JSC Weekly Wave

We have some exciting news at JSC! Last week our assistant principal, Mr. Stanley Sabol, joined the JSC team. We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Sabol to our JSC community! You can learn all about Mr. Sabol below.

Mark your calendar for the week of March 27th through March 31st. JSC will be holding a Spring Book Fair, Title I Night, and and information session for any student starting kindergarten in 2023-2024.

As always, read on for more exciting news, important information, and upcoming events at JSC! Have a wonderful week! Roll Tide!

Your partner in education,

Ms. Kerri Lubinsky

Principal

John S. Clarke Elementary Center

Check out last Friday's episode of JSC's Morning Splash and get to know a little more about Mr. Sabol! Follow The Pottsville Area School District's Facebook page to see more episodes of JSC's Morning Splash!

facebook.com/ctidepride

Congratulations to students of the month (January):

Kindergarten - Kaltrina Sylaj

1st grade - Gavin Gorey

2nd grade - Camilo Leonardo

3rd grade - Joshua Tamin

4th grade - Melany Valdez Espinal

Thanks to all guest readers who volunteered to read at JSC during Read Across America Week! JSC students and staff enjoyed the special readers, learning activities, and spirit days! Here are some photos and videos from the week!

Congratulations to the following students who are winners of the Read Across America Week book drawings! Winners will be announced on JSC's Morning Splash and will be called to the office to choose a book!

Laken Porter

Jack Sherry

Adam Mckeown

Harper Moll

Grant Guzick

Jazierah Brown

William Martin

Declan Hrichak

Liam Kutsmeda

Max Giuffre

Julian Dreisbach

Nathan Fisher

Agigail Benton

Benjamin Evans

Kaindra Joy

Serena Johnson

Adelyn Duffy

Arielle Umbenhaur

Alexander Chillemi

Preston Miller

Cambry Fisher

Aubry Culbert

Greydon Rivera-Aquino

Jayden Serrano

Zaydyn Thompson

Andrej Greene

Edan James Casanova

Julia Urban

Isabella Seasock

Carson Hall

JSC will be holding a Scholastic Spring Book Fair, from March 27th through March 31st. Once again you may send cash, check, or eWallet. (eWallet recommended - see below for details!)

Book Fair will be open for evening shopping on Tuesday, March 28th, from 6 PM to 8 PM. Click on link below for classroom shopping schedule:

There will be something for everyone at our Title I Parent Meeting / Book Fair / Kindergarten Talk on Tuesday, March 28th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at John S. Clarke Elementary Center!

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Join JSC and DHHL Title I Staff in the JSC Cafeteria for our annual Title I information session. Dinner will be served and all who attend will receive a coupon for a FREE book at the book fair!

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Information session for families of 2023-2024 incoming kindergarten students. Meet JSC kindergarten teachers in the Art Room for an information session. There will be a craft activity for all incoming kindergarten students.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - The JSC Spring Book Fair will be open for shopping! The book fair will be located in the JSC Library. Come do some Easter / Spring gift shopping!

Kindergarten registration is now open for 2023-2024! Kindergarten screening will take place the week of April 17th, at John S. Clarke Elementary Center.

Congratulations to the following students, for winning JSC's Weekly Shout out drawing:

• Keegan O'brien
• Barry "Trey" DeWitt
• Will Martin

Winners - Please report to the main office to choose a prize!

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!

• Mrs. Lubinsky is a fantastic principal!
  
• Mrs. Rubinkam- Thanks for being so kind and caring to your students. You make learning fun on a daily basis.
  
• Mrs. Dillow- she is so fun, nice, and plays lots of games with us. She is supportive and I love being in her class!
  
• Mrs. Blum, thank you for being a great teacher and making first grade a fun year!

• Shoutout to Mrs. Grow’s Class for being such awesome listeners and hosts during my guest reader visit! -Alex’s Mom
  
• The students in room 113! Thank you for being great listeners on Monday when I was reading our stories! I enjoyed spending time in class with you! Mrs. Humphrey
  
• Keegan O’brien- We are so proud of you, keep having fun and trying your best!
  
