JSC Weekly Wave

Dear JSC Community,

Thanks to all students, familes, and friends who came out to our events over the last week, including PASD's annual Art Show and JSC PTO Basket Raffle, and our 4th Grade Family Night! The Art Show was a bedazzling experience! PASD staff and students did an amazing job as they transformed JSC Elementary Center into the most beautiful art gallery! PASD students really outdid themselves with their artwork! So much talent and creativity - it's truly inspiring to see. We are so very lucky to have dedicated staff members who go the extra mile to help our students shine.

Our PTO basket raffle was a huge success! The proceeds from all PTO fundraisers go directly to JSC students in the form of field trips, fun activities and school events, memory books, t-shirts, additional classroom resources, and much more! If you're not a member of the JSC PTO, there will be another opportunity to join in late August!

We were overjoyed to see the turnout for our 4th Grade Family Night last night! The energy was electric, and our students and staff did an excellent job! Hard to believe that in just a couple of weeks our 4th grade students will take 'flight' to middle school! They will be greatly missed, but will always be a part of our JSC family!

As always, thank you for making JSC the place to be!

Your partner in education,

Ms. Kerri Lubinsky

Principal

John S. Clarke Elementary Center

The goal of JSC’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program is to create a healthy and safe learning environment to ensure that that all our students can learn and become successful in our school and in our community. We create positive learning environments by teaching and reinforcing appropriate behaviors. We feel that families are an important part of our team, and we value your input about how to best meet the needs of our children. Please take a couple minutes to complete the JSC PBIS/Parent and Family Engagement Survey by clicking on the button below. Thank you for your continued support!

Join the DHHL and JSC Title I Team this summer, for three days of space, reading, math, and meals! Please scan the QR Code on the flier or go to the following link to register: https://tinyurl.com/PASDsummerreading

• The JSC Summer Learning Program is JSC's summer school program, targeted at students (currently in K through 4) who would benefit from a review of foundational reading and math skills.
• The summer program is first offered to students who are recommended by their teachers and JSC staff. Now that the invitational process has been completed, we open it up for parent recommendation.
• Please note that the summer program is designed to target students who are working toward mastery of foundational reading and math skills. If you feel your child could benefit from a review of foundational reading and math skills and would like him/her to be considered for the JSC Summer Learning Program, please email JSC Principal Ms. Kerri Lubinsky at klubinsky@pottsville.k12.pa.us.

Join us at John S. Clarke Elementary School this summer for a free summer program filled with entrichment activities and presenters! More information below!

Mark your calendar for some important dates in the months of May and June! (More information will follow as dates become closer.)

Friday, May 24th - Holiday Early Dismissal (12:00 at JSC)

Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day (No School)

Friday, May 31st - 3rd and 4th grade Dance (6PM to 8PM)

Monday, June 3rd - JSC Fun Day for students

Wednesday, June 5th - Last Day of School for Students (Early Dismissal 12:00 at JSC)

Back by popular demand! On Friday, May 31st, JSC PTO and PBIS will sponsor the second annual end of year dance for third and fourth grade students! This year's theme is 'Glowing into Summer!' Please note this is an after school event from 6M to 8PM and is for 3rd and 4th grade students only.

The next screening date for incoming kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year will be on Tuesday, July 16th.(This screening date will be for those who missed April's screening / registered after April 8th.) See registration information below.

Enjoy this brief video featuring the art work created by JSC students, taught by JSC Art Teacher, Mrs. Bosak!

Congratulations to the following students for being the top fundraisers from our fall fundraiser:

Jordin Maidenford

Isiah Fleming

Connor Putlavage

Olivia Noll

Johnny Lopez

Annabelle Fallon

Annabelle Brennan

Sophia Wallace

Lilly Jalonski

Gunner Selinko

As a top 10 seller, students earned a LIMO ride to Roman Delight in Orwigsburg!

From left to right: Jordin Maidenford, Isiah Fleming, Connor Putlavage, Olivia Noll, Johnny Lopez, Annabelle Fallon, Annabelle Brennan, Sophia Wallace, Lilly Jalonski

Here is a brief video from 4th Grade Family Night! Students did an outstanding job! We will miss them as they 'take flight' to middle school!

