Kick off the new school year with an afternoon of fun with friends! Join us on the CCES playground/blacktop on Friday, August 28 from 5:30-7pm for our annual PTA Back-to-School picnic! Pizza, drinks, and snowballs will be available for purchase (cash or Zelle). Bring your own blankets/chairs.
Our CCES online spiritwear store is now open! Grab your CCES gear today! A portion of the proceeds supports our PTA. The back-to-school sale is live. Save up to 35% on merchandise and get your gear delivered to your home in days! Don’t wait! Free shipping on orders over $75. Shop here today!
Basketball or 
Cooking Mondays
Chess or 
Volleyball Tuesdays
Yoga or 
Play Wednesdays
Art Thursdays
Tech Fridays
We have an outstanding lineup for after school activities. Please sign up ASAP because some of the programs have low enrollment and danger of cancellation, which would be a disappointment for the children looking forward to the programs.
If your child is interested in chess, basketball, yoga, cooking, volleyball, art, programming, or acting – see below for more information. None of these programs require any experience with the activity (just a willingness to try!) and kids are dismissed directly to the program from their classroom after school. Just make sure you send a note to the teacher so your child gets sent to the class!
Basketball – Mondays starting September 14 for K-5
Our program is designed to provide a fun, inclusive, and developmental basketball experience where athletes build skills, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a positive environment. Whether your child is new to basketball or has previous experience, our coaches are committed to helping every athlete learn, improve, and have fun. There will be 10 weekly practices and 3 games against neighboring schools (dates TBD). Throughout the season, athletes will develop fundamental basketball skills through engaging practices before putting those skills into action during game days. Our emphasis is on learning, effort, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for every player.
– Experienced and encouraging coaches
– No tryouts – all skill levels are welcome
– Official Spirit League jersey included for new athletes
– Scholarships available for families in need
Sign up: https://registration.amazingathletes.com/…/clemens…
Silver Knights Chess Club – Tuesdays starting Sept 29 for Grades K-5
Learn chess with Silver Knights Chess Academy! We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state & national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.
Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time. This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments, a Chesskid Gold membership ($49 value!), and an event with a chess celebrity. All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome. For more information please visit chessacademy.com.
Registration Here: https://chessacademy.com/prod…/clemens-crossing-chess-club
iCook: Sugar and Spice – Mondays starting Sept 28 for K-5
In our Sugar and Spice culinary theme, kids will enjoy the best of both worlds—creating one sweet and one savory recipe each class! Young chefs will make delicious bites while building kitchen skills and confidence. Students will discover how wholesome ingredients like avocado, sweet potato, pumpkin, and fresh fruit can transform everyday recipes into colorful, nutritious creations. Learners will develop a variety of hands-on techniques including layering, folding, and glazing. Young Chefs will create recipes like Pumpkin Cream Trifle, Chocolate Orange Tart, and Triple Berry Pancake Muffins. Each week, themed lessons like “From Garden to Oven,” “Veggie Transformations,” and “Naturally Sweet Layers” guide students to think critically about where food comes from and how simple, seasonal ingredients can be both delicious and nourishing. Young chefs will also explore the science of flavor by learning how spices like cinnamon, citrus zest, and warm seasonal blends can enhance both sweet and savory dishes. Along the way, students build real skills, like measuring, mixing, and plating their own creation! By the end of the program, every student will have the skills, knowledge, and creativity to bring a little Sugar and Spice into their own kitchen at home!
Registration link: TBD
AFTER-SCHOOL KIDS YOGA! – Wednesdays starting Oct 7 for Grades 3-5
Move • Play • Laugh • Breathe! 
Give your child something fun to look forward to after school!
Each 60-minute class is packed with creative movement, silly challenges, imaginative games, and kid-friendly yoga that keep kids moving, laughing, and engaged from start to finish. No yoga experience is needed!
Along the way, kids will build confidence, discover simple ways to manage big emotions, improve focus, and calm their minds and bodies.
Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Come ready for an after-school adventure!
SIGN UP TODAY!
https://www.kathleencorley-yoga.com/classes
Fall School Play (The Lion King Jr) – Wednesdays starting Sept 23 – initial sign ups for Grades 3, 4, 5
Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts presents The Lion King Jr! Students learn the fundamentals of musical theater including choreography, character development, and stage direction. This program meets for after-school classes and culminates with a pizza cast party and an evening performance for family and friends on the final day of the class with a full stage production complete with theatrical sets, costumes, and sound!
Sign up here: https://cctarts.shop/programs/elementary-after-school/
KidzArt – Thursdays starting Sept 24 for K-5
KidzArt is a FUN, art-enrichment program designed to enhance drawing skills and build each child’s confidence. By using our simple drawing method and specialized format, students will learn to focus, relax and think creatively. Our Certified Instructors help students create original works of art, take risks and think outside of the box. Within each session, students will explore a variety of artist grade materials, such as oil and chalk pastels, watercolor, charcoal, clay, copper, textured papers and much more. Younger children practice following directions and using fine motor skills. Older children love having the creative freedom and guidance to further their skills. KidzArtists will bring home a new masterpiece each week with kid-tested and educationally rich curriculum that NEVER REPEAT!
Sign up: TBD
TechKidz – Fridays for Grades 4-5
Details TBD
Volleyball – Tuesdays for K-5
Details TBD
The Spring Carnival is coming up on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30-7:30pm! We are looking forward to a fun evening of games, prizes, inflatables, and more! Tickets are $5 per child ages 3+ (adults and children under 3 are free, and not permitted to use the inflatables). You MUST sign a waiver and get a wristband for each child in order for them to jump on the inflatables. Please note there will be no parking available in the lot. You will need to park on a side street. Walking / carpooling encouraged!
In an effort to minimize long lines at check-in, all families are encouraged to purchase a pre-sale ticket/sign a digital waiver for your child(ren). Tickets and wristbands will be available to purchase at the event via cash or digital payment. https://clemens.givebacks.com/shop/items/edf547a03c
Join us for the March PTA meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at 7pm in the Media Center or on Zoom.
Join us for the March PTA meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at 7pm in the Media Center or on Zoom.
Join us for the March PTA meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm in the Media Center or on Zoom.
Our annual CCES International Night is on March 18, 2026 from 6:30-8pm! This is a special tradition at CCES when students and families come together to celebrate the diversity of our school community. There are two ways to help make this event great:
1. Become a Country Table Host: Share your heritage and connect with our community by hosting a country table! Showcase your culture with a colorful display, artifacts, photos, interesting facts, activities, and/or traditional food to share. Each country table host will receive half a cafeteria table sized space for your display. Table space is limited, so sign up asap and be sure to indicate your country.
2. Volunteer Opportunities: Make this event even more spectacular by lending a helping hand. We’re searching for volunteers to assist with set-up and clean-up. Every contribution makes a difference!
Please sign up as a table host and/or volunteer to help make this a special and fun night for our school community:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4AABA72FA5FC1-62582489-cces
Our CCES Book Fair is coming up! This is a special week that our kids and teachers love, and is our biggest PTA fundraiser of the year. The book fair will take place on Wednesday, March 18, and Monday, March 23 – Thursday, March 26 from 4:15-6:45 in the Media Center each evening. We need parent volunteers to assist with set-up and with selling books each evening. Please sign up for a slot to help make this a fun event for everyone!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4AABA72FA5FC1-62678710-cces#
Join us for the February PTA meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7pm in the Media Center or on Zoom.
