Clarke Elementary

📚✨ Exciting news for Iowa’s first graders! ✨📚 The Iowa Department of Education is spreading the love for reading by giving out books to every first-grade student across the state! 🎉 Yesterday, our first graders got to unwrap their books, and the excitement was contagious! 😄🎁 Watching their faces light up as they opened their special surprises was priceless. ----- 📚✨ ¡Noticias emocionantes para los estudiantes de primer grado de Iowa! ✨📚 ¡El Departamento de Educación de Iowa está compartiendo el amor por la lectura al regalar libros a todos los estudiantes de primer grado en todo el estado! 🎉 Ayer, nuestros estudiantes de primer grado pudieron abrir sus libros, ¡y la emoción fue contagiosa! 😄🎁 Ver cómo se iluminaban sus rostros al descubrir sus sorpresas especiales fue invaluable.

📣 HUGE shout-out to the Elementary Student Council for their amazing generosity! They donated $275 to the Clarke Schools Food Pantry, showing what leadership and compassion look like! 💜👏 But they’re not stopping there—these young leaders are also organizing a Food Drive now through December 18th! 🥫🍎 Let’s join them in making a difference for our community. 💪 Way to go, Student Council! ----- 📣 ¡Un ENORME reconocimiento al Consejo Estudiantil de Primaria por su increíble generosidad! Donaron $275 a la Despensa de Alimentos de las Escuelas Clarke, ¡mostrando lo que significa liderazgo y compasión! 💜👏 Pero no se detienen ahí: estos jóvenes líderes también están organizando una Colecta de Alimentos desde ahora hasta el 18 de diciembre. 🥫🍎 ¡Unámonos a ellos para marcar la diferencia en nuestra comunidad! 💪 ¡Gran trabajo, Consejo Estudiantil! 🎉

Today, Miss Follmann’s class hosted Fireside Reading, and it was such a special time! Families and staff joined students to share the joy of reading together. 💜📖 Thank you to Miss Follmann, the students, families, and staff for making this event so wonderful. Moments like these are what makes Clarke so amazing!

🎶🎺 5th & 6th Grade Band Concert Tomorrow! 🎺🎶 Join us tomorrow, Thursday, December 5th for a night of music and talent at the 5th and 6th Grade Band Concert! 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: High School Auditorium Come cheer on our young musicians as they showcase their hard work and dedication. We can't wait to see you there! 🎵🎉 ----- 🎶🎺 ¡Concierto de la Banda de 5to y 6to Grado Mañana! 🎺🎶 ¡Únete a nosotros mañana, jueves 5 de diciembre para una noche de música y talento en el Concierto de la Banda de 5to y 6to Grado! 🕖 Hora: 7:00 PM 📍 Lugar: Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria Ven a animar a nuestros jóvenes músicos mientras muestran su arduo trabajo y dedicación. ¡Estamos emocionados de verte allí! 🎵🎉

🌟Calling All Future Cheerleaders! 🌟 Get ready for Clarke Peewee Cheer 2025! 🤩 Join us on January 31, 2025, for an unforgettable performance between the girls' and boys' basketball games! 🏀✨ 💸 Cost: $30 (includes a T-shirt and bow!) 📞 Have questions? Reach out to: 📱 Bobbie Cook: 641-414-8258 📱 Tori White: 641-414-7817 Don’t miss this chance to shine and cheer with the Clarke family! 🎉 Let’s bring the spirit! 🙌✨ ----- 🌟¡Llamando a Todas las Futuras Porristas! 🌟 ¡Prepárate para Clarke Peewee Cheer 2025! 🤩 Únete a nosotros el 31 de enero de 2025 para una presentación inolvidable entre los partidos de baloncesto de las chicas y los chicos. 🏀✨ 💸 Costo: $30 (incluye una camiseta y un moño) 📞 ¿Tienes preguntas? Contacta a: 📱 Bobbie Cook: 641-414-8258 📱 Tori White: 641-414-7817 ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de brillar y animar con la familia Clarke! 🎉 ¡Vamos a contagiar el espíritu! 🙌✨

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 10th, at 6:00 PM and join us for an unforgettable evening of music, sweets, and holiday cheer! 🎄 Hosted by the talented 5th Grade Choir, this magical event will transport you to the Renaissance era in the Clarke Elementary Gym. 🎟️ Admission is FREE, but you'll need a ticket to attend! To secure yours, contact Miss Minnick at annalise.minnick@clarkecsd.org today. Don’t miss this enchanting night filled with music and festive delights—we can’t wait to see you there!

