Welcome from Principal Swerdlow

In case you missed it, here’s Principal Swerdlow’s letter that went out the first day of school!

Clifford Elementary sign reading Welcome Back

All,
As we embark on this journey that is the 2015-2016 school year, please know that we will have a great year!

I know that the success of our students depends on the dedication of staff and family members. I would personally like to thank the efforts of each person who makes our school a positive, engaging place to thrive and learn.

Dedicated teachers, secretaries, custodial staff, coaches, and parent volunteers all support the successful learning community that is found at Clifford.

I know that students are all of our top priority and that you will do anything and everything to assist and encourage students so that they become not only great citizens and 21st century learners at Clifford, but also responsible members of our greater community.

If there is any way that I can help you or be of assistance please let me know.

Have a great day,

Josh

Play Date for Incoming 2015-2016 Kindergartners

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Right before the new school year starts, join fellow incoming Kindergarten families for a play date on the Kindergarten playground at Clifford School. (In case you aren’t familiar with this playground, it is at the front of the school, adjacent to the school office.)

Meet your classmates and enjoy some playtime and snacks.

  • Saturday, August 22nd
  • 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Kindergarten playground

Help spread the word and pass this along to new Kindergarten families.

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Calling all Art Class Volunteers: Ready for the New Year?

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4th Graders paint their own flower close-ups, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Poppies.”

We are already dreaming up and planning fantastic parent-led art classes from Grades 1 through 5 for the upcoming year! Thanks to an amazing program funded by the PTO called Art in Action, our students have the opportunity to get creative with all kinds of artistic tools and techniques! Whether you’ve taught or helped out in an art class previously—or this is your family’s first year at Clifford—find tons of info and links to resources on the PTO website. No art experience–whatsoever–required!

If you’re interested in attending a free Art in Action training session (organized by grade level) in Menlo Park, sign up as soon as you can. These in-person training seminars run from August 31 through October 16, 2015. Free Webinars are also scheduled for September 2015 (no dates posted as of this writing; check  the Art in Action website soon.

Remember also that there’s an Art in Action parent team dedicated to helping and supporting you throughout the year. Whether you need more information about how to get started or want somebody to assemble all your art materials — or have ideas about how to display art around town — please contact us using this form.

 

Ya estamos soñando y planeando fantásticas clases de arte dirigida por los padres de los grados 1 a 5 para el próximo año! Gracias a un programa increíble financiado por la toma de fuerza llamado Arte en Acción, nuestros estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de ser creativo con todo tipo de herramientas y técnicas artísticas! Tanto si has enseñado o ayudaste en una clase de arte previamente o este es el primer año de su familia en Clifford-encontrar toneladas de información y enlaces a recursos en el sitio web de la TDF. Ningún arte-alguna-requiere experiencia!

Si estás interesado en asistir a un arte libre en la sesión de entrenamiento de Acción (organizadas por nivel de grado) en Menlo Park, crea tan pronto como sea posible. Estos seminarios de capacitación en persona correr a partir del 31 de agosto al 16 de octubre de 2015. Los Webinars gratuitos también están programadas para septiembre de 2015 (no hay fechas publicadas partir de este escrito; comprobar el Arte en el sitio web de Acción pronto.

 

Get Ready For Maze Day, August 17th!

Be sure to come on down for Clifford’s Maze Day on Monday, August 17th! There will be two time frames for families to drop by, one in the morning from 8:30-10:30am and the other from 5:30-7:30pm. There will be a PTO welcome and information station with cookies and friendly faces. Families will get their child’s classroom assignment and/or Middle School schedule at Maze day once they have verified their registration with the office staff.  If you are unable to make it to Maze Day, please contact the school office to find out your child’s class assignment.

Families will have a chance to find out about our PTO-sponsored programs and events, including: Art in Action, after school enrichment classes, Healthy Cities tutoring, Masquerade themed Fall auction at La Honda Winery, eScrip, Kindergarten Play Date, the Girls Scouts program on our campus and more!

Asegúrese de venir de abajo para el día de Clifford Maze en Lunes, 17 de agosto! Habrá dos marcos de tiempo para que las familias caen por, una por la mañana de 8: 30-10: 30 am y el otro de 5: 30-7: 30pm. Habrá una bienvenida toma de fuerza y información de la estación con las galletas y caras amables. Las familias recibirán asignación salón de sus hijos y / o programa de la escuela media en el día del laberinto una vez que han comprobado su registro ante el personal de la oficina.

Las familias tendrán la oportunidad de obtener información sobre nuestros programas y eventos patrocinados por la toma de fuerza, entre ellos: Arte en Acción, clases de enriquecimiento después de la escuela, Ciudades Saludables tutoría, Mascarada temática Otoño subasta en La Honda Bodega, eScrip, Kindergarten fecha del juego, las Niñas programa de Scouts en nuestro campus y mucho más!