-up, and we hope you're enjoying the daily antics! I'd like to extend a sincere thank you to our volunteer parents who've shared their time and talents to make our holiday events the best they can be: Mr. and Mrs. Brashears, Mrs. Mendez, Ms.Hardy, Mrs. Brantley, Mr. Pavuk, and Mr. Marshall, and the many more who'll be assisting on Tuesday with Christmas Under the Stars. I'd also like to thank our School Advisory Council members and guests: Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Velez, Mrs. Stininger, Mrs. Brashears, Ms. Pringle, and Mrs. Flavin for their engagement with decision-making around state recognition funds. We know that our volunteers don't do it for the acknowledgement, but we are truly grateful to have such an amazing community of parents and caregivers supporting our efforts.

Midyear testing is completed for grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 4, and grades 5, and 6 will complete their midyear assessments when we return from the break.  Parents may access their child's midyear state test (FAST) scores in the state Family Portal. Remember that your child's Access Code, needed to access scores in the Family Portal, is NOT their school ID, but rather, a unique code that you'll find in your Synergy ParentVUE account under "Student Info."

The last day of the quarter is this Friday, December 19, which will be the last opportunity for students to submit work to be applied toward their quarter 2 report card. We'll also be celebrating students' positive behaviors this Friday, December 19, with our PAWS Party and Kona Ice. 

Thank you for making every effort to ensure that our students are here on time, every day, even as the quarter winds down! Teaching and learning continue to take place amidst all the fun. We look forward to seeing you all at Christmas Under the Stars on Tuesday, December 16th, when ALL our students will perform seasonal favorites!

Adele Reed

Thanks for joining the fun with our Christmas Countdown dress-up days! Participate every day or just when you'd like to. Tomorrow, we will recognize the beginning of Hanukkah, which officially begins tonight! We wish you 8 nights of blessings and joy!

Join us for an annual favorite, Christmas Under the Stars, on Tuesday, December 16, at 6:00 pm. All students will be performing holiday favorites under the twinkling lights, as parents and guests enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. ALL STUDENTS WILL PERFORM! Don't miss this special evening full of Christmas cheer!

Kona will be at CHE on Friday to give the kids a cool send-off into winter break! As always, Kona sales are cash only, and proceeds support student activities and incentives.

We are so proud to announce that 5th grader, Callie Evans is this year's Spelling Bee Champion! We couldn't be more proud of her and our first runner up, Levi Sweat, as well as all our classroom winners who represented their homerooms at our school bee. Callie will compete at the district Bee after the holiday break. 

Tuesday, Dec. 16:
-Christmas Under the Stars, CHE Pavilion, 6:00 pm (Students should arrive by 5:50 pm)

Wednesday, Dec. 17:
-Santa Visits PreK, 9:30 am
-Monthly Character MVPs recognized at lunch

Thursday, Dec. 18:
-PreK Christmas Tree Cone Decorating, 11:30 am
-1st Grade Christmas Festivities, 11:45 am
-Kdg Cookie Fun, 1:15 pm
-2nd Grade Christmas Festivities, 1:30 pm

Friday, Dec. 19:
-PAWS Party
-Kona Ice
-Last Day of Quarter 2
-Early Release, Dismissal at 11:45 am

The CCDS is moving away from Synergy in the upcoming school year, and Synergy email will no longer be available after we return from the winter break. The sole communication system will be Thrillshare/Apptegy.

It is imperative for parents to have access to Apptegy and the OneClay app to most readily send and receive communication to/from teachers. Check out this link to our CCDS Resource Page for more information and support with Apptegy.

Purchase Meal Deal Codes or Pizza Kits to freeze and prepare at home at your convenience! Get started at the link below! Fundraiser ends 12/31.
https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/products?support=9054c711-2181-4d9b-a308-4c0959153e01&utm_id=SellerQRPurchase&c=5

The latest Virtual Parent Academy session was focused on "Synergy for Parents: Grades & Report Cards."  The video is only 15 minutes long, making it easy for busy parents to fit into their schedules.

Volunteers can assist before, during, or after school, and we know that our students are FAR more successful when we are blessed with strong engagement from our parents and caregivers!

CCDS Volunteer Registration is NOW available! Click the link below to access the CCDS Volunteer Information and Registration page!

Be a part of what makes our school great: the support of our parents and caregivers! Students achieve more when the adults in their lives engage in their education. We'd love to have YOU with us! Join the PVO today!

Clay Hill Elementary School

Email: adele.reed@myoneclay.net
Website: https://www.oneclay.net/che
Address: 6345 C.R. 218, Jacksonville, 32234
Phone: 904-336-0775 / Fax: 904-336-0777