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Claxton’s fifth grade has graciously been awarded a grant from the ACS Foundation to support drama instruction and literature integration through an arts residency with Asheville’s own NC Stage. NC Stage is an exemplary stage company whose actor-teachers will be working with fifth grade students to study William Shakespeare.

Teachers have met with NC Stage personnel to plan for age-appropriate activities in each classroom. These classes will begin on March 4^th and culminate in a public presentation on March 18^th. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening!

All fifth grade students have met in small literature groups (led by grant writer and Claxton AIG specialist, John Pruett) to discuss Shakespeare’s plays. They have each read an adaptation of King Lear from Terry Deary’s Top Ten Shakespeare Stories in preparation for their work.

As Asheville City School’s arts and humanities magnet, Claxton looks forward to this fine opportunity not only to provide extended, enriched educational experiences for its students but also to forge new and lasting relationships with local artists.” Click to see more pictures

We had a fantastic Health and Fitness Night! There were over 150 parents, Claxton staff, and students in attendance. Thank you teachers and families for your efforts in promoting this fun event! I also want to thank Ms. Cauble (“hostess with the mostest”), Mr. Cassara, Mrs. Allan, Mr. Shea, Mr. Chris, and Mr. Rafael for all of your assistance. Teresa Carter

See the Pictures from the event in the Photo Gallery in the PE folder

Mrs. Sweater's class just completed a science/social studies project to understand how landforms of the United State's regions were formed. After their independent research, they displayed their information on brochures, posters, flipbooks, etc. They worked with classmates that researched the same region to create a paper mache identifying important landforms and landmarks. Click to see the construction of the land forms. Click to see the presentations.

Mrs Greggs class project: Each student researched a region of the United States. He/she learned about the rural and urban areas, the arts and crafts, how the area was settled, and by whom. The student then developed a product to show his/her knowledge (powerpoint, poster, brochure). The students enjoyed sharing their research with their classmates. Later the students made salt dough maps showing the major landforms of the region they researched.

MLK Breakfast

The 5th Grade students at Claxton had a wonderful time at the annual MLK Breakfast held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church across the street from Claxton. Thank you St. Paul's for providing the space. The speaker was Mr. Tyrone Greenlee. Mr. Greenlee is the director of Christians For A United Community. This organization works to mobilize people of faith around issues of race and social justice. He spoke of Martin Luther King Jr. and how the best way to celebrate the holiday is to serve others. Student photographer, Antonio shared his pictures of the breakfast in the photo gallery.

After School Arts!

Join us after school starting Feb1,2010. They meet 4 days a week from 2:45 to 3:45/ A list of classes was sent home in Thursday folders.

Key Dates:

Jan 22 registration forms must be turned to front office
Jan28 confirmation sent home
Feb1-4 Classes begin.
Cost 30.00 Class and must be sent with registration. Checks made out to Claxton PTO.

Visit the new children's radio program

T-Bone’s Radio Active Kids 8-10 am [STREAM]
Radio Active Kids is a program just for kids! Join host T-Bone and the gang in an interactive show that explores all things kids. Themed shows feature cool kid-friendly tunes, storytelling, interviews on movies and books, and cool stuff happening in the Asheville, NC community. Comedy and call-ins are a must for this off-beat two-hour show.

The Claxton pick up car rider traffic pattern has changed. Please note that you should stay to the right lane designated for Claxton pick ups when arriving via Julia Street.

The Claxton Elementary Winter Concert was a huge success! The concert was held at Claxton on Monday evening, December 14^th, 2009. It featured performances by Claxton Student Chorus and Orff Instrument Ensemble and 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade students! Thank you students and Mr. Butler for your excellent work!

Minnijean Brown Trickey

Minnijean Brown Trickery of the Little Rock 9 came to speak with 3, 4 and 5th grade classes. In preparation, the student viewed a video of the Little Rock Nine, the nine African-American students who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957.

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5th grade students had a visit from two jazz musicians, Mr. Brad Terry on Clarinet and Mr. Mark Guest who plays guitar. Joining the visiting musicians were students from the 5th grade music classes. Student photographer, Antonio, shares his vision of the preformance through his photographs below. See the video on SchoolTube!

PTO Spring Shakedown and Silent Auction fundraiserwas a great sucess! Thanks to all who participated!!

Mr. Compton's 4th grade and Mrs. Robinett's kindergarden classes team up for reading buddie activities. See more pictures at Mr. Compton's web page.

Mr. Floriani's class worked with phosphate sediment from a mine in Aurora, NC. Students took the roles of young paleontologists as they discovered and systematically observed fossils from this sediment. Many thanks to the PCS Phosphate company for the sediment and the ACS Foundation whose generous grant allowed for the purchase of jewelers' loupes to aid in student discovery

Claxton Staff had fun with families at Pisgah View when they visited to host a math and literacy night. Pizza was served and followed by games and activities. Join us in December for the next math and literacy night at Pisgah View

Claxton students helped collect food for Manna Food bank by walking in the gym and bringing in food items.

Green Tip for the Week: TURN OFF THE LIGHTS, PLEASE! It may seem a small step, but it is a step in the right direction that can have a cumulative affect.

Ms Giglitto's first grade class made a trip to the Nature Center to be introduced to animals and local nature. They learned about animals, the Swannanoa River and trees and leaves. They enjoyed all of the exibits as well as the hike in the woods.

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