Read-A-Thon

This year we are introducing a Read-A-Thon to run alongside our Scholastic bookfair.  The purpose is to encourage our children to read as much as possible and to raise money for the Claxton PTO funds which go to a variety of things all aimed at helping our students. On Friday, October 5th, your child will bring home a packet explaining how the Read-A-Thon works, along with a "reading log" and "pledge sheet". They have until October 31st (the final day of our Scholastic Book Fair) to read, read, read. Be sure to return pledge forms, reading logs, and money to their teachers no later than November 2nd!!! There will be prizes awarded!

Thanks for helping all of our children become "All Star Readers" and tune in soon for more information about the Book Fair running from October 26th-31st!

If you have any questions please email Joan Best  or Julie Porter-Shirley.

Staff Appreciation Brunch -- October 12th

The PTO would like to show the Claxton staff just how much we love them with a staff appreciation brunch.  

We need your help!

We're looking for Claxton families to share their culinary skills (or grocery shopping skills) to bring in some delicious brunch items. Contact Melissa Kledis to find out how you can help!

Join us at Barley's!

Come one, Come all!

Enjoy some great pizza with fellow Claxton families!

When?   Tuesday October 9 from 5:00 to 8:00

Where?   Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria

Why?   Because they love us and we love them!

Barley's has been a long time supporter of Claxton, and a spirit night at Barley's is about as good as it gets!  Kids have fun. Parents have fun.  Low key dinner with no need to cook.... It's a beautiful thing!

Come enjoy some fellowship with your Claxton friends and family!  10% of every lunch, dinner and take-out order from Barley's Asheville on October 9th will be donated to the PTO to support programs that benefit our students!

We send out a HUGE thank you to Barley's for the long-standing generosity and support that has meant so much to the Claxton family! 

Heroes for Hope

Eblen-Kimmel Charities provides support to our students and their families.  Each year, Eblen raises money for our students through the Heroes for Hope program.  The money is raised when you purchase a "pumpkin" in support of Eblen-Kimmel charities.  The program runs from October 1 - October 30th.

The money raised is used for a variety of things including food assistance, medication, medical supplies, heating assistance, school supplies and shelter.

There are several prizes that students, teachers and our school can earn for collecting donations.  If you would like to participate of would like more information, please contact Mark Ackerman.

Thank you for supporting this wonderful agency and all they do on behalf of our students!

Pisgah View Family Nights

Did you know that the Claxton team provides academic and enrichment activities for our students and all of the the families living in Pisgah View Appartments?  Would you like to join us?


The Next PVA Family Night is Literacy Night on October 15th.  We would love to have you there!

Find out about what we do, how you can help and upcoming dates by clicking here!

Yearbook Pictures Wanted

Have a shutterbug in the family?

We're looking for pictures for the Claxton yearbook.  We're interested in classrooms, kids, after school activities, field trips, or whatever else you can think of that represents our kids' experience at Claxton.  So, if there's a shutterbug in your family, share the love and share your photos!

Submit your pictures to Kimberly Mason or drop them in the PTO box in an envelope with her name on it.  Please include the grade, organization, and/or activity represented in the photo.  And please remember that we turn in the completed yearbook in January so any photos received after that can't be included!

Calling All Artists/Crafters - deadline approaching!

Claxton is planning a Holiday Art Show for our talented Parents and Staff to sell their wares. Each artist will be charged a small table rental fee ($25) to cover our costs of hosting the event (advertising/table rental, etc) and a small percentage of your sales (10%) will go to the PTO. This event will take place December 1st noon - 4:00 p.m. in the gymnatorium and will be open to the public. Artists will need to man their own table. Space is limited and will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Reserve your space before October 12th to secure a spot. Any remaining space will be opened up to artists in the community after October 12th.

All items must be handmade. So help out our PTO and earn some extra money for the holidays!

Please contact Rachel Friel or 551-7391 to reserve your space or with any questions.