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After School Programs Fall 2021

Registration will begin during the first week of school and forms will be sent home AFTER school begins.
Classes will be VERY limited in size and are on a first come, first serve basis. So, please make plans now to keep an eye out for the forms to secure your child’s spot.

DRAMA IS NOW FULL!!! Any registration forms received moving forward will be placed on a wait list. Please consider our other classes listed below!! But submit your registration forms because other classes are also filling up.

Are you interested in acting? Do you love costumes? Is singing your passion? Do you want to be a part of an amazing and classic musical? This year, we are excited to produce Willy Wonka Kids, a musical production at CES. Director: Mr. Schwab / Producer: Mr. Weiskind. Brought to you by the CES PTA and The Enrichment Zone, LLC The number of students will be capped. Accordingly, registration is VERY LIMITED to a first come, first serve basis.  Important Information:

Where: Clarksville Elementary School

When: 14 sessions – Mondays – 9/27, 10/04, 10/14, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15 11/29, 12/02 (Thursday)Other dates: 12/06, 12/07 (4:00-6:30), 12/08, 12/09 (6:00-9:00)Time: 4:05-6:00 (2 hours) on Monday sessions

Who: Grades 2-5

Why: To have fun!

Cost: $215

Deadline: 4pm – Wednesday, September 22rd – NO EXCEPTIONS

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!!! Engineering Your Own Car

Car Engineering IS NOW FULL!!! Any registration forms received moving forward will be placed on a wait list. Please consider our other classes listed below!! But submit your registration forms because other classes are also filling up.

Do you want to build your own race cars? Have you ever wondered why different kinds of race cars are shaped the way they are? How does wind resistance and friction affect speed? Do you want to race different models of cars, including drag racers and bottle racers?  Here’s your chance! Participants will learn about the different factors affecting the motion of an automobile by designing, building, and racing their own miniature cars. So, grab your racing gear and get ready to speed away!*All materials are included in the class fee. *Students will get to keep several racing models. Instructor: Mr. WeiskindBrought to you by the CES PTA and The Enrichment Zone, LLCThe number of students will be capped. Accordingly, registration is VERY LIMITED to a first come, first serve basis.  Important Information:

Where: Clarksville Elementary School 

When: Thursdays: 9/30, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/11, 11/18Time: 4:05-5:00

Who: Grades 2-5

Why: To have fun!

Cost: $150 – includes the cost of supplies

Deadline: 4pm – Wednesday, September 22rd – NO EXCEPTIONS   

A parent volunteer is needed for the class to take place** free tuition for one child of volunteer for all 6 sessions**

Cool Crafts is NOW FULL!!! Any registration forms received moving forward will be placed on a wait list. Please consider our other classes and submit your registration forms because other classes are also filling up.

Cool Crafts

Students will have fun making arts and crafts using a variety of materials.Instructor: Mrs. Stone and Ms. Koroleva. Brought to you by the CES PTA and The Enrichment Zone, LLC
The number of students will be capped. Accordingly, registration is VERY LIMITED to a first come, first serve basis.  Important Information:

Where: Clarksville Elementary School 

When: Wednesdays-Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 13, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3

Time: 4:05-5:00

Who: Grade K-5

Cost: $150

Deadline: 4pm – Wednesday, September 22rd – NO EXCEPTIONS

Cardboard Arcade

Students will create a variety of arcade games made from cardboard and other recyclable materials. The last class we will have an “Arcade Day” and play our arcade game creations. Instructor: Mrs. Stone and Ms. KorolevaBrought to you by the CES PTA and The Enrichment Zone, LLCThe number of students will be capped. Accordingly, registration is VERY LIMITED to a first come, first serve basis.   

Important Information:

Where: Clarksville Elementary School

When: Tuesdays-Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 2

Time: 4:05-5:00

Who: Grade 2-5

Cost: $150

Deadline: 4pm – Wednesday, September 22rd – NO EXCEPTIONS

Download the Form

Math World – Math Olympiads

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Do you love brain-teasers? Do you enjoy math challenges? Are you an “out-of-the-box” thinker who is motivated? If you love math, building, math games, & contests, make sure to sign up for the Math Olympiad enrichment program, an opportunity to compete in mathematics with your peers for the top trophy. We will focus on flexibility in problem-solving, intuition, and strategies for approaching math challenges. This class will foster effective approaches to creative problem-solving based on the teachings of George Lenchner.

