Third Grade Students Show Love and Kindness
Third grade classes at Clay Elementary have been participating in two projects this year that exude the characteristics of love and kindness. Students have asked for Valentines to be send from around the world as they study the traditions and cultures of those in the world around us. They have a US map and a world map to track their progress. Students also made "kindness" rocks that had a nice saying or words of encouragement on them. These rocks were hidden around the school for other elementary students to find. Those that were able to find the rocks were able to read the sayings, receive a piece of candy, and hopefully have a brighter day! These third graders have spend many hours learning about love and kindness, and thinking about others first. Great job, Third Grade!
Give Kids a Smile
February is National Children's Dental Hygiene Month. The Southern Ohio Dental Society and Shawnee State University Dental Hygiene students and faculty celebrated this event by providing a program titled "Give Kids a Smile!" on February 8, 2019.
Twenty-six of our students at Clay Elementary participated in this event. Students got an examination, oral hygiene instructions, toothbrush, floss, professional cleaning, and professional fluoride treatment for free. We want to thank Southern Ohio Dental Society, Dr. Amy Heim, and Shawnee State University Dental Hygiene students for allowing us to participate in this event.
4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee 2019
Clay Elementary held the 4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee on January 9, 2019. Classroom contestants from fourth grade were Eli Bailey, Olivia Hightower, Grayson Isaac, and Adrianna Dutton. Classroom contestants from fifth grade were Drake Bobst, Damien Conley, Haleigh Ruggles, and Riley Gilliam. Congratulations to Spelling Bee runner-up Haleigh Ruggles and Spelling Bee winner Grayson Isaac. Thank you Mr. Williams our Spelling Bee Coordinator and word pronouncer. Thank you to Spelling Bee Judges: Mr. Goodson, Mrs. Shepherd, and Mr. Rhea.
Honor Assembly 2nd Nine Weeks
Elementary Students were recognized at an Honor Assembly on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Kindergarten and first grade students were recognized and received an ice cream treat for Excellent Achievement (100% of standards met), Outstanding Achievement (95-99% of standards met), and Honorable Achievement (85-94% of standards met). Second through fifth grade students were recognized and received an ice cream treat for A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll, and B Honor Roll. All grade levels also recognized "Super Improvers", Good Discipline Awards, and students that were "Caught Being Good." These students also received an ice cream treat. Congratulations to all these students for their hard work!
Elementary Science Fair 2018
Clay Elementary Science Fair was held on December 4, 2018, for fourth- and fifth-grade students. Thanks to Mrs. Zuefle, coordinator of the Science Fair, judges for volunteering their time, and the PTC for buying participants Gatti's Pizza for lunch.
The Grand Prize Winner was Drake Bobst - 5th grade.
The fifth-grade winners were 1st Place - Wesley Runyon, 2nd Place - Sophia Craft, 3rd Place - Abi Miller. The fifth grade Honorable Mention winners were Trevin Brooks, Isla Killian, and Cayden McKenzie.
The fourth-grade winners were 1st Place - Lucas Betten, 2nd Place - Caroline Ridenour, 3rd Place - Adrionna Dunton. The fourth grade Honorable Mention winners were Ella Runyon, Addie Willis, and Caden Davis. Congratulations to all participants for your hard work preparing great Science Fair Projects!