Claymont Family News

Mission: To build an inclusive community that educates, inspires, and supports ALL Claymont Cougars to grow to their full potential

Vision: Empowering ALL students to be lifelong learners who excel at every aspect of life

Cougar Council elections took place for 5th-grade students who were interested in running to represent their peers on student council. This is a great opportunity for student leadership and voice. We are excited for the two representatives for each class to begin meeting and bring the voice of the students into our school-wide operations.

If your student completed 6 out of 9 weeks of the summer workbooks that we sent home last year, they are eligible to participate in an AMAZING incentive BUT we need to know how many students to plan for. Please make sure your student turns in their completed summer workbook by Monday, September 23rd, so that we can add their name to the participant list. Workbooks, with students names, should be given to classroom teachers.

Good Morning! Robotics club is starting in October for 4th and 5th grade students. This is a program that runs practically the entire year. Students who participate in drama, basketball, or cheerleading will have scheduling conflicts and cannot do both. Paper sign-ups will be distributed as well. Participation in the Robotic Club is based on a lottery system; completion and return of the sign-up do not guarantee a spot in the club. All Sign-up Forms Due Monday, September 23

The 2024-2025 Math Olympiad season for interested 4th and 5th graders begins in October. Please see the attached document for more information. Participation in the program is through a lottery based system. Completion and return of the interest form does not guarantee a spot in the club. Interest Forms Due Date: September 30th

Are you interested in attending a field trip? Do you have time to come in and offer classroom support? Take a moment to click on the link: https://forms.gle/BmUJitpwd7m3s5679

**NOTE: All volunteers must have an up to date background check and the information about how to obtain one is found on the form linked above.

As we began our school year and took the time to ensure that all of our students got home safely and correctly, we know that our car line moved a little slowly. However, as we get to know our students and families, the process has sped up exponentially.

If you are arriving in a car to drop off or pick up your student, they are a car rider. Please make sure that for safety and clear alignment with our building expectations we are communicating clearly and effectively with our students. There have been a lot students who indicate they are walkers, but who are waiting in the front for their parent and are being picked up in a car. We want students to get home efficiently, but our primary focus is SAFETY! Please assist us with ensuring student safety and assist us in modeling following expectations by joining our car line!

Parents, parking and releasing your students on Green Street, the surrounding streets, or in the front parking lot is NOT permitted. This is a HUGE safety hazard! Our buses park in the front of our building and dropping your student off there puts them in grave danger, especially when you get out of the car and tell them to do something different from the adults on duty. Additionally, we want to be respectful to our surrounding community and your neighbors by following our systems for dismissal and arrival.

If your student arrives or gets picked up from school via car, utilize the car line. If we see this happening at dismissal you will be asked by staff to please go to the car line. Your student will be at the car line door for pick up.

Did you know that missing just two days per month means a child misses 10% of the school year!? Early dismissals and late arrivals count too😱 and after 8:55 a.m. your student is officially tardy.

Please help us help your student by ensuring they are in the building available for learning each and every day!

We have a NEW Claymont Elementary School Facebook page! Make sure you like and follow so that you can stay up to date and see all of the amazing things happening within our wall and our community! Click on Codi the Cougar and he will lead you to our NEW page. Our former page will not have any updates for the 24-25 school year.

Friday, Sept. 27 - Wacky Tacky Day

We want to make sure everyone is ready to rock their Cody gear and represent Claymont Elementary! If you haven't had the chance to order, clink the link below to our school store. Happy shopping!

https://claymontelementary.spiritsale.com

On Monday, September 9th, the students of Bus 50 were Claymont All-Stars. Their bus driver experienced a medical emergency and thanks to a quick thinking cougar who alerted the bus aide she was able to quickly get the medical treatment that she needed. All of the students remained calm and followed directions so that they could exit the bus quickly while the adults provided support needed. On Friday, September 20th we honored and celebrated the students on Bus 50 with a pizza party for their bravery and cooperation.

Administrative Team by Grade Level:

If you have a question or concern, please reach out to your grade level administrators and counselors for support. Though we work as a collaborative team, reaching out to your grade-level point person will ensure that you need is met.

K-1

• Ms. Casey Lazartic (Casey.Lazartic@bsd.k12.de.us) ~ Dean of Students
• Ms. Kymisha Johnson (Kymisha.Johnson@bsd.k12.de.us) ~ Counselor
• Supports student in the BRIDGES program

2-3

• Dr. Avery Sherrod (Avery.Sherrod@bsd.k12.de.us) ~ Assistant Principal
• Mr. Brent Vickers (Brenton.Vickers@bsd.k12.de.us) ~ Counselor
• Supports 4th grade gifted students

4-5

• Mr. Edward Burks (Edward.Burks@bsd.k12.de.us) ~ Dean of Students
• Mr. Clarence Smith (Clarence.Smith@bsd.k12.de.us) ~ Assistant Principal
• Ms. Jordan Ismail (Jordan.Ismail@bsd.k12.de.us) ~ Counselor
• Support 5th grade gifted students

Administrative Assistants:

• Ms. Sophia Sanchez (Sophia.Sanchez@bsd.k12.de.us)~ Building Administrative Assistant
  

• Ms. Kahliah Cooper (Kahliah.Cooper@bsd.k12.de.us) ~ Front Office Administrative Assistant

• Ms. Deana Crawford (Deana.Crawford@bsd.k12.de.us) ~ Front Office Administrative Assistant

Dr. Eryn Smith (Eryn.Smith@bsd.k12.de.us) ~ Principal

Looking for an extracurricular music activity for your child? The UD Community Music School has a great selection of classes for all ages! Mrs. Fitts is teaching a class at the University of Delaware Community Music School, called Sweet Beats! This class meets on Saturdays in the Fall and ends with a showcase performance! Scholarships and financial aid are available! You can register using the info on the attached flyer! Feel free to email me with any questions!

These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Brandywine School District. The Brandywine School District has neither reviewed nor approved the program, personnel, activities, or organizations announced in this flyer. Permission to distribute this flyer should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement of the program by the school district. The Brandywine School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action or claim filed arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorney’s fees, and judgments or awards.