News for the Nest
Clayton Family Update for November 3, 2023
Upcoming Events
Sunday, Nov 5- Happy Birthday, Ms. Suzanne Wallace, Kindergarten Teacher!
Monday, Nov 6
3:30 CAC Meeting in library
Tuesday, Nov 7
Wednesday, Nov 8 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Eric Roth, 4th grade Teacher!
Thursday, Nov 9
3:15 UIL Meet @ Clayton
Friday, Nov 10
8:30-9:30 Veteran’s Day Program
November - Native American History Month
Coming up
Nov 13 - no school in observance of Diwali
Nov 20-24 - no school Fall Break
UPDATES
No School Nov. 13 in observance of Diwali
A reminder that AISD students will not attend classes on November 13, 2023 for the observance of Diwali. Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. Diwali is a Hindu observance celebrated throughout the world. Festivities include the illumination of lights, candles, firecrackers, and diya (clay lamps) to symbolize the victory of good over evil, inner light over spiritual darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is a time for gathering with loved ones, celebrating life, and committing to making the right decisions in life.
If you would like to learn more about this important holiday, please review these resources:
5 Things to Know About Diwali- This resource from the Hindu American Foundation provides key information about this important holiday.
This video from PBS Learning Media shows a reenactment of the event that most Hindus observe as the inspiration for Diwali: Lord Rama’s return from exile.
Fun Run report - thank you for your generosity!
Report Cards are here
Parents/guardians have two options to obtain their student’s report card:
1. Student Documentation Tile
The AISD Portal serves as the primary resource for all services provided online to parents/guardians. This site gives parents/guardians direct access to their student's information, online registration, district-wide information and other commonly-used services. They can also access a current copy of their student’s report card/progress report via the Student Documentation portal tile.
2. Frontline Parent Self Serve Tile
The Parent Self-Serve portal tile allows parents/guardians to view their child's schedule, attendance
and grades. Parents/Guardians can email teachers and set notification alerts to receive emails when their child has been marked absent or has a missing assignment. Parent Self Serve will not generate the report cards, but it will provide a tab with students’ grades. Parents/Guardians can also update their phone number and email address here, which will automatically update on their contact record in Frontline SIS.
Learning Opportunity for Caregivers Nov. 8 at 8 am
GMS Transition Events - next one is Nov. 6
REPEAT INFO
Yearbooks On Sale now! +Pridelines for 5th graders only
Additional note about 5th grade Pridelines
Caregivers will soon be able to submit a Prideline for your child for this year’s yearbook. Pridelines are optional and are available for purchase from Balfour (use same link as yearbook purchase).
If you choose to submit a Prideline feature, please be aware of the following standards:
Prideline submissions should be about your own child
The purpose of a Prideline is to send your child to middle school with a position note
Prideline submissions should be positive statements that affirm the student
All yearbook content and entries are subject to review by Clayton Elementary administrators. Please contact our principal, Karen McCollum, with any questions at karen.mccollum@austinisd.org.
Trail of Resolution
The Trail of Resolution is a problem-solving path we will use at Clayton Elementary. The purpose of the Trail of Resolution is to address questions and concerns in an effective and efficient manner. If you have a question or concern, first contact the person who is directly involved in the situation. For example, if you have a question or concern about something in the classroom, first contact the teacher to seek clarification. Follow the trail if the concern persists.
Teacher → Assistant principal → Principal
RAVE = Recognizing All Valuable Employees
Has someone at Clayton gone above and beyond for your family? Austin ISD uses the RAVE platform to Recognize All Valuable Employees. To send someone a RAVE, use the link/button at the bottom of this newsletter. The employee and principal receive an email to celebrate their recognition. Thank you!