It’s time for Spring Break, CES! 🌞 Take some time to relax, enjoy the sunshine, and recharge. School resumes on April 6.

🎉 Kindergarten Round Up is almost here! Clio Elementary School can’t wait to meet our future Mini Mustangs. If your child turns 5 by September 1, 2026, join us for a Round Up session on April 14, April 16, or April 21 at 5:00 PM. Be sure to reserve your spot and complete registration, we’re excited to welcome our incoming Kindergarten families!
Link to sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/457hasdm
Link to sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/457hasdm

For Reading Month, Clio Elementary School welcomed Alisha Wells, a Clio native, who had four kids go through CES (When it was Garner Elementary)! She read her book: "The Legend of the Woodcutter" and shared how reading from a young age inspired her to become a writer.
Alisha told students that many of her book ideas come from family adventures and the lessons she wants to share. She encouraged everyone to keep reading and writing every day, showing that stories can come from imagination, experiences, or even your own life.
Students left inspired and excited to explore their own stories, and reminded students that stories can come from right here in their own community!
Alisha told students that many of her book ideas come from family adventures and the lessons she wants to share. She encouraged everyone to keep reading and writing every day, showing that stories can come from imagination, experiences, or even your own life.
Students left inspired and excited to explore their own stories, and reminded students that stories can come from right here in their own community!



🧦💙 Join us as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! On Monday, March 23rd, students and staff are encouraged to wear mismatched socks to show support and celebrate the uniqueness of our friends with Down syndrome.
Let’s come together to spread awareness, acceptance, and kindness—because everyone is unique and amazing! 💛
Let’s come together to spread awareness, acceptance, and kindness—because everyone is unique and amazing! 💛

Today, Clio Elementary celebrated its February and March Leaders of the Herd with a special assembly recognizing students and staff who go above and beyond each day.
Our second and third grade Students of the Month were honored for their hard work, kindness, and positive choices in the classroom. They continue to be great role models for their peers.
We also recognized Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Perge as our Teachers of the Month for their dedication and the impact they make in our school. They will proudly wear the Mustang Chains throughout the month.
It was a great day celebrating the people who help make Clio Elementary such a positive and supportive place to learn. Congratulations to all!
Our second and third grade Students of the Month were honored for their hard work, kindness, and positive choices in the classroom. They continue to be great role models for their peers.
We also recognized Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Perge as our Teachers of the Month for their dedication and the impact they make in our school. They will proudly wear the Mustang Chains throughout the month.
It was a great day celebrating the people who help make Clio Elementary such a positive and supportive place to learn. Congratulations to all!

Do you have a talent to share? Clio Elementary students are invited to audition for our upcoming Talent Show! Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have a unique skill, we’d love to see you shine. Tryouts will be held March 18th and 19th after school. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the big show on May 6th!

Big congratulations to Clio Elementary’s own Mrs. Stephanie Mink for being named the Flint Firebirds Elementary Teacher of the Year! 🏒🍎
Mrs. Mink does an incredible job creating a classroom where students feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn every day. This recognition is well deserved and a great reflection of the care and effort she puts into her work with our students.
We’re proud to have you at Clio Elementary, Mrs. Mink!
Mrs. Mink does an incredible job creating a classroom where students feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn every day. This recognition is well deserved and a great reflection of the care and effort she puts into her work with our students.
We’re proud to have you at Clio Elementary, Mrs. Mink!



Big congratulations to our own Mrs. Mink!
The Flint Firebirds are honoring local educators at their March 7 game, and our own Clio Elementary first grade teacher, Mrs. Mink, has been named a finalist! The Firebirds, along with mascot Hot Wing , stopped by our school to surprise her with the news, and it was such a fun moment for our students and staff to be part of.
She will be recognized during the pre-game ceremony at Education Appreciation Night on Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m
We are so proud to see Mrs. Mink recognized for the difference she makes each day in the lives of her students. Way to go!
The Flint Firebirds are honoring local educators at their March 7 game, and our own Clio Elementary first grade teacher, Mrs. Mink, has been named a finalist! The Firebirds, along with mascot Hot Wing , stopped by our school to surprise her with the news, and it was such a fun moment for our students and staff to be part of.
She will be recognized during the pre-game ceremony at Education Appreciation Night on Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m
We are so proud to see Mrs. Mink recognized for the difference she makes each day in the lives of her students. Way to go!


