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Order Summer Workbooks

Research shows that on average children can lose 2.6 months of grade-level equivalency skills over their summer vacation. By using Summer Bridge Activities, students enter school in the fall prepared and confident.The CES PTA is once again pleased to offer the award-winning Summer Bridge Activities workbookseries through our Summer Enrichment Book program.

This year, just like last, the order is placed via the Direct-to Home program. The workbooks typically deliver within a few days at a total cost of $11.99 which also covers shipping – you must use the school discount code “CES” to obtain this discount.

To order your child’s workbook:

Order online: Parents will visit the dedicated ordering website for this option. Your school’s code to be entered in the shopping cart is “CES”. The books will be shipped directly to your home.Most orders ship within 24 hours and parents will receive a confirmation email from the Summer Bridge Program with post office tracking #’s.

To choose the appropriate level: The Book title includes the “current-future” grade level. (Example: Level K-1 is for a current Kindergarten student entering 1st grade next year.)You should order the “current – next” grade level for your student. In the past some parents have chosen to order two grade level books- the entering grade and the grade ahead as per their personal preference knowing the needs of their child.

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Young Author’s Templates 2018

Every year the CES PTA offers each student the opportunity to “publish” a book. Students write their own creative story, type it into a template, cut and paste the story into a blank book, and then illustrate their book. All parents are invited to a grade-wide Young Authors Tea to celebrate their child’s accomplishment. The Young Authors tradition has given students not only a useful lesson in creative writing and project completion, but also a keepsake of their literary development at CES.

The 2018 templates are available for download via the links below.

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January/February Box Top Winners

Below is a summary of the Jan/Feb 2018 BoxTops competition. The total boxtops were weighted against how many classes there are per each grade to be fair.

The winner is: 5th Grade!

5th grade won a switch day!!

Here is the breakdown by grade.

  • 1st Place 5th Grade
  • 2nd Place 3rd Grade
  • 3rd Place 2nd Grade
  • 4th Place 4th Grade
  • 5th Place Kindergarten

Use one of the forms below to collect and turn in your box tops:

Sham-Rocks Collection Sheet for March.

Chemistry Collection Sheet for April

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Spring Fling is coming

The Clarksville Elementary School PTA is happy to present our annual Spring Fling:

Saturday, April 21 from 3pm – 7pm

Join us for a fun afternoon of rides, inflatables, laser tag, games, and food. We are super-excited to announce that T&J Waffles will be there selling their amazingly delicious waffles!

We will have lots of opportunities for student volunteers. Buy tickets here:

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New After School Programs for the Spring

New classes are forming for after school. Please see below for descriptions, times and prices.

Bollywood Dance

When: Fridays starting March 16 (March – 16, 23, April – 20, 27, May – 4,11,25, June – 1)
Time: 4:05-5:00
Who: Grades K-5; girls and boys both are welcome
Why: To learn about Bollywood dance and dance!
Cost: $95
Deadline: March 7, 2018
A perfect workout with lots of fun. Join Bollywood Dance Class. Elaborate dance sequences with energetic moves. Performance for parents on the last day.
Download Form

Silver Knights Chess

When: Meets every Friday that school is in
session starting 3/9 and ending 6/8 from 4-5pm. No meetings on 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 and 5/18
Who: Grades K-5
Why: Learn chess and have fun
Cost: $145 for 10 weeks
Chess club is taught by experienced Silver Knights instructors using a curriculum developed by Na onal Masters. Each weekly session is a mix of learning and play.
Download Form

Cool Crafts

When: 6 sessions –Wednesdays: 03/14- 04/25
Session Dates are: 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25
Time: 4:05-5:00
Who: Grades K-5
Why: Students can use their imaginations to be creative
and express themselves by using different art and
craft techniques.
Cost: $120
Download Form

Minion Mania and Mayhem!

When: 7 sessions –Thursdays from 4:05-5:00:
3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3
Who: Grades 2-5
Cost: $150
Are you obsessed with Minions? Do you want to have one live with you? Would you like to make different crafts that are Minion-themed? If you love everything Minion and want to learn to speak the Minion language, create your own Minion piggy bank, a Minion Rush board game, a Minion costume, and other funny crafts, sign up soon so that you can be their fearless leader – Gru!

