Clifford’s Scholastic Book Fair is coming – October 15-19.
When: Oct. 15 through Oct. 19
Where: Clifford Library
Times: Before and After School
Volunteers welcome, just come on by and check in with one of the teachers.
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Double Earnings from Lucky eScrip in August!
Lucky gives DOUBLE EARNINGS in August!
Start today by making sure you earn when you shop at Lucky, by confirming your participation in the Shares program:
Clifford School can get DOUBLE earnings from Lucky through the whole month of August! Go to Lucky and look for the shelf tag with the eScrip Shares logo on it, puchase qualifying Back-to-School items, and get up to 6% back! Lucky’s new savings book is also available – extra savings on your favorite brands + extra earnings in August…Yay, Lucky!
Remember, to earn at Lucky (or Save Mart, or Food Maxx), you must first “opt-in” with your phone number or Lucky You Rewards card number at escrip.com/lucky.
In Loving Memory of Aoife McEvoy Murman, to Support the Art Program at Clifford School
We lost a beloved member of the Clifford community. Per the family’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Aoife McEvoy Murman to support Clifford’s art programs.
“The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.” ~Auguste Rodin
Aoife was passionate about bringing art into the school. She touched many, many lives at Clifford teaching Art in Action lessons, setting up art shows at school and in the community, and helping organize parent volunteers. Her enthusiasm inspired many to step out of their comfort zone and get involved bringing art to the children she loved so dearly.
To honor Aoife Murman’s memory please direct my donation to Clifford PTO’s Art Program.
Staff Appreciation Week!
Thank you to all the parents and community members who helped make our Clifford teachers and staff feel loved! Our stars were showered with treats and gifts all week.
Special thank you to the PTO for organizing the Staff Appreciation Week by coordinating with classroom parents and making each day fun with gifts (including plants donated by Home Depot in San Carlos, cards from the kids, coffee bar, concession cart full of snacks, lunch, Jamba Juice, and more).
Teachers and Staff, thank you for helping our children bloom!
Fun With Your Son Event!
Buy your tickets for FUN WITH YOUR SON at SportsHouse! Sons are welcome to bring their mom or adult of choice for a great night of sports. The event will take place on April 30th at 5:30-7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 per person. Read more below for details!
Purchase tickets online HERE (preferred) or write a check to CLIFFORD PTO and leave it in the metal box in the school office. Please put check in an envelope with the names of the participants and the grade(s) of the child(ren) on the front. Check are due NO LATER than Friday, April 29th at noon.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE EVENT.
Purchase online tickets here:
More Details
Pre-Game: Come to Kicks Sports Grill onsite and enjoy burgers, pizza, salads, hot dogs, and more prior to the event. We recommend dining an hour before the games begin. NO HOST.
Check In: 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Play: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Check Out: Kids get a yummy treat as they head out
Moms and sons will be divided into groups based on grade level to play sports like soccer, capture the flag, kickball, basketball, and hockey. All will be guided by coaches. There will be six sports rotations and it includes a jumpy house. No sports knowledge is necessary. Just come prepared to have fun!
Questions: Contact Sajana at Sajana_Sagar[at]yahoo[dot]com.
Download the Waiver Form here: SportsHouse Waiver 2015.
Lap-a-Thon 2016
The Annual Clifford Lap-a-Thon is fast approaching! Help us raise money for our PTO which is fully funding our K-5 PE teacher Mr.W and supporting our middle school program with teacher Lena. We extend our tremendous thanks to our sponsors Canyon Inn Restaurant and the Peninsula Community Center!
Read on for more information, including the day’s schedule and student prizes!
Sign up to volunteer at the Lap-a-thon!
Fun for the Clifford Community
Students, get ready to wear your sports gear, exercise clothes, or dress as your favorite athlete as you run laps to raise money for the school. If you run more laps than your teacher, Mr. Swerdlow or Mr. Noyes they will wear a funny headpiece at the start of the day Monday, April 25th!
Parents, come join your student if you can on Friday, April 22. Volunteer opportunities are available via Sign Up Genius or you can contact Kathryn Snow at nursesnow@sbcglobal.net or Melisse Long at melisselong@yahoo.com.
Help Raise Funds for Our School
Ask loved ones and friends to donate money for each lap your student runs or give a flat donation. Pledges are due one week after the lap-a-thon, on Thursday, April 28, in order to be counted toward the rewards. Pledges can be made in cash or check, turned in to your teacher or donated online here via PayPal . If pledges are turned in after the due date please turn them in to the black PTO box in the office.
Hey Kids! Win Fun, Exciting Prizes
Earn extra recess time for the class at each grade level that earns the most money. A Jamba Juice party will be hosted for the highest earner from both K-5 and from middle school. The highest earner in the whole school wins a GoPro!
2016 Sports Day Lap-A-Thon Timeline
8:30 – 9:00am – 1st & 8th grade (Part 1)
9:10 – 9:40am – 1st & 8th grade (Part 2)
9:50 – 10:10am – Kindergarten / TK / Pre K
10:20 – 10:50 – 7th & 2nd Grade
11:00 – 11:30 –7th & 2nd Grade
11:40-12:10 – 6th Grade
12:20-12:50 – 3rd Grade
1:00-1:30 – 4th Grade
1:40-2:10 – 5th Grade
Family Science Night & 5th Grade Science Fair
Please join us for Clifford’s 7th Annual Family Science Night on Thursday, April 14th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the MUB. Come and see amazing 5th grade science projects! Experience hands-on science activities happening in grades TK through Middle School!
Everyone is welcome. Join us for an evening of science wonder!
NEW! Spring Enrichment Classes
Be sure to take a look at the complete Spring 2016 After-School Enrichment offerings at Clifford! We’ve got a great lineup of classes that make learning fun for our students; from Reading and Math to Art and Dance to Computer Programming and more.
Check out the video of dance instructor Danny G! We are fortunate to have such talented people teaching our kids.
Art Show at Peets
On March 7, our young 2nd and 3rd grade artists got a chance to have their art featured at Peets on Laurel Street. It was a wonderful and fun evening for our school community to gather while taking in the art work from our students. The artists loved seeing their art work on display and LOVED their complimentary hot cocoa!
A huge thank you to the Laurel Street Peet’s for hosting us!
Congrats to Clifford’s Future Chefs Competition Finalists!
On February 24, the RWC school district put on the “Future Chefs Healthy Breakfast Culinary Competition” at Hawes School. For more about the event, see the RCSD photos.
Congratulations to two of the finalists in the event, Natalie Donnelly and Mikaela Sargis! Thank you for representing Clifford; we are so proud of you!