• We are so proud of Team 107 for making progress in their learning every single day! You make us smile! Please keep up the great work and continue showing positive behavior! ❤️ Mrs. Steigerwalt and Mrs. Blozusky
  
• Adyson Snowell! Ady continue to do your best. We are very proud of you. Love Mom and Dad
  
• Ian and Matteo.... We are very proud of you both...you guys are AWESOME!!! lots of love always Gama and Gapa
  
• Harper DeWitt you make us proud everyday. We loved your "I am unique" story. Keep being your unique self and kind to others. Love, Mom and Dad
  
• Barry "Trey" DeWitt we are so proud of you and all your hard work. We saw you practicing your reading homework all on your own. Keep doing your best and be kind. Love, Mom and Dad
  
• Brooklyn Carrington for doing the best in school keep up the great work!
  
• Jamarion Klinger for being a great 60 second host and doing the morning splash.. great job kiddo ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
  
• Penny Skoraszewski great job on reading your first book!
  
• Ivy and Kash Zerbe for working hard in school!
  
• Will Martin - You are an amazing person & we love you so very much! Keep up your hard work and, “…kid, you’ll move mountains.” :)
  Love, Mommy, Daddy, Amber, & Hannah
  
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Trinity Episcopal Church will be holding a summer reading camp from July 10th through July 14th, from 8:30 to 12:30, for children in Kindergarten through grade 3 who are struggling with reading.

To register, please fill out the following Google Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo-t8_YzMy7ahMAZ_cRJkkZerd6Hfazwyv_KywMRYcmTxsaQ/viewform

Student Drop-off / Pick-up Reminders:

When dropping off / picking up students on 16th Street, please remember to:

• park your vehicle at the curb
• escort your child/children TO THE CROSSWALK where the crossing guard is on duty
• escort your child/children to the front door of our building

Attendance Reminders

Students should arrive to school NO later than 9:00 AM. Any student arriving after 9:00 is considered tardy.

Please remember to send a written absence note with your child, upon return from an absence. Notes are required for EVERY absence, and need to be received within three days of the absence.

When a student reaches 10 absences for the school year, a doctor's note is required in order for any additional absences to be excused.

Please contact JSC main office with any questions regarding attendance.

JSC Elementary Student Assistance Program

The Elementary Student Assistance Program (ESAP) is designed to assist children who are experiencing difficulty with academic, attendance, behavioral, mental health, and/or social concerns.

Currently, if you have a concern for a child who is experiencing difficulty with academic, attendance, behavioral, mental health, and/or social concerns, please contact our JSC school counselor, Mr. John Pettit, (570) 621-2945. You may also contact your child's teacher, or Miss Lubinsky, school principal.

Weekender Backpack Program

Thanks to those who have signed up to have your child(ren) receive weekender bags each Friday! If you have not signed up, but are interested, please complete the link below:

Please click here for more information and to register your child

Walker Dismissal 3:05 PM

We would like to remind parents / families picking up students that walker dismissal is at 3:05 PM, daily. (Kindergarten walkers are dismissed at the same time as all other grade levels.) Kindergarten walkers are dismissed from the Gym Entrance (around side of building). Older siblings should report to the Gym Entrance to be dismissed with their kindergarten sibling.

All other grade level walkers (grades 1 through 4) are dismissed from the main entrance.

Bus Reminders

If your child rides the bus, please be sure to talk to your child(ren) about proper and safe bus behaviors. We do our best to consistently and frequently review the following points:

• Students should remain seated and facing forward at all times when riding the bus
• Students should use only kind words and refrain from any profanity or screaming
• Students should keep their hands, arms, legs, and objects to themselves at all times

In an effort to review and monitor bus behavior, Ms. Lubinsky will take turns riding buses (in the morning and afternoon). She is always on the lookout for students who are following JSC's PRIDE rules!

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John S. Clarke Elementary

Email: klubinsky@pottsville.k12.pa.us
Website: pottsville.k12.pa.us
Phone: (570) 621-2945
Facebook: facebook.com/ctidepride
Twitter: @principal_lubinsky