Download Form

Up, Up, and Away!!!

When: 7 sessions –Tuesdays from 4:05-5:00:
3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1
Who: Grades 2-5
Cost: $150
Do you want to learn what makes a rocket soar into the sky? Do you want to design your own rockets propelled in different ways? Grab your space helmet and get ready to learn about rocketry.
Download Form

Ooey Gooey Science

Mondays: 03/12- 04/23
Session Dates are: 03/12, 03/19, 03/26, 04/9, 04/16, 04/23. 4-5pm.
Who: Grades 2-5
Cost: $350
Students will make a variety of fun hands on science experiments including a tornado in a bottle, an erupting volcano, a groovy lava lamp and ooey gooey slime! All supplies included.

Download Form

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Winter After School Classes

New classes are forming for after school. Please see below for descriptions, times and prices.

Bollywood Dance

When: Mondays starting January 8 (January- 8, 22, 29, February- 5, 12, 26, March- 5, 12, 19, Makeup date, if needed – March 26th)
Time: 4:05-5:00
Who: Grades K-5; girls and boys both are welcome
Why: To learn about simple machines and STEM!
Cost: $120
Deadline: December 22nd at 4:00 pm
A perfect workout with lots of fun. Join Bollywood Dance Class. Elaborate dance sequences with energetic moves. Performance for parents on the last day.
Download the Bollywood form

Ooey Gooey Science

When: 6 sessions – Mondays: 01/08- 02/26 at 4:05-5:00
Session Dates are: 01/08, 01/22, 01/29, 02/5, 02/12, 02/26
Who: Grades 2-5
Why: Students will make a variety of fun hands on science experiments including a tornado in a bottle, an erupting volcano, a groovy lava lamp and ooey gooey slime! All supplies included.
Cost: $130
Students will make a variety of fun hands on science experiments including a tornado in a bottle, an erupting volcano, a groovy lava lamp and ooey gooey slime! All supplies included.
Download the Ooey Gooey Science form

Hovercrafts!

When: 7 sessions – Tuesdays: 1/09, 1/16, 1/23,
1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
Time: 4:05-5:00
Who: Grades 2-5
Why: Students can use their imaginations to be creative
and express themselves by using different art and
craft techniques.
Cost: $150
Deadline: SFriday, December 22nd by 4:00 pm
Have you ever seen a hovercraft flying across the water? Have you ever built your own boat and plane combined? Students will design, build, and race their own hovercrafts across the floor and possibly water as well. They will create their own electrical and mechanical crafts from predesigned kits and will learn about the principles of buoyancy, balance, weight distribution, and propulsion in order to be the champion in this challenge. Material fees are included in tuition (except 9v battery).Download the Hovercraft form

Arts and Literature Integration

When: Wednesdays 1/10 – 2/28. 8 sessions. 4-5pm.
Who: Grades 3-5
Cost: $150
Deadline: December 15 by 4:00 pm
Arts and Lit will explore various works of art through music, movement, and poetry. Our final project will be a class poetry book for every child to take home. This class is for students who enjoy writing, analyzing poetry and short stories, and learning about artists and art forms. Download the Arts and Literature form

Cool Crafts

When: 6 Wednesdays: 01/10- 02/14
Session Dates are: 01/10, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14. 4:05 – 5:00pm
Who: Grades K-5
Cost: $120
Deadline: December 22nd by 4:00 pm
Ready to get creative and have lots of fun?
Join Cool Crafts for colorful creativity. We will be
using all sorts of art mediums to make a variety of
arts and crafts. All supplies included.Download the Cool Crafts form

The Universe of STAR WARS

7 sessions –Thursdays: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25,
2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 4:05 – 5:00pm
Who: Grades 2-5
Cost: $150
Deadline: Friday, December 22nd by 4:00 pm
Are you a fan of Star Wars? Do you want to be a Jedi knight? Would you like to make your own light sabre? Star Wars fans – get ready to immerse yourself in Star Wars projects where you will get to make your own X-Wing Starfighter, Death Star, light sabre, and Storm Trooper Helmet. Time-permitting, we may even create miniature R2D2 models as well. So, get ready to use the Force as you join the Universe of Star Wars! Material fees are included in tuition. Download the Star Wars form

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Box Top Winners

Below is a summary of the BoxTops competition. The total boxtops were weighted against how many classes there are per each grade to be fair.

