Open House: Full House!

Clifford students enjoying the cool May evening during Open House
Clifford students enjoying the cool May evening during Open House

Many thanks to all Clifford teachers for their energy and preparation in “readying” their classrooms for Open House. We had a packed campus last Thursday evening!

Big thanks also to Jennifer Fernandez, Art in Action coordinator, and parent volunteers, for all their work in putting together the Spring Art Show in the MUB.

 

Clifford Students Win Art Awards

Art contest winner Mikey Rim poses with his teacher Mrs. Keithley (holding artwork) and Mrs. Behrendt, Principal
Art contest winner Mikey Rim poses with his teacher Mrs. Keithley (holding artwork) and Mrs. Behrendt, Principal

We’re excited to report that two students from Clifford School were chosen as winners in a city-wide art competition.

Mikey Rim, 1st Grade student (Mrs. Keithley’s class), was awarded 1st place, and Lauren Squire, 4th Grade student (Ms. Cody’s class), took 3rd place, in their respective grade-level categories. Congratulations!

Art contest winner Lauren Squire smiles for the camera, holding her entry, beside Mrs. Behrendt, Principal
Art contest winner Lauren Squire smiles for the camera, holding her entry, beside Mrs. Behrendt, Principal

Sponsored by The Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, judges selected these two winners from over 1,500 entries in their 23rd Annual Art Contest. This competition invited artwork from students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

The theme for this year’s contest was “Map of my City: Favorite Places and Fun Spaces.”

A close-up view: Winning artwork, Lauren Squire’s masterpiece
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A close-up view: Winning artwork, Mikey Rim’s masterpiece

Both students were recognized at an awards ceremony as part of the City Council Chambers at City Hall in May.

Congratulations again, Mikey and Lauren! Wow!

Each winner received a trophy and a gift
Each winner received a trophy and a gift

Open House & Art Show: Thursday evening, May 15

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Clifford families,

Please come Thursday night, 5/15, for Clifford School’s Open House & Art Show!

Open House:

  • Kinder through 3rd Grade: 6:30-7:15PM
  • 4th Grade through 8th Grade: 7:15-8PM

Art Show:

6:30-8PM

Our students’ Art in Action masterpieces will be on display in the MUB/gym–from Grades 1 through 5 (as a result of classes taught by parent volunteers) and Middle School (Mr. Powell’s classes).

See you there.

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The Search for a New Principal: Make Your Voice Heard

If you’re interested in giving input on the characteristics that you would like to see in the new Clifford Principal, contact Jane Yuster at jyuster@rcsdk8.net. There’s a quick turnaround: In order for the hiring process to begin, your input is needed no later than Monday, May 12, 2014.

In addition, if you would like to be one of the two parents on the interview panel for the Principal, please contact Jammie Behrendt for more information.

Welcome New Kinder Families: Orientation May 22

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Families of incoming Kindergarten students:

You are invited to a Kinder orientation, presented by Clifford staff, in the Library on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 1PM.

The orientation will run for approximately one hour, and this gathering is for adults only. You don’t need to bring anything!

If you are not familiar with the school campus, you’ll find the Clifford Library facing a lawn area adjacent to the large multi-use building (or MUB/gym).

We look forward to seeing you.