3rd-6th grade students have really been enjoying this year's Sunshine State Young Reader Award (SSYRA) nominees. Check out how many these bulldogs have read!

Don't forget that Run/Walk is tomorrow. Please wear your tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. We will be doing indoor movement activities if we are unable to go outside due to weather.

This week's Bulldog BARK! Parent Newsletter is now available! We're excited about Red Ribbon Week and our Character Parade on Friday, October 31! https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/clay-hill-elementary/newsletters/bulldog-bark-october-26-2025

Get ready, Clay County! Join the Jacksonville Icemen for Clay County Athletics Family Night on 02/01/2026! It's a fun night of hockey as the Icemen welcome everyone from Clay County. Stick around after the game for shots on net!

Show your school spirit and get your tickets today! Purchase tickets here: www.jaxicemen.com/claycounty26

October's VOLUNTARY STEAM Family Project is to design a pumpkin as your favorite book character. Pumpkins can be real or fake. Please, NO CUTTING OR CARVING. Completed projects can be turned into the Media Center by Friday, October 31st. Happy engineering!

C.H.E. Families! Don't miss our Trunk or Treat tonight from 5:30-7:30 pm! We can't wait to see all our little ghouls from 5:30-7:30 for free candy in our trunk zone. Hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy, and MORE, as well as lots of fun games available to make the night memorable - cash only! Don't miss the costume contest! See you there!

Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week next week, Oct 27th - 31st, by dressing up each day to show your commitment to a healthy, drug-free life!

C.H.E. Families, tomorrow is the FINAL day of our fundraiser. If you haven’t already done so, please register your student at FundPrizes.com and share with 5 people! We need every family to do their part to make this fundraiser a success.

Don’t forget to shop for yourself as well.

Thank you again for helping make this fundraiser a success!

We strongly encourage all parents to tune in to the brief, 30-minute Virtual Parent Academy October Session! The first night's focus was on "Navigating Rooms".

Video Link: https://youtu.be/slu3C2pT0EQ?si=AaGmTBI5FdCXTwkL

Slide Deck Presentation to Accompany the Video: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tQBQSwv8bVBJPRTflzuS_IId7CsYTFoxtH2WaGzx4wk/edit?usp=sharing

Don't forget that Run/Walk is tomorrow. Please wear your tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. We will be doing indoor movement activities if we are unable to go outside due to weather.

The October 19th edition of the Bulldog BARK! is now available! There's a LOT happening at CHE, so don't miss it!
https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/clay-hill-elementary/newsletters/bulldog-bark-parent-newsletter-october-19-2025

Picture Day is Wednesday October 22!

CHE Veterans Day Celebration: Honoring All Who Served
Friday, November 7th @ 1 PM

If you would like to recognize a Veteran on our Honor Wall please click on the following link: https://forms.gle/jssh8vevz73yQkje9
Please use the following link to Pre-Register anyone planning to attend the event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZrfjGfmQDUHqaEp8PYOWBNrEt1Zw_p7v9lZcy9hmBq8/viewform?edit_requested=true

Calling all 4th-6th grade writers! All entries must be submitted to Mrs. Pittman by end of school on Friday, October 31st. Please see attached flyer for additional information.

The October 12 edition of the Bulldog BARK! is now available! This week, you're invited to join us for Trunk or Treat planning as well as our Quarter 2 School Advisory Council meeting. Check out the BARK! for more details!
https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/clay-hill-elementary/newsletters/bulldog-bark-parent-newsletter-october-12-2025

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close this week, we want to thank our Parent Volunteer Organization, and especially Mrs. Brashears and Mrs. Mendez, for creating stunning displays that contributed to raising awareness of this special season while enhancing the appeal of our school spaces! #ClayCelebrates #OneClay

C.H.E. Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members! ALL Clay Hill stakeholders are welcome to join us for next week's School Advisory Council meeting! We will examine baseline school data and student progress, and facilitate any discussion proposed by our guests and members. See you in the media center on October 16 at 3:15 pm!

Mark your calendars....Tuesday Night is Dalton's Night! Come and join us from 4:00 - 9:00pm for a fun time! Wear your favorite western wear, spin the wheel to win prizes, and get a sticker for your pennant! See you then!