Kindergarten Round Up is right around the corner!
Clio Elementary is excited to welcome our future Mini Mustangs. Families of children turning 5 by September 1, 2026 are invited to attend one of our Round Up sessions on April 14, April 16, or April 21 at 5:00 PM.
Be sure to reserve your spot and complete registration. We look forward to meeting our incoming Kindergarten families!
Link to sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/457hasdm
Clio Elementary is excited to welcome our future Mini Mustangs. Families of children turning 5 by September 1, 2026 are invited to attend one of our Round Up sessions on April 14, April 16, or April 21 at 5:00 PM.
Be sure to reserve your spot and complete registration. We look forward to meeting our incoming Kindergarten families!
Link to sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/457hasdm

Mark your calendars for March 5! Our “Disconnect to Reconnect: Spring into Action” family event is packed with, activities like mini golf and yoga, prizes (some shown below), and a great parent presentation from Dr. Rick Ferkel on technology and mental health. We hope to see our CES families there!
Link to sign-up form: https://forms.gle/rdYjTWVzGmP4woV66



March is Reading Month at Clio Elementary School, and we’re kicking it off in a big way! 📚
We’re excited to celebrate reading all month long with fun activities, special themed days, and plenty of time spent diving into great books. We’ll also be celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 6 as we remind our students just how far reading can take them.
Oh, the books they’ll read and the places they’ll go — we can’t wait to see the reading fun grow at CES!
We’re excited to celebrate reading all month long with fun activities, special themed days, and plenty of time spent diving into great books. We’ll also be celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 6 as we remind our students just how far reading can take them.
Oh, the books they’ll read and the places they’ll go — we can’t wait to see the reading fun grow at CES!

The Mustang Change Challenge is heating up!
Our Mustangs are on the move! Ms. Taylor’s class is still in the lead with OVER $200 raised! The race for 2nd and 3rd between Ms. Moser and Ms. McMullen i so close, it’s neck and neck! 👏
Check those couch cushions, car cup holders, and kitchen counters! Coins and dollars all count, and every little bit helps your class gallop closer to the top!
Our Mustangs are on the move! Ms. Taylor’s class is still in the lead with OVER $200 raised! The race for 2nd and 3rd between Ms. Moser and Ms. McMullen i so close, it’s neck and neck! 👏
Check those couch cushions, car cup holders, and kitchen counters! Coins and dollars all count, and every little bit helps your class gallop closer to the top!

Clio Elementary’s Change Challenge is back! 💰🎉
Until February 27, students can bring in spare change to help their class earn the highest total, all while raising funds for staff appreciation and end-of-year celebrations. The overall top class will win a luau with snow cones, top classes in each grade earn an ice cream party, and if we reach our $4,000 goal the entire school gets a PJ Day! Let’s see those buckets fill up! 🪙
Until February 27, students can bring in spare change to help their class earn the highest total, all while raising funds for staff appreciation and end-of-year celebrations. The overall top class will win a luau with snow cones, top classes in each grade earn an ice cream party, and if we reach our $4,000 goal the entire school gets a PJ Day! Let’s see those buckets fill up! 🪙

CES families, you’re invited! On March 5 from 5:30–7:30 p.m., join us at Clio High School for an evening focused on family connection and wellness. Dr. Rick Ferkel will share insights on technology and mental health, and kids can enjoy bounce houses, mini golf, crafts, and more!

We’re proud to share that three outstanding Clio educators have been named finalists for the Fourth Annual Flint Firebirds Foundation Teacher of the Year Awards!
Tracie Clark, Danielle Schlosser, and Stephanie Mink continue to represent Clio with dedication, passion, and heart each and every day.
Voting is open through February 23. Be sure to cast your vote and help support these incredible teachers as they compete for this well-deserved honor!
Link to vote: https://tinyurl.com/8k97te7r
Tracie Clark, Danielle Schlosser, and Stephanie Mink continue to represent Clio with dedication, passion, and heart each and every day.
Voting is open through February 23. Be sure to cast your vote and help support these incredible teachers as they compete for this well-deserved honor!
Link to vote: https://tinyurl.com/8k97te7r

Please take note of these upcoming important dates for Clio Area Schools:
📅 February 13 – Half Day of School
📅 February 16 – No School (Presidents’ Day)
📅 February 17 – Early Release Day
We hope this helps families plan ahead!
📅 February 13 – Half Day of School
📅 February 16 – No School (Presidents’ Day)
📅 February 17 – Early Release Day
We hope this helps families plan ahead!

Every seat matters! Wednesday, February 11, is Count Day. Let’s see all our Mustangs in school.


