Dear Parents and Caregivers,

With just two weeks left before the end of the second quarter, we are nearly halfway through the school year. It's hard to believe the year has already moved so quickly, but it reminds us of the value and opportunity in every single day. We are so proud of our students who continue to work hard in the classroom, and also among their friends and teachers, as they demonstrate our Clay Hill core values of putting forth a positive attitude, acting responsibly, making wise choices, and showing respect. 

This week, midyear state testing continues in grades 2, 3, and 4. Thank you for ensuring your child has the opportunity to do his best on these important progress monitoring assessments, by ensuring rest, positive messaging and encouragement, and a great breakfast every day. It's also a great time to check the gradebook for any missing assignments or tasks that you may need to discuss with your child's teacher before grades are submitted for report cards.

Of course, the seasonal fun and spirit continue this week with our daily themes, as well as our annual Visit with Santa and Chime Choir Concert this Thursday, December 11, starting at 5:00 pm. Come see Santa and enjoy holiday crafts and fun with our CHE family. We look forward to seeing you there!

Adele Reed

Thanks for joining the fun with our Christmas Countdown dress-up days! Participate every day or just when you'd like to. Monday is Tree Topper Day, and we can't wait to see the kids' creative Christmas hairstyles, hats, and headwear! Check out some pictures of our Bulldogs in their holiday attire on our Facebook page!

Don't miss an evening of holiday cheer at CHE! All are invited to experience Christmas crafts and fun, including a visit with Santa Claus, on Thursday, December 11! Our talented Chime Choir will be performing at 6:30 pm. We hope to see you there! Click HERE or the button below to let us know you're attending so we may ensure supplies for all our guests! Santa has to leave CHE at 6:15 to get to his workshop, so be there when the doors open!

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. Don't miss this special evening full of Christmas cheer!

Monday, Dec. 8:
-School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting, 3:15 pm, Media Center

Tuesday, Dec. 9:
-3rd and 4th Grade Midyear State Testing, ELA

Wednesday, Dec. 10:
-2nd Grade Midyear State Testing, ELA
-CHE School Spelling Bee, 9:15 am

Thursday, Dec. 11:
-Principal's Book Club: The Mystery of Locked Rooms, 1:30 pm
-3rd and 4th Grade Midyear State Testing, math
-Holiday Chime Choir Concert and Visit with Santa, 5:00 pm

Friday, Dec. 12:
-2nd Grade Midyear State Testing, math
-Principal's Book Club: Always, Clementine, 1:30 pm

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.

OTA is moving to Mondays after the new year! Register your child for their next session, which will focus on Basketball, Wiffleball, Dodgeball, and more! Use the embedded QR code or click this link to learn more or register: https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/registration/jax

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.
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It's almost time for the quarter 2 Principals' Book Clubs! Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Wright will invite all students who read and pass the tests for these novels in Mrs. Lowans' Google Classroom to our December Book Clubs for book talk and text-themed activities. Don't miss the literary fun with The Mystery of Locked Rooms and Always Clementine!

Our 2nd Quarter Principals' Book Clubs will be held on Decebmer 11 and December 12.

There are JUST TWO WEEKS LEFT for students to earn those PAWS Points for the December PAWS Points Party as we promote good decision-making and strong character among our students!
Students have individual point goals that they must achieve by December 12 in order to attend our PAWS Party on December 19. Our team is recognizing students for putting forth a positive attitude, acting responsibly, making wise choices, showing respect, and being kind to others. Please help promote these goals by talking to your child about target behaviors at home. Ask your student about his or her point goal this week!

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