The 4th and 5th grade concert is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3rd! 4th Grade- 6:30 pm 5th Grade- 7:15 pm

🎲✨ Family Game Night!✨🎲 Join us on Monday, December 2nd, for an evening of fun, food, and family bonding! 💖 🍲 Dinner: Enjoy a warm, delicious bowl of chili or potato soup—the perfect way to kick off the night! 🎲 Games Galore: Learn a new game with your family! 🎁 Take the Fun Home: Each family gets to take a game home to keep the good times rolling! 📅 When: Monday, December 2nd 📍 Where: Clarke Elementary Cafeteria ⏰ Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

There is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 15, for teacher professional learning. ----- No habrá clases mañana, viernes 15 de noviembre, debido a un día de aprendizaje profesional para los maestros.

🎬 Get Ready for PTCO Movie Night! 🎬 📅 Friday, November 22nd ⏰ Doors open at 5:30 PM | Movie starts at 6:00 PM Bring your coziest blanket or favorite pillow and join us for a fun family night! 🛋️✨ Snacks will be available for purchase, so come hungry for treats! 🍿🥤 See you there for a night of movie magic! 🎥💫 ----- 🎬 ¡Prepárate para la Noche de Película del PTCO! 🎬 📅 Viernes, 22 de noviembre ⏰ Las puertas abren a las 5:30 PM | La película comienza a las 6:00 PM ¡Trae tu manta más cómoda o tu almohada favorita y acompáñanos para una divertida noche en familia! 🛋️✨ Habrá snacks a la venta, ¡así que ven con antojo de algo rico! 🍿🥤 ¡Nos vemos allí para una noche de magia cinematográfica! 🎥💫

The American Legion Post 69 proudly announced the winners of the 5th-grade essay contest on the topic, "What the American Flag Means to Me" at today's Veterans Day assembly. Congratulations to Bianca Guerrero-Escareno, Jase Manternach, and Bella Avalos for their thoughtful and inspiring essays. A special shoutout to Bianca, whose essay will advance to the state competition. Great job to all! Check out Clarke Community Schools page for more Veterans Day assembly pictures! ----- La American Legion Post 69 anunció con orgullo a los ganadores del concurso de ensayo de quinto grado sobre el tema, "Lo que la bandera estadounidense significa para mí", en la asamblea del Día de los Veteranos de hoy. ¡Felicitaciones a Bianca Guerrero-Escareno, Jase Manternach y Bella Avalos por sus ensayos reflexivos e inspiradores! Un reconocimiento especial a Bianca, cuyo ensayo avanzará a la competencia estatal. ¡Gran trabajo a todos! ¡Visita la página de Clarke Community Schools para ver más fotos de la asamblea del Día de los Veteranos!

Clarke Elementary Students have earned so many tickets this year for positive behaviors that they have earned their first reward of a PJ day! Wear pajamas on Wednesday to celebrate!

🎨✨ Check out our Elementary Fall Art Show featuring incredible artwork from our Kindergarten, First, and Second grade students! 🎉 These talented young artists have each chosen their favorite piece of art they’ve created this year, along with sharing why it’s so special to them. 🖌️💬 Join us in celebrating their creativity and hard work! Thank you to Mrs. Flaherty for organizing this fun display of their work! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MIumtXvULbIZl5OX8rboNXJCd5D7O3J7wLBzcUUDbPc/edit?usp=sharing

Today, our kindergarten students in Ms. Follmann's class were busy practicing their writing strokes, building the foundation for strong handwriting skills! 📝🌟 Way to go, writers!

📸 Behind the Scenes of Picture Day! 📸 From adjusting collars to fixing hair, a lot goes into making picture day perfect! Our students are all smiles and ready to capture the moment. Say cheese! 🧀😁

Clarke Community School District Open Houses are tomorrow evening! 🔸 Clarke Elementary School 🔸 August 22nd 🔸 4:00-6:00PM 🔹 Clarke Middle and High School 🔹 August 22nd 🔹 4:30-6:30PM If your student is entering 6th grade, please join for 6th grade orientation on Thursday, August 22nd from 4:00-4:30 PM in the MS Gym. --- Jornada de puertas abierta/noche de bienvenida 🔸 Escuela primaria Clarke 🔸 22 de agosto 🔸 4:00-6:00PM 🔹 Fecha: 22 de agosto 🔹 Hora: 4:30 a 6:30 p. m. 🔹 Ubicación: Escuela secundaria y preparatoria Clarke Si su estudiante está ingresando al sexto grado, únase a la orientación de sexto grado el jueves 22 de agosto de 4:00 a 4:30 p. m. en el gimnasio de la escuela secundaria.

Welcome to Clarke, Alissa Eaton! ⭐️

Welcome to Clarke, Joe Walljasper! 📚

Welcome to Clarke, Olivia Bayens! 🌎

Welcome to Clarke, Jocelyn Kuker! 📕