A Message From Clay Middle School

It is hard to believe that we are already beginning to prepare for the 2018-2019 school year. [That's because it's way too early to be starting this! Every. Year. Sorry, that's an editorial from Mr. C. Now, back to Clay...] We are excited for the opportunity to welcome and get to know our incoming 5^th grade students.  Below is a summary of orientation activities.  These events are designed to answer questions, provide information, smooth the transition and get students excited for the transition to Clay Middle School. 

February 15, 2018	4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Woodbrook Activity Night
Students will tour our school, learn about the day-to-day life of a Clay student, enjoy pizza, and receive a Clay t-shirt! Parents should drop off and pick up children at the front entrance.
January 23, 2018	7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	Parents - Clay Middle School Auditorium Students - Clay Middle Gymnasium
While parents attend a meeting to receive information regarding curriculum and the course selection process, incoming sixth grade students will meet in the gymnasium to learn about our performing arts program. Teachers and current students will provide an overview of the middle school band, orchestra, and choir programs for students.
Jan. 29, Feb. 1 & 3	TBA	Instrument Try On Dates
Students considering playing an instrument in either band or orchestra will have the opportunity to try on a variety of instruments to determine what may be a good match.  Details and information will be upcoming.
February 1, 2018	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Parent Coffee
Clay Middle School administrators, counselors, and student services coordinators will be hosting an informal coffee at Clay Middle School to address any unanswered questions and get to know our new Clay parents.
February 5 – February 9		Clay Counselors Visit Elementary Schools
Clay Middle School counselors will be visiting elementary schools to speak with 5th grade students about requesting courses for 6th grade. Parents will login to the online course request system to view and finalize their child’s selections.  Detailed instruction will be sent home.
February 26, 2018		Deadline for Online Course Requests