Clay Hill Elementary

CHE Parents! The September 14 edition of the Bulldog BARK! is here!
https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/clay-hill-elementary/newsletters/bulldog-bark-parent-newsletter-september-14-2025

3 months ago, Adele Reed

This Wednesday, September 17th, is a half day. Please send in all pizza money no later than tomorrow, Monday, September 15th.

3 months ago, Allyson Lowans

Don't forget that we will honor our nation's patriots tomorrow by wearing our red, white, and blue! Our Bulldogs will be showing their American Pride to honor the lives and service of those lost on September 11, 2001. Please join us in this special commemoration!

4 months ago, Adele Reed

Please join us for Open House on Thursday, September 11! Doors open at 5:00 pm, and the Book Fair will be open! Come see your child's teacher and learn about the great things we've been up to during the first few weeks of school! Check the flyer for the schedule for classroom visits. See you then!

4 months ago, Adele Reed

This year's September VOLUNTARY STEAM Family Project will be going home in today's Tuesday folders. This month's challenge is: What can you do with an unsharpened pencil? To participate in this home challenge, you will need to create something (anything) using an unsharpened pencil! Completed projects can be turned into the Media Center by Tuesday, September 30th.

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, and these projects are a terrific way to connect critical higher level thinking processes between school and home. Projects vary to promote inductive (inventive) thinking skills that will result in a wide variety of end product designs, to deductive thinking skills that instruct students to create similar products using their choice of designs and materials. As students construct their creations, they are encouraged to plan, test, and improve designs to the best of their ability.

Project instructions are simple and require nothing more than items around your home, such as paper goods, materials from nature, and basic crafting supplies. Your child is permitted to design and construct their project on his or her own, or with the assistance of family members. If you choose to assist your child with his or her creation, here are some guided questions that will help stimulate higher level STEAM thinking:

*What can your project be used for? What purpose does it serve?
*What problem could your project solve?
*How can you test your project to see how it works?
*How can you improve your project to make it better?

I hope you and your child will enjoy constructing STEAM family projects together this year. Completed projects will be displayed in the library and on the school Facebook page. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

4 months ago, Allyson Lowans

September 25-26 VOLUNTARY Family STEAM Project 1 of 2

September 25-26 VOLUNTARY Family STEAM Project 2 of 2

Parents! Don't miss tomorrow's Cookies and Conversation with the Principals at 3:10 pm! During this informal meeting, we will share info on the new Thrillshare (Rooms) app and any other topics parents wish to discuss. RSVP at https://forms.gle/C2PbfwYEDaZH3SdVA

4 months ago, Adele Reed

It's another Weather Watch day at CHE! At this time, we expect rain from late morning through the afternoon. Rainy day car-rider dismissal moves a little slower than usual, so please be patient if we experience substantial precipitation at that time. Thank you!

4 months ago, Adele Reed

We are excited about our upcoming book fair that will be held at our school on September 8th-17th! The book fair is an optional event that fosters an excitement around literacy and allows students to purchase books for their enjoyment. There is an opportunity for parents to preview the book fair contents online at https://preview.scholasticbookfairs.com/k6-custom/fa1.

In addition, we will be hosting a family night where parents and guardians can bring their child(ren) to review, select, and purchase books. Our school will hold this event during Open House on September 11th at 4:30 - 7:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

4 months ago, Allyson Lowans

Hey Bulldogs! The September 7 edition of the Bulldog BARK! Parent Newsletter is here with updates for the busy week ahead. Check it out!

https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/clay-hill-elementary/newsletters/bulldog-bark-parent-newsletter-september-7-2025

4 months ago, Adele Reed

Don't miss our Back to School Glow Dances for K-3 and 4-6 coming up later this month! Cash or payment through MySchoolBucks. Don't wait - sales close the Wednesday before each respective event!

4 months ago, Adele Reed

Save the date, Clay Hill! We can't wait to see you in October at our Trunk or Treat on the 24th!

4 months ago, Adele Reed

It's time for the Chime Choir Auditions! Click below to access the Parent Permission Form. We can't wait to see YOU there! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRVjvS7BQYTg48D4f4-kqjelHzehbQoDdi00NuhqGB8cJRXw/viewform

4 months ago, Allyson Lowans

Wednesday, September 17th, is an early dismissal day for the students. We will be ordering pizza and sodas. This form is going home today. Please fill out this form and return with payment to your teacher no later than Monday, September 15th.

Two slices of pizza and 1 drink will now be sold for $5. Each extra slice is $2.00 and each extra drink is $1.00. Pizza will arrive around 11:00 am on Wednesday.

Students will also be able to purchase items at Snack Shack on Wednesday, September 17th, as well. Most items are 2 for $3.

4 months ago, Allyson Lowans

The September Bulldog BARK parent newsletter has arrived, and we have a lot going on in the upcoming month! Check it out now and don't miss a thing!
https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/clay-hill-elementary/newsletters/bulldog-bark-parent-newsletter-august-31-2025

4 months ago, Adele Reed

Good morning, CHE Parents! Please be reminded that our School Advisory Council meets today at 3:10 pm in the CHE Media Center. All are welcome! Come learn about our successes and our goals for School Improvement this year! Preview our plan at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yBYcmcEpHV94fXGcZNQe0ZgTaq_OycVw/view?usp=sharing

4 months ago, Adele Reed

Clay Hill Parents! This week's newsletter, the Bulldog BARK, is here! Be sure to VOTE for your parent representatives on the School Advisory Council this week, using the link embedded in the newsletter.
https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/clay-hill-elementary/newsletters/bulldog-bark-parent-newsletter-august-24-2025

4 months ago, Adele Reed

We are LIFTING the hold and resuming normal activity as the lightning has moved out of range! Clay Hill is ALL CLEAR as of 2:26 pm, but we continue to monitor radar. Thank you!

4 months ago, Adele Reed

Good morning, Clay Hill Parents! It's another Weather Watch day. We'll keep you posted, but please keep an eye on the local radar and forecasts today. There is no need to pick up your child early, but should lightning occur during dismissal, please expect delays as we must shelter in place.

4 months ago, Adele Reed

CHE Parents! Local forecasts predict a 40%-60% chance of showers at dismissal with the potential of pop-up thunderstorms. This could impact dismissal and present delays. Please monitor the radar with us as the day progresses, and make appropriate arrangements, as needed. Thank you!

4 months ago, Adele Reed

Update... As of 3:40pm
We are still under a Shelter in Place due to inclement weather in the area. We will dismiss as soon as we get an all clear (no lightening within an 8 miles radius for 30 minutes). The safety of all our students and staff are our top priority, we appreciate your patience.

4 months ago, Kathryn Wright