East Clayton Elementary School

It is the last day of school, which means we are just minutes before our students will be enjoying a summer full of fun! Here's to wishing everyone a safe break! See you next year!!!

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! Early dismissal at 1:55pm. Have a great summer!

Watch the 5th Grade Ceremony Livestream beginning tomorrow at 9:30am. https://www.youtube.com/live/3oRDww2lwGM

Happy Friday, Explorer Families! Can you believe that we have made it to the last day of school? We have had a wonderful year, but we aren't done yet! We have one final week to wrap up some fun events! Please listen carefully or refer to the email for details for a smooth week. On Monday, 3-5 students who are participating in retesting will participate in required remediation. All students, even ones not retaking the tests, will be involved in academic preparation activities so that we remain focused for all students. Students in grades 4-5 retaking the Reading test will test on Tuesday morning. All Math tests for grades 3-5 will be on Wednesday. Please be sure your students are at school on time if they are retaking an exam. On Monday, we will host our K-2 Awards Ceremonies. Kindergarten will be at 9:30am. 1st grade at 12pm, and 2nd grade at 2pm. On Tuesday, we will host the 4th grade ceremony at 2pm. On Wednesday, the 3rd grade ceremony will be at 2pm. The 5th grade Ceremony will be on Thursday at 9:30am. A reminder that Thursday is also an early dismissal day, and all students will dismiss at 1:55pm. For ceremonies, please park in the front parking lot off of East School Rd. We will not permit parents into the ceremony earlier than 15minutes before the start time as other events are happening in the school. We will not check siblings out of class to attend ceremonies, so if you want a sibling to attend, they will need to remain home from school with you. Once the ceremonies end, you will report to classrooms to check out students, and can check out siblings at that time, as long as they are not involved in required testing or remediation activities. We are looking forward to a wonderful week of celebrating all the hard work of our Explorers!

Happy Mother's Day, Explorer Families! We are gearing up for our last full week of school! On Monday, any grade 3-5 student who did not complete their EOG reading exam will complete makeup testing. We will continue with our EOG Spirit Days with a school-wide hat day to show "Hats Off to Success." On Tuesday, grades 3-5 students will complete the EOG Math exam. All K-5 students will show that they are "Smarty Pants" by wearing pajama pants to school. A reminder that all students taking the EOG must arrive at school by 9:00am to participate in the exam. We will not be able to dismiss grades 3-5 students prior to 1:30pm. Grade 3 students who do not have an RTA exemption and did not pass the Reading EOG will be notified of their score onTuesday afternoon. Students will participate in remediation on Wednesday and RTA testing on Thursday. Also on Wednesday, 5th grade students will take the Science EOG. Please wear your musician attire as we show our support for students to "Rock the Test." On Thursday, students will complete makeup EOG testing . Teachers will also be communicating EOG scores by Rooms or phone call on Thursday. A letter with full scores and information will be sent on Friday. Also on Friday, the 5th grade dance willl be held from 6pm-8pm in the school gym. We are so excited to celebrate with our 5th graders. On Tuesday, our PTA will host Spirit Night at Vinson's. The last PTA meeting of the year will be held at Vinson's at 5:30pm. Please attend to see how you can support this dynamic group. Have a wonderful end to your Mother's Day. We appreciate all of the hard work of the mothers in our Explorer Community.

Today is National School Nurse Day and JCPS is excited to celebrate those who are committed to the well-being of our students each day! Please help us celebrate and champion these dedicated healthcare leaders today and every day of the year! #SND2025 #SchoolNurses

🍎🎉 Happy National Teacher’s Day! 🍎🎉 Today, we celebrate the mentors, guides, and everyday heroes who shape our world. Whether in the classroom, online, or behind the scenes, your dedication and passion for education light the path for generations to come. You don’t just teach lessons, you inspire dreams. 🌟 To every JCPS teacher who’s making a difference, we thank you!❤ #ThankATeacher

Come on out to the Spring Fling! Color Run starts at 12pm, but check-in is happening now! Raffle, silent auction, food trucks, and fun for the kids!

