Clayton Early Learning

Join us on September 6 for a casually elegant evening as we celebrate Clayton’s inspiring mission of hope for young children and families in our community. Our guests will enjoy live music while feasting on gourmet small plate tastings, deliciously paired with wine and craft beers. Tickets available here: https://bebids.me/bidapp/index.php?slug=clayton
Thanks to our newest Taste of Clayton sponsors:
CCIG
Philadelphia Insurance Companies

Clayton was honored to host Director of the Office of Head Start, Khari Garvin, on our campus yesterday. We discussed programming in our Educare Denver school, showcased our Clayton Cares Market, and toured our beautiful historic campus. Thank you, Head Start, for joining us.

Our Clayton community gathered together to march in the Denver Pride Parade to celebrate . It was a beautiful day of joy, love, and uplifting and honoring the contributions of our colleagues and families within the diverse LGBTQIA+ community.

On this , Clayton Early Learning celebrates freedom, community, joy, and resilience. In our celebration, we were honored to be a part of Denver's Juneteenth Music Festival this past weekend.

Join us on September 6 for a casually elegant evening as we celebrate Clayton’s inspiring mission of hope for young children and families in our community. Our guests will enjoy live music while feasting on gourmet small plate tastings, deliciously paired with wine and craft beers.
Purchase tickets here. https://bebids.me/bidapp/index.php?slug=clayton

Thanks to our newest Taste of Clayton sponsor:
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)

Make plans now to join us at Taste of Clayton on Friday, September 6th for an evening of great food and drinks, live music, all to support young children and families in our community. Tickets and sponsorship packages are available now. https://bebids.me/bidapp/index.php?slug=clayton
We’re grateful for the support of these Taste of Clayton sponsors:
Cigna Healthcare
DaVita Kidney Care
KPMG
Denver Health
Brown Brown Insurance
Thank you for your partnership!

One more Teacher Appreciation Week shout-out, today in honor of the incredible teachers in our infant classrooms. Thank you for the gentle nurturing care that provides the foundation for our tiniest learners to blossom. You are building the future with every hug!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our incredible preschool educators! Your tireless creativity is shaping the minds of our little ones every day. Thank you for all you do to nurture curiosity and inspire learning in our youngest learners. You truly make a difference!

It’s Teacher Appreciation Day, and we proudly celebrate ALL of the heroes in our classrooms. With dedication and commitment, our educators inspire life-changing learning for young children in an atmosphere of love and care. Today and every day, join us in extending a heartfelt thank you to Clayton’s incredible teachers for making the world a better place.

We are so thankful for volunteer groups like these from Ernst & Young, Big Green, and Peak Period. They help keep our campus beautiful and our Market stocked. If you are interested in volunteering with Clayton, follow this link. https://forms.office.com/r/JPHzVNWRRd?origin=lprLink

Mark your calendars to join us for Taste of Clayton, on Friday, September 6th, a fun evening of community to celebrate and support our work for children and families. https://bebids.me/bidapp/index.php?slug=clayton

Colleague Corner Spotlight! Join us in celebrating our incredible education managers, Danielle, Sonia, Linda, and Maria! These leaders go above and beyond to support their teams and champion excellence in everything we do for children and families. .

Immersive music program gives low-income students hands-on opportunities Clayton Early Learning students are getting immersed in the arts to help close the education gap.

We are deeply grateful for our partnerships with PNC and Inside the Orchestra. Today, through their kind generosity, we celebrated 20 years of with a live orchestral musical performance. A first-time for many of our children, this immersive experience included an instrumental "petting zoo" to experiment with different kinds of musical instruments.

For our last Winter Core Values Champions, we want to give it up for LaNeisha and Rosine! LaNeisha has been a Steward in our enrollment team managing data while Rosine has been rockin' it in the Fun department teaching at our school. Congrats to you both!

We are wrapping up our celebration of , teaching our children and families about good nutrition. From our award-winning school-based kitchen to the , our strategic partners help us put healthy food on every table. Read more about our work with Food Bank of the Rockies in their Partner Newsletter.
https://hubs.li/Q02qPvVJ0

We are thrilled to congratulate and shine a spotlight on Karla for this month's Colleague Corner! Karla leads our HR team with dedication and expertise, supporting our team and building Clayton's culture of excellence. She especially loves that our work supports young children as "they are our future, and being part of an organization that gives them an opportunity to grow is truly amazing." In her free time, Karla loves to travel, choosing a new far-flung destination every year.

