Clemens Crossing Cougar Comments

Jaime Gittleson - Assistant Principal

Website: cces.hcpss.org
Location: 10320 Quarterstaff Road, Columbia, MD, USA
Phone: (410) 313-6866
Facebook: facebook.com/ClemensCrossingElementary
Twitter: @hcpss_cces

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Dear Families,

We have seen an increase in students wearing Apple-type watches to school. These can only be worn if they are only being used as a watch during school. Please consider keeping these items at home so they are not a distraction during learning.

Thank you!

Michelle Leader, Principal

Jaime Gittleson, Assistant Principal

March

• 12 - PTA School Scoop Night with The Charmery
  
• 13 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early - Professional Work and Wellness Day
• 15 - PTA Scholastic Book Fair begins (through March 21)
• 15 - PTA International Night, 6:30-8:00pm
• 25 - Schools and Offices Closed, Spring Break begins (through April 1)

April

• 2 - School Resumes after Spring Break
• 3 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• 4 - Wear green for "Think Green Thursday"
• 9 - End of 3rd Marking Period
• 10 - Schools Closed for Students - Professional Work Day
• 17 - Report Cards Issued, 4:00 p.m.
• 24 - PTA Talent Show Rehearsal, 6:30 p.m.
• 25 - PTA Talent Show, 6:30 p.m.
• 26 - PTA Talent Show, 6:30 p.m.

To subscribe to the CCES calendar on your smartphone, electronic device, or email system use the calendar ID sqspkjkbr6v6arss44js3n21eg@group.calendar.google.com.

Dear students and families,

Thank you for your support of the 2023-2024 Howard County Literacy Association Young Authors' Contest! The Howard County elementary-level winners have been notified, and finalists for the state level will get a postcard in the mail next month. The winners have been posted on the website.

We would like to congratulate the students who participated in this year's Young Authors' Contest, and we look forward to next year's!

If you wish to “opt-in” to receive CCES and HCPSS texts with emergency information or reminders, please follow the directions below:

Send a text to the number: 67587

Text “Yes” in the message.

Reply “Yes” when prompted if you want to “opt-in”

It is that time of year when we enroll kindergarteners and new students to first grade for next year! If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1st, please enroll them now! If you know anyone who has a child this age, please have them enroll their child now! The official date to begin enrolling is March 4th, but the enrollment link is already open. The link to on-line enrollment is below! Please feel free to call the office at 410-313-6866 with any questions!

https://www.hcpss.org/enroll/#docs

Attention students in Grades 2 - 5, spring seminars are coming SOON!

Please click the links below to find out more information and sign-up. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Seifert via email at jhonna_seifert@hcpss.org.

Grade 2 - Lego Landmarks

Grade 3 - STEM with a Hess Truck

Grade 4 - Animal Advocates

Grade 5 - Eco Leaders (New & Continuing students must sign-up)

Add these dates to your calendar! There are plenty of exciting PTA events coming up through the spring. All the details coming soon!

March 12 - School Scoop Night with The Charmery

March 15 - International Night

March 15-21 - Scholastic Book Fair

April 1 Year Book online sales begin

April 25 - Talent Show (K-2nd)

April 26 - Talent Show (3rd - 5th)

May 6-10 - Staff Appreciation Week

May 10 - Spring Carnival

Help the CCES Staff Celebrate Pi Day by donating a homemade or store bought pie! If you would like to contribute to the Pi Day celebration, check out this signup for details:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CA8A72AA20-48264321-pie

Thank you for your support!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! It will be open in the Media Center on Friday, March 15th from 5:30-7 PM and Monday-Thursday, March 18th-21st from 4-7 PM. This is a big fundraiser for the PTA and a lot of fun, so please come shop and support CCES! Book fliers will be coming home with students next week. Also, if you are able to volunteer at the fair or help with set up/take down, please sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FAEA62BA6FF2-48093901-cces

At the fair, there will be opportunities to shop for books and gifts and to buy books to donate to your child's classroom. You can also buy gift certificates for your child's teacher at the fair! Speak to any PTA volunteer at the fair for more information.

The fair accepts cash and credit cards. You can also pay in advance through a Scholastic E-Wallet. More information about eWallet:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html

We looking forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendars for a vibrant celebration of our school's incredible diversity at the CCES International Night on Friday, March 15th! Immerse yourself in a global experience brimming with cultural exploration, delicious food, and electrifying performances.

