Clarkston Elementary School

At Clarkston we know the incredible value of good attendance. In order for successful student outcomes to happen students must be present at school. View the infographic for information on the importance of good school attendance.

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Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early School success goes hand in hand with good attendance! DID YOU KNOW? • Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school. • Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read. • Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks. • Being late to school may lead to poor attendance. • Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Good attendance will help children do well in high school, college, and at work. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Set a regular bed time and morning routine. • Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before. • Find out what day school starts and make sure your child has the required shots. • Introduce your child to her teachers and classmates before school starts to help her transition. • Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home. • If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning. • Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent. When Do Absences Become a Problem? CHRONIC ABSENCE 18 or more days WARNING SIGNS 10 to 17 days SATISFACTORY 9 or fewer absences • Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.

No school on Monday January 18th for MLK Jr. Day. Classes will resume Tuesday January 19th at 7:50 AM.

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Tyler ISD will be closed tomorrow January 11th. Classes will resume Tuesday January 12th.

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At Clarkston we know attendance is crucial for successful student outcomes. Any student who has perfect attendance for the six weeks will have their parent's name put into a drawing for a giftcard! The drawing will take place at the end of the six weeks. #CougarStrong #AllIn #A2D

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giftcard for the parents of students with perfect attendance

Here's the weekly Clarkston newsletter for the week of January 11th! https://www.smore.com/ka0js

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We hope everyone had a restful and peaceful holiday break. We can’t wait to welcome back our Cougar family on Tuesday Jan. 5th. School begins at 7:50 AM. #CougarStrong

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Thanks to Skyler Hefley for giving Clarkston some shout outs this morning! #CougarStrong #AllIn

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Clarkston staff being treated to BBQ as a salty, savory treat before the holiday break. #CougarStrong

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Clarkston teachers enjoying bbq during a Christmas luncheon

Our Clarkston Cougars were blessed beyond measure this morning! Tyler Legacy varsity players helped spread kindness and cheer this morning by helping Santa deliver gifts. 🏈 🎅 🎄 🎁 #CougarStrong #AllIn #A2D

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Tyler legacy football players spread Christmas cheer and helped Santa deliver presents to students

Tyler legacy football players helped spread cheer by helping Santa deliver presents to students

Cougars showing off their awesome tacky Christmas sweaters during the 12 Days of Christmas. 🎅 🎄 ☃️ #CougarStrong

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Clarkston students wearing their tacky Christmas sweaters during the 12 days of Christmas

STAAR review tutoring is available for 4th-8th grade students who were unsuccessful on the Spring 2019 STAAR test. See image below for more information.

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STAAR review tutoring for eligible students

Come listen to our 4th grade Cougars sing Christmas carols during arrival and dismissal tomorrow from 7:15-7:45 AM and 2:45-3:15 PM. 🎅🎄

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Mrs. Hernandez’s 2nd grade math classes incorporate math facts and digital art with a Christmas theme. #CougarStrong #A2D #AllIn 🧮 👨‍💻 🎄 ☃️

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Students use their devices in math class to work on their math facts while revealing a secret Christmas picture of the Grinch

Students use their devices to work on their math sex while creating a secret Christmas picture

Mrs. Martinez’s class is using teamwork while making a cookie house. 🍪 🏠 #CougarStrong #AllIn #A2D

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Ms. Martinez’s Students are working together to create a cookie house with icing and sprinkles

Kona Ice is coming to Clarkston TOMORROW December 16th! Bring your $3 or $5! Bring your color-changing cup for a $3 refill. #CougarStrong

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Kona ice is coming to Clarkston tomorrow December 16th. Bring $3 or $5. Bring your color-changing cup back for a $3 refill

Mrs. Hinton and one of Clarkston’s brightest are showing off their Christmas spirit with sign language! 🎄 🎅 ☃️ #CougarStrong

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Principal Tara Hinton and death education student getting into the holiday spirit

Ms. Martinez’s PTC class is getting in the holiday spirit! ☃️ 🎄 🎅 #CougarStrong #AllIn #A2D

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Ms. Martinez’s class is working on meeting their goals with fun holiday activities

Kona Ice is coming to Clarkston on Wednesday December 16th! Bring your $3 or $5. #CougarStrong

almost 5 years ago, Clarkston Elementary School

Kona ice coming to Clarkston Wednesday December 16th. Bring $3 or $5.

2nd grade Cougars tracking their accuracy and points for AR. Mrs. Thompson goes above and beyond to push and motivate her students. 📚 #CougarStrong #AllIn #A2D

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Mrs. Thompson second graders are tracking their accuracy and points AR goals

Reminder: Friday December 18th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM. Boys & Girls Club will be closed. Please make alternative arrangements for your child.

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