News for the Nest

Dear Families,

Can you believe our school year is quickly coming to a close? I am so proud of our students for their growth this year and the relationships they have built with their friends and teachers. Thank you for partnering with our teachers, staff, and administration team so we can continue to make Clayton the best school for our students. We have accomplished so much and I am excited about what we can achieve together in the future.

Thursday, May 23 is our last day of school. I will send an update soon with dates for our back-to-school events.

I truly appreciate your partnership and look forward to August when we can continue our goal of all students, all day, every day! I wish you and your family a wonderful summer!

With gratitude,

Karen McCollum

We are celebrating the Clayton graduating class of 2024 and would love your help!
The 5th-grade graduation team has been working hard to plan fun activities for our graduates. Can you volunteer to make this graduation a success? We are looking for volunteers who may have current 5th graders, and also parents and caregivers with younger children. Our team will gladly show you the ropes of graduation for when your Cardinal must leave the nest.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FACA72FA0FA7-49392696-clayton#/

Thank you!

Yearbooks will be distributed in the classroom on Monday, May 20th.

We have a limited number of extra yearbooks available for purchase on School Cash Online.

(link below image to https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Home/SignIn )

All returning students must register for the upcoming school year. If you missed registering during Priority Registration, please register now during the period of General Registration. Registering early helps us with staffing and class placement. Returning students do not need to provide enrollment documents, i.e. Birth Certificate, immunization record, nor a previous report card. If your child is not returning, please email amy.turnage@austinisd.org

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

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!