The winner is: 5th Grade. They won a switch day!

1st Place 5th Grade
2nd Place 1st Grade
3rd Place 4th Grade
4th Place 3rd Grade
5th Place 2nd Grade
6th Place Kindergarten

The real winner is Clarksville Elementary School. We raised $255.00

The next collection day is Thursday, November 30th. Use the new fall box top sheet to attach your box tops.

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Reflections

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, “Within Reach”. 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.

Entries are due by Tuesday, November 28, 2017 (Please drop your art work & the filled-out entry form in the “Reflection Box” located at the school Main Office. You can fill out the form below with any questions for our reflections chairs, Meng Zhu and Jodie Wang.

  • Entry Form
  • Official Rules
  • Getting Started

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Box Tops for Switch Days

Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help CES buy what it needs. Box Tops are worth 10 cents and they quickly add up to real cash for our school!! The class with the most box tops collected each month will win a lunch “switch day.” Get your kids involved in the clipping so they can earn a “switch day!”

  • Step 1: Find Pink Box Tops on hundreds of products
  • Step 2: Clip Box Tops from each package
  • Step 3: Send Box Tops to your school with your child. Use the collection sheet attached or just put them in a baggy with your child’s name and teacher noted. Make sure to check the expiration date. General Mills will not accept expired box tops.
  • Step 4: You just donated 10 cents per Box Top to CES!!!

For more information on the Box Tops for Education program, including a list of products and our school’s progress, visit Box Tops for Education. Be sure to become a member to receive exclusive coupons and recipes and learn about extra ways for our school to earn.

In effort to to increase participation in Box Tops for Education, CES will now offer “switch days” for the class with the most box tops.

Box tops will be collected by the last Thursday of the month. The last day to submit box tops for the March competition is March 29, 2018.

It is very important that each submission has the child’s name and teacher on the form. You can use any form or submit your box tops on a blank sheet of paper or in plastic baggies.

Sham-Rocks Collection Sheet for March.

Chemistry Collection Sheet for April.

Bee Form for January.

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Howard County classes offered after school

These classes are offered through Howard County parks and recreation. To Register, you can call 410-313-7275 (open 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday) or go online and search on the RP Number.

KidzArt After School

Enjoy a fun, unique, confidence-building, art experience. This drawingbased
curriculum delivers engaging and educationally rich, creative
experiences that amaze and delight. Create a masterpiece each week.
Explore artist-grade mediums (Prismacolor ArtStix, Oil Pastels, Chalk Pastels, Charcoal,
Watercolor, Clay, Copper, Textured Papers and more)! Materials included in registration
fee. (No class 11/22, 12/27.)
Grades K-5 Classes: 7 RP0113.503 Sep 27 4:10-5:10pm W $126
Grades K-5 Classes: 9 RP0113.535 Nov 15 4:10-5:10pm W $162

Musical Theatre Disney’s Aristo CATS by DLC

High-society cat Duchess and her kittens’ butler pulls off a catnapping. Now
alley cat, Thomas O’Malley and his swingin’ jazz cats need to save the day.
Sing, dance, act, and work together towards a final performance for family
and friends. Meet weekly for 8 classes, have 2 dress rehearsals and a final, evening performance.
Grades 1-5 Classes: 11 RP1039.503 Oct 12 4-6pm Th $195

Learn Now Music After School

Learn Now Music’s mission is “to create a positive, musical experience for all of our
students”! Participate in musical instruction and theory. Enjoy musical games, curriculum based
activities, listening excerpts, and more! You can borrow a rental instrument and materials each session at no cost. A rental agreement must be signed at the first class. (No class on half days or when school is not in session.)
Grades K-5 Drums Classes: 6 RP3361.531 Oct 17 4-5pm Tu $135
Grades K-5 Viva Violin Classes: 6 RP3361.521 Oct 17 4-5pm Tu $135

Kid Empowerment: P.E.T Power!

