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Mrs. Wheeler’s 2nd graders earned a sweet reward! 🥤🍋🍋 After working hard and scoring well on their first math district unit assessment, they celebrated with a special “Hydration Station” treat. We’re so proud of their effort and success! 💙📚

Mrs. Utz’s Pre-K class shared the sweetest Valentine activity! 💕 Students did their very best to write a kind word to describe each of their classmates, adding loving notes to one another’s papers. They’re building early writing skills while learning how powerful kind words can be. 💌✨

💘 We were down to ONE! 💘 Our annual “Find Your Match” game had just one staff member still searching for her match! 👀 We hope that all of our families have a great Valentine's Day with your favorite people!

Thank you, Clarkston PTA, for showering our staff with love today! ❤️🐾

Mrs. Busby’s kindergarten class is spreading the love this Valentine’s season! 💕 Students are writing sweet notes, creating colorful masterpieces, and enjoying time with friends—all while building important skills in a fun and meaningful way. 💌✨

Flashback Friday to Leader in Me club day fun! 🐾

Cougar Nation: Please use the link below to access the weekly Cougar Connection.
https://tylerisd.edurooms.com/engage/clarkston-elementary-school/newsletters/cougar-connection-february-13-2026
Have a great weekend!

💧📚 4th Grade Hydration Station Celebration! 📚💧 On Friday, our 4th graders celebrated their Unit 4 Reading Assessment growth in the sweetest way — with a Hydration Station! 🥤✨ These students have been working HARD on comprehension, constructed responses, vocabulary, and truly thinking deeper about what they read. Their growth showed… and we celebrated it! 🎉 Each student created their own custom hydration cup and enjoyed a refreshing treat while we recognized the progress they’ve made this unit. Growth looks different for everyone — but effort, perseverance, and determination were on full display in our classroom! 💪📖 We are so proud of the way these students: ✔️ Stayed focused ✔️ Pushed through challenging texts ✔️ Improved their written responses ✔️ Encouraged one another We don’t just celebrate high scores — we celebrate growth. 🌟 Way to go, 4th grade! Keep reading, keep growing, and keep shining! ❤️ #FourthGradeWins #HydrationStation #GrowthMindset #ReadingGrowth #ProudTeacher

🚀🪐 Out of This World Learning in 3rd Grade! 🪐🚀 Shilling's 3rd Grade Science class has been busy exploring the solar system! 🌎✨ Students worked in research groups to dive deep into their assigned planets. They used technology, books, and teamwork to gather facts, discuss findings, and create large, detailed posters to teach others about their planet. From Mercury to Saturn to Uranus and Earth — these students became true planet experts! 🌟 Throughout this project, they practiced: 🔎 Research skills 💬 Academic discussions 🤝 Collaboration & teamwork 📝 Informational writing 🎨 Creative presentation The best part? Watching them problem-solve together, divide responsibilities, and take pride in their finished projects. The confidence they showed while explaining their planet facts was incredible! Science is so much more than memorizing facts — it’s curiosity, collaboration, and discovery. And these 3rd graders showed ALL of it! 💫 We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. The future astronomers in this room are shining bright! 🌠 #ThirdGradeScience #PlanetProject #FutureScientists #Teamwork #OutOfThisWorld #ProudTeacher

Mrs. Brittain’s 3rd grade readers are building strong connections! 📚✨ Using hexagonal thinking, students connected key ideas from their passage and engaged in thoughtful discussions to explain their thinking. We love seeing their critical thinking and teamwork in action! 💙

Last week, we celebrated great behavior for January! We had a perfect weather day for some outdoor fun! We ❤️ celebrating our Cougars! 🐾

🤠 It’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Tuesday, and we’re celebrating two of our Toy Story stars — Mrs. Becker and Mr. Cooks! 🌟 Mrs. Becker is a fierce advocate for her Pre-K Deaf Ed students and brings our community together through weekly ASL classes, while Mr. Cooks ensures students always have access to learning and keeps our campus smiling with his humor. We’ve got a friend in them! 🤟💛✨ https://www.canva.com/design/DAHA9Y-rsnc/p6tiSkBqC2pgnulmoNaF9A/watch?utm_content=DAHA9Y-rsnc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h441192932c

It's time for the Clarkston Elementary School Read-A-Thon!
Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday February 16, 2026 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.

We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.

Watch a short video to see how to signup your reader:
https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg

This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/oGNrpS/1?utm=email

Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers!

This is a great opportunity to help your student get extra practice for STAAR. Call to get your package reserved before February 13th.

Just in time for the big game this weekend, 4th grade turned learning into a championship experience—team huddles, goal-driven challenges, and celebratory shout-outs with every concept mastered! Our 4th grade team rocked this fun experience for our kids! 🏈🐾

Touchdown! Mrs. Freeman's 5th grade scored big Friday! Plays were made and teamwork focused on winning each quarter of their day. #WorkHardPlayHard

Ms. Fry's mathematicians created their favorite kind of 2D shapes: edible ones! We love when lessons turn into tasty treats!

Little hands, big math thinking! 🧠✨ Mrs. Daniell’s PK students are rocking small-group math as they work on number operations and working toward their math goals!

Congratulations to our January staff & students of the month! 🎉🐾 Teacher of the year: Shari Bruno Rookie of the year: N'Kima Browning Pre-k: Asher Ralston Kinder: Evelyn De La Garza 1st: Joanna Durojaye 2nd: Cylus Martin-Haren 3rd: Lincoln Daniel 4th: Janea Cervantes 5th: Dean Veira