🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at Claxton Elementary! 🎨📝
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Hispanic Heritage Celebration (HHC) Art and Writing Competition for the 2023-24 school year!
K-2 Winners:
1st Place: Eliel Flores-Sontay (Grade 2) - "Dia De Muertos / Day of the Dead" 🌺
2nd Place: Aryela Sontay (Kindergarten) - "Frida Kahlo" 🎨
3rd Place: Jalayah Brooks (Kindergarten) - "Frida Kahlo" 👩🎨
3-5 Winners:
1st Place: Kelvin Vicente-Atjun (Grade 5) - "Alebrijes" 🐉
2nd Place: Nayeli Munoz-Morales (Grade 5) - "Alebrijes" 🌈
3rd Place: Liam Williams (Grade 4) - "Alebrijes" 🦁
Congratulations to all our talented participants! Your creativity and passion have truly shined through in celebrating Hispanic heritage.
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🐰✨ Yesterday, the Beta Club bunny hopped into PreK and Kindergarten, and the kids were thrilled with the goody bags that the Easter bunny delivered! 🎁 They also enjoyed making new friends with the CMS Junior Beta Club members. We're so grateful for the visit and the wonderful goody bags! 🤗
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🐣🔍 Ms. Amari and Ms. Nicky's class wrapped up their Easter week with a "My 5 Senses Investigation of Peeps" activity! The students explored marshmallow peeps with all their senses 🖐👀👃👂👅. And of course, tasting the peeps turned out to be their favorite part! 😋
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Our students will be served colored eggs today! Our cafeteria staff at CES and CMS/CHS have been busy coloring eggs. Amalia Saucedo (pictured), a food service worker at CES, helped prepare the eggs. Happy coloring, and Happy Easter!
CMS is thrilled to announce the top winners of our prestigious Hispanic Heritage Celebration Art and Writing Competition. Entries showcased incredible talent and creativity, making the decision tough for our judges. Nonetheless, three entries stood out, capturing the exceptional skills of our talented Tigers. Join us in congratulating:
🏆 1st Place: "What is Freedom?" by Allisson Martinez, student of Mrs. Becky Francis, Spanish teacher.
🥈 2nd Place: "La Virgen de Guadalupe" by Katherine Rosales-Rodriguez, student of Ms. Amber Johnson, art teacher.
🥉 3rd Place: "Lionel Messi" by Moises Maldonado Jr., also student of Ms. Amber Johnson.
A big round of applause for our winners and their teachers for guiding these young talents to explore their creativity and cultural roots. This competition highlights the richness of Hispanic heritage through the powerful medium of art and writing, and we couldn't be prouder of the results.
#HispanicHeritageCelebration #ArtAndWritingCompetition #CulturalPride #YoungTalents #Education #Celebration #RoarANDSoar🎨✍️🏆
🌟🌻 The CES office staff were delighted to receive the Sunshine Basket for March from Mrs. Jennifer Kelly's 2nd grade class! The students expressed their gratitude for everything the staff does. 🙏
Miss Shirley was showered with lots of extra hugs! 🤗
Note: Mrs. L. Stephens was unfortunately absent from the photo. 📸
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CMS SPORTS UPDATE...Due to field conditions at North Tattnall, the BASEBALL game scheduled for today will be moved to tomorrow at 4 o'clock at NTMS.
We just can’t say it enough, the Work-Based Learning Program at CHS is equally beneficial for the community and our students. In this photo, senior Allen Smith was caught on the job at our local NAPA Auto Parts. Allen has enjoyed learning about the automotive parts business, and he has built a great relationship with his work team and the clientele. After graduation, he aspires to pursue a position at Gulfstream with the intention of working in avionics. We are confident that his real-world work experience will prove invaluable for his future! CHS is very proud of you! #TheDEN #BlackAndGoldBuildingSuccess #TigerPride
🌟🥚 This morning, Sweet Evening Breeze #269 Order of the Eastern Star generously donated 400 prefilled eggs to our pre-k! 🐣
In the photo are members Angela Kamara - Associate Matron, Mable Jones - Past Worthy Matron, and Annette Sneed - Worthy Matron. 📸
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Join us for the 2nd Annual Claxton Middle School STEM Fair on April 10th, at 3:30 PM, in the CMS Gym! The students have worked so hard to prepare for this, and they want to show you what they've learned! EVERYONE IS INVITED!!
