October 5, 2025

September Character MVPs

Last week, we were proud to honor our very first Character MVPs for the year for exemplifying Community! These students were selected for the way they support One Team, One Dream by building a sense of belonging, ownership, and collaboration among their classmates! Congratulations!

Magical Holiday Fundraiser!

Our Magical Holiday Fundraiser kicks off this week, on October 7! Be on the lookout for our catalog and amazing options for gift-giving. Funds raised help support initiatives across campus, including student PBIS Rewards (PAWS Points) incentives, Monthly MVPs and quarterly Principals Awards, and MORE! Orders will be received in time for holiday gift giving.

Coffee & Conversation with the Principals

Join us for Coffee and Conversation with the Principals this week! We will discuss our schoolwide character education program and system for recognizing students to promote strong school culture. Parents will learn how our PBIS Points system works and learn how to log in and view their child's PAWS Points acquisition!

Art/Essay Contest at Clay Hill Elementary!

We are so excited to announce that our PVO is sponsoring the Clay Hill Elementary School Hispanic Heritage Art & Essay Contest, just for our local students!

This contest encourages young students to explore and express the richness and diversity of Hispanic Heritage through both visual art and written word. The goal is to celebrate the contributions, traditions, history, and vibrant cultures of Hispanic and Latino people across the globe, including those in the United States.

Theme: "My Hispanic Heritage Hero"
Students will create a piece centered on a Hispanic or Latino person who has made a significant impact on their life, community, or the world. This hero can be a family member, a historical figure (e.g., Sonia Sotomayor, Roberto Clemente, Frida Kahlo, Cesar Chavez), an artist, musician, scientist, athlete, or community leader.

The categories for submittals by grade are:
Grades K-1 (1 Art Winner)
Grades 2-3 (1 Art Winner, 1 Essay Winner)
Grades 4-6 (1 Art Winner, 1 Essay Winner)

Click HERE for more information and details about our CHE Hispanic Heritage Month Art and Essay Contest! Although participation during class is not required, PLEASE encourage students to submit art and/or essays, and support their opportunity to engage during school, if appropriate and manageable.

Submittals will be displayed on our HHM Bulletin Board in the Cafeteria and all participants will receive recognition for their participation!

Principals' Book Clubs Meet This Week!

Join Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Wright for book talks and story-themed fun during the Principals Book Clubs! To qualify, read the selected titles and take the tests in Ms. Lowans' Google Classroom!

This Week's Events:

Monday, Oct. 6:
-Run/Walk! Wear your CHE Run/Walk Shirts!
-Weekly Parent Engagement Winners (Did you sign the planner?)
-Weekly P.A.W.S. Points Winners

Tuesday, Oct 7:
-Magical Holiday Fundraiser BEGINS!
-CHE Spirit Night at Dalton's Sports Grill, 4-9 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 8:
-Candy Drive Kickoff!
-Monthly Coffee and Conversation with the Principals, 8:40 am
-Overtime Athletics, 2:45-4:00 pm

Thursday, Oct. 9:
-Principal's Book Club: Trex, 1:30 pm

Friday, Oct 10:
-Last Day of the 1st Quarter!
-DC or Marvel? Superhero Day! (Sport your Superhero Attire)
-Principal's Book Club: The Adventures of Invisible Boy, 1:30 pm

Trunk or Treat at CHE!

Don't miss this year's Trunk or Treat at CHE! Great food, fun activities, and LOTS of candy provided by our CHE family and community! Join us on Friday, October 24, from 5:30-7:30 pm.

The PVO will host a planning meeting for any interested volunteers on October 14 at 8:40 am (after morning drop-off). YOU are invited to be a part of the discussion and excitement!

Trunk or Treat Candy Drive

Starting on October 8, please help support our Trunk or Treat by donating sealed bags of candy to your child's grade level. The grade with the most candy (by weight) will win a popsicle party, courtesy of the PVO!

The Dental Clinic will be here at CHE from Nov. 10 through 20. You will find the permission form for preventative care from the Baker County Health Department Dental Clinic in your child’s upcoming Tuesday folder.

Health Hero will be on campus on October 20th for student flu vaccines. Permission forms will be sent home. If a child is not receiving the flu shot, there is no need to return the form.

Health Room & Student Health Reminders!
Students are at no time allowed to transport medication prescribed or over the counter (with the exception of headache medication) to and from schools. Headache medication is allowable for students with a parental permission form located in the clinic. All prescription medication on campus must have a doctor’s signature associated with the medications and be brought in by a parent or guardian. Any self-carry prescribed medication must have an order from the student’s physician to have the medication not be held in the clinic, and for the student to have the medication with them personally.

Medication forms are available in the clinic. If a parent or guardian is unable to come to the clinic, for your convenience, call the school and enter the option for the clinic to request to have forms sent home.

Policies:
-If your child has a fever over 100.4 or higher, they are to remain home until the child is fever-free without medications for 24 hours.
-If your child is vomiting at home, the child is to remain home.
-If your child is picked up from school via the clinic for vomiting, diarrhea, or fever, they are to remain home for 24 hours symptom-free without medications (a note must accompany students returning to school for their absences for the following day, after being sent home).
-Students with communicable illnesses are asked to remain home until treatment is conducted/ and or cleared by a physician.

CHE is a Title I School: Your Right to Know

Clay Hill Elementary is a Title I school for the 2025-26 school year. In compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act, we are pleased to provide you with the 2025-26 Title I Parent Policy and Right-to-Know handbook.

The Clay County Title I Office sends this handbook to all Title I school families each year to inform you of your rights under Title I legislation. You will find this year's handbook linked below in a variety of languages. The Right-to-Know handbook can also be accessed at any time on the Title I district website and your school's website under 'Title I Resources'. A printed version is available in the Title I Information binder located in your school's main office and a copy may be requested through your school's front office.

Click here for the 2025-2026 Right-to-Know (English)
Click on the language you want to view from the list below. If you need a language not listed, please contact your school to request a translation.
Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Portuguese, Russian

We are excited to partner with you to achieve academic success for all students this year!