Summer is nearly here and May holds a lot of important events! 🎓📚 Make sure you don't miss a thing!📅 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Greetings families! I apologize for the delay in my communication, but there were some technical difficulties with the Friday call. So, Happy Monday, Explorer Families! This week we are gearing up for a busy week! First, a reminder that all fundraiser sponsorship forms and money are due tomorrow for any student who is participating in the Color Run. The class with the highest money raised in each grade will earn an ice pop and pajama day. Our Spring Fling and Color Run will be on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am-2pm. We will have vendors, a bounce house, food, a silent auction, raffles, and other fun for your family. Plus, so many runners will be participating in our run! We hope to see your family at the event! Please view the PTA newsletter for all of the upcoming information! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pxvHKqcSal4lPZps7oQ_p7MUT3m4zqC6/view?usp=sharing On Wednesday at 6pm, our school will be transformed into an art gallery with students' art! Please join us at our 1st Art Show! While it is free to attend and view the art, your child's framed art will be available to take home for $25. This is a fundraiser for our art program. On Friday, students will participate in Field Day and Explorer Experiences for April. Field Day will be from 9:30-11:30 for K-2 and 12:30-2:30 for grades 3-5. Explorer Experience will be in the morning for grades 4-5 and the afternoon for other grades. Our students have been working so hard, and we are happy to have a full day of fun for them! Do not forget that EOGs for grades 3-5 begin on May 9th. We are still in need of proctors and volunteers, if you have time to give. Your time is so very appreciated. You may sign up at the link in the email. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA4A728A0FDC16-56222690-eogproctor#/ Have a great week, everyone!

Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 31st annual Flame For Learning Awards celebration this evening, naming William Marshall as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Marshall, a teacher and alumnus of West Johnston Wildcats, was one of four finalists, which included Heather Bryant of Clayton High School, Lois D'Agostino of West View Elementary, and Brooke Hayward of Riverwood Elementary School. On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the nominees and William Marshall, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4cKeLkA

🚨 Free 5 Day Meal Packs for children and teens age 18 and under this summer! 🚨 Pre-order today at: bit.ly/summermealpacks Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/schoolnutrition for more information!

Greetings, families! This is a reminder that beginning Monday, April 14th through Friday, April 18th, students will be on spring break. Students will return to school on Monday, April 21st. During that week, our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will complete their End of the Year mClass testing. We will also host Career Day on Friday, April 25th during student Enhancements. On Wednesday, April 23rd, Clayton and Corinth High will join us for their grad walk through the halls of East Clayton Elementary. As a reminder, we will host our rising Kindergarten night on Thursday, April 24th at 5pm. If you have a rising Kindergarten student for next school year, please join us for the fun. We are also continuing to raise funds for our Color run and Spring Fling on May 3rd. Thank you for all of the support you have shown so far. Students who have already signed up for the color run have received their fundraising packets today. Finally, we will need some proctor support for our upcoming EOG tests. If you have ability to support the school as a proctor, please sign up at the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA4A728A0FDC16-56222690-eogproctor#/ Have a wonderful and safe spring break!

A reminder about the Food Drive this week.

Families, based on the forecast for thunderstorms on Friday, April 11, we have reschedule our outdoor Field Day for May 2nd. We wanted to notify you in enough time to adjust any plans you had for attending Field Day. Your teacher is able to provide more information regarding events for the day.

Happy Friday, Explorer Families! We are gearing up for our final week before spring break! Here is a look at the week ahead! On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, our students who earned their positive behavior points will have lunch at the park. Please be sure to send back your child's permission form, if they have earned the trip. We did make one change to the Kindergarten and 3rd grade trips due to forecased weather on Monday. On Thursday, students will bring home their progress report for the 4th quarter. Contact your child's teacher with any questions. On Friday, our Field Day is scheduled. As of now, there is more forecasted rain for the day, so we will reach out early in the week if we need to reschedule for a different date. This full day is outside, and we want students to be able to enjoy their field day with warm, sunny weather. Additionally, keep sending in participation forms for PTA's color run during our Spring Fling on May 3rd. Once students enter the race, they will receive their fundraising form to earn race swag. Finally, if you have an upcoming Kindergartner for the 2025-2026 school year, be sure to join us at our Kindergarten Readiness Night on April 24th at 5pm. The enrollment department will be on hand to be sure your child is all complete with their enrollment for Kindergarten. Have a wonderful weekend!

A reminder about Thursday's event at Riverwood Middle.

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey has been extended to Friday, April 4! We are surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 Beginning tomorrow, we will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

Happy Friday, Explorer Families! Here are some updates for the week ahead! On Monday, our Panorama survey will open for students, staff, and families. We use this data to set goals and strategies for the upcoming year. Our goal is for a minumum of 20% of families to take the survey. Please be on the lookout for that link from the district once the survey opens. On Tuesday, quarter 3 report cards will go home. Check your child's binders/folders for those documents. Tuesday will also be PTA's Spirit Night for Smithfield Chicken & BBQ at the Flowers location from 4pm-8pm. On Thursday and Friday, be sure to attend one of the ECES Drama Club's performances of The Jungle Book. You may buy your tickets from the Clayton Center Website at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/1959/the-clayton-center?cobrand=theclaytoncenter. Finally, our March Family Newsletter is ready to view in the folder https://bit.ly/ExplorerNewsletters. Be sure to check out everything happening in Explorer country. Have a great weekend!