JSC Weekly Wave
JSC News and Upcoming Events
JSC's 100th Day of School Celebration
Don't forget... JSC's 100th day of school celebration is this Monday, February 3rd! Students are invited to dress like they are 100 or wear a fun "100th Day of School" shirt.
JSC Playground Project Input Survey
Dear Parents, Teachers, Students, and Community Members,
We are thrilled to announce plans for a new playground (located outside the gymnasium) at John S. Clarke Elementary School! To ensure this playground meets the needs and desires of our community, we invite you to share your thoughts and ideas. Your feedback will help us create a fun, safe, and inclusive play space where all students can enjoy physical activity, engage in imaginative play, and build lasting friendships. Your feedback is valued and important to us! Please click on the button below to complete the brief survey.
Roll Tide!
Sincerely,
Ms. Kerri Lubinsky
Principal
John S. Clarke Elementary Center
Mr. Stanley Sabol
Assistant Principal
John S. Clarke Elementary Center
JSC 'Souper' Bowl Week (February 3rd through 7th)
- Students may donate canned soup (which will be collected for a local food bank).
- Students will receive PRIDE Cash for participation.
- The classroom who collects the most cans of soup will be featured on JSC's Morning Splash and will receive a special treat!
- Football themed PBIS Activities
- Grade Level "Flick Ball" Tournaments
- 'Football Friday Spirit Day'
- Wear Green / White / Black for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Wear Red / White / Yellow for the Kansas City Chiefs
Looking Ahead to March...
Read Across America Week will be here before you know it! Mark your calendar for March 3rd through 7th and check out our spirit days below!
🌊JSC TIDE PRIDE 🌊
PBIS Classroom Incentive
Congratulations to Mrs. H. Wiscount's kindergarten class, for working together to follow our PRIDE rules! They earned a 'Stuffed Animal Day'! JSC is the place to be for PBIS!
Artist of the Week
Congratulations to Lynae Beam for being selected as JSC Artist of the Week!
Winter Reading Challenge
Congratulations to all students who completed our winter reading challenge!
Community Connections
PAHS Crimson Players Drama Club Soup Sale
Don't miss out on this great Souper Bowl sale on Saturday, February 8th, located at PAHS Cafeteria, from 9AM to sellout!
Special Olympics Team Schuylkill Annual Polar Pop
Pay $5 and you can pop a balloon on anybody's head of your choosing! There will also be items to be raffled, 50/50, and food / merch for sale. Live music by Cody Wiley
🙌 Weekly Shout-Outs👍
📣 SHOUT OUTS 📣
Want to make someone's day???? Send a SHOUT OUT! (We have received over 350 shout outs this school year!)
Help us celebrate our amazing JSC community by giving a out shout out (which will be posted in next week's newsletter AND read aloud on JSC's Morning Splash). Don't forget to add your child's name for a chance to win a prize at school!
This Week's SHOUT OUT winner is:
Hudson Luscavage
This student should report to the office for a special shout out prize!
This Week's Shout Outs:
Here are this week's SHOUT OUTS! Thanks for making JSC the place to be!
Brooklyn Carrington - So proud of you and your hard work! Great participation with basketball and congrats on your spot to be a morning splash host. Love you kiddo
Tayah Moore - Thank you for all you do with the students!
Kai Austerberry - Let’s stay positive for the 3rd marking period! Keep trying hard! I’m always proud of you! Love, mom
Molly Wiscount - We are so proud of you! Keep up the great work! Love, Mom and Dad
Nova& Ryder Bartlow - Mommy is so proud of you keep up the good work in kindergarten!
Jax DeFelice - Mommy and daddy are so proud of your hard work this year! You keep pushing yourself no matter the situation! We love you so much Pip!
Kash zerbe - For all your hard work and effort you put in every day. Great job buddy!
