Henry Clay School

Important 8th Grade Graduation Letter to the Parents...Please Read: graduation_letter_to_parents.docx

Please click the picture above to access the Chicago Early Learning Preschool Application Flyer.
Applications for SY 20-21 are NOW OPEN! Families can apply at www.chicagoearlylearning.org/
As a reminder, usernames will be provided when offers are sent in mid-July.

Click T.V. clip art picture above to access information about CPS TV (supplemental educational programming) in partnership with ABC

Click T.V. clip art picture above to access information about educational from programming CTU & Fox T.V.

Check out our NEW GIRLS INC. Page...just click the MORE tab above!

Click the clip art pic above to access a website that has guidelines on ways to keep kids safe while using the internet, including: each state's internet safety laws, tips for keeping kids safe online, conversation starters for addressing online safety with your child.

Remote Learning Information & Helpful Resources...

Click Here--Clay School's Remote Learning Plan: For Families
VIDEO-A Beginner's Guide-How to Use Google Hangouts://https://youtu.be/lfZ1Wyltxjo
For more information about remote learning and enrichment activities, please visit cps.edu/remotelearning.
Grab & Go Meal Sites: To find the meal site closest to you at cps.edu/mealsites.
Check out this guide for families who wish to learn about different options for getting connected to the internet for remote learning.
Filling out the Census is important to ensure our district gets the resources we need. We encourage you to take some time over the next week to fill out the U.S. Census. Data from the Census helps ensure our city gets enough resources from the federal government.

*As always, for the most reliable information and updates, please visit CPS FAQ PAGE...
www.chicago.gov/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.
For school-specific updates, visit www.cps.edu/coronavirus.
If you need help locating medical care, please reach out to the CPS Office of Student Health & Wellness at oshw@cps.edu or by calling the Healthy CPS Hotline 773-553-KIDS (5437).*

Remote Learning Student Expectations:
Active engagement
Be appropriate on mic and camera
Communicate positively with adults and peers
Distraction Free Learning Space

Please click on the miss you picture above to download/view a special message from your Clay Staff! Lean on Me Song & Music Credit to Bill Withers

Please click the clip art picture above to read and learn about the "All in Illinois Kid Content Series on all All in Illinois website!

Click the picture above for Remote Learning Guidance for Parents

Click the picture above to read about the Remote Learning Grading Policy

Click on the resources picture above for some SEL Resources to use during Remote Learning!

Click on the Counselor's Corner clip art above to access Ms. Jarrett's Schedule & Remote Learning information!

Remote Learning Packets
These Remote Learning Packets are designed to meet the Remote Learning instructional minutes guidelines by grade band and include a range of activities that students can work on independently or with help from an adult. Click on the Grade Level Band below to download the learning packet for May 26th-June 5th.

May 26th-June 5th

Parent Portal Engagement School Website Announcement...

Have you activated your Parent Portal account yet? Read more here!
Need help logging into the Parent Portal? Click here for help!

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

A Message from Principal Laurincik:
Remote Learning...

I hope all is well and that your family is staying safe during this difficult and unprecedented time. I wanted to check in with you and provide some updates as we move into our second week of remote learning and plan for extended time out of school.

I have been working closely with the teachers to create ways to engage our students and provide opportunities for remote learning during the school closure. In order to ensure that all parents/students can access assignments and communicate with their teacher, I'm asking that you send an email to your child's teacher(s) letting them know the best email contact for you. Teachers will be reaching out on a regular basis via email to keep you informed about upcoming assignments and activities that they will be posting using Google Classroom. Please have students check Google Classroom daily for lessons and activities and work with them to ensure that they are completing the required assignments.

It is my hope that we can all continue learning and effectively communicate throughout the duration of the closure so that our students can continue to thrive and be successful. I appreciate your cooperation and support and encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher with any questions or concerns. All staff emails can be found on on the Faculty & Staff Information link on this website.

As a reminder, breakfast and lunch pick up is available at the school M-F from 9:00-1:00 should you need it. Please ring the bell at the elevator door in the South parking lot and a lunchroom staff member will assist you.

I'd like to take this time to personally thank our lunchroom staff, security officers, custodians, engineer and Admin team who continue to come to work every day to prepare food packets, secure the building and engage in a deep clean of the school in an effort to keep our students and staff healthy and safe upon their return.

Please continue to watch the news and stay informed about school updates. CPS will continue to share updates with your as they become available and I will certainly reach out to you with any new information I receive.

Finally, please take some time to relax, take time for you and practice self-care whenever possible. Read a book, exercise, cook something new, play games, do some spring cleaning...try to be creative and find ways to keep positive. Feel free to reach out to me with questions or concerns or just to check in. It's important for us all to stay connected during uncertain times like these and I welcome the company!

Stay Healthy, Happy and Safe!

School buildings are closed for this school year due to Covid-19, but we are doing Remote Learning!

School Breakfast Menu

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School Lunch Menu

Click on the Picture Above for the School Lunch Menu

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