Reach your full potential! At this fun, hands-on program, learn
to create Positive Empowering Thoughts (P.E.T.s) that chase away
Automatic Non-supportive Thoughts (A.N.T.s)! Build resilience,
confidence and essential life skills through engaging activities and charming animations.
Unleash your P.E.T. Power sooner rather than later! Get your own stuffed pet and earn
special P.E.T. tags. New and returning students welcome. Bring a nut-free snack to be eaten
while supervised between school dismissal and when class begins. $25 materials fee
per student due at first class. (No class on half days or when school is not in session.)
Grades 2-4 Classes: 6 RP3333.501 Oct 12 4-5:30pm Th $115

Kiddie Basketball

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. Meet in the gym. (No class 9/21, 11/23.)
5-7 yrs Classes: 6 RP6080.507 Sep 14 5-6pm Th $54

After-School Dodgeball

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. Meet coaches in the
gym. (No class 11/22.)
8-10 yrs Classes: 6 RP6200.507 Nov 1 4-5pm W $54

Floor Hockey

Come learn how to play hockey! This first-time/beginner level class does not involve checking.
Learn and improve skills, including puck/ball control, passing, shooting, teamwork and
game play. Shin guards are recommended. Meet in the gym. (No class 11/20.)
5-7 yrs Classes: 6 RP6265.505 Oct 30 5-6pm M $54

After-School Floor Hockey

This fast-paced, fun, beginner hockey class does not involve checking. Learn and improve
skills including puck/ball control, passing, shooting, teamwork and game play. Meet in the
gym. Shin guards are recommended. (No class 11/20.)
8-10 yrs Classes: 6 RP6263.505 Oct 30 4-5pm M $54

Kiddie Tennis

Time for tennis! Learn and practice basic tennis skills in this program taught by trained
coaches. Classes include a variety of enjoyable drills and exciting games.
5-7 yrs Classes: 6 RP6870.508 Nov 2 5-6pm Th $54

After-School Tennis

Have fun while you learn the basics or fine-tune your skills in this program taught by
trained coaches. Classes include a variety of drills and games and an introduction to match
play. Meet in front of school office; coach esescort players to tennis courts.
8-10 yrs Classes: 6 RP6871.508 Nov 2 4-5pm Th $54

Western Howard County Youth Baseball & Softball League (WHCYBSL)

WHCYBSL provides tee ball, baseball and fast pitch softball leagues to
families in Western Howard County, Columbia, and Clarksville. Howard County Recreation &
Parks is contracted to provide administrative services to WHCYBSL.
Info www.whcsports.com.

Fall Baseball

Continue to fine tune your baseball skills with WHC Fall Baseball! The fall schedule consists
of one practice per week (specific night depends on coach/ team placement) and games to
be held on Sunday. All players receive a team jersey, hat and socks. Baseball players are required to provide/wear gray baseball pants, cleats and a glove. Opening Day is September
10; the season ends on October 29. Game locations are primarily at Western Regional Park,
but are also held at other Howard County locations.
6-18 yrs 8 wks starting Sep 10 $85, $75 each additional child
RP5981.501 6-8 yrs
RP5981.531 13-14 yrs
RP5981.511 9-10 yrs
RP5981.541 15-18 yrs
RP5981.521 11-12 yrs

Fall Fast Pitch Softball

Continue to fine tune your softball skills with WHC Fall Fast Pitch Softball! The fall schedule
consists of one practice per week (specific night depends on coach/team placement) and
games to be held on Saturday. All players receive a team jersey, hat and socks. Softball
players provide their own pants (color determined by coach), cleats and a glove. Bats and
softball helmets are provided in the team equipment; a personal bat/helmet are optional.
Opening Day is September 9; the season ends on October 29. Game locations are primarily
at Western Regional Park but are also held at other Howard County locations.
6-18 yrs 8 wks starting Sep 9 $85, $75 each additional child
RP5982.501 6-8 yrs
RP5982.531 13-14 yrs
RP5982.511 9-10 yrs
RP5982.541 15-18 yrs
RP5982.521 11-12 yrs