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!
News
Running!
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!
Lots to do!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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Volunteer Opportunity (PTA SECAC Representative)
We are searching for a PTA SECAC (Special Education Citizen Advisory Committee) Representative.
The role/position includes:
- attending SECAC meetings
- updating the PTA on special education related news
- opportunities to serve on school system policy committees and participate in other special education forums and groups within the county.
If would enjoy serving as the special education parent/SECAC representative for Clarksville Elementary, please contact cesptapresident@gmail.com.
Howard County SECAC meets generally on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The first meeting of the school year, is Sept 11th from 7-9pm in the Wilde Lake Middle School cafeteria.
Click here for more information.
Redistricting Information
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.
5th Grade Programming
This page is up and ready to go. If you have a 5th grader this year, get excited for a year full of activities. Please check out this page on how to fund the fun highlighting your child’s last year of elementary school.
Howard County Recreation and Parks Before and After School Programs
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!
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
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
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
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
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: $145
Science Club After School with Club SciKidz
The Dough ($) 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
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
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
Volunteer Opportunity (Aug 22nd and 23rd)
FINISHED! KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES!
We need a few volunteers to help stuff back-to-school folders on Thursday (8/22) or Friday (8/23), anytime between 9 am and 3 pm.
The items to stuff will be set up in a classroom and when you arrive, you will be directed to that classroom. You can come by whenever and for however long you are available.
If you can help, email jennifergsager@gmail.com.
2019 Fall After-School Programs
The PTA has come out with the list of PTA-sponsored programs for after school.
•Registration forms will be available after school begins.
•Registration is LIMITED to a first-come, first-serve basis for all activities.
Check out this fall’s offerings!