A Message From the Principal
Clay Lamberton Elementary School
Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful and joyful winter break. As we enter the second half of the school year, I want to take a moment to talk about an important part of our learning process—mid-year assessments—and why they matter for your child’s growth and success.
Why Mid-Year Assessments Matter
Mid-year assessments provide us with a “check-in” on your child’s academic progress so far this year. These assessments are not about assigning grades but instead help us answer important questions, such as:
What skills has my child mastered?
Where might they need more support?
Are they on track to meet end-of-year learning goals?
By gathering this information, we can make informed decisions to better support every student’s learning.
How We Use the Results
Once the assessments are complete, our teachers carefully analyze the results to:
Celebrate Growth – Recognize areas where students are excelling and encourage continued progress.
Identify Areas for Support – Pinpoint skills that need reinforcement and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
Plan Small-Group Instruction – Provide focused support during small-group or one-on-one time to help students grow in specific areas.
Monitor Progress Over Time – Track growth from the beginning to the middle and end of the year to ensure steady improvement.
Partnering Together
We know that learning is a partnership, and we want to keep you informed about your child’s progress every step of the way.
If you have any questions about these assessments, what they measure, or how you can help at home, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your support and encouragement make all the difference in your child’s learning journey!
Thank you for being such an important part of our learning community. We’re excited to see all the growth and accomplishments the second half of the school year will bring!
Warmly,
Sara Markee
Clay Lamberton Principal
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First and Fifth Graders Shine on Stage
The first and fifth grade students sang their hearts out during their holiday performance on December 17th! We are so proud of each and every one of them. Thank you to everyone who attended to support these incredible children.
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Winner, Winner
Congratulations to Gordon Schwarz from Ms. Rilling's class! He has won the Knights of Columbus Poster Contest for students in grades 1 through 4. Fantastic work, Gordon!
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Winter Swim Lessons
Registration for Winter Swim Lessons opens Monday, January 6.
CLICK HERE to register and sign up!
This session schedule will be structured as follows:
• January 25 - March 15 - Saturdays ONLY (8, 30 minute classes)
Parent/ Child, Preschool, Beginner 1, Beginner 2
• March 1 - March 16 - BOTH Saturdays/Sundays (6, 40 minute classes)
Advanced 3, Advanced 4, Swimmer 5, Swimmer 6
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Gingerbread Day
We celebrated the annual “Gingerbread Making Day!” The small gym was alive with sticky fingers and wide smiles.
A huge thank you to our fantastic staff, families, BHS student helpers, and everyone who helped make this event unforgettable for our first graders!
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Karate Comes to School
Martial Arts of America provided first-grade students with the chance to explore karate. During this experience, they learned about the importance of focus, listening skills, and the value of never giving up!
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Reading Buddies
Our kindergarten and third-grade classes kicked off a wonderful program called Reading Buddies. The kindergarteners absolutely adore having the third graders read to them, and the third graders are shining as fantastic role models! It's a great experience for everyone involved.
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Movie Day
Second graders celebrated the Christmas season cuddled up in their jammies and blankets watching "The Polar Express" before winter break.
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Mark Your Calendars For Poetry Slam
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Clay Lamberton Family Night with Wisconsin Herd
You're Invited!
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