Important Information:

Where: Clarksville Elementary School

When: Wednesdays (15 sessions): 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/23

Time: 4:05-5:00

Who: Grade 4-5

Cost: $295 Includes enrollment in the MOEMS contest

Deadline: 4pm – Wednesday, September 22rd – NO EXCEPTIONS

Download the Form

A parent volunteer is needed for the class to take place ** free tuition for one child of volunteer for all sessions**

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School Supplies

SCHOOL SUPPLIES – THERE IS STILL TIME!!!
Select expedited shipping to ensure that you have your supplies in time for the start of school!! 

We have partnered with School Tool Box again this year. This allows you to purchase prepackaged school supplies for the next school year delivered directly to your door.  Order online at https://www.schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/
You have the option to customize your order by adding or removing items from the approved school-supply list. Already have a ruler or scissors? Remove that item from your “box”. Do you need more crayons? Add it to your “box”. It’s that simple.  

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Contest

The Howard County Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission encourages all eligible Elementary School students to participate in its annual poster contest, recognizing the importance of racial equality and the fight against injustice. (Middle School and High School students are eligible to enter the essay and oratory contest.)

The theme for this year’s contest is:
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

For contest rules, submission guidelines and the writeable contest application form, CLICK HERE, or go to https://www.howardcountymd.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=zIYvhD_dW0A%3d&portalid=0.

Applications must be received by 10/30/20. Winners will also be featured in the HopeWorks magazine and on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission website.

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2020-2021 PTA Reflections Program

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, “I Matter Because…” 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 https://cespta.net/programs/

Important Forms 

 Note the new rule changes for this year: 

  • Dance Choreography and Film Production entries must be submitted in AVI or MP4 format. 
  • Music Composition entries must be submitted in MP3 or WAV format. 
  • Photography and Visual Arts entries must be submitted in JPEG, JPG or PNG format. 
  • Literature and scores as required for Music Compositions must be submitted in PDF format. 

Entries are due by Monday, November 30, 2020 (Please email Meng Zhu & Jodie Wang at cespta.reflections@cespta.net  to submit the filled-out student entry form and artwork).

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Free Vaccine Clinics for Students

Immunizations are required by state law to attend school, including virtually, and are vital for children’s overall health and wellness. HCPSS Health Services continues to partner with the Howard County Health Department and the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to offer several free immunization clinics for any student who may need them.

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Free Student Meals

The food services program during the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year will consist of free Grab-and-Go meals served Monday through Friday from 8-9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at all schools except Burleigh Manor Middle School and Hammond High School. Meals are free for all students through December.

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Update Your Family File

It is time to update your child’s emergency contact information in HCPSS Connect! This is the most important step as we prepare for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Your Family file needs to be updated every school year. 

Families that update and complete their Family File will be able to view teacher assignments for the upcoming school year beginning September 4, 2020. 

Having this information is critical to use for emergency information and early closings. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect and selecting the Family File tab and then clicking on Family File.

HCPSS uses Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child. 

Here are directions for the updating the Family file: HCPSS Connect Parent Access.pdf 

Once logged in, parents/guardians will be asked to provide or update the following information:

  • Student information
  • Parent/guardian contact
  • Emergency contacts
  • Medical information
  • Arrival/dismissal procedures
  • Media release (photo approval)
  • Data confidentiality
  • PTA/PTSA directory

Changes of address may not be made through Family File. If you have recently moved, please contact CES Mattia_Lambiotte@hcpss.org OR Amy_Stevens@hcpss.org as soon as possible as we need to update your address in our files as well.

Parents who have forgotten their login credentials for Family File may click the “Forgot Password” link on the sign in page. Please complete the Family File through HCPSS Connect!

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Upcoming Important Dates

Dates with a “*” will be virtual and google/login codes will be sent separately. 

August: 26:
7 pm – Howard County Special Education Advisory Committee (SECAC) Parent Support Group. Click here to register.* 

September 2:
10 am: Kindergarten and New Student Orientation* 

2: Back to School Night for grades K through 2*
6:00 PM – Grade K 
6:30 PM – Grade 1 
7:00 PM – Grade 2 

3: Back to School Night for grades 3 through 5*
6:00 PM – Grade 3
6:30 PM – Grade 4
7:00 PM – Grade 5

 8: First day of school*
12:  7 pm – PTA meeting (tentative)
29: 7 pm – Virtual Trivia (tentative)*

October
27: Virtual Bingo (tentative)*

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We are looking for volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help with the following: 

  • Spirit Wear – work with the vendor to purchase CES Spirit Wear and offer spirit wear for sale to CES families.
  • Spanish translation – we are looking for someone to assist us with some translation needs.

We are also looking for a volunteer who is able to donate accounting services to assist with

filing our annual tax statement.  The PTA spends about $1,600 annually on accounting services.  We’d like to use those funds for other purposes if we can find someone who can donate their time and accounting expertise.
Email cesptapresident@gmail.com if you are able to help.