Clutch the Bear at Keith ES

Keith ES students (L-R) Michaela Brown, Justin Perez, Marcus Moore and McKenzie Diggs display “Shoot For The STAAR” stars as “Rockets Ranger” Dominic Davila prompts the crowd to chant the words prior to Clutch the Bear’s arrival on April 15.

Houston Rockets mascot Clutch the Bear and the Rockets Ranger visited Keith ES on April 15 to give third- through fifth-grade students some motivation for the upcoming STAAR assessments.

Clutch encouraged the students to do their best on the STAAR test and offered the following test-taking suggestions to help them SHOOT FOR THE STAAR:

1. Listen to your teacher and Teamwork.
2. Go to bed early.
3. Eat a good breakfast.
4. Put on your thinking cap.

“Clutch was a great stress-reliever for our kids and staff as STAAR approaches,” said Cheryl Fisher, Keith ES principal. “We wanted our kids to have a lot of laughs, positive energy, encouragement and fun to pump them up, and Clutch definitely provided that for all of us!”

Clutch the Bear kisses Keith ES teacher Crissy Baucom’s hand during his assembly at the school on April 15. 

Clutch teases Keith ES teacher Megan Breidenthal as Principal Cheryl Fisher (standing) and Emily Brien look on. 

Clutch sits on Keith ES instructional specialist Lynlea Dickerson’s lap during the STAAR pep rally as Ashlee Kemp, left, looks on. 

Clutch points to Keith ES students to answer questions about the importance of a good education during his STAAR rally.

Clutch illustrates what it looks like to put his “thinking cap” on for the Keith students. 

Clutch gets silly with the Rockets Ranger at the Keith assembly.