Clay Hill Elementary School

✨ **Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day!** ✨ Dorchester School District 4 is incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of our custodians. You are the unsung heroes who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for our students, staff, and community. From early mornings to late nights, your commitment ensures our learning environments are at their best. Today, on **School Custodian Appreciation Day**, we want to say THANK YOU for everything you do! You are truly appreciated and play an essential role in our district’s success. 💙💚 #CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYou #UnsungHeroes #DorchesterSchoolDistrict4 #SchoolCommunity #Gratitude

The Transition Night "A Career Affair" will be held on Tuesday, November 12th 2024 from 5pm-7pm at Woodland Middle School - DD4. There will be fun games, snacks and prizes to win! You will have the opportunity to meet with other parents, participate in activities and games and discover pathways to career readiness. RSVP by scanning the QR Code or by calling (843) 636-5022. This event is open to DD4 Families and their children of all ages to learn about opportunities, community services, and career planning for children and adults with disabilities.

E-Learning Day Dorchester School District 4 will utilize the Teacher Workday/Inclement Weather Day on October 11 as a weather make-up, E-Learning Day for students, as designated in the district's Instructional Calendar. This adjustment is necessary due to the postponement of the first day of school following the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby. Fall Break Dorchester School District 4 Schools and Offices will be closed from October 14th through October 16th for Fall Break. Students and staff will return on Thursday, October 17th. Día de Aprendizaje en Línea El Distrito Escolar de Dorchester 4 utilizará el Día de Trabajo para Maestros/Día de Mal Tiempo el 11 de octubre como un día de recuperación de clases, Día de Aprendizaje en Línea para los estudiantes, tal como se indica en el Calendario Escolar del distrito. Este ajuste es necesario debido al aplazamiento del primer día de clases tras los impactos de la Tormenta Tropical Debby. Vacaciones de Otoño Las escuelas y oficinas del Distrito Escolar de Dorchester 4 estarán cerradas desde el 14 de octubre hasta el 16 de octubre por las Vacaciones de Otoño. Los estudiantes y el personal regresarán el jueves 17 de octubre.

The Dorchester School District 4 Back2School Bash/National Night Out has been rescheduled for TOMORROW from 4pm-8pm at Davis-Bailey Park in St. George. School supplies will be distributed from 4pm-6pm. #dd4family

Dorchester School District 4 Community Dorchester School District 4 will return to normal operations tomorrow, Monday, September 30th. We understand that some families may still be facing challenges from Hurricane Helene. If it is not safe for your student to return or if you are dealing with power outages or property damage, please reach out to your school principal when you can. They will be empathetic to your situation and accommodate as much as possible. Your safety remains our top priority. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

Shopping on a budget! Join us for a FREE, interactive class as we discuss: *Reading nutrition facts labels *Using unit prices *Reviewing ways to incorporate fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables into meals. *Identifying whole grains *And more! Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at Woodland Middle School 4044 Highway 78, Dorchester, SC 29437 6:00pm - 7:30pm Sign up by using the QR code or call (843) 563-5923. You may also email Chaquilla Green at cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us Receive a $10 gift card that will be provided by the Lowcountry Food Bank

After meeting with our safety team and local officials, Dorchester School District 4 will cancel all after-school activities today, Thursday, September 26th, and will move to an E-Learning Day on Friday, September 27th. This decision was made based on the projected forecast of rain overnight in addition to sustained winds and potential wind gusts in the early morning hours from Hurricane Helene. Schools will be reaching out with e-learning instructions. Your safety remains our foremost concern. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

Due to the approaching storm and our dedication to everyone's safety, the Pizza and Bingo event scheduled for this evening has been postponed. We will announce a new date soon and share the details as quickly as possible. Stay safe, DD4!

At CHES there is a Wellness team. On this occasion, it was our first Wellness Team meeting. The Clay Hill Wellness Team tries to make sure our school is healthy and happy. This will make the school even better. In conclusion, the Clay Hill Wellness Team has lots of fun events planned this year to help students make healthy choices.

