Principal: Mrs. Jennifer L. Laurincik
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Leslie Hannah

A Message from  Principal Laurincik:

Spring has finally sprung here in Chicago, and the warm weather certainly feels wonderful.  And with spring’s arrival, we draw closer to the end of the school year.  The 3rd Quarter will end on Thursday, April 15th.  There is a scheduled School Improvement Day on Friday, April 16th; therefore, there is NO REMOTE LEARNING for students on that day.  Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences for the 3rd Quarter is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21st, and there will be NO REMOTE LEARNING for students on this day.  The hours for Parent-Teacher Conferences has yet to be set so please be on the look-out for more information in the near future.   As of April 1st, we have a little over one quarter of the 2020-2021 school year left, and I know we can make it the best quarter yet by having the best attendance rating (95% or higher) and the best Report Card grades for this school year!  I encourage and challenge all of our Clay students to make this upcoming 4th quarter your personal best!

Last month, we welcomed back 130 Clay students.  The staff and I were beyond thrilled with the enthusiasm of the students being back in the building...the building was alive again!  This month, we are excited to welcome 100 more students when the 4th Quarter starts on Monday, April 19th.  As the date draws nearer, more information will follow as to which days students will be in person and which days students will remain remote.  With new students entering the building for in-person instruction, there are a few guidelines that must be addressed as we have been strategically planning to ensure our in person classes are a safe size, are able to follow health protocols, and our teachers are able to provide the best possible learning experience for students both at home and in school.   The school hours will remain the same as they are now 8:00-3:00 for in-person and remote learning.  Here are just a few things that you can expect for your return to in person learning: school uniforms will be required to be worn when students are in school for in person learning and face masks WILL BE REQUIRED (they must cover your entire nose and mouth) for all students, faculty and staff.  Before entering the building, students will need to complete a health screener online that will be asking a series of Covid related questions (please read and become familiar with our daily health protocols (Health and Safety Protocols).  I also encourage you to read and review the Reopening Guide for Parents.  Hand sanitizer stations and air purifiers have been placed inside every classroom.  Students and staff will remain 6 feet apart in each classroom, in hallways, and during lunch periods.  There will be specific doors that students will enter and exit through based on their grade levels: Door #1 Main Office...K-102, 2nd, 5th and 6th grade students; Door #8 Northwest Parking Lot...7th and 8th grade students; North Playground Entry...3rd and 4th grade students; East Buffalo Ave…K-112 and K-114 and 1st graders.  All of these rules will be strictly enforced as the safety of our students and staff is our #1 priority!  Your child’s homeroom teacher will reach out to you with additional information, such as your child’s daily schedule.  I want to assure you that we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for your child.  If you have any questions or if your child needs support, please reach out to me by email at jllaurincik@cps.edu or by phone at 1-773-535-5600.   We have many resources and supports available to assist you in getting your child(ren) online and/or in person. Please reach out to me directly or call the main office if you need some assistance. We’re more than happy to help! 

Pre-school registration starts on-line April 21, 2021 at ChicagoEarlyLearning.org  for the 2021-2022 school year.  This is the first step.   Children must be 3 or 4 before September 1, 2021 to enroll.  You will then be contacted by the school to fill out additional forms. Please have available your child's birth certificate, proof of residency and proof of income.   Please email Mrs. Straton at jastraton@cps.edu if you have any questions or need more information/help.

We also have a wonderful April Attendance Incentive…FREE Sky Zone passes for 17 of our Perfect Attendance students.  There are only 18 student attendance days for the month of April, so we expect most, if not all, of our students to be eligible for this awesome incentive!  

Our 2nd Annual Virtual Walk-a-Thon will be taking place during the week of April 25th.  We are asking all of our Clay families and Clay staff to get out together and take a nice long walk as a family between Sunday, April 25th and Saturday, May 1st.  Remember to physically distance yourselves from others, wear your masks, and take some selfies on your walk to share with us (email Ms. Milanovic at nmilanovic@cps.edu) so your pictures can be added to our school’s website.  You’ll be able to check out all of the pictures at http://clay.cps.edu/remote-learning-pix.html.  

And again, if we can help you with anything at all, please let us know. Happy Spring!
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Until next time...
​Principal Laurincik

LSC April 12,  2021 Meeting 
Monday, April 12, 2021 at 1:00-2:30 p.m. 
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Join by phone (US) +1 601-748-4562 (PIN: 480152627)

IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) Testing Important Family Notification Letter

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K & 8th Grade Parents
 
  
Cap and Gown Graduation Picture Day will take place on Friday,  4/16/21:
 
Pre-Order Website ...
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Online Order Code:
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Thursday, April 15th...3rd Quarter Ends
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The 4th Quarter starts on Monday, April 19th
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Friday, April 16th...NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS...School Improvement Day
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Wednesday, April 21st...NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS...Virtual 3rd Quarter Parent Teacher Conferences
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Sunday, April 25th-Saturday, May 1st...Virtual Walk-a-Thon! Please email all Walk-a-Thon pixs and selfies to nmilanovic@cps.edu
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1st Quarter Honor Roll
Virtual Assembly
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2nd Quarter Honor Roll 
​Virtual Assembly
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Click the Link Below for Common Sense Media Family Tip Sheets...
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https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/lessons/family-tip-sheets/en

State of the School Address School Year 2020-2021

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Reopening Schools Update Google Meet 12/8/2020

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