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The PTA Reflections Program is a wonderful opportunity for students to enjoy and share their artistic talents by creating original artwork that reflects on this year’s theme, “Look Within”. Students can choose to take a picture, write a poem or story, create a piece of visual art, choreograph a dance, compose a song, or produce a film that shares their ideas of who they are and how they view the world around them. Entries will be selected to advance to the county, state, or even national level.

Details for getting started can be found on the PTA website at http://www.cespta.net/reflections-program. A copy of the Reflections filer, official rules and entry form will be delivered to each student through their homeroom teacher this week.

Entries are due by Monday, November 18, 2019. (Please drop your art work & the filled-out entry form in the “Reflection Box” located at the school Main Office.

Please contact Meng Zhu and Jodie Wang at cespta.reflections@cespta.net with any questions.

No commitment or expectations required, you’re just simply showing your support for our great students, school, parents, and staff. The PTA needs to start printing up the directories of the PTA members, so the last day to sign up is Friday, October 18th.

Sign up here.

If you wish to use a check, please send a piece of paper that includes the name of your child and his/her teacher along with a check. Please send it with your child in an envelope marked “CES PTA membership”.

Individual – $15 – for one ADULT member of your household
Dual – $25 – for two ADULT members of your household

When you join, please also consider making a COUGAR PATRON DONATION. 100% of your donation will be used to fund programs at our school! Clarksville E.S. PTA is a 501(c)(3) corporation, donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Thank you for your support!

The Cougar Patron program is a fundraising drive designed to help defray the cost of the many activities and programs sponsored and run by the Clarksville Elementary School (CES) PTA.

We have heard from many families that they prefer writing one check to support their children instead of selling candles, gift wrap, cookies, etc. In fact, this program was so successful last year that we are eliminating all other fundraising.

In addition to your membership, we are asking families for a minimum donation of $50 per child (beyond the membership dues) to support our kids and maintain our current level of programming. The best part is 100% of your money stays at CES, your donation is tax-deductible and you don’t have to sell anything!

The money raised supports many important programs at CES including:

Back to School Welcome Ice Cream Social
Family Fun Run
International Night
Pizza Bingo
Spring Fling
Many More…

Is there a topic you wish to discuss at this meeting? Fill out the form below and let us know!

Hello from your friendly neighborhood website admin! I have been going through the website to make sure things are up to date and adding new features. There is now a tab just for events related to Special Education. I am trying to provide contact information for every facet of the PTA efforts for fun.

If you see something that needs updating or have an idea for the website, please let me know at web_admin@cespta.net.

I am looking forward to working with the Executive Committee and you to get all the information you need for a successful year! Thank you!

Let Me Run inspires boys through the power of running the be courageous enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships, and to live an active lifestyle.

Let me Run Boys are 3rd through 8th graders who:

• Run with a team of other elementary or middle school students
• Train for 7 weeks after school, 2 days a week
• Grow in personal strength, endurance, and goal setting
• Become more aware of your own personal gifts and those of others
• Celebrate the courage to be yourself
• Learn to be a better friend, identify true friends, and embrace positive relationships
• Compete in the end-of-season 5k November 9, 2019

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

SEASON BEGINS:	September 16
PRACTICE DATES/TIMES:	Monday & Thursdays, 4pm – 5:15pm
CONTACT:	Coach James Turner
	jamesturner@northroprealty.com

It is not sponsored by the PTA, but there is Girls on the Run happening at CES, too!

Happy first week of the school year. The PTA hopes you and your children are off to a great start. The PTA collects membership to fund additional educational and enrichment programs WITHOUT fundraisers like selling wrapping paper or candy bars. Please help your kids by getting your membership here.

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5th grade parents: Looking forward to your child’s last year of elementary school? Me neither, not without crying. But at least the kids will have fun this year. This link is how to fund their fun year.

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Your kids should have come home with after-school registration forms today. If they left them at school, or just didn’t get them, not to worry!! Here are all the descriptions and membership forms! Don’t forget to check out the county’s offerings, too!

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Your executive committee is thrilled to work with you this year. Our first meeting is September 10th! 7PM in the media center.

Most of the meetings will be the second Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is October 8th.

Did you hear about the redistricting proposal?   We understand that some families in the community are not aware of the potential changes for the 2020-2021 school year. 

These changes can be found using the following links:
Click here to read the Howard County Public School System Superintendent’s attendance area adjustment plan.  

Click here to find your polygon.

Give Feedback: 
In writing:  Individuals may submit written testimony via USPS mail (Board of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042) or email to redistricting@hcpss.org only. All Board members have access to this account and will read all testimony submitted. Written testimony will not be edited before posting online-no personal information will be removed. It is highly recommended that testimony sent via email be submitted as an attachment. All written testimony should include your full name(s) and polygon number.

Public Hearings:  Click here for more information about the Boundary Review public hearing process. 

Click here for more information about the HCPSS Boundary Review Process, generally. 

