CH School News & More - 4.8.25

Dear Claypit Hill Caregivers,

Today is the 135th day of school. This means that we are ¾ the way through the school year. It is a great time to recommit to the positive habits and routines that have helped to make this year a productive one. While the temptation to coast to the finish line is always there, we encourage caregivers to stay the course. Please continue to encourage your children to do as much for themselves as possible. Remember, independence is the end goal!

With the arrival of April we really hoped for nicer weather. The forecast ahead looks bleak. Please know that we get the children outside for recess as often as we can. Please do your best to encourage appropriate dress.

A sincere thank you to everyone who supported the PTO’s Backpack Auction. We truly appreciate your generosity and support.

Today marks the final day of ELA MCAS. We hope to wrap up make-up sessions this week and next if we need to. We’ll continue testing again at the end of the month with the 5th grade Science, Technology and Engineering test. Math testing will begin in mid May. During this round, the students seemed to approach the test with positive attitudes. Thank you for encouraging your children to do their best without adding pressure. We appreciate you!

This Friday we’ll be rolling up our sleeves and cleaning up our campus for Spring. Thank you to the PTO for partnering with us as we grow more “green”! On Friday, we’ll pick up litter and beautify just a little. Many hands make light work. We’ll be working from 5:00 to approximately 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.

Finally, our Just Like Me programming has wrapped up for the year. Thank you to our PTO and Elizabeth Wuerz for collaborating to offer education focusing on deafness, hard of hearing, learning differences, and a unit on autism. As you know, Claypit is a school that prides itself on being inclusive. We are truly appreciative of the parent volunteers, without whom we couldn’t have offered these rich, inclusive, learning experiences. Just Like Me programming is in line with our school value of practicing empathy. We know these lessons made a positive impact on our students.

Thank you for all you do to support your students! You are the most important members of their educational team.

Sincerely,

Marie, Kate, and Naomi

To the parents of our rising 5th graders who are readying to transition to Wayland Middle School: There was a typo in the communication sent to you Monday morning. “Fly Up Day”, a day when the current 5th graders board buses and visit Wayland Middle School, will be held on May 22nd NOT on May 12th. Please accept our apologies for the misinformation.

Order compost, soil or leaf mulch for your garden this spring through Black Earth to support our cafeteria composting program. Claypit earns 15% from each purchase which we’ll put towards our 2025-2026 composting program. Our 4th and 5th graders have re-started our composting effort at lunch, and the program will eventually be rolled out to all grades. Thanks in advance for your support and happy gardening this spring!

Claypit Campus and Garden Clean Up - April 11

Please save the date and RSVP here for this Friday’s Claypit Campus and Garden Clean Up. Join us on Friday, April 11th from 5pm-7pm to help get our school’s outdoor space ready for spring – we will pick up trash, clean out beds, and prep our community garden for spring planting.

We need more parent support to keep these green initiatives going! If you are interested in helping, please contact ClaypitPTO@gmail.com.

Be Part of the Wayland World’s Fair! Sign Up to Host a Booth or Get Involved

Sunday, May 18
2:00–4:00 PM
Loker School Back Field

Wayland World’s Fair is back, and we invite you to be part of this exciting celebration of culture, community, and connection! Hosted by all three Wayland Elementary Schools, this beloved event brings families together to explore traditions from around the world—through food, music, dance, games, crafts, and more!

Sign-up here to get involved: https://tinyurl.com/WorldFair2025

• Host a Booth – Share a country’s traditions, cuisine, and customs with the community.

• Join a Booth – Want to participate but not ready to host? Sign up, and we’ll match you with a booth!

• Become a Sponsor – Support the event and gain visibility in the community