Dear Clemente Families,
I want to let you know about the fantastic Summer Reading programs available for your children this year! There are lots of fun and FREE incentives to help children maintain the reading skills they learned during the school year.
I recommend the New Haven Free Public Library’s (NHFPL) Summer Learning Program! The attached flyer has information about Summer Learning Kick-Off events, where your child can sign up for a library card, get a Summer Reading Log, and participate in fun activities.
The NHFPL Wilson branch is also offering a summer program called READy for the Grade, which is designed for students entering K-3rd grade who are below grade level in reading.
Also attached is information about other summer reading programs from nearby businesses that may interest your child. Your child can participate in more than one summer reading program at a time! Prizes for reading include two free tickets to a Hartford Yard Goats baseball game, free personal pizzas from Pizza Hut, and a free book from Barnes & Noble bookstore.
Thank you, and Happy Reading!
Ann Finateri
Clemente Leadership Academy Librarian
I want to let you know about the fantastic Summer Reading programs available for your children this year! There are lots of fun and FREE incentives to help children maintain the reading skills they learned during the school year.
I recommend the New Haven Free Public Library’s (NHFPL) Summer Learning Program! The attached flyer has information about Summer Learning Kick-Off events, where your child can sign up for a library card, get a Summer Reading Log, and participate in fun activities.
The NHFPL Wilson branch is also offering a summer program called READy for the Grade, which is designed for students entering K-3rd grade who are below grade level in reading.
Also attached is information about other summer reading programs from nearby businesses that may interest your child. Your child can participate in more than one summer reading program at a time! Prizes for reading include two free tickets to a Hartford Yard Goats baseball game, free personal pizzas from Pizza Hut, and a free book from Barnes & Noble bookstore.
Thank you, and Happy Reading!
Ann Finateri
Clemente Leadership Academy Librarian
Check out this months Calendar with all scheduled events at Clemente!
Families, please join us for a fun gathering with games and math and literacy activities!
Good morning! Please have your students return all school library books by TOMORROW. Thank you!
If they cannot find any school library books, they will be expected to pay to replace them.
Reminder: Families are invited to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with the Clemente community at our annual assembly TOMORROW, Friday 5/22 at 9:30am.
The assembly will feature student performances including a fashion show, poetry, music, dance, and informational presentations. (Please note that many but not all students will be performing. All students will be attending the assembly.) Students with Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage are strongly encouraged to wear cultural dress!
Good morning! Please have your students return all school library books by next Friday 5/29. Thank you!
If they cannot find any school library books, they will be expected to pay to replace them.
If they cannot find any school library books, they will be expected to pay to replace them.
Clemente Car Wash today !! Come join us from 10-1 and support our school!
Attention Clemente Cougars! A New 20-Day Attendance Challenge starts Monday!
From May 18 through June 15, we are challenging all students to have PERFECT attendance (0 absences)!
Students who successfully complete the 20-day challenge will earn a spot at our Schoolwide Party on June 16th! Let’s show up and finish the our school year strong. You've got this!
From May 18 through June 15, we are challenging all students to have PERFECT attendance (0 absences)!
Students who successfully complete the 20-day challenge will earn a spot at our Schoolwide Party on June 16th! Let’s show up and finish the our school year strong. You've got this!
Families are invited to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with the Clemente community at our annual assembly on Friday 5/22 at 9:30am.
The assembly will feature student performances including a fashion show, poetry, music, dance, and informational presentations. (Please note that many but not all students will be performing. All students will be attending the assembly.) Students with Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage are strongly encouraged to wear cultural dress!
The assembly will feature student performances including a fashion show, poetry, music, dance, and informational presentations. (Please note that many but not all students will be performing. All students will be attending the assembly.) Students with Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage are strongly encouraged to wear cultural dress!
Hi Parents and Guardians,
It’s hard to believe, but it is already time for our Grades 3–8 students to show off what they’ve learned! The Smarter Balanced tests kick off next week, Monday May 4th and we want to make sure every student feels ready, relaxed, and empowered to do their best. Students in these grades will be testing in the mornings from May 4th until May 15th. Following these two weeks, students will then begin their NWEA ELA MAP testing and iReady Math Testing.
To give your kids the best shot at success, we’d love your help with a few things at home. First, please try to get them to bed a little earlier than usual—a well-rested brain makes a huge difference when it comes to staying focused. A healthy, filling breakfast in the morning is also a big help to keep those energy levels steady through the testing sessions.
Being here on time and ready to go is also super important. Testing starts right away, and arriving late can make kids feel rushed or stressed before they even sit down. We really want to see everyone here every day of testing so they can finish up with their friends and avoid having to do make-ups later on.
If your student comes every day of testing, they will attend a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream celebration!
We are so proud of all the hard work our students have put in this year! Thank you for helping us make this a smooth, stress-free week for them. If you have any questions, just let us know.
