Today, Mrs. Slabach's students created their own Turkey Name Craft. They used the turkey feathers to practice their color identification and letter recognition skills. After the activity, they were able to enjoy the M&M's or Fruit Loops.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 through Friday, November 29, 2024 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
We did it!! Our Book Fair was a huge success and one our students will always remember! Sales were even better than last year! Our fair grossed a little over $9,700 and our library gets to keep 25% of that to buy new books!
Thank you all for making this happen!
Mrs. Weddle, Guidance Counselor, read the book “Out of My Mind,” by Sharon Draper with 5th graders. On Friday, students watched the movie and were able to compare and contrast the movie and the book.
"Breakfast and Book Fair with Grandparents" is THIS WEEK from 8 AM to 9:30 AM!
Tuesday: Pre-kindergarten classes
Wednesday: K - 2nd Grades
Thursday: 3rd - 5th Grades
We can't wait to see you all!
Mrs. Powell's class at Clays Mill Elementary had a spook-tacular time celebrating Halloween while diving into computer science with Mrs. Lewis! 👻 Using Ozobot robots, students coded their mini-robots to navigate a trick-or-treat maze, stopping at each “house” along the way. This hands-on activity brought coding concepts to life, making learning both fun and festive!
Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Cassada's classes enjoyed a special Halloween treat by learning computer science with the Code and Go Mouse! Students used their coding skills to guide the mouse through a maze of Halloween characters and treats to find its cheesy prize. This hands-on activity helped them practice directional skills while having a spooky good time!
Mrs. Powell's 3rd-grade class at Clays Mill Elementary went on an unforgettable virtual field trip with our Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Mrs. Lewis! Using VR headsets, students took a tour around the globe, exploring continents, oceans, and some of the world’s most famous landmarks.
From the bustling streets of Washington, DC to the vast African grasslands, the breathtaking Grand Canyon, Bear Mountains, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, students dove into an interactive learning adventure they won’t soon forget. This immersive experience helped reinforce their knowledge of geography in an exciting and engaging way! 🌐🌄🌉 They followed their VR experience with a computer science activity.
Ms. McCraw's class proudly acknowledges the incredible sacrifices made by our veterans and extends our sincerest thanks for their service.
“Although my hands are very small. I made this flag to fly for you all. I might be too young to understand but I know these colors are something grand. The red, white, and blue, forever stand!”
Book Fair Preview is this week for students. Book Fair will be open for shopping November 18-22.
Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/claysmillschool
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day.
Mrs. Harvey’s 4th grade students experienced what it was like to be colonists today. They were paid in candy that they then had to use to pay King George’s unfair taxes. Most of them decided they fully supported the Declaration of Independence.
Mrs. Harvey’s 5th grade science class did experiments today to test different objects to determine if they were insulators or conductors. What an electrifying class!
SAVE THE DATE! Clays Mill's Book Fair will be held November 18th - 22nd.
This year's Book Fair is going to be epic! More Books. More Choices. More Fun. Start exploring together on our school's Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/claysmillschool
Clays Mill announces the Students of the Month for October. These students have actively engaged in learning, followed class and school rules and are honest, trustworthy, and respectable.
Lane Jennings, Logan Anderson, Harley Hutchison, Annabelle Martin, Saylor Henderson, Jesse Mills, Callum Crockett, Myla McDowell, Grayson Spencer, Jake Anderson, Ava Womack, Aiden Gomez, and Jason Landa-Aguilar, Kaori Carden, Collins Snead, and Eli Hammock.
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS, as dates have been tweaked!
We have added a third date!
Breakfast and Book Fair with Grandparents:
Tuesday, November 19: Pre-Kindergarten Classes
Wednesday, November 20: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grades
Thursday, November 21: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
Please Join Clays Mill Elementary School’s Title 1 Parent Advisory Committee
Your input and perspective is needed to help our Title 1 Parent Advisory Committee understand how to best serve our families.
We’ll work together in a positive group setting to:
1. Increase family involvement
2. Improve communication
3. Plan family activities
4. Share ideas and suggestions
Meetings: Held three times per year at a mutually convenient time for members
Contact: Elizabeth McLaughlin at emclaughlin@halifax.k12.va.us for additional information
Mrs. Grant took advantage of the nice weather and took her class outside to carve a pumpkin. They discussed the things they learned on their field trip to the pumpkin patch as they went through the process.
Clays Mill has started the Halloween festivities with parades and costume contests.
Mr. Martin's Halloween classroom