Mrs. Gombola - Thank you for your excellent communication! We love that we can always count on you for information and a speedy response! We also love your homework procedure! Mary &Brent Setlock
Ansel Angst - Keep up the great work, you can be very proud of yourself! We sure are! Stay curious! Nonni & Pop
Hayden Bernetskie - Keep giving it your all! We are so proud of you - Dad and Rosie!
Fiona Prutzman - You make us so proud! Keep working hard and being kind! We love you!
Ms. Nowakowski -Thank you being such a great 4th grade teacher! Hudson loves coming to school and learning new things. We appreciate you!
Brandon Rupp - Brandon, you have been rockin first grade! I am so proud of all your hard work and kindness! I love you , mom!
Owen McClure - We're so proud of you and all your hard work this year. Keep up the good work. Love mom and dad!
Hayden Bernetskie - Ms. Hayden we are always so proud of how well you are doing both in school and gym class. You are loved so much! Gigi and Pop
Students in Mrs. Rubinkam's class- K6 students have been working hard to follow the Pride rules and become great readers!
Ella Crouse - We’re so proud of you and all your hard work! Keep smiling! Love, Mom and Dad
Andrew Birnesser - I'm proud of you! Keep up the great work and I love that you are taking more interest in reading lately! Also, Happy Birthday! Love you, Mom
Hunter Crawford -You’re doing so great in school!! I’m proud of how far you have come. I love you buddy. Love mom!
Kylie Morris - So proud of you for doing great in the second marking period! Keep shining bright like a diamond! We love you! Love Dad, Mom, Dante, Deacon, & Adam
Emma McGeoy - Keep up the awesome work!
Lorenz - I would like to give a shout out for doing such a good job at there new school!!
Melody Mullins - We Are SO PROUD of You MOOMOO!! LOVE,MOMMY, DADDY, ANGEL & YOUR SIBLINGS ❤️
Avery Rosenberger - We are so proud of you!! Keep up the great work!! Love, Mom and Dad
Mrs. Dillow - Thank you for our positive influence daily. We are GRATEFUL!
All Staff - Shout out to all staff who work hard and are not always recognized- WE SEE AND APPRECIATE YOU!
Will Martin - Will - We are so proud of your efforts to improve your math skills! You are doing a great job! Love, Your Whole Family
Brent Setlock - We are so proud of how hard you are working in class! Keep doing your best! Love, Aunt Sevie & Uncle Ed
Jaxten Schaffroth - We are very proud of you Jaxten. You are such a caring and intelligent little boy and we love you to pieces Love mama and dad 💖
Laken Porter - You’re doing great! Keep up the good work! Love Mom, Brinley & Timmy
Kloee Raudenbush - Great work on your report card, and your doing amazing hosting the morning splash!
Brogan Raudenbush - Good job on a great report card!
Hayden Bernetskie - Just sending you some love and letting you know that I can't wait until hang out again! ~ Aunt Shell
Lily Humphrey - Congratulations on qualifying for swimming championships! We’re so proud of you!
Hayden Humphrey - You had a great report card Hayden! Keep up the great work! We’re so proud of you!
Blake and Charlie Hobbs - Congratulations on your outstanding report cards! We are so proud of you both! Love, Mom and Dad
Harlow Bendetti - Great job on your report card! We are so proud of you! Love Mom and Dad!
Via Kauffman - Keep up the great work! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad
Reilly, Colton and Lily Dallago - Congratulations to Reilly, Colton and Lily for outstanding report cards this past marking period! Keep up the great work! Love Mom Mom and Pop Pop
JSC Resources
Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026
The Pottsville Area School District is now accepting students for the 2025-2026 school year!
- Your child must be five years old on or before August 15, 2025.
- To register online, please scan the QR Code below or log into the parent portal (if you already have children enrolled in PASD).
- Kindergarten screening will take place the week of April 7th.
JSC School Tours for New and Prospective Families
Are you new to JSC? Come to our main office door on Wednesdays at 4PM for a building tour! Please contact JSC office to notify us that you are coming. (570)621-2945
