Dear Parents/Guardians,
We hope you are enjoying a wonderful Fall Break filled with relaxation, fun, and time with family and friends! Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school!
This past Wednesday, October 14, during Teacher Development Day, our teachers participated in professional learning provided by the District's Teaching and Learning Department. The training focused on the Davis Model of Instruction, specifically Conducting Practicing and Deepening Lessons. As a school, we have established a goal of strengthening student learning through Structured Practice, with an emphasis on three key instructional strategies: Modeling, Close Monitoring and Varied Practice.
We appreciate our teachers' continued dedication to refining their instructional practices and providing meaningful learning experiences that support student growth and success!
We are once again grateful to have received a generous donation to help reduce outstanding student lunch balances. We kindly encourage families who are able to contribute toward their child's lunch balance to pay as much as possible. We also understand that families may experience financial challenges, and we are able to help with this generous donation. If you are experiencing difficulty paying your child's lunch balance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly. Please also complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application. Nutrition Services - Davis School District
We are happy to work together to provide support and assistance where we can.
Important Upcoming Dates:
* Choir: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:15-8:45a.m.
** Red Ribbon Week October 19-23 (Drug/Alcohol Prevention)
October 19: Begin Family Connection Bingo, if you haven’t already
October 20: Wear red to celebrate being drug and alcohol free
October 21: Handprint pledge to be drug free poster
October 21: SHARP survey administered to 6th graders. See note below.
October 22: Pig lung demonstration presented by Weber State University
October 22, 5-6:30p.m.: Family Spooky STEM Night – PTA is requesting volunteers. Please sign up using the following link: https://signup.com/go/fgTcSMb
October 23: Students turn in their BINGO card to their teacher for a prize
October 26, 4p.m.: Grades will be posted on myDSD.
November 11: Veteran’s Day Choir Program Assembly. Family Night Program will be held at 6p.m.in the school Cafeteria.
* If you have a photo of a have a photo of a family member who has or is currently serving in any Military capacity, please send it by October 30th to choir director, Emily Tanner etanner@dsdmail.net. The photos will be presented in a slideshow presentation during the assembly and family concert.
* November 13: Vision screening - See message below from School Nurse, Sarah Cook: For students in grades preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th
*SPIRIT WEAR FRIDAYS - Show your Cougar pride every Friday! Students are encouraged to wear Clinton shirts or our school colors—blue, yellow, gray.
Beef Jerky Fridays: Sold for 50 cents and $1 - Please support our Student Council! The ingredients meet HB402.
Please refer to our District Calendar to stay up to date on days when school is not in session, as well as extended breaks, early-out, conferences, and other important dates. School Year Calendars - Davis School District
SHARP Survey
On October 21st, Clinton Elementary will administer the Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) Survey to students in 6th grade. SHARP has given us insight into what our students are facing for more than 20 years, helping parents know what to talk about with their kids and helping schools, health departments, and community partners better support students.
Only students whose parents gave consent earlier this year, during the registration processes, will take part. Participation is voluntary, students may skip questions or stop at any time without penalty. All responses are anonymous and confidential. Questions? Contact your student’s teacher or Ms. Gleed, and visit the district's Assessment & Surveys page. For SHARP FAQs and statewide results, visit sumh.utah.gov/data-reports/sharp-survey.
Vision Screenings in School
Dear parent(s) or guardian:
Davis School District follows state mandates and guidelines by providing free vision screening for students.
Vision screening is conducted under a school nurse's supervision. We screen all students in preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th grades.
Vision screenings are also given to students who are new to our district, experiencing signs of vision problems or receiving SPED evaluations.
If your student does not pass the screening, you will be notified.
If you wish to have your child NOT participate in these screenings, please notify the school’s main office or email your school nurse.
School Nurse: Sarah Cook, BSN RN
Email: sarcook@dsdmail.net Phone: 801-882-3420
Champion Martial Arts – School Fundraiser
Register in person or by calling the office through October 22nd.
Classes are held at the school in the Patio, 3:30-4:00p.m.
$25 Donation that goes to the school.
October 27, 28, 29
November 3, 4, 5
Attendance: Every Day Counts!
We love when our student are in attendance!
Home - Attendance Works
Absenteeism and Truancy Prevention
October’s Monthly Drill: Secure Drill - We recently completed this drill with staff and students following the Standard Response Protocol from the I Luv U Guys Foundation. Home ♥ The "I Love U Guys" Foundation
Halloween Celebration:
🎃This year, students will celebrate and enjoy a variety of festive activities planned within their individual classrooms. Costumes will not be allowed this year. Students are invited to join in the schoolwide fun by wearing their favorite pajamas for Pajama Day! We’re excited to enjoy some Halloween fun together.
Breakfast/Lunch Balances:
Please stay up to date on paying student breakfast and lunch balances. We encourage you to apply for free/reduced meals Nutrition Services - Davis School District To pay meal balances, please do so on myDSD or reach out to Colleen at (801) 402-2164 or csullivan@dsdmail.net
DEEP Magnet Testing
Clinton Elementary has full-time DEEP magnet classes in grades 2 – 6 for students who demonstrate above-average academic ability and benefit from a rigorous curriculum. Students qualify based on testing and selection from our District DEEP Department.
Key dates: Testing runs from October through February, and applications are due January 31. Testing will be held at Clinton Elementary on the following days:
November 19, 9-12, for students in grades 3, 4, 5.
December 1, 9-12, for students in grades K, 1, 2.
Learn more: www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/deep-davis-enhanced-education
Questions: Sharon Gold, sgold@dsdmail.net
Waterford Upstart: At Home Learning Program
Give Your Pre-Kindergarten Child (entering Kindergarten Fall 2027) a Strong Start in School with Waterford Upstart! Davis School District has partnered with Waterford Upstart to provide an engaging, at-home early learning program designed to help prepare them for kindergarten and a bright future. How to Apply: call 1-888-982-9898 Visit signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25
School Connection: Please follow our Facebook (Clinton Elementary - Clinton, UT), Instagram (clintonelementarycougars) and Website for postings with school information/pictures/videos.
PTA: We invite you to get involved and join our amazing PTA for just $8! Our PTA goes above and beyond to support our students, staff, and school community by creating positive experiences and providing activities that make Clinton a wonderful place to learn and grow. We are so grateful for all they do! 💙💛 Cassie Gallegos is the PTA President!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/997300204818204
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintonelementary_pta/
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Vision: Staff, students and families are invested in treating each other with respect as we achieve student safety and success now and in the future. Mission: Clinton Elementary students will achieve exceptional levels of success and growth.
Thank you for being part of our Clinton Cougar Community. Go Cougars!
We welcome your feedback, ideas, shout-outs for staff!
Sincerely, Ms. Gleed
bgleed@dsdmail.net
(801)402-2150