Claypool Elementary School

We want to introduce you to the newest member of the Claypool Knight family. Mr. Hill, one of our 4th grade teachers, and his wife recently welcomed a baby boy to their family. Mom and baby are doing well. The baby joins a big sister. Welcome to the family!!!

Officer Joel heard that it was game day in Mrs. Kline's reading group. He jumped right in at the opportunity to challenge the students. The students watched his work carefully to make certain that he was playing fairly. #ExperienceWCS

All Claypool Parents... please make certain your students are dressed appropriately for the weather. We will continue to go outside for recess even in the cold and snow. Teachers also enjoy taking students outside for lessons on occasion. #ExperienceWCS

Just a reminder to all Claypool families that we do NOT wear costumes to celebrate Halloween at school. As your family celebrates the "spooky season" remember... Claypool Knights are always respectful, responsible, and safe. Here are some local events for your families to enjoy: *Claypool has a trunk-or-treat from 5-6:30 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 31, along Main Street. There will be no regular trick-or-treat hours for the town. *Silver Lake’s trick-or-treat hours are 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Silver Lake Lions Club and town will hand out treat bags at Memory Park, 192 S. Jefferson St., from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. *A Halloween-themed light show is at 1916 E. Ridge Valley Drive, Warsaw, for the public to enjoy from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, until Tuesday, Oct. 31. People may also tune in to 104.3 to enjoy the music accompanying the light show. *Main Street Warsaw’s Spooktakular is 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in downtown Warsaw. There will be trick-or-treating, food and a 12 and under costume contest. (No registration is required.) *Trick-or-treating in Warsaw is 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. *Grace College’s 33rd annual FunFest is 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in the Gordon Health and Wellness Center, 100 Publishers Drive. This year’s theme is outer space. Children may dress up in costumes, and there will be games, face painting, prizes and candy. *The Winona Lake Parks Department is hosting a pumpkin decorating contest for all ages. People should buy their own pumpkins and decorate them, dropping them off at Winona Lake Limitless Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, by noon. Pumpkins must be real in order to qualify and must have been decorated by hand by the person entering. The public may then vote via a penny-a-vote starting at 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at the park, with voting closing at 7 p.m. that day. The top three will win prizes, with the winners announced Tuesday, Oct. 31, on the parks’ department’s Facebook page. *The Winona Lake Parks Department is hosting its first-ever The Great Pumpkin Race on Saturday, Oct. 28. Pumpkins will be dropped at 5:30 p.m. for a race down Cherry Creek with the owners of the top 10 pumpkins winning prizes. To enter, people should buy pumpkins from the department by midnight Friday, Oct. 27. The cost is $5 a pumpkin or three for $10. People should stop by the parks’ office directly to buy pumpkins, email parkdept@winonalake.net to be provided a direct link for payment or drop off an envelope marked “Park Department/Great Pumpkin Race,” including the number of pumpkins to be purchased, payment and contact information (phone, email) to receive confirmation. The envelopes should be dropped off in the payment box located just outside of the Winona Lake Town Hall/the Winona Lake Police Department. *Trick-or-Treat on the Trail returns on Saturday, Oct. 28. Kids may pick up treats along the town’s greenway from 3-5 p.m. From 5-7 p.m. there will be a bonfire, s’mores and a showing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” at Winona Lake Limitless Park. The Warsaw Community Public Library will sponsor storytelling and Parkview Warsaw YMCA will sponsor games. *Trick-or-treating in Winona Lake is 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Claypool students had an amazing time the week before break exploring the creek and woods. #ExperienceWCS

Our first graders visited McClure's Orchard this week. They picked apples, met farm animals, learned the importance of honey bees, and enjoyed some time playing on the playground. Thanks to Jerry McClure for teaching us about orchard life! #ExperienceWCS

Thank you so much to the United Way! 100 bags full of school supplies were donated to help our students have all they need to succeed at school. If you are in need of school supplies, the bags will be available on Back to School Night, Aug. 10 from 4-5PM at Claypool.

This the last week for free meals in the park! Don't forget to mark your calendar for the start of the year. There are only a few weeks until we welcome students back in the buildings! #WCSmission #BackToSchool

Don't forget to complete registration for the 2023-24 school year! warsawschools.org/o/warsaw/page/registration Also, here is the link to purchase the $28 Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) for your child's iPad www.securedtechsolutions.com/protection/warsaw/ #WCSmission

Calling all WCS Athletes! 📅 Physical Night TOMORROW: July 19th, 6pm - 9pm 🏢 Career Center Gym, Warsaw Community High School (enter door 14) 💰 Cost: $25 Prepare for an incredible season ahead! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your physical done. #WCSmission #PhysicalNight

Don't forget to complete registration for the 2023-24 school year! warsawschools.org/o/warsaw/page/registration Also, here is the link to purchase the $28 Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) for your child's iPad www.securedtechsolutions.com/protection/warsaw/ #WCSmission

Heads up Claypool and Silver Lake families! There are 2 upcoming pop up food pantries in our area if you or someone you know is needing help with food. See photo for more information!

Free meals in the park resume today! Here is the menu if you want to know what to anticipate (Menu items are subject to change without notice). #WCSmission

📚🎒 Attention, students and parents! The shelves are officially stocked with all the essential school supplies! 🎉 Get ahead of the game and check out our updated back-to-school lists, so you can complete your shopping early and start the year off right! ✅🏫 👉🏼 Visit www.warsawschools.org/documents/registration/school-supply-lists/226480 to access the updated school supply lists for K-8. Tag your friends, share this post, and let everyone know that the school supplies are ready and waiting! 📢 Let's gear up for an amazing academic year together! 💪🏼🎓 #WCSmission #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #ShopEarly

Don't forget to complete registration for the 2023-24 school year! warsawschools.org/o/warsaw/page/registration Also, here is the link to purchase the $28 Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) for your child's iPad www.securedtechsolutions.com/protection/warsaw/ #WCSmission

Don't forget, this is the last week of free lunches until we resume on JULY 10! Here are the menus if you want to know what to anticipate (Menu items are subject to change without notice). #WCSmission

💦 Dive into summer fun with Tiger Swim School! 🐅 Session 3 is just around the corner, starting on July 3, and there's still time to register! Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your swimming skills and have a splashing good time. To secure your spot, click the link below to register now: warsaw-tigers.com/sports/2021/11/11/tickets.aspx #TigerSwimSchool #SummerFun #WCSmission

💦 Dive into summer fun with Tiger Swim School! 🐅 Session 3 is just around the corner, starting on July 3, and there's still time to register! Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your swimming skills and have a splashing good time. To secure your spot, click the link below to register now: warsaw-tigers.com/sports/2021/11/11/tickets.aspx #TigerSwimSchool #SummerFun #WCSmission

Don't forget to complete registration for the 2023-24 school year! warsawschools.org/o/warsaw/page/registration Also, here is the link to purchase the $28 Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) for your child's iPad www.securedtechsolutions.com/protection/warsaw/ #WCSmission

Three different football camps are happening NEXT WEEK (Monday, June 26th through Thursday, June 28th) & they're filling up fast! "EARLY REGISTRATION FEES" have been extended through this Friday, June 23rd ($60 per camper). Beginning Saturday, June 24th, registrations will be $75 (walk-up registrations accepted for $75) 1st-4th grade: 8:30AM to 10:00AM 5th-8th grade: 10:30AM to 12:30PM 9th grade: 10:30AM to 12:30PM Here is the link to register: warsaw-tigers.com/sports/2021/11/11/tickets.aspx