🥋📚 Exciting News from Claxton Elementary! 📚🥋
We had a fantastic time celebrating our students who excelled in Accelerated Reader and Istation Reading! As a special reward, Ms. Andi Johnson and her assistants treated our achievers to an exhilarating martial arts demonstration. 🌟
The gym was filled with energy and excitement as our students witnessed the impressive skills and disciplines of martial arts. It was a wonderful way to acknowledge the hard work and dedication our students have shown in their reading journeys. 📖💥
Big thanks to Ms. Andi Johnson and her team for providing such an inspiring experience! Our students are not only excelling academically but also getting motivated in dynamic and engaging ways. 🙌
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Are you looking for a fun family event? Come join us at TigerTown at Claxton High School for Movie Night on April 12th. The gate will open at 6:00pm for kids to play games such as cornhole, 9 hole, Around the Horn, and Homerun Derby, plus we’ll have face painting! The movie will begin at 7:45pm. Concessions will be available as well. Mark your calendar, come join the fun, and help support CHS Baseball! Bring your own chairs and blankets. #TigerPride #BlackAndGoldFun
A huge round of applause for Mrs. Ellen Brown’s 7th grade science class at CMS!
These budding scientists have skillfully measured mass and volume to delve into the mysteries of matter’s chemical and physical properties. 📚🔍
Their hands-on investigation not only showcases their passion for science but also sets the stage for future groundbreaking explorations. Kudos to Mrs. Brown and her students for lighting the path of discovery! 🔬✨
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📚🎉 Literacy Night Success! ✨📚
🍕🏆A night of family fun, learning, and pizza at The Academy! 🏆🍕
📚✍️Big thanks to Mr. Stroud and Mr. Floyd for highlighting the power of literacy and parent involvement. 📚✍️
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Students at Claxton Elementary were served fresh strawberries from DC Durrence Farms, a local farm in the Gooseneck Community in Glennville, GA. The farm is owned by Danny and Sandra Durrence who are 4th generation farmers.
Marion Wilcox (pictured), a Food Service worker at Claxton Elementary, prepared the strawberries for the students.
The CMS Junior Beta Club embarked on a wonderful journey with its first officer-led meeting, setting the stage for a year filled with achievement, character, leadership, and service. 🌟
Vice-President Emily Stephens led the charge by visiting our mission statement with the team, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve the highest levels of learning and character development. 📚💡
But we didn't stop there! Zachery also guided our members through an inspiring personal development activity. It was a powerful session that allowed everyone to reflect on their strengths and areas for growth, aligning with our goals of nurturing future leaders and positive community impact. 🚀
Highlight of the day? Our hands-on service project! Our members put together thoughtful gift bags for younger students at Claxton Elementary School. Each bag was crafted with love, demonstrating our dedication to serving and uplifting our community. 🎁❤️
Kudos to our incredible officers - President Zachery Valentine, Vice-President Emily Stephens, Secretary Citlaly Hernandez-Ramirez, and Treasurer Amy Allende-Muthe - for their commitment and leadership in making this meeting a success. 💫
We're so grateful for the support from our members, parents, staff, and community partners. Your plastic egg donations and collaboration are what helped make our service project possible!
We look forward to more meetings where we can plan ideas that help make a positive difference in the lives of others. The Junior Beta Club is on a path to make this year truly unforgettable. 🎈
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Congratulations to Miya Herrington! She placed fourth in the state with FBLA in Introduction to Public Speaking. She is a Freshman and this is her first time competing with FBLA. She will compete at FBLA nationals on June 30, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. #TigerProud #WayToGo #BlackAndGoldBuildingSuccess #TheDEN
Congratulations to CHS Lady Tiger golfers Alayna Young and Katie Richey. On Monday, March 25, 2024 while playing against Pinewood Christian Academy, Alayna scored her first eagle and shot a personal best- 43. Katie also shot a personal best- 48. Way to go! #TigerPride #BlackAndGoldBuildingSuccess
Pre-K Class Explores Farm Life and Enjoys Making Homemade Ice Cream 🍦]
This week, Mrs. Herrington and Mrs. Morris's Pre-K class dove into all things related to the farm 🚜. Their exploration culminated in creating homemade ice cream 🍨, complete with a variety of toppings. The children relished every moment, their smiles 😊 a testament to the priceless experience.
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The CMS track meet that was scheduled for 4:00 PM today has been moved up to 1:00 PM due to impending weather later this evening.
