October 19, 2025

Message from Principal Reed

CHE Parents and Caregivers,

This week's BARK! is loaded with information about a variety of upcoming events and opportunities! Fall is such a fun time at school, as we celebrate the seasonal holidays and activities while still focusing on strong academics in the classrooms. Some of our favorite annual events will take place within the next few weeks, and I want to take this opportunity to welcome YOU, our outstanding parents and caregivers, to be a part of each one! Our school supporters make our students' experiences better and strengthen every effort we make, including shaping our Bulldogs into community-minded citizens through our P.A.W.S. Pledge: "I promise to Put forth a positive attitude, Act Responsibly, make Wise choices, and Show Respect. I am a Clay Hill Bulldog!" Thank you, parents, for all you do!

Sincerely,
Adele Reed

Trunk or Treat at CHE!

Mark your calendars for October 24th, when we will host our annual Trunk or Treat Event from 5:30-7:30 pm. Food, fun, and lots of trunk-or-treating will be prepared for all our CHE community!

Register Your Trunk & Join the FUN!

We hope to have a HUGE variety of trunks for our Bulldogs to enjoy, so scan the QR Code to add your trunk to the fun!

Please Help Support our Candy Drive

Our PVO is collecting candy to support our Trunk or Treat! The grade level that collects the most candy will win a popsicle party! Send in bagged candy through Oct. 22!

Fall Pictures are THIS WEEK!

Magical Holiday Fundraiser: Just TWO days left!!

We are so excited about your support of our fall Magical Holiday fundraiser. THANK YOU, PARENTS! With just two days left, let's finish STRONG! Our last day to accept orders is Tuesday, October 21. Your support will help fund our student awards and incentives, as well as teacher recognition and our ability to maintain a well-equipped school environment!

Congratulations to this week's sales leaders!

1) Wyatt B. (Gr. 4)
2) Gracyn G. (Gr. 3)
3) Ellix T. (Gr. 2)
4) Jaelyn L. (Gr. 2)
5) Kanon N. (Gr. )
6) Erin G. (Gr. 4)
7) Sammy B. (PK)
8) Cora T. (Kdg)
9) Ethan S. (Gr. 2)
10) Tucker B. (Gr. 2)
11) Ansley L. (Gr. 3)
12) Landon W. (Gr. 3)
13) Ella L. (Gr. 1)
14) Olivia H. (Gr. 5)
15) Twyla H. (Gr. 2)
To get started, navigate to Shopfund.com and enter our group code MVAKW.

Red Ribbon Week is Next Week!

From October 27 -31, CHE will celebrate Red Ribbon Week! During this time, we strive to promote a drug-free lifestyle by encouraging students and the community to make a visible commitment to living a healthy, drug-free life. We raise awareness by educating students about the dangers and destructive effects of drug and substance abuse. Red Ribbon Week provides a great opportunity for parents, educators, and children to talk openly about making positive choices and resisting peer pressure.

Your support at home reinforces the important messages shared at school during this time. Click the flyer for our Daily Dress Up Themes!

Storybook Character Parade 2025: Friday, October 31!

Our culminating event to Red Ribbon Week is our annual Character Parade! Parents are welcome and encouraged to join us for this very special event! Pre-register, parents and guests, using the QR code so we can have your badge printed ahead of time. ID is still required to enter the campus. See you there!!

Race Into Reading: November Literacy Event at CHE!

Don't miss our exciting November Literacy Event: Race into Reading! Participating families will enjoy fun literacy activities while learning how to work with building reading skills with children at home. We can't wait to see you there!

Use the QR Code embedded in the flyer to RSVP and let us know you'll attend!

CHE's Annual Veteran's Day Celebration: Friday, 11/7

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.

Flag Football at CHE: Overtime Athletics Session 2

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.

Read Aloud to a Child Week: Oct. 19-25, 2025

Every year during the last week of October, Read to Them sponsors Read Aloud to a Child Week, a national event to showcase the importance of reading aloud to children that encourages families to read together. Read Aloud to a Child Week is meant to be a stress-free way for everyone– no matter your reading aloud experience– to engage with the literacy community. The theme for this year’s event is “Purposeful Acts of Kindness.” We’ve all heard of random acts of kindness, but it is so much more powerful to intentionally lead with compassion, empathy, and an open heart. Check out ReadToThem.org for suggestions on books and a links to Family Resources, like reading tips, benefits of reading aloud, and printables.

Please Nominate CHE for School of the Month!

From OneClay:
Does your #OneClay school go above and beyond? School of the Month is your chance to let us know how AWESOME your school is!

This October, our theme is Unity in Action: Share how your school builds inclusivity and prevents bullying to ensure every student feels valued.

Does your #OneClay school go above and beyond to create a safe, supportive environment where everyone belongs? We want to hear your story!

Nominations are open from October 1–22, 2025. Click HERE or tap the flyer to nominate CHE! Our school could win $1000 if selected!

Still Struggling with Rooms or Apptegy? Check this Out!

The CCDS's first Virtual Parent Academy Session was on how to Navigate Rooms, and the session was recorded for anyone who missed it. You can view the slide deck and/or the 30 minute video linked below view the training.

Video Link

Slide Deck Presentation to accompany the video.

This Week's Events:

Monday, Oct. 20:
-Weekly PAWS Points Raffle
-Weekly Parent Engagement Winners (Did you sign the planner?)
-Word of the Week: Mysterious
-Student Flu Shots (Pre-registered students only)
-PVO Planning Meeting for Trunk or Treat: ALL WELCOME, 8:30 am

Tuesday, Oct 21:
-Hat Day! Wear a hat for $1 to support the Sunshine Committee

Wednesday, Oct. 22:
-Fall Picture Day!
-Overtime Athletics, 2:45-4:00 pm

Friday, Oct 24:
-UNITY DAY Observed at CHE, Wear ORANGE!
-Trunk or Treat at CHE! 5:30-7:30 pm

UNITY Day: Observed at CHE on Friday, 10/24

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Unity Day is a day to stand together against bullying. Due to picture day on October 22, we will observe UNITY DAY at CHE on October 24, so remember to wear and share orange to send a powerful message of kindness and acceptance. Let's make our school and community a kinder place for everyone.