May 18, 2012
MRS. BENSON'S MESSAGE - Last week was a week of highs and lows for me, to say the least. On Friday, the staff and students planned a surprise assembly for me and it was definitely a huge surprise!! I could not have been happier!! The poems, songs, and cheers were just too sweet! As they sang and spoke, I had tears welling up in my eyes. The tears were tears of joy because I just love your kids and Clayton School so much! But they were also tears of sadness because that morning, unbeknownst to them, I had turned in my letter of retirement effective June 30. It is hard for me to believe that I am at that time in my life. I wonder where the years have gone! My time in the Neenah Joint School District has been the best! The staff, students, parents, and others that I have met during the past eighteen years will always have a special place in my heart and I will miss them more than words can express. I can assure you that I am not done working; just done for the time being. I am looking forward to new adventures and opportunities in the years ahead. Please know that I have so appreciated knowing all of you and working with your wonderful children. My heart is breaking as I think about leaving Clayton, but the time has come and I am confident that Clayton will be in good hands for the coming years! Now, let's enjoy these last exciting weeks of the school year with so many fun activities ahead!!
NOTES FROM THE MEDIA CENTER TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS - In order to do a thorough library/computer inventory, all student books/magazines checked out from Clayton Media Center will be due back to the library on or before Friday, May 18. Students, please remember to clean your desks, rooms and backpacks and return all books and magazines by that date. Thanks! Mrs. Miller.
GUIDANCE NOTES: It is said that with every ending, there is a new beginning. It has been both a pleasure and a privilege to serve as the Clayton School Counselor for 22 years. During this time, I have had the honor to work with many fine students, colleagues and families. I have watched families of children grow up to have families of their own. My experiences teaching and counseling Clayton children have been rich and full. For that reason, I feel deep regret that the time has come for me to retire. I hope to be able to spend more time with my family and also continue working as a counselor in some capacity. Please know that I am leaving a part of my heart here at Clayton.
Sincerely, Nada Newcomb
CLAYTON ARTISTS SHOWING AT THE BERGSTROM-MAHLER MUSEUM - The Neenah Joint School District elementary art department has selected artwork to be displayed at the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum. The artwork selected from Clayton is a group of African masks created by fourth grade students. The featured artists are the following students: Colin Hansen, Montanna Cavegn, Sydney Linskens, Alivia Riemenapp, Jack Krautkramer, and Keeley Thiele! Their artwork will be on display on the lower level of the museum through the month of May. Everyone is invited to visit the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum to see the display!
HEALTHY SOUND BYTE - Please read the Stress Reduction Techniques located under attachments on the side of the newsletter.
NOTES FROM THE SOCCER FIELD - Registration for the fall league is now closed. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please email your childs name and grade level (fall 2012) to dgostas@yahoo.com.
We have over 80 students registered for the league. We are in need of additional coaches in order to create two teams per age group. Please email me if you are interested in volunteering in a head or assistant coach position.
NHS GIRLS BASKETBALL - The Neenah High School Girls Basketball program has two summer offerings for girls of the NJSD. The Summer Youth camp the week of June 25 - 28 and a Youth League for girls entering grades 5 - 8. Information for both of these can be found as attachments on the side of this newsletter. Hard copies are available across from the office in the take home information. Additional information can be found on the Neenah Girls BB Website http://neenahgirlsbbc.com. Questions may be directed to Andy Braunel (NHS Girls BB Coach) at abraunel@neenah.k12.wi.us."
NEENAH SURVEY - The Neenah Joint School District is seeking new and better ways to inform and engage all members of the district community. With this goal in mind, we are inviting district parents and community members to take a survey regarding the district's communications efforts. You can participate in the survey by going to NEENAH SURVEY, or visiting any of the district school offices to complete the paper version. The survey will be available from May 2nd through June 8. Data from the survey will be used to develop a communications plan for the district, and to better inform the community of district happenings. If you have any questions, please contact the Donovan Group by phone at 888-352-1026, or by email at survey@donovan-group.com.
BIKE SAFETY - There will be a Helmet Givaway/Demonstration at Gold Cross Ambulance 1055 Wittmann Drive in Menasha on May 19th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The bike safety check and helmet giveway will take place from 10:00-12:00.
11:00-1:00 ThedaStar Aeromedical Helicopter
1:00-2:00 Vehicle Extrication/Jaws of Live Demo
SCRIP - Scrip orders will be placed every Monday for the entire school year. If you're interested in placing an order, please return the order form and payment to school by Friday or the last day of the school week. Please email claytonptascrip@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like an order form emailed to you.
NEENAH PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. Upcoming Activities
TOUCH A TRUCK - Children ages 1 to 5 with parent see big trucks up close! May 16, 10am to noon at Memorial Park (no registration necessary)
YOU FISH LIKE A GIRL! - Learn how to fish with no boys around! Open to all girls; Moms, Grandmas, Aunts or nieces! May 19. Summer registration is underway! View our activity guide on our website.
For activity registration information view our activity guide at www.neenahgov.org, email: parkrec@ci.neenah.wi.us or call our office (920) 886-6060.
FOOTBALL CAMPS
UW Eau Claire Football Camp at NHS June 18-20
Grades 2-12 (Fall of 2012)
Register ASAP Form is attached
Rocket Youth Football Camp
July 23-25 at NHS
Grades 2-8 (Fall of 2012)
Registration forms can be located under attachments or email Coach Dietrich at kdietrich@neenah.k12.wi.us
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