CLARKSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 
 CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Diamonds in the Rough Writers Grant!
Signing Club, The Signing Stars!

Miss Erin Ellis, Director

Fourth and fifth grade students meet weekly on Mondays after school to learn American Sign Language and prepare for special programs.

Art Club

Pictured are entries from May, '09 Arts Fest
 
Mrs. Post, Director
 
 Only students with exceptional talent and satisfactory behavior are considered for this club.  Some of the activities include drawing from Mark Keisler's Draw Squad, modeling in clay, creating tile mosaics, painting, and embroidery. 
Clarkston Clean-up Club
Angie Bain, Director
 
Belles and Beaus Clogging/ Square Dancing
Coach Steigman
 
    
 
The "Belles and Beaus" are 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who perform clogging and square dance routines for the school, parents, and the community. 
The group consists of boys and girls who practice twice a week on basic clogging and square dance skills for future peformances in the community.
The "Belles and Beaus" wear traditional costumes for their performances.  These costumes include skirts with petticoats for the girls, as well as the traditional white clogging shoes for the boys.
HEADSTART GRADUATION
Mrs. Lee, director

At the end of the year, the Headstart students perform in a graduation ceremony complete with caps, gowns, diplomas, and special songs.

PRE-K GRADUATION
Directors:  Mrs. Bain, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Potichko

At the end of the year, the Pre-K students perform in a graduation ceremony.

PTA PROGRAMS
 Music Teacher
 
Each grade level has a chance to experience the joy of performing for their fellow students and their parents. Performance is a percentage of the overall Music grade and each child is required to perform for the school during the day.  Students receive extra credit for performing at night for their parents.
  • Patriotic Program
  • Winter Program
  • Texas Public Schools Week Program
  •  TISD Artsfest at Harvey Convention Center
  •  5th Grade Graduation