The festivities begin at 6:30 pm with:

• Country Tables: Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and tastes of different countries! Explore interactive displays, learn fascinating facts, and savor delicious treats from around the world.
• Rock Creek Steel Drums: Don't miss the electrifying performance by this talented group! Get your hands on a steel drum and learn a few beats in group lessons before they take the stage at 7:20 pm.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4BA8A72CA2F49-48111682-international

Do you want to get a head start on the school year? We encourage all parents/guardians to visit the link below to learn what your child will learn this year in grades PreK-5! Once you click on your child’s grade level, use the yellow “course navigation” box in the top right corner to navigate standards, free games, and family activities for each subject area. Happy learning!

https://www.hcpss.org/academics/what-your-child-will-learn-guides/

The Howard County Public School System is committed to providing a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment where all policies are enforced fairly and consistently. HCPSS policies and regulations emphasize instruction and rehabilitation rather than punishment and are designed to foster and reward appropriate behavior and keep students connected to school so they can graduate college and career ready. Please read and review the HCPSS student code of conduct with your child(ren) before the school year begins:

https://www.hcpss.org/f/aboutus/student-handbook/student-code-of-conduct.pdf

HCPSS parents/guardians are required by Board of Education Policy 9000 Student Residency, Eligibility, Enrollment and Assignment to notify HCPSS if they move to a new home address by submitting residency documentation to their student’s current school. Students who have a change of residence on or after the first day of the 2023-2024 school year must request a student reassignment in order to complete the school year at their previous school.

Listed below are the many ways to stay informed at Clemens Crossing Elementary School.

Twitter

• Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hcpss_cces
• We use Twitter to inform, celebrate, and engage our community.
• Twitter is used to share what is going on in our school, our community, and throughout the Howard County Public School System.
• Turn on notifications to get information the second it is tweeted.
• We live-stream our concerts on Periscope through Twitter.

• Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ClemensCrossingElementary
• We have found that Facebook is the social media most used by our parents so we are now on Facebook, too!
• Our Facebook page is updated automatically from our Twitter feed.
• Please use Facebook to share the good news from CCES with your friends and families.

Instagram

• We use Instagram periodically. We do post pictures and information there.

Website

• Our website, cces.hcpss.org, is updated regularly.
• Important news and information is located on the main page of the site including an archive of our weekly newsletter, Cougar Comments.
• Staff information and email is located under the "Our Staff" tab.
• A subscribable google calendar is located on the "Calendar" tab.

Email

• Email is our main form of communication.
• You will receive news and information automatically to the email address you provide in your Family File. We will not inundate your inbox with email. Look for the weekly Cougar Comments on Friday mornings.
• If you would like email sent to different email addresses, update your email in Family File with the email address you prefer.
• You can subscribe additional email addresses by visiting the HCPSS News site here. http://www.hcpss.org/hcpss-news/
• Weekly announcements, important information and updates, and more will primarily be sent through email.
• You also have the opportunity to opt-in for text messaging

Do you have an aspiring filmmaker in your family? Sign them up for video production camp! Three sessions are running this summer at River Hill High School where campers can make their very own short film. Camera use, storytelling techniques, and editing skills will exercise participants’ creative and technical abilities. Sessions run from 8:30am - 12:00pm Monday through Thursday with a film festival at the end, and children ages 9 to 17 are welcome to enroll.
Sign up at https://riverhill.membershiptoolkit.com/camp2024

Date: April 6th, 2024

Time: 12 pm - 3 pm

Location: Howard High School (8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043)

Who? 3rd to 8th graders in Howard County (parents will need to stay at the event)

THERE WILL BE PRIZES AND CERTIFICATES FOR ALL WHO COMPETE

About the Fair

This STEM fair is a platform designed to inspire and showcase the creativity and talent of young students from grades 3 - 8. This event invites participants to present their projects across various STEM categories, with the opportunity to win exciting prizes! The purpose of this event is to encourage a passion for learning and exploration, allowing children to express their unique ideas. Judges will score each project, provide constructive feedback, and give out medals at the end of the event but all participants will nevertheless receive certificates.

Parents/Guardians must stay during the entire event.

PLEASE READ ALL THE GUIDELINES HERE:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mlbzNFQOPIateiW2pUyp_b4gA6IbhJkxpPGcDULSxfk/edit?usp=sharing

Contact Information:

Email - hohs.stemroots@gmail.com

Does your child love sports? Atholton High School coaches are ready for a fun and exciting summer! Coaches and staff will help your child grow their skills in several sports. Registration is now open. Click on the link below.

https://www.atholtonboosters.org/packet/76811653

Maybe spring is finally here, maybe not, but whatever the weather, this can be a season of giving. You likely received a hang-tag last weekend on your front door asking for donations to Scouting For Food, which is our biggest service project of the year. We really appreciate your generosity to help those in need. We'll be back in your neighborhood on Saturday to pick up your bagged donations, so please have them out by 8am. Do you want your child to learn about service to their community while having fun with their friends? Then check us out: go to our website at www.pack618md.com and contact us at Cubmaster@pack618md.com.