Please join us in giving a big Quaker welcome to Ashley McCoy, our new 1st Grade Teacher!
Mrs. McCoy is passionate about sparking curiosity, making learning fun, and helping every child discover their full potential in a safe and supportive classroom. She believes learning should be hands-on, engaging, and filled with opportunities to grow and we know our first graders are going to love being in her class!
A few fun facts about Mrs. McCoy:
🌵 She taught for 7 years in Arizona
🏰 She once worked at Walt Disney World
❤️ Three of her biggest fans, her own kids, will also be part of the Clarks Creek family this year!
Mrs. McCoy shared this message for her future students:
"I am so excited to welcome you to 1st grade! We are going to learn, grow, and have an amazing year together at Clarks Creek. I can't wait to meet you all!"
We are thrilled to have Mrs. McCoy join our Quaker family and can't wait to see the impact she'll make in our classrooms this year!

Help us give a big Quaker welcome to Tabatha Albertson, our new Life Skills teacher!
Mrs. Albertson is passionate about creating a classroom where every student is supported, encouraged, and celebrated. She loves watching her students grow throughout the year and knew Clarks Creek was the perfect place after meeting our amazing GUIDE team. ❤️
A few fun facts about Mrs. Albertson:
🌏 She's been to Australia
🏰 She's a Disney fan
🎲 She loves playing games with her family
Students can always count on Mrs. Albertson to celebrate their victories—big and small—and cheer them on every step of the way. We are so excited to have her as part of the Clarks Creek family!
💙 Welcome to the team, Mrs. Albertson! We can't wait for an amazing year together!

Please help us give a big Quaker welcome to Jennifer Detlefsen, our SPED GUIDE teacher!
Mrs. Detlefsen may be a familiar face around Clarks Creek, but we're excited to officially welcome her to our team this year! 🎉
She believes learning should be filled with curiosity, laughter, sunshine, and yes... RECESS! ☀️ She loves helping students discover their potential while creating a classroom where everyone feels supported, encouraged, and celebrated.
A few fun facts about Mrs. Detlefsen:
⭐ She's taught in 3 countries and 3 states
🎬 She's a huge Marvel movie fan
👟 She has an obsession with RunDisney shoes
Her message to our students says it best:
💬 "Being curious and failing with style is the best way to learn!"
We're so excited you're officially part of the Clarks Creek family, Mrs. Detlefsen! ❤️💙



Friday April 24th from 6-7:30PM in the cafeteria
Please enter Door 9

Because of our incredible families, staff, and community…
we have officially reached our district-wide goal of $100,000!!
We are beyond grateful for the support you’ve shown our students. These funds will help provide amazing opportunities, such as field trips, special events, learning experiences, and much more. 💙❤️
Our donation platform will remain open for ONE MORE WEEK, so there’s still time to contribute if you’d like!
Today, we celebrate YOU—our amazing Quaker community.
We truly couldn’t do this without you!
GO QUAKERS!!! ❤️💙

👉 https://forms.gle/AnV8dafsJCharDMn6
Please note: all volunteers must have a current background check on file with the school office.
Thank you for helping us make this a fun and memorable celebration for our students! 💙❤️
🚀 QUAKERS… THIS IS IT! 🚀
We are in the FINAL COUNTDOWN and just $5,000 away from our Walk-A-Thon goal!! 🙌
Have you checked out the AMAZING prizes you can earn?! From scooters to slushie machines to drones—there is something for everyone! 🎁✨
💫 We only have a few days left…💫 Now is the time to share your page💫 Every donation gets us closer!Let’s finish strong, Quakers!! ❤️💙
We can do this together!

We are SO close to reaching our district Walk-A-Thon goal — just $12,000 to go!
Because of YOU, we’ve already received donations from 34 states and 6 countries 🌎💙
(United States, Canada, UAE, Spain, Puerto Rico & more!)
This is incredible… but we’re not done yet!
💫 Let’s come together for one FINAL PUSH
💫 Every share + every donation matters
👉 Let’s finish strong, Quakers!

