CE NEWSLETTER
9-26-19
Health and Safety Week is 9/30-10/4
Next week is Clarkston Elementary's Health and Safety Week.
9/30 - Bike to School Day
10/1 – Digital Citizenship Day and Nutrition Day
10/2 – Walk to School Day
10/3 – Fire Safety Day *All students must complete Smoke House Permission Form
10/4 – Fun Run
For details of the week, please click on link to flyer below.
Count Day is October 2
The Dragon Dash - Fun Run Info
WHEN: Friday, October 4th, 2019
WHERE: Clarkston Elementary
TIME: Groups starting at 2:00pm
Clarkston Elementary Dragons are gearing up to dash around an obstacle course and help raise money for our school! This year we will have Clark the Dragon joining us for the fun! This is CE’s MAIN FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR and funds raised help with school events, assemblies and field trips throughout the year. All students who donate ANY amount will receive a Dragon Dash 2019 t-shirt. Obstacles, physical activity and FUN wrapped up in one day, all while supporting Clarkston Elementary.
As part of the fundraiser efforts, we hold several contests over the course of a three week period. Based on their fundraising efforts, the following classes have earned a Pajama Day for tomorrow:
Y5's/K: Fox
1st Grade: Gabbard
2nd Grade: Abel
3rd Grade: Scanlon
4th Grade: Abing
5th Grade: Fuller
We are also tracking all the states that our online donations originate from. We have received donations from 21 states so far.
Elementary Cross Country Race
ELEMENTARY CROSS COUNTRY RUN
Friday, October 11th, 2019
The 16th Annual Elementary Race is Scheduled
WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2019
WE ARE THE BACK TO BACK TO BACK DEFENDING CHAMPIONS!!!!
We had a record 39% of our students at CE show up!
Let's break that record this year and get even more!!!
Say it with me BACK to BACK to BACK to Back!!!!!
To win we have the have a higher percentage of students attend then other schools!
TIME:
4:45 to 5:30 Race number pick up (if you registered online) or
Race day registration (if you did not register online)
5:35 Grades Young 5/K - 2 Boys Race 1/2 Mile
5:45 Grades Young 5/K - 2 Girls Race 1/2 Mile
5:55 Grades 3 - 5 Boys Race 1 Mile
6:10 Grades 3 - 5 Girls Race 1 Mile
6:25 Winning School Announced
ENTRY FEE: Free
We would greatly appreciate any donations at the race to help support the Clarkston Cross Country teams.
REGISTRATION:
Register online before race or register at the race. If you register online, you only need to pick up your bib number the day of the race (quick and easy). It is ok to register online even if you are not 100% sure of participating. If you register at the race, make sure you give yourself time (varies depending on the line) to complete the registration process by 5:25 and walk to the starting line.
LOCATION:
Behind Clarkston High School next to the tennis courts. Use the driveway next to the softball/baseball fields closest to Clarkston Road.
PARKING:
Park on the side of the high school next to the baseball and softball fields. From the parking lot, walk down the steps toward the tennis courts.
AWARDS:
- Ribbons to all participants
- Medals to the top 10 finishers in each race
- Traveling trophy to the elementary school with the highest percentage of participants
(number of participating runners divided by the total population of school)
RACE NUMBER PICK UP:
If you registered online, pick up your race number from 4:45 to 5:25 at the tent. You must get your race number to participate in the race. All others will need to complete the registration process the day of the race.
RACE COURSE MAP:
View and/or print a copy of the 1/2 mile and mile course map. Members of the Sashabaw Middle School and Clarkston Junior High CrossCountry teams will run with the participants to help encourage and guide them on their way.
RESULTS:
You may view current and past results online.
REGISTRATION
Register Online at: http://clarkstoncrosscountry.org/elementary-race
- You can also register the day of the race!
QUESTIONS: Contact Mr. Hurd at ldhurd@clarkston.k12.mi.us
CHS Band Members Visit CE
School Lunch Menu
Health Clinic - Flu Shots @ SMS & NSE
Parents and Staff:
The CCS Student Health Center will have modified hours over the next few weeks:
October 3 the clinic will be open at SMS 9:00-11:30 & NSE 12:30-4:00
October 4 the clinic will be closed
October 11 the clinic will be open at SMS 7:30-11:30 (it is a half day for students)
October 25 the clinic will be open at SMS 7:30-11:30 (it is a half day for students)
All other remaining Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays we will be open per our usual times and locations.
We also now have flu vaccines in for students and staff. If you are interested in the flu vaccine please fill out the clinic registration packet (include a copy of insurance card/ID) and call 248-623-8100 to set up an appointment.
The registration packet can be found at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TIgQsPymWjPrUg-wT8-DMeccgOnRUPCd/view
Thank you,
CCS Clinic Staff
Dragons Shine
Please send us photos (with descriptions) of your CE Dragon excelling outside of school. We love to highlight their gifts and talents.
Calendar of Events
September 30 - October 4 Health and Safety Week
September 30 Bike to School
October 1 Digital Citizenship Day and Nutrition Day
October 2 Walk to School
October 2 Fall Count Day
October 3 Fire Safety Day
October 4 Fun Run
October 8 PTO Pizza Fundraiser at Hungry Howie's on Sashabaw 4:00 - 8:00 pm
October 11 Half Day Students - Early Dismissal at 11:31 am for Teacher Development
October 16 Habit Hop 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
October 23 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:00 pm
October 25 Half Day Students - Early Dismissal at 11:31 am for P/T Conferences
October 25 Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:30 - 3:30 pm
October 25 Boo Bash 6:00 - 8:00 pm
October 31 Halloween Parade/Parties 2:15 pm
Support Clarkston Schools Athletics - Upcoming Events
Please click the links below for our upcoming Athletic Events!
CHS
https://now.schedulestar.com/generated/refspreadskedMI4834690350538.pdf
It's HOMECOMING week!
It's the Volleyball PINK OUT game on 10/3. Coach Pinner and Rachel Vickers are selling pink ribbons for $1.00 (or whatever donation you want) to dedicate to someone that night. If you are interested in purchasing a ribbon, please pay Rachel Vickers (CHS) and email Kelly Pinner (CJHS) who you would like your dedication to go to, and Kelly will fill it out for you! All donations are going to University of Michigan Research Center. Thank you for your support. - Coach Pinner
CJHS
https://now.schedulestar.com/generated/refspreadskedMI48346298835309.pdf
SMS
https://now.schedulestar.com/generated/refspreadskedMI48346299080333.pdf
Have a great week and GO WOLVES!
Clarkston Elementary
Email: bmadams@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Website: http://ce.clarkston.k12.mi.us/
Location: 6589 Waldon Road, Independence charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-623-5100
Twitter: @CEBrianAdams