News for the Nest

THIS WEEK

Monday, Jan 13

Tuesday, Jan 14 🎂Happy Birthday Ms. C (Celia Cavallaro), SPED TA!🎂

Wednesday, Jan 15

Thursday, Jan 16 🎂Happy Birthday Ms. Ortiz, 2nd Grade Teacher!🎂

• 🧪Science Fair🧬(see details below)

• Wear your Clayton spirit wear
• PTA Staff Appreciation (Soda Bar)

Sunday, Jan 19 🎂Happy Birthday Ms. Lu, 1st Grade Teacher!🎂

Looking Ahead

Jan 20 - No School, Dr. Martin Luther Jr.'s Birthday

Jan 29 - No School, Lunar New Year

Jan 31 - 5th Grade Field Trip to visit Gorzycki Middle School

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Zones of Regulation

Welcome back to school! And welcome back to our series on the Zones of Regulation!

The Yellow zone is characterized by higher levels of energy and more intense emotions. Emotions in the yellow zone could be silly, excited, frustrated, worried, etc. While it is higher energy, we maintain a feeling of being in control of our emotions and actions while in the yellow zone. Yellow zone is helpful in times when we need a little extra energy, like sports games, or playing with friends. You may choose to regulate the yellow zone when you need to focus or sleep.

How to spot the yellow zone:

• fidgety limbs or muscles

• higher energy level

• Fast heart rate or breathing

• Body warming up

• Fast or “stuck” thinking

Strategies to try:

• Take a break

• Large body movements

• Go for a walk

• Breathing exercises

• “Thought strategies” (counting, times tables, favorite song)

• Ensure that needs have been met (food, water, rest)

Save the Date!

Wednesday, Mar 12th: 3rd-5th Grade

Thursday, Mar 13th: K-2nd Grade

What to Expect

Students will rotate through fun stations with their homeroom class throughout the day (with a break for lunch). Parents are welcome to come and watch the fun!

Can You Help?

Coach G & Coach Cantu are looking for help organizing this year's Field Days leading up to the events. If you can help out- a little or a lot- please email Coach Cantu: Cassandra.Cantu@austinisd.org

Concessions

We will have concessions again this year. You can purchase concessions tickets during February only. More info will be shared in the Jan 31st News for the Nest.

Additional note about 5th Grade Ads

Caregivers can submit a 5th Grade Ad for your child for this year’s yearbook. Ads are optional, larger than previous years (1/8 page), and are available for purchase from Josten's HERE

If you choose to submit a 5th Grade Ad, please be aware of the following standards:

• Ads submissions should be about your own child

• The purpose of a 5th Grade Ad is to send your child to middle school with a positive note

• Ad 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.

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So far this year, our topics for Principal Chats have been special services (Section 504 and special education and all about STAAR. Do you have an idea for other topics that would be of interest to Clayton caregivers? Please submit your ideas below. Thank you

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