Best,
Principal Jorge
Clemente Leadership Academy
It’s hard to believe, but it is already time for our Grades 3–8 students to show off what they’ve learned! The Smarter Balanced tests kick off next week, Monday May 4th and we want to make sure every student feels ready, relaxed, and empowered to do their best. Students in these grades will be testing in the mornings from May 4th until May 15th. Following these two weeks, students will then begin their NWEA ELA MAP testing and iReady Math Testing.
To give your kids the best shot at success, we’d love your help with a few things at home. First, please try to get them to bed a little earlier than usual—a well-rested brain makes a huge difference when it comes to staying focused. A healthy, filling breakfast in the morning is also a big help to keep those energy levels steady through the testing sessions.
Being here on time and ready to go is also super important. Testing starts right away, and arriving late can make kids feel rushed or stressed before they even sit down. We really want to see everyone here every day of testing so they can finish up with their friends and avoid having to do make-ups later on.
If your student comes every day of testing, they will attend a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream celebration!
We are so proud of all the hard work our students have put in this year! Thank you for helping us make this a smooth, stress-free week for them. If you have any questions, just let us know.
Best,
Principal Jorge
Clemente Leadership Academy
Spring is here, but the learning doesn't stop!
What students learn this spring will help them succeed next year and throughout their lives. Missing school can lead to learning gaps-- please make sure your child(ren) attend school every day until the end of the year!
Click the links to see everything your students will be learning over the next 38 days.
Grades K-4:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BVilokruiOlwjs2Tgo1N4g1YeDcW1YKt/view?usp=sharing
Grades 5-8:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-8SQFz6h8OwgeH8gZiO8pl0miwZtyqtT/view?usp=sharing
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 4-8! It is a chance to thank teachers and staff for their incredible efforts to support and instruct our children. Please feel free to have your child/children make a card for their teacher!
If you are in a financial position to do so, please consider buying something from our Amazon wishlist to help us give treats to staff each day. Alternatively, you could bring a donation to the front office and indicate it is for Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you!!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HK1AOCMYMMFX?ref_=wl_share
Dear Clemente families,
Just a reminder that spring break is this week, Monday 4/13 through Friday 4/17. We look forward to seeing your child/children again on Monday 4/20!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to share some disappointing news. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel this year’s Talent Show scheduled for this Friday April 10th.
We know how hard our students have been practicing and how much they were looking forward to hitting the stage. Please know this decision was not made lightly. We truly value the creativity and effort our performers have poured into their acts.
We are looking into ways to showcase student talents later in the year and will send any further information when available.
Thank you for your patience and for supporting your child’s "star power" even when the curtains can't go up as planned.
Best regards,
Talent Show Committee
FREE, nutritious food will be available during the School Break Groceries event on Saturday, April 11th from 10 AM - 12 PM!
Families will be able to choose their own grocery items to take home. Bring your own grocery bags!
This event will be held INDOORS at the schools below. Pick the one easiest for you!
John Martinez School, 100 James Street
Truman School, 114 Truman Street
Wexler-Grant School, 55 Foote Street
King Robinson School, 150 Fournier Street
We are so sorry- due to circumstances out of our control we have to postpone this event!
Get Ready for Spirit Week!
Student Council has been hard at work planning a week of fun to celebrate our school community! We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity on display. Here is the schedule for next week:
Spirit Week Schedule
Monday, 3/30: Meme Monday
Bring the internet to life! Dress up as your favorite (school-appropriate) meme.
Tuesday, 3/31: Decades Day
Pick your favorite era! Whether it’s the neon 80s, grunge 90s, or the early 2000s, let’s see those vintage looks.
Wednesday, 4/1: Think Pink
No April Fools here—we’re just wearing pink! Grab your brightest pink shirt, socks, or accessories.
Thursday, 4/2: Jean Machine Day
Rock your favorite jeans or go for an all-denim outfit.
>Note: There will be no school Friday April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.
Student Council has planned a Spirit Week for next week!
Monday 3/30 Dress as your favorite meme
Tuesday 3/31 Decades Day- Dress up from the 80s, 90s, or 2000s
Wednesday 4/1 Wear Pink
Thursday 4/2 Wear jeans or all denim
(Friday 4/3 schools are closed for Good Friday)
Attention Clemente Cougars! A New 25-Day Attendance Challenge starts tomorrow!
From March 18 through April 30, we are challenging all students to have PERFECT attendance (0 absences)!
Students who successfully complete the 25-day challenge will earn a spot at our Schoolwide Party on May 1st! Let’s show up and finish the spring semester strong. You've got this!
Good afternoon,
This is a reminder that today is the last day for the School Climate Survey. If you have not completed this, please do it today. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be heard.
Please check your email for the survey link or use this link to log in: bit.ly/NHPS2026
Thank you!
