Thursday Folders--Check your Claxton backpacks! - Oct 25

Wacky Hair Day - Fri, Oct 26

Fall Carnival - Fri, Oct 26, 5:30-8:30pm

EARLY DISMISSAL - Mon, Oct 29. 12pm

Book Character Costume Day - Wed, Oct 31

Story Pirates Visit - Tues, Nov 6, 9am

EARLY DISMISSAL - Tues, Nov 6, 12pm

Supper with the Super at Claxton - Thurs, Nov 8, 5:30-6:30pm

Claxton Crafty - Sat, Nov 10, 10am-5pm

NO SCHOOL - Mon, Nov 12

Claxton Chat/Coffee with the Principal - Tues, Nov 13 (please note change of date), 8-8:30am in the CLX Cafeteria

PTO Meeting - Tues, Nov 13 (please note change of date), 6-7pm

Thanks-for-Reading Family Lunch - Wed, Nov 14 (check with your child's teacher for time of class lunch)

Claxton Presents 'Seussical the Musical Jr.' - Fri, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 18

NO SCHOOL - Wed, 11/21 - Fri, 11/23

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Don't let the weather scare you off! This year's carnival will be held inside the school. One of our most fun events of the year, the Claxton Fall Carnival and Fundraiser, is tomorrow, Friday, Oct 26, from 5:30-8:30pm at Claxton. In anticipation of this festive event , Friday (tomorrow) will be "Wacky Hair Day" at school, so send your child to school with their craziest hair (or just some good bed-head!).

VOLUNTEERS -We are still in need of volunteers, especially for Kinder and 3rd grade carnival games but for other roles as well! Shifts are short so that we can all have time to enjoy the carnival with our families! If you're able to help, please sign up at tinyurl.com/clxcarnival2018

TICKETS - You can buy tickets in advance this year (pick up at "will-call" table at the carnival)! Use the MySchoolAnywhere App/Website (login and go to Store). If not registered go to: https://www.myschoolanywhere.com/new-family.a5w?fam=ClaxtonElementary132090. Financial assistance is available; please contact mark.ackerman@acsgmail.net or call 350-6503 for more details about financial assistance.

Our Kinder, 1st and 2nd grades have been focusing on the work of the amazing Mexican-American author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh recently during their specialist time in the Media Center. Many of his books celebrate the folklore, history and cultural events of Mexico. As a culminating activity, these classes have made a Dia de los Muertos ofrenda that has been on display in the rotunda outside of the Media Center. It is a wonderful way to honor the lives of our deceased loved ones while exploring a beautiful cultural celebration that is a tradition in Mexico. The ofrenda will also be featured during the Fall Carnival on Fri, Oct 26th and will return to the 1st floor rotunda next week. Families are invited to add a copy of a photo (one that doesn't need to be returned) of a loved one or a beloved pet that has passed away. Photos can be brought in and placed on the altar during the Fall Carnival or they can be sent into school with your child. To learn more about Dia de Los Muertos, please see the information below.

Be Proactive means to take responsibility for your choices and behaviors. Habit 1 is the key to all of the other habits; that’s why it comes first. Be Proactive says, “I am in charge of my own life. I am responsible for whether I am happy or sad. I can choose how I react to other people or situations. I am in the driver’s seat.” Young children can easily learn to understand that different choices yield different results. The goal is to teach them to think about those results before they decide what to do. Discussions can focus on taking care of themselves, taking care of their things, reacting or not reacting to others’ behavior, planning ahead, and thinking about what the right thing to do is. With your child, think of ways to Be Proactive at home.

We'll be focusing on the habits 1-by-1 in the Buzz but if you'd like to download the complete Parent Guide for Leader in Me, the Spanish and English guides are available here--https://nc02214494.schoolwires.net/domain/409

Join Dr. Patterson, Superintendent of Asheville City Schools, for Supper with the Super, held at Claxton, on Thursday, November 8th from 5:30-6:30 PM. One of Dr. Patterson’s top priorities is meeting with parents and listening to as many students, staff and stakeholders as possible. Come discuss the latest topics impacting Asheville City Schools and share your ideas to support academic success for all students. All are welcome to attend so save the date!

Whether you're a new or returning Claxton volunteer, an online background check is needed each year to volunteer in any capacity with students at school or as a chaperone on field trips. It takes about 5 minutes to start your background check but can sometimes take 2-3 weeks for them to be approved. You cannot volunteer until your background check has been approved, so jump over to this link to act now. You don't want to miss a chance to help out as a volunteer! https://bib.com/SecureVolunteer/Asheville-City-Schools/

Also, if you haven't already done so, you'll need to attend a Level II volunteer training with Asheville City Schools before you can volunteer at Claxton. The training is a one-time requirement (not needed each year) and this year's schedule is set so go ahead and make plans to attend one of these brief (~20 min) trainings. Please see below for the schedule.

All trainings are held in the Board Room at the Central Office of Asheville City Schools at 85 Mountain Street. No registration is required to attend the training.

The full ACS Volunteer Training Schedule for 2018-2019 is linked here. Dates coming soon include--

Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 12:00 PM

Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at 12:00 PM

If you have any questions about volunteer requirements for Claxton and Asheville City Schools, please contact miriam.scott@acsgmail.net.

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