East Clayton Elementary School

Please be sure to come out to the PTA's Meet & Greet even on Saturday, August 9th at Clayton Municipal Park to kick off the new school year. #TogetherWe Can
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Since East Clayton Elementary opened its doors in 1997, students have had the opportunity to explore science through hands-on experiences in an after-school club. Originally founded as a general science club, the group shifted its focus in 2004 to in-ground gardening and was renamed the Green Kids Club.

Through a strong partnership with the local North Carolina State University Extension Master Gardeners, these expert volunteers mentor the Green Kids Club members and lead many of the daily garden activities. They also provide instruction on a wide range of topics, including soil health, composting, pollination, pruning, pest control, seed saving, and sustainable practices. In addition, the Master Gardeners teach lessons on managing invasive species and protecting native habitats.

Teachers Ramona Westbrook, Heather Luczka, and Christina Panteloukas play a key role in supporting the program alongside the Master Gardeners. Together, they help foster a love of nature, science, and sustainability in every student who joins the Green Kids Club.

Learn more about Green Kids Club: http://bit.ly/4m9OQX6

📢It has been reported that JCPS students have received more than 66.2 million in scholarship offerings for the 2024-2025 school year! This is an amazing 18 million more than scholarship offerings received during the 2023-2024 year!📢 A great deal of the offerings have been accepted and will cover tuition costs as these students continue their educational journeys! 💲JCPS is proud of the efforts that go into securing scholarship funding, and we celebrate the students, staff, and parents who work hard to make it happen! 💲 Great things are truly happening in JCPS!

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.