News for the Nest

• 8am Parent Coffee with Counselors - all about school counseling (see below)

• Wear Clayton spirit wear to show your school pride

Sept 22 & 23 - NO SCHOOL

Sept 26 - 8:30 AM Schoolwide Assembly: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

In Austin ISD, we are committed to building transformational relationships that lead to a sense of trust and belonging for all. We welcome the opportunity to hear the stories that make AISD feel like home! Please help us recognize our dedicated staff members by submitting a RAVE.

The Recognizing All Valuable Employees or RAVE Program was created to honor those who take the extra steps to provide equitable and exceptional experiences. If you had an exceptional experience interacting with an Austin ISD employee , please nominate that staff member by completing the form below.

Our Campus Advisory Council is seeking two additional members:

One Community Representative - lives in AISD zone but does not have a student attending an AISD school

and

One Business Representative - a person who owns or operates a local business in the greater SW Austin area

Campus Advisory Council is a committee of parents, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other campus staff. The formation of CACs is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251). Specific functions of CACs include providing review and comment on campus budget, academics, and operations. We meet once per month, on a Monday afternoon from 3:30-4:30 pam.

Please contact Principal Karen McCollum with any questions, at karen.mccollum@austinisd.org.

Please compete the short application below if you are interested in being a Business Rep or Community Rep at our CAC.

Tools for Success LIVE – Kick-off, a hybrid event on Saturday, Sept. 13, 10–11:30 a.m. at the Theater of LBJ Early College High School and online.

Topics include:

• How schools are funded in Texas
• Why attendance matters
• Income verification forms and Title I services

How you can help:

• Share the RSVP link with families
• Print and distribute flyers
• Post on campus social media and interact with Austin ISD TFS posts
• Add to your campus newsletter
• Access Promotional Materials HERE

Watch online:

• English session: Austin ISD Facebook
• Spanish session: Family Engagement Facebook
  Recordings will remain available for later viewing or watch parties.

In-person families will enjoy:

• Door prizes
• Snacks to-go
• Free hygiene kits (while supplies last)

This event is free and open to all families and the community.
Please visit the Tools for Success website for the full school year schedule.

Do you volunteer regularly? Want to speed up your check-in process? AISD has a new system to help you out. Please download the RaptorSafe app to get started.

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 17

Family Empower Hour: Austin ISD 18+ Info Session
Presented by Courtney Gregori and Jillian Ross
Ready for what’s next after high school? Join AISD’s Transition Team for a virtual informational session all about 18+ services, including GO Project, TLC, Greenleaf, and Project SEARCH. Discover which program best fits your student’s needs and get your questions answered by our experts. Open to families and caregivers of students with disabilities.

🕛 12 p.m. & 6 p.m. | Zoom: bit.ly/SPEDsessions

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 24

Family Empower Hour: Let’s Get Organized!
Progress Reports for Parents, Organization and Communication, Family Binder, Frontline
Join us for an interactive session to learn essential tools for staying organized and engaged as a special education family. We’ll walk you through the AISD Parent Portal, the collaboration portal in Frontline, and instructions on how to create a Family Binder to keep all your important documents in one place. Open to families and caregivers of students with disabilities.

🕛 12 p.m. & 6 p.m. | Zoom: bit.ly/SPEDsessions

This week in counseling students will:

• Learn about the role of the school counselor
• Learn about the counseling classroom expectations
• Participate in team building activities

Join our first PTA General Member Meeting of the year for the chance to WIN SOME AWESOME CLAYTON SWAG IN OUR RAFFLE!

For a limited time, sign up to join the PTA and you can choose a Clayton car magnet or sticker at the General Meeting too!

It's that time of year again where we are looking for performers to sign up to be a part of Clayton's Culture Night 2025/2026. We continue to emphasize group performances and trying to showcase many different cultures and backgrounds. Follow the link below and fill out the google form. Let's make this a night to remember!!!

You give back $5 to Clayton with every purchase!!

Complete the form below to indicate interest in volunteer opportunities you want to be in contact about further!

Below is also a link to a list of volunteer opportunities at Clayton this year!

Deadline to submit is October 27, 2025

Questions? Email acpta1@nanclaytonpta.org

Let’s get creative!

Partnerships will include providing goodies, snacks, etc. to teachers and staff during our monthly appreciation events! All partnerships will be shared on social media outlets, printed for teachers to see, and in the News for the Nest!

PTA Website

PTA Facebook

PTA Instagram

Cardinal Corner: Clayton Elementary Parents Page Facebook Group