CH School News & More - 11.12.24

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

This past Monday, Claypit Hill’s School Council had the opportunity to meet. This is a group of ten who will gather six times this year with the goal of improving our school. As outlined in the Education Reform Act of 1993, the School Council is comprised of representatives from the parent body, the school staff, and the community at large. Elections are held to ensure that all parents and staff have a full opportunity for representation. The council has specific responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, examining the following topics:

• Class size and impact on student achievement

• School budget

• School climate, safety, and discipline

• Enhancement of parental involvement

This past week, the School Council approved Claypit Hill’s School Improvement Plan. This ambitious plan will help us to focus on forward-moving goals aimed at improving the quality of education at Claypit Hill. The action steps outlined in our plan will keep us on track. The district’s improvement plan has been approved by the Wayland Public School Committee. Our School Improvement Plan will be presented to the School Committee on November 20th. Our next Claypit Hill School Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 2nd at 1:00 p.m. All meetings are public and will be posted with the town clerk.

Our School Council Members are:

Marie Brigham, Principal

Jay Borikar, Parent

Glenn Davis, Parent

Andrea Fuller, Parent

Talia Hyatt, Boston Resident Parent

Larina Mehta, Parent

Katie Riffle, Parent

Meridith Palmer, Special Education Teacher

Katy Scarpulla, 5th Grade Teacher

Patricia Toohig Nardone, Community Member and TCW Director

Reaching out to a School Council Member is one way to communicate any questions or concerns you may have. Other ways to have your questions answered or your concerns addressed is by contacting your child’s teacher or any member of our leadership team. We will be happy to meet to answer any questions or address concerns.

Enjoy the week!

Sincerely,

Marie, Kate, and Naomi

This is the final week to order Claypit Hill spiritwear!

Orders can be placed online only through this link between now and Friday, Nov 15, and will be delivered in 3-4 weeks, just in time for the holidays! No orders will be accepted after the deadline. Choose from a hooded sweatshirt, dri-fit style tee, and long and short sleeve tees in several color options, all with a new Claypit Hill logo! Youth and adult sizing available.

If cost presents a hardship for your family, we are happy to help. Please reach out to Marie Brigham (marie_brigham@waylandps.org). Any other questions, please reach out to Laura Mellen (mellen.laura@gmail.com) or Amanda Gale (acmgale@gmail.com).

For students who missed Picture Day in September or for families who would like to have a new picture taken, Hayward Photography will be returning to Claypit Hill School on Monday, November 18th.

PLEASE email your child’s classroom teacher if they should be photographed to ensure they are reminded. For retakes, students must bring in the complete picture package with the reason for the retake noted on the envelope.

Please contact claypitpto@gmail.com with any questions.

Active fundraising efforts are underway for just a couple more weeks, and we still have a ways to go. We are currently at 39% family participation–if you’ve been waiting to donate, now is your time!

Help support all that the PTO provides our school community by making a donation in any amount today!

Don’t wait–YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE! https://waylandpto.org/gift-your-child/

We’re looking for volunteers to help with the 2025 Wayland World’s Fair. This wonderful event brings the community together to celebrate cultures from around the world, and is coordinated by a team of volunteers from all 3 elementary schools. Please email ClaypitPTO@gmail.com if you’re interested to learn more or support this year’s event. Stay tuned, there will be an opportunity for families to signup to share a food, craft/activity/game or information from another country.