We hope you enjoyed the long weekend! Last week, students at JSC learned about Martin Luther King, Jr., (and other civil rights activists) and how he led the movement to end segregation and counter prejudice in the United States through the means of peaceful protest. "The time is always right to do what is right."

In this week's newsletter you will find news, updates, and upcoming events in our JSC learning community! Have a great week! Roll Tide!

Your partner in education,

Ms. Kerri Lubinsky

Principal

John S. Clarke Elementary Center

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.

Administrator Bus Ride-Alongs

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!

After-School Tutoring at JSC

Beginning January 17th, after school tutoring will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:45 to 5:15. Students MUST have a permission form completed in order to stay after school. Please contact your child's teacher to obtain a permission form, or print the form below.

Note: Walk-ins will still be accepted, but please know that tutoring will end at 5:15.

(Students who stay after school will be tutored from 3:45-4:45.) Walk-ins will be tutored for up to one hour. (Tutoring will now end at 5:15 for walk-ins.)

Kindergarten Registration

Online enrollment is now open for the 2023-2024 school year! Please contact JSC main office with any questions, at (570) 621-2945

Building Tour for New JSC Families

New to John S. Clarke Elementary Center? Want to take a tour of the school and meet JSC's administrator(s)?

JSC administrators are offering tours to new families, every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. (No appointment needed.) Simply come to the main office and tell them you're there for a tour!

The next PTO meeting will be held on Monday, January 23rd, at 6PM, in the JSC Cafeteria. If you are interested in joining the PTO or have any questions, please contact PTO President, Katie Dougherty, at (570) 391 -2341.

JSC Morning News

This week on JSC's morning news, a new segment was introduced, called "60 Seconds." This week's guest was Mrs. Bosak! (In the future, students will host '60 Seconds.')

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

Taylor McDonald

Kayliaunna Wertz

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!

Student Shout-Outs

• Annabelle Brennan- your love for school is amazing! You are doing a fantastic job!
• Jamarion Klinger a two time sport champ who simply is amazing! A great student who does wonderful in school! Super proud of you son
  
• Brooklyn Carrington a star student who strives to do her best in all she does!! Way to go!!!! Super proud of you!
  
• Arielle Umbenhaur - You're doing such a great job this year! Keep up the great work! I love you!
  
• Ivy Zerbe for hard work!
  
• Kash Zerbe for hard work!
  
• Carson Sonnon - for being positive and giving it your all, I’m so proud of you !
  
• Delia Weiss : For always studying hard and getting good grades. We're proud of you.
  
• Anthony Generella - We are so proud of you buddy! Keep on shining! We love you so much!
  
• Julian Dreisbach (3rd grade) Buddy, we are so very proud of how well you do in school and both on the basketball court and baseball field! Continue to reach for the stars and you will be able to do anything you put your mind to! Love you always and forever-Mom, Dad and Kole.
  
• Ansel Angst for always doing your best with your schoolwork and making good choices. Nonni and Pop are so proud of you! We love you!
  
• Jacob Greiner for making us proud from how smart you are to how you fill everyone's life with sunlight. I am so proud to have you as my oldest son. You're a great boy Jacob and do not allow anyone to change that. Love you
  
• Mason McFarland for always trying his hardest and making us so proud!!
  
• Ebby Upton (2nd grade) for always smiling and working hard!
  Orion Upton (Kindergarten) for being brave, kind and smart!
  
• Will Martin for doing a great job in first grade! We love to watch you learn and grow every day; we are all so proud of you! Keep up the great work!
  
• McKenna Kozlosky- Doing so good in Kindergarten ❤️ Mom and Dad are so proud of you
  
• McKenna Kozlosky- Doing so good in Kindergarten ❤️ Mom and Dad are so proud of you
  
• Jack Sherry for working hard to become a better reader. We are so proud! Love mom and dad
  
• Norah Sherry, you are awesome! Keep up the great work! We love you! Mom and Dad
  
• Danikah Blankenbiller- She has really taken an interest in cooking and helping in the kitchen. I love cooking with you and enjoying the delicious meals we create together!
  
• Warner West; For trying hard everyday and being kind to his friends.
  
• Taylor McDonald- You are doing such a wonderful job in kindergarten! Keep up the great work!
  
• Serenity Berger. She has been doing so good in school and her mom is proud of her for bringing home 2 100%'s in a row. Good job!
  

Staff Shout-Outs

• Mrs. Brindle for being an amazing teacher who shows up to sports events supporting the children. ❤️
  
• Mrs Joyce - for being a great inspiration & influence to students!
  
• Mrs. Bertsch - fast responses , friendly & awesome teacher
  
• Mrs. Fidler - positive & friendly !
  
• Mrs. Elaine McDonald- for being an amazing and caring teacher! As parents we appreciate how much you care, and are grateful to have you as Lily’s first grade teacher!
  
• Mrs. Zembas- We’re so grateful to you for your patience, enthusiasm, passion & understanding. You never fail to make Laken feel comfortable and happy to be at school. You're an awesome teacher! Thanks so much for your hard work! I appreciate everything you do!
  
• Miss Heffernan - Thank you for creating the student video announcements! Our class loves watching them every day!!
  
• Mrs. Reichert- You are such a positive presence to your students every day! Thank you for making our daughter's first year in school such an amazing experience. She is so excited to come to school each morning, and we know that is greatly because of you and all that you do for your students.

Pottsville Area Little League

You may also register online using the following link:

https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/pottsvilleareall

Online sign ups will remain open until the week of tryouts (February 27th). Additional information below:

Did you know???

The Crimson Tide Foundation is a non-profit educational organization committed to enriching the educational experiences of current and future students in the Pottsville Area School District by providing financial support for those projects which exceed the normal resources of the district.

Each year, JSC students and staff benefit from the generosity of the Crimson Tide Foundation by receiving funds for materials and resources that go beyond typical district-provided resources.

We thank The Crimson Tide Foundation for their commitment to PASD students!

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.

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

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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