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We just kicked off the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge! Get ready to change and save lives! Sign up today and earn your wristband!

Through Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize a stroke. Here are the next steps to take today and be one of the first to complete your mission:

1. Sign Up at http://www2.heart.org/goto/wfcje or use the QR code and download the free “AHA Schools” app.

2. Raise funds to help kids with special hearts and start earning thank-you gifts.

3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn Hands-Only CPR, earn your lifesavers cape and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!

Now is the time to join our team! We need your help to reach our goal!

Help us celebrate our amazing staff during Staff Appreciation Week in May! Please share a message of gratitude for a teacher or staff member who has positively impacted your child or family. You can remain anonymous if you wish — your message will be shared with them through a certificate of appreciation.

KINDERGARTEN BASKETS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA8A922A0FE3-63483472-kindergarten

FIRST GRADE BASKETS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA8A922A0FE3-63483769-1stgrade

SECOND GRADE BASKETS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA8A922A0FE3-63484589-2ndgrade

THIRD GRADE BASKETS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA8A922A0FE3-63569098-3rdgrade

FOURTH GRADE BASKETS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA8A922A0FE3-63569130-4thgrade

FIFTH GRADE BASKETS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA8A922A0FE3-63569150-5thgrade

NIGHT OF VOLUNTEERS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA8A922A0FE3-63593782-bingo

We are excited to open nominations for Red Clay’s 2026-2027 Educational Support Professional of the Year (ESPOY). We invite staff, students, families, and community members to nominate exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled candidates. Nominees should promote a positive, supportive image of the educational support profession at their work site and in the school/district community.

Please note that one exemplary support professional will be chosen from each category to be honored. These outstanding individuals will then advance as finalists in the selection process for the District Educational Support Professional of the Year, who will represent Red Clay at the state level. The categories for consideration are as follows:

• Transportation Employee of the Year (bus drivers/bus aides)
• Custodial/Maintenance Employee of the Year
• Nutrition Services Employee of the Year
• Paraeducator of the Year
• Secretarial Employee of the Year
• IT Employee of the Year

Eligibility:

1. The nominee must have at least three years of experience as an educational support professional. The experience does not have to be in the same district, school, or position.
2. The nominee must continue to serve in an educational support professional position for the award year.

Individuals who have previously been named Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year are not eligible to be nominated again in a future year.

Red Clay’s Education Support Professional of the Year winner will receive a $2,000 personal award. The state program then selects one person each year to serve as Delaware’s Educational Support Professional of the Year. State winners receive an additional $3,000 personal award from DDOE and $5,000 to be used for the educational benefit of their students.

Tell us who your favorite “Educational Support Professional” is by completing the online nomination form.

Nominations are being accepted until April 19, 2026.

Nominate an ESPOY Now!

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Gonzalez at Julie.gonzalez@redclay.k12.de.us .

Register Now!

This isn’t just another golf event—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. By participating, you'll enjoy a great day on the course and help support essential programs and unforgettable experiences for Red Clay students and families!

Register Now - https://birdease.com/rcef

The State of Delaware conducts state testing starting in Grade 3. We are providing the dates so that you can plan ahead to ensure that your child is in school on these dates.

Grade 3:

ELA: 4/27, 4/30

Math: 5/5, 5/7

Grade 4:

Social Studies: 5/11

ELA: 4/27, 4/30

Math: 5/5, 5/7

Grade 5:

Social Studies: 5/11

ELA: 4/27, 4/30

Math: 5/5, 5/7

Science: 5/14

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