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2/11/2010
Welcome to Clemson Elementary School!
Soles 4 Souls
During the week of February 8-12, the Intermediate Multiage class will be collecting new or gently used children's shoes for the children of Haiti. The new shoes do not need to be expensive. Please bring them to school and put in the basket in the school lobby or send to Room 307. For more information, please visit the Soles 4 Souls website at www.giveshoes.org. Our goal is to help change the world - one pair at a time.
Pet Care Drive
The Junior Girl Scout Troop 2062 has adopted Fox Nest Animal Shelter as a service project for this year. They have spent many hours volunteering to earn their Bronze Award and have learned about the needs of this animal shelter. This shelter is a no-kill shelter in Seneca that houses approximately 100 to 300 animals a year. All of their animals are adopted.
Troop 2062 invites you to participate in a Pet Care Drive to benefit the shelter on Thursday, February 11. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Clemson Elementary School. You may also donate any of the following items: paper towels, kitty litter, bleach, blankets, towels, and pet toys. These items can be dropped off at the front of Clemson Elementary School, or in the back of the school during drop off and pick up times. Please consider supporting this worthwhile cause on February 11.
Troop 2062 invites you to participate in a Pet Care Drive to benefit the shelter on Thursday, February 11. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Clemson Elementary School. You may also donate any of the following items: paper towels, kitty litter, bleach, blankets, towels, and pet toys. These items can be dropped off at the front of Clemson Elementary School, or in the back of the school during drop off and pick up times. Please consider supporting this worthwhile cause on February 11.
Famous American Day
First grade will have Famous American Day on Friday, February 12. Dressed as their famous Americans, students will present their research facts from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Parents are invited to this performance as well as invited to tour the gallery of famous Americans created by the students on the first grade hallway after the presentation.
Jump Rope for Heart
The month of February is Jump Rope for Heart month. Clemson Elementary's event will be held the week of February 16-20 in the gym during PE classes. Students and teachers will receive their envelopes a week before the event. All envelopes are due on Wednesday, February 24. Students can also register online to make donations at www.americanheart.org/jump. All checks should be made to the American Heart Association. Get ready to jump rope for heart!
Relay for Life T Shirts
Orders are now being taken for t-shirts for Relay for Life. There are two shirts being offered this year. The popular "Fight Like a Girl" shirt is available in pink with brown writing or brown with pink writing in either long sleeves ($15) or short sleeves ($12). Also, there is a "Cure in Carolina" shirt available in navy blue. "Nothing could be finer...than a cure in Carolina" is printed on the back in white with the SC state symbol. The same symbol is also printed on the upper left front of the shirt. Short sleeve shirts are $15, while long sleeve shirts are $20. Both shirts can be viewed before purchase in the front office.
All t-shirts are available in sizes YSM-A3XL. Add $1.25 for A2XL and A3XL. Please make checks payable to the American Cancer Society. There will be two orders placed. The first due date is February 21 with delivery on March 1. The second order will be placed on March 28 with a delivery date of April 5. If you have questions, please see Teresa Skewes in the front office.
All t-shirts are available in sizes YSM-A3XL. Add $1.25 for A2XL and A3XL. Please make checks payable to the American Cancer Society. There will be two orders placed. The first due date is February 21 with delivery on March 1. The second order will be placed on March 28 with a delivery date of April 5. If you have questions, please see Teresa Skewes in the front office.
After School Care News
Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 school year for After School Care. Applications can be picked up in the After School Care office or in the front office. These are accepted on a first come-first served basis, and a $35.00 non-refundable deposit will hold a child's spot for the next year. Current ASC parents will be give first priority. Fees for the 2010-2011 school year will be $35.00/week or $7.00/day.
Bonus Bucks Help Support Our School
Each month, the Clemson Elementary PTA offers a quick and easy way to purchase gift cards and support the school. You can purchase gift cards for Valentine's Day through Bonus Bucks. Orders are due by Thursday, February 4th at 8:00 a.m. To download a copy of the order form, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Beth McCracken. Thank you for supporting the PTA!
PMA Plays with Science
The Clemson Elementary Primary Multiage class had a visit on Monday, January 25 from Dr. Ray Turner of the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson Univerisity. His program was called Physics and Toys: Playing with Science. He brought a variety of toys to diplay force and motion, air pressure, magnetism, sound and balance. The students enjoyed learning some of the principles of science while using toys.
February Lunch Menu
Changes have been made to the previously published February lunchroom menu. Please click here to see a revised menu.
Cookbooks For Sale!
Have you seen the new cookbook, Tigers In the Kitchen? This is the new cookbook being sold by the Clemson Elementary PTA that is for, about, and by Clemson Elementary School. Each cookbook is $12, or $10 each if you order 5 or more. That is a great bargain for a wonderful cookbook! Please make checks payable to the Clemson Elementary PTA and get yours today!