Speak Up for Kids was another great success! Clayton Early Learning and the Colorado Children's Campaign welcomed fellow advocates to this important day of networking and advocacy for children and families in Colorado. Congratulations and thanks to our Policy & Advocacy team and the Clayton Ambassadors!

We proudly honor and celebrate the many contributions to the field of early childhood education that women have made here at Clayton and beyond. Join us in saluting the remarkable achievements of women past and present, who are working towards a future where every woman and girl can thrive.

February has been I Love to Read Month here at Clayton, an annual celebration of the wonder and joy of reading together. This year, educators across different departments participated in fun storytelling sessions with our classrooms. Students and educators alike enjoyed bringing the stories to life in exciting and new ways!

To celebrate , we were honored to host local artist and teacher Vernal Pope at our school today. We "approached art like a child", painting our own masterpieces while exploring her wonderful collection "Mantles and Messengers". As Ms. Pope related, "creativity unlocks purpose" and we are so grateful to her for sharing her talents with us.

Hats off to another Core Values Champion, Bryanna Warren. While rocking her job as our Benefits Administrator in Human Resources, she also co-leads our efforts to advance Clayton's work in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in meaningful ways across the organization.

What a fabulous idea MSU Denver School of Education! The Clayton community is grateful for Anna Jo Haynes and all that her tireless advocacy has created for children and families in our community. We are thrilled to know that her inspiring story will be made into a documentary film to further support Metropolitan State University of Denver in shaping and inspiring the next generation of early childhood teachers.

Forthcoming documentary to celebrate the life of early-childhood advocate Anna Jo Garcia Haynes - MSU Denver RED MSU Denver’s School of Education commissioned the film as part of a larger effort to promote stronger policies in Colorado.

There's less than a month to go until Speak Up for Kids Day 2024! Join us and Colorado Children's Campaign on Wed March 20th for a jam-packed day of connection and learning from fellow advocates within early childhood education.

Register Here: https://hubs.li/Q02lJS6T0

Every day, and especially during , we are excited to embark on a journey of discovery, learning, and appreciation for the remarkable achievements and resilience of Black trailblazers in our community. Through activities, books, and vibrant conversations, we empower children, their families, and our colleagues to embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Together, we are building a future where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to make a difference.

Join our friends at RMPBS, RMPBS KIDS, and PNC for this year's Be My Neighbor Day on Sat March 2nd! Open to families and children, enjoy hands-on activities from local organizations and museums, music and dancing for children, an interactive green screen experience, free lunch for the entire family, and the opportunity to meet Daniel Tiger himself. The event is FREE; sign up for one of three timed entries at: https://hubs.li/Q02lmHqy0.

Sending out to our exceptional team of educators who model love, kindness, and respect to our children every day. Thanks for everything you do to share the love. Head Start

Let’s get growing! Now is the time to start thinking about spring gardening. Clayton is thrilled to partner with Denver Urban Gardens and their Grow a Garden program that makes it easy and affordable to start growing fresh, healthy, and nutritious food. Choose from 5 different kits for a curated collection of veggies, herbs, and flowers that grow well together. This affordable community gardening program lets you pay what you can. Order your kit now and pick it up at the Clayton Cares Market in May. Learn more and order at https://hubs.li/Q02kJDmX0.

Sending a huge shout-out to our friends at Sage Hospitality Group
This amazing group of volunteers rolled up their sleeves and took on some big renovation projects, helping to keep our historic campus beautiful. Your gift of time and energy is very much appreciated. Thanks for all you do for Clayton!

Sign up for Speak Up for Kids Day on March 20th! Clayton Early Learning and Colorado Children's Campaign are hosting our annual in-person advocacy day to support your work in early childhood education. You can view the virtual training to get you pumped up for what's in store (https://hubs.li/Q02k3q500).

Register Here: https://hubs.li/Q02k3kgY0