At the “Speak Life” event, we celebrated our differences, and loving ourselves. We had a special guest, Mr. Stephens, a poem by CHES students, and a performance by the Kindergarten Class. This event was super cool, and fun! It taught students to be positive and true to yourselves. In conclusion, students on the Hill will recognize Speak Life Day was a fun day at school. It is a lot of work with fun moments.

The Dorchester School District 4 Back2School Bash/National Night Out has been rescheduled for October 1st from 4pm-8pm at Davis-Bailey Park in St. George. School supplies will be distributed from 4pm-6pm. #dd4family

For Immediate Release

Neighbor Choice Mobile Pantry Food Distribution. Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 3pm-5pm. St. George Middle School 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29466 Food will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, until supplies are depleted. This is a NO COST event. Please bring your own bags. www.lowcountryfoodbank.org

Don't forget Academic/Title I Night this Thursday. We will begin in the cafeteria for our Title I presentation and then move into our classroom sessions.

Here at CHES we believe in the transformative impact of words. Positive language can build confidence, enhance learning, and create a classroom atmosphere where every student feels valued. When we choose words that uplift, encourage, and inspire, we help our students see their potential and persevere through challenges. Remember, a simple "You can do it!" or "I believe in you!" can make all the difference. Join us for our first "Speak Life" Day at CHES!

💻 Happy National I.T. Professionals Day! 📱 Today, we want to give a special shoutout to our amazing I.T. team here at Dorchester School District 4: Elijah DeLee, Andreana Allen, Charlotte Calloway, Brantley Dantzler, Jeff Dantzler, and Daryl Erwin! Your dedication and hard work keep everything running smoothly, and we appreciate all that you do. Thank you for your tireless efforts! #ITProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #techheroes

Join us for an informative and fun-filled event! We will provide information to help you support your child, play bingo, and eat pizza on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Woodland Middle School, 4044 Highway 78, Dorchester, SC 29437 at 6:00pm. Prizes will be given. Please RSVP by returning the bottom of this form to your child’s school or scan the QR code no later than Thursday, September 19, 2024. All DD4 school families are invited to attend.

DD4 Elementary School Soccer Program Interested in your son or daughter playing soccer this Fall? Well here’s your chance. Dorchester School District Four will be hosting their very own soccer program this school year during the months of October and November and it will be available to all students across our school district in grades 1st through 5th. Things to know about the program: Registration to play will be $20.00. This fee pays for a team shirt and a set of shin guards (shin guards will be required to be worn during all games). Students will be placed on a team at their school, and all teams will be coed. Coaches will consist of teachers, staff members, administrators, parents, and/or volunteers from your child’s school. All students will play at least six games which will take place on Wednesday or Thursdays starting at 6:00 P.M. All games will take place at Woodland High School’s stadium. There will be a playoff the last week of the season. Practices will take place once a week immediately after school. The day of the week for practice will be based on the coach’s schedule. Students will be expected to demonstrate positive school behavior in order to participate. Students must be present at school on the day of a game or practice in order to play that day. There will be no games or practices on the weekends. The primary purpose of this program is simple: Bring our schools and communities together in a fun and exciting way. Keep students active in an organized sport. Teach students the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Develop a feeder program for our soccer program at Woodland H.S. If interested, please complete the registration form on page two and submit it to your child’s school with the $20.00 registration fee by Friday, September 13, 2024. Click here for the registration form https://5il.co/2waxo

Check out all the amazing resources DD4 has available for our community through our Federal Programs Department. Here is here is the first newsletter of the year from Parent and Family Engagement. https://tinyurl.com/yc5nnhzm

Dorchester School District 4 will operate on an Early Dismissal Schedule on Wednesday, 9/11. Elementary Schools dismiss at 12:15pm The Middle and High Schools dismiss at 1:40pm.