JSC Weekly Wave

JSC News and Upcoming Events
Joy through the Halls of John S. Clarke Elementary Center
Just a reminder that Joy through the JSC Hallways is happening this Friday, December 13th, from 5PM to 8PM!
Additional Event Details:
This year’s event will include:
- Beautifully decorated hallway displays (created by JSC students and staff)
- Horse-drawn carriage rides*
- Barrel train rides*
- Special appearance by Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and The Grinch
- Petting zoo*
- Craft show items (available for purchase)
- Title I scavenger hunt
- Food and Drinks (available for purchase)
- Parking available at Martz Hall upper parking lot. (There will be a shuttle to transport guests to/from parking area.)
- There will be suggested donation boxes placed throughout the event. Donate the suggested amount, a different amount, or nothing at all! Please come and enjoy!
- See attached flyer for more information
*Outside events are weather permitting.
We hope you will join us for the ultimate winter wonderland experience at John S. Clarke Elementary Center's Joy through the Hallways event!
December Spirit Days
Monday, December 16th - "That's a Wrap!" Wear bows, ribbons, bells, etc.
Tuesday, December 17th - "Red and White Day" Wear red and white.
Wednesday, December 18th - "Winter Character Day" Wear a shirt with your favorite character on it (or dress like your favorite winter character).
Thursday, December 19th - "Winter Fun Day" Wear a festive sweater / clothing
Friday, December 20th - "Pajama Day" Wear your favorite winter pajamas
🌊JSC TIDE PRIDE 🌊
Students of the Month
Congratulations to our Students of the Month (December) at JSC!
Kindergarten - Zaven Sulick
1st Grade - Janessa Mudge
2nd Grade - Aria Renninger
3rd Grade - Mila Cedeno
4th Grade - Reagan Schuckers
Zaven Sulick
Kindergarten Student of the Month
Janessa Mudge
First Grade Student of the Month
Aria Renninger
Second Grade Student of the Month
Mila Cedeno
Third Grade Student of the Month
Reagan Schuckers
Fourth Grade Student of the Month
PBIS Monthly Incentive - November
November's PBIS incentive for students included an assembly that featured songs, games, skits, friendly competition, and fun! JSC is the place to be for positive behaviors!
Community Connections
Pottsville Free Public Library Programs
Bring the kids to celebrate with Santa at the Pottsville Free Public Library's yearly Christmas Party! There will be crafts & treats & of course an opportunity to talk to Santa! Recommended for ages 3-11. Please register by calling 570-622-8880 ext 12, or emailing potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org. Party will be Tuesday, December 17th at 5:30. Please register by December 3rd.
🙌 Weekly Shout-Outs👍
📣 SHOUT OUTS 📣
Want to make someone's day???? Send a SHOUT OUT!
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: Keegan O'Brien
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!
Hayden Bernetskie - Shoutout to Haydie for losing her first tooth and moving to a big girl booster seat! We love you Haydie! From Aunt Brazz (pronounced like daze) and Zach
Carter Houck - Hey Carter! You’re rocking 2nd grade. We are super proud of all your hard work. Love mom & dad
Room 211 - Shout out to 211 for being on task. Keep up the good work.
Hayden Bernetskie - Haydie, Pop and Gigi are so proud of the awesome work you are doing at school this year! We love you!!!
Rosman Ballard - Rosman, you never fail to amaze us you've been blowing us away with how much you've grown and have learned. You're doing so well and we are beyond proud of you ! Keep shining bud! - Mom & Dad
Lydia Ballard - Lydia can't even begin to describe how incredibly proud of you we are , girl you're really knocking them goals out of the park way to go kiddo keep shining ✨️ - mom & Dad
Matthew Nunez - Great first marking period! Keep up the great work! Mom, Dad and Frankie 🩷
Kylie Morris - Way to rock the first marking period! Keep up the great work, super smart cookie, and continue to reach for the stars! We love you!! Dad, Mom, Dante, Deacon and Adam
Beckett Luiken - We see you trying to work harder to improve buddy! Keep it up, we are proud of your efforts! We love you kiddo. Mom and Dad
Skylar Sonon - You're doing amazing in school! Keep it up! Love mom and dad.
Ryan Burhop - You're doing a great job in math and becoming a better reader. I'm so proud of you for all of your hard work! Love, Mommy ♡
Serenity Stutzman - Mom and dad are so super proud of you for doing well in school and learning new things everyday! We hope the school year treats you well beautiful! We love you!
Ms Devine - Always helping and communicating well!
Lexi Greene - Lexi , we are so proud of you. Your grades are good and you are doing so well in school all around. Love Mom and Dad
Mila Pasinski - Your curiosity and love for learning is inspiring! Keep up the great work, we’re so proud of you! Love, mom, dad and Rylan.
Tucker Pavlick - We are so proud of your 1st Marking period report card! Keep up the great work in school. We love you Rockstar! Love Mom and Dad ❤️
Hayden Bernetskie - I am so proud of how your reading skills have improved and of all the great things you do outside of school. Love you bunches! ~ Aunt Shell
Keegan O'Brien- We are so proud of all that you accomplished so far in 2nd grade. Keep working hard, trying your best, and being kind! We love you!! Mom, Dad, and Kellan
Carys Prock - Carys, we are proud of you! Love Mom, Dad and Sophia
Fourth grade team - Helping each other out and making everyone smile and laugh everyday!
Via Kauffman - Keep up the great work! We are very proud of you!! Love you always, Mom and Dad
Reagan O'Neill - Reagan, we are so proud of you! You are such a kind friend and you are working so hard in 2nd grade. Congratulations on an awesome report card! We love you. Mom, Dad, Owen, Kellan, and Emmy
Kellan O'Neill - Kellan, Congratulations on an awesome report card! We can't wait to see you on the Sports Zone on the Morning Splash! You are going to do a great job. Love Mom, Dad, Owen, Reagan, and Emmy
Elise and Rilyn Ferdoucha - Shout out to Elise and Rilyn Ferdoucha! We are so proud of you for continually working hard in and out of school. Keep up the great work!
Jaxson Mauser - We are so proud of you Jaxs, we love you so much! Have a great day!
Love, Mommy, Daddy and Nadine!
Blake Harrison - Great job Blake on improving your reading and study skills!
Laken Porter - Good job on your report card! Keep up the great work! Love Mom & Timmy
Adelyn Duffy - Adelyn- Way to go on your fantastic report card! You make us super proud. We love you. Mom, Dad, Ava, and Belle.
Mrs. Prestelio - Thanks for being an awesome teacher! You make it super fun to come to school each morning. Love, Adelyn
Aria Renninger - Aria, you are rocking second grade! We are SO proud of you and your report card was fantastic! Keep up the good work. Love Mommy!
Beverly Dillow - Mrs. Dillow, you are such an awesome teacher and you make learning fun and interesting everyday. You’re the BEST! Love Aria.
Rafaella Wozniski - Rafi- Mommy and Daddy are so incredibly proud of you and the work you are doing in first grade! You did such great job with your report card! We love you so much! Keep shining bright!
Jaimen Ebert - Hey Jaimen! We hope you're having fun in kindergarten! You're the best big brother & we love you! Love, your sisters Aspyn, Luciella & Denali 💜
Teddy Robertson - You’re doing so awesome in the first grade! Keep up the good work & keep being a kind friend! We love you! Mom & Dad 🩷
Mrs. Yarnitsky - Shout out to Mrs. Yarnitsky for her "Ms. Lubinsky" impression! You make JSC the place to be! From, Ms. Lubinsky
JSC Resources
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