CHE Parents and Caregivers,

What a wonderful and memorable month of October we had! Thank you for your support of your child's academic progress, as well as our Trunk or Treat, and Character Parade! We had a wonderful month! 

November is here, and that means it is time to reflect on gratitude. Learning to recognize and appreciate the good things in our lives is a fundamental skill that contributes to happiness and well-being. Being grateful builds a positive mindset and builds the culture of our school.  I want to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for our families, staff, and students! The success and warmth of our school community are built on the countless acts of support, dedication, and kindness our parents and our team members demonstrate every single day.

This month, we look forward to our Race into Reading literacy event, as well as our Veterans Day Celebration, and of course, Thanksgiving break! November is also Diabetes Awareness Month, and we will wear blue on Friday, November 14, to show our support for our families impacted by this chronic disease. We hope to see our CHE parents and caregivers engage with us through these opportunities in the weeks ahead! Don't miss a last-minute opportunity to enroll in Overtime Athletics, as this session's focus is Flag Football, and we're excited to offer our new Chess Club, coordinated by Mrs. Tichinel. It's going to be a great month at CHE!

Warm Regards,

Adele Reed

Congratulations to our October Character MVPs! These students were recognized for exemplifying Accountability because they are responsible in their words and actions and set goals for success!

Don't miss our exciting November Literacy Event: Race into Reading! Participating families will enjoy FREE pizza, fun literacy activities, and take-home items while learning how to build reading skills with children at home. REAL RACE CARS will be on display for photos and engagement! We can't wait to see you there!

Use the QR code on the flyer (or the button below) to RSVP and let us know you'll attend!

Join us as we honor all servicemen and women in our Clay Hill community! Please use the embedded links to recognize a Veteran or pre-register to attend and shorten wait time for entry.

Chess Club provides students with a valuable platform for developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and concentration, which can lead to improved academic performance. Beyond academics, students gain crucial social and emotional benefits, learning good sportsmanship, responsibility for their decisions, and building confidence within a supportive, engaging community. Register your child for this effective, fun way to nurture well-rounded development that extends beyond the classroom under the oversight of CHE's 25-26 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Brandy Tichinel!

We are already heading toward the end of our first session of OTA! Session 2 begins November 5 and will focus exclusively on Flag Football skills and gameplay. Click the flyer and QR Code for registration information or visit www.otathletics.com/jac.

How to handle the holiday hustle???? Let Little Caesars take care of dinner! With every online meal deal code you purchase, $6 is donated to support sixth-grade students! Thanks for supporting the 6th graders at Clay Hill Elementary! 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.

Monday, Nov. 3:
-Weekly PAWS Points Raffle
-Weekly Parent Engagement Winners (Did you sign the planner?)

Wednesday, Nov. 5:
-Author Visit: Wendy Mass (Grades 3 & 4)
-Overtime Athletics, 2:45-4:00 pm

Thursday, Nov. 6:
-Author Visit: Howard Calvert (Grades 1 & 2)
-Race into Reading, 5:00-7:00 pm

Friday, Nov. 7:
-Veterans Day Celebration, 1:00-2:00 pm

💙 Diabetes Awareness in November

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! This is an important time to educate ourselves and show support for the many members of our school community who are impacted by diabetes.

To stand in solidarity with our students, staff, and families, we encourage everyone to wear blue on Friday, November 14th. Wearing blue is a simple yet powerful way to raise awareness and let those affected know they are not alone.

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 Registrationis 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