The PTA does not take a position on the redistricting plan. Should the lines for Clarksville Elementary change, we will welcome all new incoming students to the Clarksville Community. 

The county has programs that are held at Clarksville Elementary and there are a lot of fun options. I will try to keep this page updated as I can, but for the most up-to-date information and how to register, please go to this page with all the listings for activities held at our school.

And of course, the PTA is sponsoring great activities, too!

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After-School Dodgeball-Session 2

This is a great way for all ability levels to stay active, be a part of a team, and have fun! Learn and play variations of dodgeball. Worried about safety? We use foam balls (gator skin) that are designed for accuracy and minimize the risk of injury.

Notes: Meet coaches in the gym. No class 11/27.

Info: Amy Patton, 410-313-4718 or apatton@howardcountymd.gov

When: 6 sessions – Wednesdays: Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Who: Ages 7 to 10

Cost: $55

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After-School Soccer-Session 2

Boys and girls, learn and improve basic skills such as dribbling, trapping, shooting, passing, defense and team play. Coaches use a variety of drills, games and scrimmages to make learning fun and exciting.

Notes: Meet outside school office; coaches escort players to field. No class 11/26.

More info: Amy Patton, 410-313-4718 or apatton@howardcountymd.gov

When: 6 sessions – Tuesdays: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Who: Ages 8 to 10

Cost: $55

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Kiddie Basketball-Session 2

FULL

Come learn the sport of basketball in this perfect introductory clinic. Players work on the fundamental skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and overall team play in a fun and encouraging environment.

Notes: Meet in the gym. No class 11/27.

More info: Amy Patton, 410-313-4718 or apatton@howardcountymd.gov

When: 6 sessions – Wednesdays: Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Who: Ages 5-7

Cost: $55

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Kiddie Soccer-Session 2

FULL

Are you ready to play the world’s most popular game? Boys and girls, learn basic skills such as dribbling, trapping, passing, shooting, defense and team play, all in a fun and encouraging environment. 

Notes: Meet on the field. No class 11/26.

More info: Amy Patton, 410-313-4718 or apatton@howardcountymd.gov

When: 6 sessions – Tuesdays: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Who: Ages 5-7

Cost: $55

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Lego Mindstorms Rescue Missions with Club SciKidz

Use Lego EV3 with Mindstorms software to build a rescue bot! Learn how to build a rescue bot and program different sensors to complete different rescue missions! Drive your bot into danger and pick up needed supplies. Add different attachments, motors and sensors to your rescue bot to ensure the missions are completed. 

Notes:  No class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1

More info: William Banks, 410-313-4721 or wbanks@howardcountymd.gov

When: 6 sessions – Wednesdays: Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Who: Grades 3-5

Cost: $145

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Science Club After School with Club SciKidz

The Dough ($) Lab!: We won’t be making money, but we will learn to create all kinds of fun doughs and learn some great science concepts! Experiments include: Properties of Cloud Dough, Fizzy Egg Dough, Outer Space Comic Dough, to name a few. All doughs will be brought home to continue learning and exploration.

Notes:  No class 10/18, 11/1

More info: Adam Wienckowski, 410-313-4714 or wienckowski@howardcountymd.gov

When: 6 sessions – Fridays: Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 25, Nov. 8, 15
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Who: Grades K-3

Cost: $99

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Science Club After School with Club SciKidz

Elementary Science Olympiad. Ten signature Science Olympiad events including: Aerodynamics, Bottle Music, Don’t Bug Me, Gummi Bear Long Jump, Metric Mastery, Monster Match, Operation Egg Drop, Rock Hound, Straw Tower, and Write It Do It. Your student scientist may even bring home the Gold Medal of Science! 

Notes:  No class 12/27

More info: Adam Wienckowski, 410-313-4714 or wienckowski@howardcountymd.gov

When: 6 sessions – Fridays: Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 3, 10, 17
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Who: Grades K-3

Cost: $99

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TGA Premier Youth Tennis (After School)

FULL

The US Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA MAS) proudly presents TGA Premier Youth Tennis, the first and only national tennis enrichment program in the country. Students, develop tennis skills utilizing kid-friendly equipment in a play-to-learn style that gets you rallying and having fun right away. In addition, learn relevant enrichment skills such as sportsmanship, math, science, technology, history, and more as they advance through our five-level program. Parents receive weekly email updates and progress report at the end. Program is taught by USTA-trained coaches inside the school’s gym. 

Notes:
We provide all tennis equipment. Loaner racquets are available, but if you would like to purchase a take home racquet, please have your student bring a check for $20 made out to “USTA Mid-Atlantic Section” on the first day of class.

All participants must complete the USTA’s waiver before participation in any program: https://tinyurl.com/USTAMASWAIVER. Fee includes hat, wristband, and student handbook. 

No class 11/25

More info: Krista Billingsley, 410-313-4637 or kbillingsley@howardcountymd.gov

When: 8 sessions – Mondays: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Who: Ages 6-11

Cost: $128