We’re halfway through Spring Break and the momentum is still going strong! 💙
Have you reached your $60 goal yet to earn that SPECIAL GLOW PRIZE?! ✨😎
If not—no worries, there’s still time! ⏳
📲 Share your page
📣 Send a quick message to family & friends
🌎 Reach out to supporters near and far
Every donation gets us closer to supporting field trips, student experiences, and exciting opportunities for our Clarks Creek students!
Let’s finish Spring Break strong and see how many students can GLOW ALL OUT! 🚀✨

We’re keeping the momentum going over Spring Break, Quakers! 🌟
💫 Challenge: Raise $60 during Spring Break
🎉 Reward: Earn a SPECIAL GLOW PRIZE!
Whether you're traveling, relaxing, or staying local—you can still share your page and collect donations from family and friends near and far! 🌎💙
Every dollar raised helps support field trips, special events, student activities, and more for our amazing students at Clarks Creek!
🚀 Let’s see how many students can GLOW ALL OUT and hit $60!

We are BLASTING OFF and already at 66% of students registered!! 🎉👏
Our school community is AMAZING!
🌎 Donations have already come in from 31 states AND 4 countries (USA, Japan, Canada, UAE!!)
Because of YOU, we are helping fund:
📚 Book vending machine books
🚌 Field trips
🎤 Special convocations
🎉 Student celebrations & more!
💥 Let’s keep the momentum going!
We are SO close to 100%—help your class and school reach their goal!
🚀 Who will be the FIRST school to hit their goal?!
Let’s go, Quakers… it’s time to BLAST OFF! ❤️💙

Clarks Creek Elementary will be on Spring Break from Friday, March 27 through April 3.
We hope all of our L Quakers enjoy a fun, safe, and relaxing break with family and friends! 💙❤️
✨ We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, April 6! ✨

Did you know it’s FREE to register for our Walk-A-Thon? Just signing up and sharing your student’s page helps support our school!
⭐ Students can earn points in the MyBooster prize store just for registering.
🏫 Class Challenge:
Any class with 50% or more students registered before Spring Break will earn EXTRA RECESS!
Let’s see which classes can hit the goal first!
👉 Register today at MyBooster.com Code: 884-716

🎉✨ BIG NEWS at Clarks Creek Elementary! ✨🎉
Join us in celebrating our Teacher of the Year… 🏆🍎
Mrs. Jenny Judd!!
Mrs. Judd brings passion, positivity, and heart into everything she does. Whether she’s inspiring students, supporting colleagues, or creating a classroom full of joy and learning, she truly represents the very best of what it means to be a Quaker ❤️💙
Her dedication to students and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed—she makes a difference every single day!
👏 Let’s hear it for Mrs. Judd!


Quakers, it’s time to get ready for our Walk-A-Thon! Families can now register at MyBooster.com to get started.
✨ Special Bonus:
Students who register today will receive a special prize AND earn the chance to wear pajamas to school on Wednesday, March 18th! 💤
It only takes a minute to sign up and helps support our school in a big way.
🔗 Register now: MyBooster.com
Let’s see how many Quakers we can get registered! ❤️💙


Thank you!

Read Across America Week
March 2-6

On Monday, February 16th, Clarks Creek Elementary is proud to celebrate Officer Bryan, our incredible School Resource Officer!
Officer Bryan helps keep our school safe, supports our students, and brings so much kindness and care to our building every day.
👮♂️ Students are invited to show their appreciation by:
💙 Wearing blue
⭐ Dressing up like Officer Bryan
Let’s fill our halls with Quaker pride and gratitude for the amazing work he does!

Want something fun to do this evening?! ❤️💙🤩 Read below to learn about the special event for Clarks Creek at the Imagination Lab tonight. Can’t attend? There are still fun ways to help support the lab.
The Friends of The Lab invites Clarks Creek Elementary families and friends for a fundraiser at The Imagination Lab on Thursday, February 5th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm for STEM Sprouts - A Family Odyssey.
You'll have a chance to experience the joy of learning that your students have monthly at The Imagination Lab. Activities will include Virtual Reality, photos in the Green Screen, Augmented Reality sand table, creating with Strawbees, and coding with Root Robot and more!
The Imagination Lab | 401 Elm Dr. Door 7
February 5, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Pre-Sale Ticket $5 ($7 at the door)
Family $20 ($25 at the door) - Family includes 2 adults and all individuals under 18 living in the household
Can't attend? You can still purchase T-shirts (child and adult sizes available) and participate in the silent auction!
Visit STEM Sprouts - A Family Odyssey for ticket and t-shirt (child and adult sizes available) sales and to view silent auction items

