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After School Activities for 2017-2018 year

Additional classes through Howard county parks and recreation can be found here.

The following classes will be offered after school:

Roller Coaster Engineering

When: 7 sessions –Wednesdays: 09/27, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25,
11/1, 11/8, 11/15 (no class 10/4)
Time: 4:05-5:00
Who: Grades 2-5
Why: To have fun!
Cost: $140
Deadline: September 22nd by 4:00 pm

Have you ever wanted wondered how roller coasters are built? Are you interested in creating your own basic, miniature rollercoaster models? Here’s your chance! Participants will learn about the different factors affecting the motion and speed in roller coasters by designing and building their own miniature versions. Download this form and return it to your child’s teacher.

Rube Goldberg Challenge

When: 25 sessions –Mondays: 10/02- 04/30 (no class 11/20, 01/15, 02/19, or during Winter/Spring Break)
Time: 4:05-5:00
Who: Grades 4-5
Why: To learn about simple machines and STEM! Cost: $300
Deadline: September 22nd by 4:00 pm
As part of the A+ Partners in Education initiative, HCLS and HCPSS present the Rube Goldberg Challenge. The contest is offered to school teams comprised of fourth and fifth grade Howard
County students. The students transform everyday materials into a wacky innovative machine that accomplishes a given task. FULL

After School Program DRAMA The King and I

What: The King and I
Where: Clarksville Elementary School – Band Room
When: 14 sessions -Tuesdays – 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17,
10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/28, 12/05 Other dates: Monday 10/30
Monday & Tuesday 12/11 & 12/12 (4:05-6:30)
Wednesday & Thursday 12/13 & 12/14 (6:00-9:00) Time: 4:05-6:00 (2 hrs) on Tuesday sessions
Who: Grades 2-5
Why: To have fun!
Cost: $190 *tuition includes fee for cast photo* Deadline: Friday, September 22nd
Are you interested in acting? Do you love costumes? Is singing your passion? Do you want to be part of an amazing and classic musical? This year, we are excited to have The King and I, a musical production at CES. FULL

Cool Crafts

When: 6 sessions –Thursdays: 10/05- 11/9
Session Dates are: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09
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
Deadline: September 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 this form and return it to your child’s teacher.

Chess

When: Club meets every Friday that school is in
session star ng 10/6 and ending 1/19. (No meetings on 10/20, 11/10, 11/24 and 12/29). 4-5pm.
Who: Grades K-5
Cost: $173 for 12 weeks
Chess club is taught by experienced Silver Knights instructors using a curriculum developed by National Masters. Each weekly session is a mix of learning and play. Playing chess is a great way to develop a child’s critical thinking skills, sportsmanship, and patience — all while having fun! Download this form and follow the instructions or use this link

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School Tool Box

Summer vacation just started but it’s never too early to think about school supplies.
The PTA has partnered with School Tool Box as a “one stop shop” for all your school supply needs.
School Tool Box has CES’s list for each grade.

Simply visit their website, School Tool Box and follow the instructions.

School Supplies

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Drama for the 2017-2018 school year?

Mr. Weiskind and Mr. Schwab would like to know who is interested in registering for the fall “after-school” drama program next year.

If you are interested, please print, complete and return the interest survey so that preparations can begin over the summer. NOTE- THE INTEREST SURVEY IS NOT A REGISTRATION FORM.

Registration will begin the week we return to school on a first-come, first-served basis.

If interested, please return the bottom portion of the interest survey to Mr. Weiskind before school ends.

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3rd Grade Young Author’s Template

Every year each student is given 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 3rd grade 2017 template is available for download via the links below.

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New After School Programs and Trips & Tours

View our latest offerings for after school programs.

Howard County Recreation & Parks also have an expanding Trips & Tours section to our Department, offering a variety of bus trips for individuals and families to regional attractions, including Riverdance in Hershey, PA, Longwood Gardens, and Times Square in New York City. View the latest.

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Spring Fling is on!

Spring Fling is scheduled for April 29th. This is a huge community event and we will need your help to have a successful, fun-filled time.

Look here for further volunteer info.

For now, if you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring the event, please fill out the form below. Sponsors will have a chance to have a link on our site and their information in our directory.
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Pennies for Patients

Our Pennies for Patients campaign is starting on March 27 and will run for 2 weeks.

We have joined together with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help with their Student Series campaign to raise funds for blood cancer research.

During the week of March 27th, students will take home a collection box. Fill it with spare change from your house, car and office. Also, ask your friends and neighbors to see if they have any coins laying around. Bring in your collection box, and give it to your teacher.

If you would rather, you can go online and make a cash donation. Prizes will be given to those students who choose to donate on line.

Thanks to schools like US and donors like YOU, there are more children and adults surviving every day.

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A Trip Around the World

It is a night of music, performances, and interactive country exhibits. Kids will learn about different countries and sample foods from around the world!

A family or a group of families can host a country. Each country needs a lead parent as a point of contact. As a host, you can display art, crafts, traditional clothing, and other things that represent your country’s traditions. You can do slide shows or play music if you are getting a separate room. Kids love food samples (a bit size is good enough). We welcome you to bring sample foods to share with others as long as you label the ingredients clearly in case of any dietary constraints or allergies

At the end of the evening, we do an hour-long cultural program. Families (kids and parents) can perform a dance that is customarily performed in your country.

Currently, following countries have replied. To make the night full of fun, and allow kids to have chance to explore diversity of cultures, we need your help to host a country.

  • China
  • Israel
  • United States
  • Korea
  • Nigeria
  • India/ Pakistan
  • Colombia
  • Gullah ( a United States Sub Culture)

Let the PTA know if you are interested in hosting

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Box Tops Winners for Jan/Feb

We are pleased to announce that the 4th grade won the Box Tops competition for Jan/Feb 2017
4th grade turned in a total of 690 box tops!

Thank you to everyone who submitted Box Tops! Together we raised $183.80 for our school!

Our next deadline for the Box Tops Switch Day Competition is
March 30, 2017

To make sure you get credit for your Box Tops, please remember to put your name and your teacher’s name on every collection sheet
and/or baggie. Also, expired Box Tops do not count, please check those expiration dates before submitting them.