The 2016 Daughters Dance was a HUGE success! Despite the weather, dads, granddads, uncles and daughters came out in droves.
The Clifford MUB was transformed into an enchanted fairyland complete with a red carpet, mystical fog, and sparkling lights.
The girls enjoyed the art project, dancing, and hanging with their friends in the photo booths. The dads enjoyed waiting in line for the photo booth, wearing the newly made crowns, and eating pink cupcakes fit for a king! We even had a special guest appearance by our principal, Josh Swerdlow, and his daughter!
A tremendous THANK YOU to all who donated and volunteered to make this event so special!
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!
Two Clifford artists pose with fun “arty” props during our first Peet’s event in October 2015.
What do you do on a (potentially) chilly Monday afternoon in March?
Why, you go to Peet’s in San Carlos, of course!
Come soak up our students’ artwork, enjoy fun activities, and sip – or knock back – Peet’s delicious beverages. And/or eat!
Clifford families, teachers, and staff: You are all invited to this special Art in Action show!
Thanks to classes taught by parent volunteers, 2nd and 3rd Grade artwork will be on display.
Here are the details:
What: Clifford Art Show & Cocoa Night Where: Peet’s Coffee & Tea, 677 Laurel Street, San Carlos. When: Monday, March 7, 2016 Time: 4:00-6:30PM
2nd Graders and 3rd Graders will be entitled to a coupon for one free hot chocolate to be used on March 7 at Peet’s during our event (check your 2nd or 3rd Grader’s folder for the coupon to bring to Peet’s, closer to the time).
Back in October, Peet’s very kindly let us celebrate 1st Grade and 4th Grade artwork with our debut Art Show & Cocoa Night, so we are grateful to Peet’s for welcoming the Clifford community again.
Get together with fellow Clifford Moms over drinks, appetizers, and shopping at Poppy Boutique on Thursday, January 28 at 6-9 PM!
There is no obligation to buy anything BUT 10% of sales will go to Clifford. You’re welcome to bring a bottle of wine or appetizers to share. No RSVP necessary.
Many weeks have passed since the glamorous Fall Dinner Auction, but we’re still basking in the glow of that fantastic evening! Thanks to our fearless committee chair Trina Licht and many, many members of the auction team, the whole evening was buzzing with great energy and excitement. From the pre-event planning to procuring awesome donation items to setting up the beautiful event space to the fun VIP Waiters, there was so much hard work dedicated to making the event a resounding success. The final tally of the night: over $45,000 was raised to support Clifford students’ enrichment and educational experiences!
Reminisce with us as we enjoy highlights and photos from the memorable evening!
Our lovely welcome crew
From the very start, guests were welcomed by friendly, smiling faces at check-in. People were decked out in finery and many wore mysterious masks that set a festive tone.
Guess who?Ready to party!
Upon entering La Honda Winery, guests were treated to a feast for the senses. The elegant space was transformed for the masquerade theme. Tables were filled with beautifully packaged baskets for the silent auction, while the VIP Waiters did an amazing job with their tablescapes. Masks, feathers, beads, and twinkle lights are but a few of the embellishments spotted at the tables.
A few of many silent auction baskets
One of the greatest highlights was having our VIP Waiters — including Principal Josh — who took care of guests and provided entertainment! They impressed everyone with their hard work and charm.
All money raised that night is for student enrichment at Clifford School. Go team!
The VIP Waiter conga line was definitely one of the best parts!Some of our teachers found the conga line irresistible and jumped in! Woohoo!
The live auction was action-packed, and the bidders were generous. The bidding war for the parking spot between teacher Miss Smith and PTO President Roy Dorling got heated, and in the end Roy won the prize! Those were some tense few minutes and it seemed everyone was holding their breath for the outcome.
The hot item of the night
In addition to the VIP Waiters and live auction, there was never a dull moment thanks to some fun games and even more opportunities to win. The Wine Cork Game, Heads or Tails Game, and Diamond Necklace Raffle kept the energy levels up!
The Heads or Tails Game was won by Carol Donnelly, who generously donated her portion of the cash winnings back to the school! The gorgeous bauble donated by Geoffrey’s Diamonds & Goldsmith [http://geoffreysdiamonds.com/] was won by our lovely Art in Action Chair, Aoife! Well done, ladies!
Some of our favorite party people!
Now, there was a lot of fun stuff going on, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that aside from the night’s program, our awesome Clifford community of teachers, staff, and parents had a ball simply by being their sparkling selves. If all the laughter and shenanigans were any indication, these people know how to have a good time!
We have many people to thank: the Auction Committee for putting on a flawless event; our sponsors who’s generosity helped make this event a huge success: Davies Appliances, Rim Orthodontics, and Mixbook; and La Honda Winery and California School for the Deaf for making a magical evening. When all’s said and done, the point really is supporting our students and helping to provide the best education possible — why not have a good time while we’re at it? See you at the next one!
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.
Come on down to the Clifford Campus on Friday, May 29, from 4PM to 8PM for Clifford’s Multicultural Festival. This is a come-one come-all event, with lots of activities for everybody:
Watch your favorite teacher get dunked in the dunk tank
Soak up the entertainment–Folklórico Dancers and Clifford Students’ Talent Show
Cool new rides this year, including the Amazing ZORB Riders, where you can race your friends, and Surf Rider Challenge, where you ride the waves of fun!
Enjoy delicious foods
THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS: WATER, SODA, NAPKINS, PLATES, MUSTARD, AND KETCHUP.
ANY FOOD OR DESSERT ITEMS ARE WELCOME — OR CASH DONATIONS ACCEPTED.
To donate food or drinks, you can hand over your item/s in the pick-up/drop-off circle before and after school this week. You can donate cash this way, too. On Friday morning, you can also deliver your item/s to the PTO office, where they will be stored.
We will have a BRACELET PRE-SALE ($6.00) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school. Regular price is $8 the day of the event. The bracelets allow you to enjoy all the rides & games!
Please join Superintendent elect, Dr. John Baker, Trustee Dennis McBride and new principal, Joshua Swerdlow, for a Clifford Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 PM in the MUB.
The Clifford community will get a chance to meet our new principal, and Dr. Baker will address concerns that parents had earlier this year and address plans for next year.
Reunión Clifford Ayuntamiento Martes, 26 de mayo 7:00 PM en el MUB
Por favor únase con superentendente Dr. John Baker, Dennis McBride del RCSD Mesa Directiva y nuevo director, Joshua Swerdlow, para una reunión Clifford, el martes 26 de mayo a las 7:00 PM.
La comunidad de Clifford tendrá la oportunidad de conocer a nuestro nuevo director , el Dr. Baker discutira las preocupaciones que los padres tenían a principios de este año y discustrá planes para el próximo año .
Meet ‘N’ Greet
Come on down to the Clifford Campus on Friday, May 29, from 4PM to 8PM for Clifford’s Multicultural Festival. This is a come-one come-all event, with lots of activities for everybody: