JSC Weekly Wave

Dear JSC Community,

It's an EGG-citing time at John S. Clarke Elementary Center! We are thrilled to report that the chicks have hatched in our third grade classrooms. All students at JSC will have the opportunity to come learn about the chicks and embryology program within the next week!

In other news, Read Across America Week will be celebrated here at JSC next week, from March 4th to March 8th! We are still accepting (and encouraging) guest readers to sign up to read to a classroom (or two). Come share the love of literacy!

Please read below for important news and upcoming events in our JSC community! As always, thank you for helping to make JSC the place to be!

Your partner in education,

Ms. Kerri Lubinsky

Principal

John S. Clarke Elementary Center

Did you know???

Students who arrive to JSC by private vehicle have two options for entry, regardless of their grade level. Students may enter school through the main lobby doors on the lower level, or the Mount Hope doors located on the school's upper level.

Arrival time at John S. Clarke is from 8:35AM to 9:00AM. We know that traffic gets congested during morning arrival time, which is why allow 25 minutes for students to enter in the morning. Traffic is busiest from 8:30-8:45. If you are looking to avoid the rush, please consider dropping your child off between 8:45 and 8:55. (Students are considered tardy after 9:00.)

If you are bringing your child for arrival or picking up for dismissal, we ask that you use available street parking on 16th Street, Mount Hope Avenue, in the lot next to the practice softball field, or the lower road (JFK pool road). JSC staff will continue to stand at the entrances of private business lots on Mount Hope Avenue, to ensure that no one parks in these areas.

Please contact JSC Principal Ms. Kerri Lubinsky with questions or concerns.

Costas Candy and Spring Flower Fundraisers

Costas Candy and Spring Flower Fundraisers are happening now! Both fundraisers are due on March 6th. All money raised from PTO fundraisers directly benefit JSC students. Please contact JSC PTO or JSC main office with any questions regarding these fundraisers. JSC PTO email:

johnsclarkepto@gmail.com

Thank you for your support! All proceeds from PTO fundraisers go directly to JSC students!

JSC will celebrate Read Across America Week from March 4th through March 8th. We will be holding a Read Across America Spirit Week and will once again invite guest readers to read to our students. We welcome parents, guardians, and community members to help us celebrate a lifelong love of reading by volunteering to be a guest reader. Please click the button below for more information and/or to sign up as a guest reader. JSC's Library Media Specialist Miss Tayah Moore will contact guest readers to confirm date / time.

JSC will be holding Read Across America Spirit Week from March 4th to March 8th. Participation is optional.

Monday, March 4th - Hats off to Reading! Wear a crazy hat or your favorite hat.

Tuesday, March 5th - Reading All Around Us! Wear a shirt others can read.

Wednesday, March 6th - Wacky Wednesday! Wear your wackiest hairdo and / or clothing.

Thursday, March 7th - Favorite Book Character Day! Dress like your favorite book character.

Friday, March 8th - Cuddle Up with a Good Book! Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal.

John S. Clarke Elementary Center is now accepting students for the 2024-2025 school year!

• Your child must be (5) years old on or before August 15, 2024.
• Kindergarten screening will take place the week of April 8th, 2024.
• Please register your child as soon as possible, so we can prepare for the screening process. Once your child is registered, you will be contacted to arrange a screening time (to occur the week of April 8th).
• To register online, please scan the QR code in the flyer below.
• If you are unable to complete registration electronically or have questions, please contact Jacki Szeliga at (570) 621-2915 or Michelle Goodman at (570) 621-2914.

4th grade students had an incredible experience at the PAHS Planetarium, for their monthly PBIS event! Special thanks to PAHS Astronomy teacher Mr. Portland, for making this an out-of-this-world STEM experience! Students received a shout-out from PAHS principal, Mrs. Hummel, for their outstanding behavior. #ctidepride

We look forward to more grade level visits in the upcoming months!

Have you heard the egg-citing news? The chicks have hatched in our third grade classrooms! Students are learning all about the life cycle of chickens by hatching eggs! Students learned all about the development from embryo to baby chick! Be sure to watch JSC's Morning Splash News for some adorable updates!

Here is a sneak peek of chicks hatching in Mrs. Stephanie McDonald's classroom. Be sure to listen to the video with the volume up because the student commentary is priceless!

The month of February is nationally recognized as Black History Month, a month dedicated to exploring the stories and accomplishments of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Earlier this month, JSC Library Media Specialist Tayah Moore teamed up with the Pottsville Free Public Library for an African American Read-In.

Third grade student Serena Johnson attended the event, and was featured in The Republican Herald newspaper for reading "I am Enough", written by Grace Byers.

Next week we will be sure to feature this story as JSC celebrates Read Across America Week!

The month of February is nationally recognized as Black History Month, a month dedicated to exploring the stories and accomplishments of African Americans throughout U.S. history. On Thursday, February 29th, we will be raffling off some great stories that highlight achievements of amazing Americans who have contributed to our country's greatness! Winners of the raffle will be announced on JSC's Morning Splash!

The month of February is a time to celebrate kindness and compassion. JSC 1st grade teachers Mrs. Blozusky and Mrs. Steigerwalt, along with STEM teacher Mr. Narita, coordinated a Valentine's Day card donation event. Students (thanks to the help and support of JSC staff) created cards to donate to residents at local nursing homes. Kindness...Pass it on!

Below: Third grade students Ebby Upton, Genevieve Cicero, and Lynae Beam display cards created for local nursing home residents.

This week's Shout-Out winner is:

Yassin Raafat

Shout-out winner should report to the main office to choose a prize! Thanks to all who shared a shout-out! Keep spreading those positive vibes!

Shout Outs

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 news). Don't forget to add your child's name for a chance to win a prize at school!

Gage & Braelyn Neifert - I'm proud of you guys, don't ever give up on your hard work! ❤️ love, mom & dad

Mrs. Goehring - You're such an amazing teacher to our kiddos! You're the definition of a role model! We love you! ❤️ From- Kayla, Dottie, Lorisa & Stacy

Ansel Angst - We are so proud of all of the great work you are doing at school. Keep being a great student and friend, we love you! Nonni & Pop

Yassin Raafat - Thank you for working hard at school. Please keep it up.

Kaindra Joy - So proud of you and all of your amazing accomplishments!! Keep up the great work and reach for the stars! Love you! Mom and Dad

Gatlin Joy - You are doing amazing things and we are so proud of you! Keep up the great work! Love you! Mom and Dad

Lily Humphrey - Lily- we are so proud of everything you have accomplished so far this year! You can do anything you set your mind to! Love, Mom, Dad, and Hayden

Sharon Pogar - Mrs. P. Thank you for helping everyone in room 105! You’re an amazing paraprofessional, and we are so grateful you’ve joined us!

~Everyone in Room 105 :)

Mr. Z. (Mr. Zienkiewicz)Thank you for sharing your awesome paraprofessional, Mrs. P., with us! You’re the best!
~Everyone in Room 105 :)

William Martin - Will, you are having an amazing year! Keep learning! Keep growing! Keep making us proud! We love you, and support you!
~Your whole family :)

Brandon Rupp - Brandon, momma is so proud of how far you have come and how you keep excelling, keep up the good work bubba! I love you! Love mom!

Students in Room 105 - To all of my Kiddos, I love you all so very much! You are all making so much progress and doing an amazing job this year! Keep being kind to yourselves and to each other. I am so proud of each and every one of you!

Love, Ms. Martin :)

Hudson Luscavage - We are so proud of all your hard work in 3rd grade. Keep it up kid! Love Mom, Dad & Remi

Maximus Stank - Keep up the good work Max!! We are proud of you. Love Mom and Dad

Serena Johnson & Savanna Johnson Report cards were great! I’m so proud of you both. Keep up the good work! Love Mommy ❤️

Mrs. Kleeman & Mrs. Reichert - Thank you for all your hard work, time and dedication. It doesn’t go unnoticed and I appreciate you both. My students are having a great school year because of you both!

Sophie Adams - We are so proud of all the effort that you put in and all of your hard work. It shows in your progress both in grades and on your report card!! Keep up the great work! Love you.

Autumn Brown So proud of the amazing job you are doing in school autumn! Great report card! We love you! Love Mom and Dad.

Mrs.Dillow - Thank you Mrs.Dillow for being such a kind and amazing teacher to my daughter Autumn and her classmates in 2nd grade.You are the best! Love Mary and Matt (Autumn’s parents)

Elliot Reichert - We are so proud of how hard you’ve been working this year in First Grade! Keep doing your best!

Aspen Bowers - Keep working hard. You are an amazing student, friend, sister and daughter. I'm so proud of you! I love you bunches and bunches! Mama

Evan Strohecker - Keep up the great work in school and keep being a kind friend! I am so proud of you. Love, Lala

4th grade students and staff - Shout out to 4th grade students who visited the planetarium! They were absolutely fantastic! They were well-behaved, asked tons of thoughtful questions, and were very polite and respectful. From Mrs. Hummel and Mr. Portland

Sienna Stoneham - Sienna, We are SO proud of you and all of your hard work. You are a kind friend, a smart student, a great artist, and the most caring daughter and big sister on the planet! Keep being you because you are unstoppable!! Have the best day ever! We love you for infinity - Mommy, Daddy, Savannah and Kristopher.

Derick Viera - I'm so Proud of you Derick , Keep up the Good work your doing Great this year .Always with a nice smile and being kind to others. Mom, Dad & your baby brother Love you .

We want to know what our students like to do on a snow day! Answer will be shared on JSC's Morning Splash!

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