Dear JSC Community,

Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday to help students develop an 'attitude of gratitude.' This week at JSC, students will be working on activities that focus on gratitude and the spirit of giving. Speaking of gratitude, we are very thankful for the shout outs that our students and families have been kind enough to give to our staff. Keep the shout outs coming, and please know that shout outs are not just for staff! You may give a shout out to any member of our JSC community (student, parent, PTO or other community member, staff, teacher, etc). Please scroll down to the 'Shout Out' section of this newsletter and ride the wave of positivity by offering a shout out!

Remember, we have a short week! There will be an early dismissal this Wednesday, November 23rd, at 12:00 PM for John S. Clarke Elementary Center students. There will be no school for students on Monday, November 28th. School will resume on Tuesday, November 29th. We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving and Roll, Tide!

Your partner in education,

Ms. Kerri Lubinsky

Principal

John S. Clarke Elementary Center

JSC Holiday Shop

John S. Clarke Elementary Center PTO will be hosting our annual holiday gift shop, from December 5th to December 9th. All students will have an opportunity to purchase gifts for friends and family members. Classroom shopping schedule is complete!

Breakfast with Santa

JSC PTO will be hosting 'Breakfast with Santa' at John S. Clarke Elementary, on Saturday, December 17th, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Details are being finalized and will be shared as soon as possible!

JSC Winter Fun Day

John S. Clarke Elementary Center staff and students will be celebrating the season with our 'JSC Winter Fun Day' on Thursday, December 22nd. Students will spend this day participating in different winter-themed activities throughout the day. This day is being made possible by our PBIS committee, JSC PTO, and all of our wonderful staff and students! More information to come!

Joy through JSC Halls

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 20th, from 5PM to 7PM, as we invite our families and community to stroll through the JSC halls, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season! Stay tuned for more information! Our PTO and PBIS committee are working on additional details.

Thanks to everyone who attended our PTO Designer Bag Bingo on Saturday, November 19th! Shout out to our wonderful PTO and teachers who took time to organize and run this event. Remember, it is never too late to join the PTO! If you are interested in joining, please contact PTO president, Katie Dougherty at katie.dougherty06@hotmail.com

PBIS Brings NED Show to JSC

All students of JSC attended the NED show, as part of our school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS)! The NED Program is a school-wide character education program that centers around a 45 minute assembly called the NED Show. NED is a cartoon character whose name is an acronym for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best.

PBIS Author Visit

Congratulations to our classrooms who had zero office discipline referrals for the month of October! They won a trip to the Pottsville Free Public Library, to meet author Floyd Stokes!

Mrs. Murray (kindergarten)

Ms. Moore (1st grade)

Ms. Earlley (2nd grade)

Ms. Kleeman (3rd grade)

Mrs. Fidler / Mrs. Bertsch (4th grade)

Congratulations to the members of Blaze 2 soccer team, for an undefeated season! Students in photo are Adalyn Evans, Madelyn McGinley, and Charlotte Welsh

Shout Out Winners

Congratulations to the following students for winning this week's shout outs random prize drawing:

Adelyn Duffy

Sophie Adams

Brady Jones

These students should report to Ms. Lubinsky's office for a prize!

Bulldog Victory Parade

The entire school came together just before dismissal on Friday, November 18th, to celebrate the Bulldogs championship win! Congratulations, Bulldogs!

Calling all JSC students and families! Want to spread joy during the holiday season?

In the spirit of giving, JSC is inviting students/ families to create holiday / seasonal cards for homebound senior citizens in our community.

Many homebound seniors feel lonely in their daily lives. Because they don't get around as much as they used to, they often miss the daily human interactions they used to have and are grateful for every phone call, visit, or letter they receive. A homemade card from a caring person can really brighten a senior's day. It makes them feel loved and remembered.

Items needed for this activity

1. Card stock or paper

2. Crayons and / or markers

3. Stickers or any decorations to make the cards extra special

Next Steps

Make as many cards as you would like. Cards should be brought to school. There will be a collection box outside the library. Please bring cards to school by Friday, December 16th, so we can make sure we deliver them to local senior centers / nursing homes before winter break.

All students who complete a card will have their name entered in a random 'Pay it forward' kindness drawing at school.

We hope you will join us in the spirit of giving and kindness this holiday season!

Shout Outs

Help us celebrate our amazing JSC community by giving a out shout out (which will be posted in next week's newsletter). Don't forget to add your child's name for a chance to win a prize at school!

Drop shout outs here.

Students

Ivy Zerbe shout out to your awesome report card!

Kash Zerbe for all your hard work this year!

The students and staff of JSC! Love seeing all the amazing things happening there! Roll Tide!

Staff

Shout out to Mrs. Gunoskey for being the greatest PBIS leader and social worker! Mrs. Gunoskey works tirelessly to bring great things to JSC and always brings a positive attitude and a smile! You rock, Mrs. Gunoskey!

Mrs. Salem for being an amazing teacher with wonderful communication!

Mrs. Kleeman for understanding my son and being a great teacher!

Mrs. Fidler and Mrs. Bertsch for awesome communication and positive rewarding conversation with students and parents!

Mrs.Murray- You’ve made our daughters transition to kindergarten incredibly easy. She looks forward to going to school each day and she has learned so much from you in such a short time. Thank you.

Mrs. Romano for her dedication through the pandemic and for taking care our kids whether sick or injured on a daily basis.

Miss Moore makes learning fun for her students and gives them confidence which makes them excited to come to school each day!

Mrs. Fidler - for being an awesome teacher!!!

Coopers family would like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Oakill. She does such a great job with him and really takes the time to help him with whatever he needs. He said she is nicest first grade teacher.😊

Mrs. Fries. You make reading FUN! Thank you for encouraging our little girl to persevere through those tricky words!

Mrs. Grow for being patient and understanding and for helping my child LOVE going to school each day!

Mrs. Stephanie McDonald is such a kind and loving teacher. She takes the time to get to know her students’ interests, and my daughter loves her daily time with her. She has taught her so many tricks and tips for math that have made her more successful in the classroom.

Mrs. Martin she thinks of her kiddos even on her own vacation she's truly kind hearted and generous!

Mrs. Seiger takes her time to explain everything and makes my son so excited to come to school!

Mrs. Hook for the awesome job she does organizing the before/ after school Achieve program and all associated activities ! My daughter loves attending this secondary to all the fun activities they do.

Mrs. Dillow is an amazing teacher. She truly cares about her students and it shows! Thank you for your continued help with my child!

We are so lucky to have Mrs. S. McDonald in our lives! It is obvious she cares about her students and goes above and beyond to help them succeed.

The students and staff of JSC! Love seeing all the amazing things happening there! Roll Tide!

Miss Deb is a para professional in K4 and my son talks about her all of the time! He is grateful for her help in school.

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, Miss Alexa Heffernan, (570) 621-2945. You may also contact your child's teacher, or Miss Lubinsky, school principal.

Monday, November 21st

Philly Cheesesteak

w/Peppers and Onions

Oven Fries

Baked Beans

Mandarin Oranges

Milk

Tuesday, November 22nd

Popcorn Chicken

Mashed Potatoes

w/Gravy

Golden Corn

Applesauce

Milk

Wednesday, November 23rd

WW Pizza

Vegetables Selection

Bagged Snacks

Fruit Selection

Milk

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