Claypit Hill News and More, November 10

Dear Claypit Hill Families,

As we head into the holiday season, we want to share two important reminders with our community.

We want to remind everyone of Massachusetts' child passenger safety laws require that:

We also want to share that, as educators and mandated reporters, we have a responsibility to prioritize student safety. When we find ourselves helping students get into or out of vehicles where appropriate car seats or booster seats are not present, it puts us in a difficult position. We want to partner with families to ensure that every child is transported safely and in accordance with Massachusetts law. Please understand that this is not simply a school preference; it is a matter of student safety and our professional responsibility. We appreciate your support.

As the holiday season approaches, we are mindful that this time of year can bring added financial and personal pressures for families. We want every family to know that our Claypit community is ready and willing to offer support to anyone who may need it.

If your family could use a little extra support this season, please reach out to Marie directly. We will work together to make sure your family is supported. Please know that confidentiality will always be respected and upheld. There is no need to navigate a challenging time alone, and we are here to help without judgment.

One of the things that makes Claypit such a special community is the way we care for one another. Thank you for helping us create a school community where every family feels valued, welcomed, and supported.

With gratitude,

Marie

Families who missed the original picture day or were not happy with their original photo are welcome to have their photo taken on Claypit Hill’s picture retake day on Friday, November 20th. Please inform your child’s teacher if you would like your child to participate. 

Retakes: Please return the entire original package to the photographer on retake day. Write the student’s name and the reason for the retake on the envelope and a new package will be ordered using the retake day photo. If your child does not return the original package, Hayward will not print any new pictures until the original set has been returned to our office.

Make-Ups: Students who were absent on original picture day and did preorder will have that order fulfilled with the retake day photo. Students who were absent on the original picture day and did not preorder will receive a card with the codes and instructions for placing an order after the retakes have been processed. These cards will be distributed by the school within a couple weeks.

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Claypit Hill collects donations throughout the year to support local families through My Brother’s Table food pantry. Watch for suggested donations each month, and consider picking up a few items to contribute when you’re at the grocery store. There is a donation bin at the Claypit Hill entrance, which is an easy spot for kids or families to drop-off donations as they enter the school.

In November, we will be collecting non-perishable Thanksgiving food donations to be delivered to My Brother’s Table on November 5th and November 20st. Please also consider writing a Thanksgiving note(s) for the My Brother’s Table patrons.