Clarkston Elementary School - One team, one goal; ensuring success for all.

🤠 It’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Tuesday, and we’re celebrating two incredible team members — Mrs. Mercer and Ms. Shelby! 🌟 Mrs. Mercer brings calm, positivity, and encouragement as she helps her students reach their reading goals, while Ms. Shelby ensures her students have the support they need to thrive through her amazing ASL interpretation. Together, they make our school a place where every student feels seen, supported, and successful! 💛📚🤟
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⚡️🔋 4th Grade Human Circuits in Action! 💡✨ Our 4th graders took hands-on learning to the next level today by becoming part of the circuit themselves! 🙌 They created human circuits using each other as batteries, wires, switches, and light bulbs — then tested how adding conductors and insulators changed the flow of energy. ⚙️ Students had to explain why their circuit was complete (or not!) and identify the role each component played in transferring electrical energy. 💬💭 It was a powerful (and shocking 😄) lesson on how electricity moves through a closed path — full of teamwork, problem-solving, and lots of excitement! #4thGradeScience #ElectricEnergy #HandsOnLearning #STEMinAction #StudentScientists #ClarkstonChargedUp

📊 Goal-Getters in Action! 🎯 Our 3rd graders took time today to reflect on their learning by reviewing their unit assessments and checking to see if they met their goals from the last test! 🙌 They’re learning how to take ownership of their progress, celebrate growth, and set new targets for the next unit. 💪✨ We’re so proud of these hardworking students for showing dedication, perseverance, and a growth mindset every step of the way! 🌟 #StudentGoals #DataDrivenLearners #ProudTeacherMoment #ElementaryExcellence #GoalGetters #GrowthMindset

oday, Clarkston Elementary honors and thanks all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

We are especially grateful to the veterans in our Clarkston community — families, staff, and neighbors — who continue to inspire our students through their service and example.

Thank you, Veterans, for your service and sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #ClarkstonElementary

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Leader in Me Club days are always a favorite! ❤️ 🐾

Cougar Nation: Please use the link below to access the weekly Cougar Connection.
https://tylerisd.edurooms.com/engage/clarkston-elementary-school/newsletters/cougar-connection-november-7-2025
Have a great weekend!

✏️✨ Fun Day Friday got a little foamy! Mrs. Utz’s PK crew had a blast practicing their letters in shaving cream — learning has never smelled so fresh and clean! 😄🫧 #FunDayFriday #FoamAndPhonics

4th grade enjoyed their visit to The Cowan Center to see the performance of The Little Mermaid! We are so grateful for the partnership with Young Audiences of Northeast Texas in providing this opportunity for our students!

🤠 It’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Tuesday, and we’re celebrating Coach Johnson and Ms. Clayton! 🌟 Coach Johnson keeps students moving and makes PE fun for everyone, while Ms. Clayton is always ready to help with technology and support our school wherever she’s needed. Together, they make learning active, engaging, and seamless for all! 🏃‍♂️💻✨
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Mrs. Utz's Pre-K class had a special guest reader from 4th grade last week! 📖 🎃 🍁

Congratulations to our staff & students of the month! 🎉🐾 Teacher:Serena Craft Paraprofessional: Annette Houston Pre-K: Ezra Craft Kinder: Daniela Daughtery 1st: Amina Hawkins 2nd: Melody Cedillo 3rd: JaKaylnn Ross 4th: Azalea Cisneros 5th: Hunter McCoy

Mrs. Graves' kindergarten conquered the candy corn challenge & marshmallow race last week! They are working hard & playing hard! 🎃

Fifth grade enjoyed their poetry cafe last week! Students inferred the theme of poems, using text evidence, while sipping on a cozy cup of hot chocolate! ☕️ 📖🐾

On Friday Mrs. Busby's kindergarten class went all in today with Halloween stations! 🎃 👁️ 🍬 🪱

A huge thank you to Connect Church Tyler for helping to fund our staff trick-or-treat bar! 🎃👻

Proof that creativity grows in patches! Our Pre-K artists turned pumpkins into masterpieces this week — no carving needed, just pure imagination. 🍂🖌️ #LittleArtists #PumpkinPerfection

Mrs. Johnson’s 5th graders took their circuit science unit to a *frightfully fun* level by creating their own haunted houses! 🏚️⚡ They used circuits and lights to bring their spooky designs to life—science has never been so *electrifying*! 🎃💡
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Our halls were filled with *storybook magic* today for our annual Book Character Parade! 📚✨ From superheroes to fairy-tale favorites, our students brought their favorite characters to life. What a *fang-tastic* way to celebrate reading and Halloween! 🎃👻
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Flashback Friday to our awesome PTA Fall Festival last week! Thank you to PTA, trunk or treat volunteers, Early College High School volunteers, & those that donated candy/baked goods--you guys helped make our event a huge success! 🎃🍁