West Clayton Elementary School

Our school reached another goal and we have earned a school-wide pajama day! Way to go, Bulldogs!

JCPS wrapped up the 2023-2024 school year ranked 35th in the state overall! 💪 Now we are future-focused on our 2029 goal of being in the top 20% in the state. With the best teachers, students, and parents giving their all, we will get there! 📚🏫🎓 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

We continue to grow and improve each & every day! 🌟 JCPS English learners showed more improvement than the state average in back-to-back years! 👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

One last reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, for JCPS students on the traditional calendar. 📅

‼️Weekend Challenge Alert ‼️‼️  Go ahead, donate, and get ready for some serious Monday fun! Any student with a new online donation this weekend will get a raffle ticket to blast the PTA president with silly string, hold the flag during the anthem, and score an awesome prize pack at the Bulldog Run! Teachers, don't worry, we've got love for you too! ‼️Alerta de desafío de fin de semana‼️‼️ ¡Adelante, dona y prepárate para divertirte mucho el lunes! ¡Cualquier estudiante con una nueva donación en línea este fin de semana obtendrá un boleto para la rifa para bombardear al presidente de la PTA con un hilo divertido, sostener la bandera durante el himno y ganar un increíble paquete de premios en Bulldog Run! Maestros, no se preocupen, ¡nosotros también los amamos!

Our weekly phone call/email will start going out on Sunday evenings. For our Spanish-speaking families, our phone calls will be in English and then in Spanish. We are excited to be able to connect with more of our families. Nuestra llamada telefónica/correo electrónico semanal comenzará a enviarse los domingos por la noche. Para nuestra familia hispana, nuestras llamadas telefónicas serán en inglés y luego en español. Estamos emocionados de poder conectarnos con más de nuestras familias.

🏃‍♂️🐶 Get ready for our annual Bulldog Run and our student-led conferences happening this Monday! It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect and celebrate our students’ achievements. We hope to see you all there! Together We Can! 🎉

JCPS showed exceptional growth for the 2023-2024 school year❗ Eleven schools are no longer on the Assisted Targeted Support and Improvement list. JCPS is moving forward! 🚂 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Pie Face pandemonium is coming! To enter, your student needs to score an online donation tonight. Then, they'll be randomly selected to go toe-to-toe (or face-to-pie?) with a staff member at lunch. Here's the drill: 1) Register your student on our fundraising site. 2) Share their page with at least five buddies, relatives, or office mates via social media, text, or email - right from their page! Registration link -  https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=5d80f7dc06e63

The battle for snack supremacy continues - our Registration Challenge round 2 is happening today, with the class having biggest registration jump scoring a popcorn party on Thursday!  Here’s how to help: 1. Register your student(s). It is FREE and super EASY! 2. Share your website with family and friends all over the country. You can text, email, or post on social media from the students hub.  3. Encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same.  Registration link -  https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=5d80f7dc06e63

The Great Registration Dash 10/15! By 6:00am tomorrow, the class with the largest registration surge wins a scrumptious reward! Don't wait, register now - it's free, easy, and painless! Tell your pals and neighbors to join in, it's go time! Register here https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/6605fdb1b7675 West Clayton Elementary School

From our PTA: Join Us for the Annual Bulldog Run – Let’s Hit Our Goal Together! We’re just a few days away from our annual Bulldog Run, where every student will participate in a fun and meaningful event to support our school! This year, our goal is to raise enough funds to fully fund field trips and assist with additional murals for our school building. How You Can Help: Register Your Student: Use the link below to register your student. 22nd Annual Bulldog Run | FundHub (getmovinfundhub.com) 2. Share Their Fundraising Page: Once registered, your student will receive a personal fundraising page. Please help by sharing their page with friends, family on social media. Every donation makes a difference and directly impacts our students. In addition to the awesome incentive already being offered, we will have some exciting daily rewards over the next few days. Be sure you are following us on social media and asking your students about the nightly challenges. The funds raised will allow us to provide exciting field trips for our students and enhance our school environment with beautiful murals that reflect our vibrant community. We are counting on the support of our school community to reach our goal. Let’s make this year’s Bulldog Run the best yet! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our PTA at WCESBULLDOGS@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you in advance for your support.

Bus 702 has broken down in the parking lot at West Clayton. A mechanic is on the way. Students are safe and supervised. We will update you when we have more information about when the bus will leave campus.

Next for #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we are recognizing West Clayton Elementary Interim Principal Mrs. Sarah Willoughby! 🌟 During her career, she has taught various grades and subjects, and also served as a Curriculum Coach. Mrs. Willoughby is in her 7th year as a Bulldog, and is excited for another amazing year!!! Bulldogs, let’s hear it for Mrs. Willoughby!📣

JCPS is raising the bar of academic success! ⬆ We were above the state average for all EOG/EOC subject areas in grades 3-8 and in high school Math 1 and Biology. ✨ #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

🎀 Red Ribbon Week is Coming Soon! 🎀 Join us in celebrating a drug-free lifestyle with a fun-filled week of themed dress-up days! Let’s show our commitment to making healthy choices and supporting each other! Together We Can!!

Bus 611 has picked up Bus 706 load 2. All students have left campus. Have a wonderful weekend!

Bus 611 has picked up Bus 706 1 load. 706 load 2 students are still on campus.

Bus 706 will be replaced with Bus 611. Both loads will be approximately 45 minutes late.

Bus 706 will be late arriving on campus.