
The CMS 7 Mindsets focus for this week is "Be Accountable." We want our students to be accountable for their learning and their actions.


🌟📚 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! 🌠👏
#ReadySetGrow
#StudentAchievement


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.


🎄✨ 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! 🌟🎁
#ReadySetGrow
#HolidayTreats

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!

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.


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


🏀💛🖤💛 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!

ECCSS Regular Board Meeting
Monday, December 11, 2023 6:00pm
BOE Central Office Board Room


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




🎉🌮 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! 🌮🔥
#ReadySetGrow
#AttendanceChampions



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. 🚓🚒
#ReadySetGrow
#CommunityInvolvement







🎅🧦 Tacky sweaters and crazy socks - Claxton Elementary rocked the holiday spirit this week! 🌟❤️
#ReadySetGRow
#FestiveFun






🌟Do you have a child who qualifies for Head Start or Early Head Start? 🌟
✨📚Please see the flyer below from our friends at Claxton Head Start! Don't miss this chance to give your child a head start in education! 📚✨
If you have questions or if you need more information, please contact Ms. Kailyn Taylor (ktaylor@coastalgacaa.org) at Claxton Head Start.


👩🏫 Ms. Thigpen, Ms. Melissa, and Ms. Courtney's PreK class had a blast making gingerbread men with Officer Cason's help! 🍪👮♂️ It was a hands-on, fun-filled day of creativity and collaboration. Kudos to the little chefs and Officer Cason for making learning so delightful! 👏
#ReadySetGrow
#CommunityCollaboration



CMS BETA students Hope Elan and Zachery Valentine competed in the art competition at the Georgia State BETA Convention. Hope submitted a sculpture of her name, and Zachery submitted a pointillism painting of a jellyfish. Both works of art showed creativity and hard work and represented our school well. Great job, Hope and Zachery! #RoarANDSoar #Betafamous





💛🖤💛Please help ECCSS give a BIG Tiger roar of thanks to Rotary District Governor Dr. Felix Smith! 💛🖤💛
📚 Dr. Smith shared a delightful read-aloud with our CES Tigers in Ms. Hutcheson's class! 📚
💛🖤💛 Thank you, Dr. Felix, for helping inspire a love of reading for our Tigers! 💛🖤💛
#WeLoveOurTigers
#WeLoveOurCommunity
#SchoolAndCommunityConnections

🌟📚 Celebrating Success in Ms. Hancock's 2nd Grade Class 📚🌟
Big cheers for Amir and Jamari, who have shown outstanding growth on iStation! 🚀These two incredible stars in Ms. Hancock's class at Claxton Elementary School have soared to new heights! Their dedication and hard work shine brightly, and we're so proud of their achievements. 🌟📈 Keep reaching for the stars, Amir and Jamari!
#ReadySetGrow
#StudentSuccess


Reason #4 why Georgia FLEX is a tremendous asset to our community:
Community Pride: As FLEX participants excel and contribute, our community can take pride in nurturing its own talent and witnessing their success stories unfold. #TheDEN #RealLife #LearnersToLeaders
