Rudolph and his team showed up for Reindeer Day at CMS today!
Students at Claxton Elementary School have been enjoying eating locally grown Satsuma Mandarin Oranges this week! These oranges were grown by MJ Family Farm in Tattnall County just outside of Glennville. Michael and Jeanie Thompson, owners of MJ Family Farm, planted their first tree in 2017 and are up to about 1000 trees now!
The Evans County School Nutrition program is participating in the Local Food to Schools Pilot Program this school year. This program provides funds for participating school nutrition programs to purchase food directly from Georgia Farmers.
#FuelingGA
The CMS Band, led by band director Melanie Grimes, performed a selection of Christmas music at the December Board Meeting on December 7th. Great job, guys!
#RoarANDSoar
🦌✨ Shoutout to Tucker in Ms. Fallin's 1st-grade class at Claxton Elementary for spreading holiday cheer in the sweetest way! 🌟🎄 Tucker brought reindeer antlers for all his classmates on Reindeer Day, making sure everyone had a touch of festive magic. 🦌🎁 Small acts of kindness like these truly warm our hearts and make the holiday season even more special. Way to go, Tucker! 💫
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#HolidayKindness
🎄✨ Exciting time at Poppell Farms for our 2nd Graders! 🐾🎅 They had a blast meeting animals, crafting Christmas wonders, enjoying a story time with Mrs. Claus, taking a magical reindeer ride, and even chatting with Santa himself! 🦌🎁 December is off to an amazing start! 🌟
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#ChristmasTime
CMS invites you to support the CMS Baseball Team by purchasing a raffle ticket for a home safe. Tickets can be purchased in the front office at CMS/CHS, from a student, or from a coach. We thank you for our support!
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On Thursday, Jamie Calloway, Director of Human Resources for AJIN Georgia Corporation, presented the Evans Region College and Career Academy and other area agencies generous donations . Ajin Georgia, currently under construction at 301 and I16, will be a Tier 1 supplier to Hyundai of stamped, robotic-welded metal body parts. The plant will begin operations in mid-2024. Thank you, AJIN Georgia!
#TheDEN
Mrs. Genie Miller stopped by Mrs. Liberatore’s class to discuss her job as the Magistrate Judge of Evans County. The students have been learning about the judicial system of Georgia. We are so thankful that she took time out of her day to take the information that have been learning and make it meaningful for us. Thank you, Mrs. Miller!
🎄✨ Spreading holiday cheer at Claxton Elementary! 🎅
This past Friday, our incredible administration surprised the hardworking staff with a delightful treat – sodas and Christmas tree cookies to sweeten our day! 🥤🍪
A big shoutout to our thoughtful administrators for adding an extra dash of joy to the season. Your kindness is the perfect recipe for a festive and heartwarming day at Claxton! 🌟🎁
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#HolidayTreats
Class of 2024, do you need assistance with completing your financial aid forms? Ogeechee Technical College is offering workshops to assist. These workshops are open to students who plan to attend any college or university, not just OTC students. The dates are January 22, 23, 29, 31 and February 12 and 13. All sessions are 4:00-6:00 PM and will be held in the Success Lab in Room 184 of the main JEK Building.
🌟📚 Celebrating Success in Mrs. Daniel's 1st Grade Class! 📚🌟
Hip, hip, hooray for our amazing 1st graders! 🥳 These students in Mrs. Daniel's class at Claxton Elementary School met their iStation goals for December! 🚀🎯 These students have shown incredible dedication and determination, and we couldn't be more proud. 🌟📈 Way to go, 1st graders! 🌠👏
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#StudentAchievement
The CMS 7 Mindsets focus for this week is "Be Accountable." We want our students to be accountable for their learning and their actions.
There are lots of community activities planned to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King!
Please check out the linked flyer below from our friends in the Evans County Afro-American Society!
Link to flyer: https://tinyurl.com/42bekfut
Please contact Ryan Tomblin for more information!
Reminder:
Our Christmas break is approaching!
Friday, December 15, is a half-day for students and full-day for staff.
Please see below for the adjusted bus dismissal times for December 15:
CMS/CHS- 11:40
CES-12:10
The Academy- 12:30
Also, please remember that Monday, December 18 - Tuesday, January 2, are holidays for students. Monday, December 18 -Monday, January 1, are holidays for staff.
We look forward to starting 2024 with our staff on Tuesday, January 2, and with our students on Wednesday, January 3.
🏀💛🖤💛 Calling all 7-14 year old basketballers! 💛🖤💛🏀
Join the Evans County Afro-American Society for a basketball clinic on January 6, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, at the Claxton Middle School Gym!
🏀Please check out the flyer below from our friends in the Evans County Afro-American Society!🏀
Please contact Ryan Tomblin for more information!
7 Mindsets- The Time Is Now
-Embrace every moment
-Get in the zone
-Be vulnerable
-Act with purpose
Action is the antidote to despair. -Joan Baez
🎅🧦 Tacky sweaters and crazy socks - Claxton Elementary rocked the holiday spirit this week! 🌟❤️
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#FestiveFun
Sixth grade students in Mrs. Sefers' math classes are studying unit rates. By using sales ads, students are able to compare prices of items and figure out which is the better deal. This is a math skill which will come in handy one day! #RoarANDSoar
Students in Ms. Vaughn and Mrs. Sowells' classes had a blast exploring the lights, sirens, and loud sounds from SRO Cason's patrol unit and Custodian/Firefighter Donnie Bates' personal truck! Their smiles say it all. Big thanks to SRO Cason and Mr. Bates for giving our students the chance to dive into the world of safety. 🚓🚒
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#CommunityInvolvement
🎉🌮 Chip, Chip, Hooray for Mrs. Brannen's 5th Grade Homeroom! 🌟🏫
A big shoutout to these hardworking students who've earned a delicious attendance award – Chips and Salsa Extravaganza! 🎉🥳 Mrs. Brannen's 5th grade homeroom class at Claxton Elementary School has been rocking it, showing up every day with dedication and enthusiasm. Keep up the fantastic work, 5th graders – your efforts are truly commendable! 🌮🔥
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#AttendanceChampions