Congratulations to A'Miah Walker for being a PBIS Super Duper Prize Winner!

At JSC, school attendance matters! Each month, we strive to create a quick, fun, out-of-the-ordinary activity to encourage students to come to school each and EVERY day (unless they are sick, of course)! These short bursts of fun are designed to add a BIG burst of extraordinary fun with minimal distruption to instruction. Attendance Matters Celebrations - Another reason why JSC is the place to be! Enjoy this short video of Assistant Principal Sabol getting SLIMED! (This time by 3rd and 4th grade students!)

What: This age group swim team is open to both district and non-district residents in K-12. *This is a competitive swim program, not swim lessons.

For more information, contact Coach Paula Heffner at pheffner@pottsville.k12.pa.us or Coach Sandy Englert at kickinggirl@comcast.net

Sign up by scanning the QR Code or going to the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ytccj59a

The Schuylkill County Drug and Alcohol Program, in cooperation with Schuylkill Community Action, will be implementing a summer program for elementary age students (grades K to 6) this summer. The program is called Summer BLAST and will be provided on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Barefield Recreation Center, beginning the week of June 17 and running through the week of August 12 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The program will be held in conjunction with the summer lunch program. On program days, staff will be coordinating activities, games and crafts beginning at 10:00 AM, which will be about an hour prior to the serving of lunch at 11:00. Our staff will then stay onsite until 12:30 PM to finish up any activities or projects.

To register, scan the QR Code or call (570) 622-1995.

Check out the awesome summer activities at the Pottsville Free Public Library!

This week's Shout-Out winner is:

Elise Ferdoucha

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

Hunter crawford - You have come so far in this school within one year of being here. You’re doing so wonderful buddy! Your daddy would be so proud of you!!

Joey Mennig - You have hard work this year and grown so much! You have the biggest heart and I’m so proud of you.

Mrs. Blozusky & Mrs. Steigerwalt - Thank you to the both of you amazing ladies for your gentle and kind ways of guiding Jax this year. It can be hard being the "new kid at school" but you both made him very comfortable settling in. This mom appreciates you both! A thousand thank you!

Kash zerbeGreat job in 1st grade. I love you a bunch Kash! LOVE MOM.

Lily Humphrey - Lil we are so proud of everything you have done this year! Keep up the great work! Love, Mom and Dad

Julian Dreisbach - Julian-we are so proud of you both in school and on the baseball field. You amaze us daily with your kindness, great sportsmanship, intelligence, and funny sense of humor. Continue to keep aiming for the stars and being the best you can! Love-Mom, Dad, and Kole!

Lyanna Meixsell - Outstanding Grades!! I’m so proud of how hard you been working this year in which your grades show it. Keep up all the hard work and can’t wait to see what you do in third grade! We all love you and are proud of you. Love, Mom, Tom, Addisyn and Eliza.

Andrew Birnesser - This school year has had many ups and downs. You've had some challenges but have been handling them super well! We are very proud of you and all you do! Keep up the great work! Love Mom, Dad and Alex

Mrs. Martinko & Mrs. Smith - You both have been amazing teachers this year. I love how well you communicate and stay involved. You are great at making learning fun for my child. Thank you for everything and have a great summer!

Zaydyn Thompson - I am so proud of you. You have overcome so many fears this year. You're amazing, kind, funny and intelligent. Here comes 2nd grade!

Miss German - Congratulations on your first year at JSC. Thank you for being such an amazing teacher. Have an amazing summer and thank you for all you do!

Hayden bernetskie - Hayden, I am so proud of all you have accomplished this year! You are a brilliant little girl & I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you. Love always, mama

Anthony & Adelyn Generella Mommy & daddy are so proud of you both for how well you did this school year! We love you so much!!

Mrs. McGinley - Mrs. McGinley, your love, dedication, and kindness do not go unnoticed. You are the definition of an amazing teacher. You have inspired my girls over the years, and I am fully confident Rilyn is ready for next year due to the wonderful education you provided!

Mrs. Dillow - Mrs. Dillow, words cannot express how wonderful of an educator you are. PASD is filled with amazing teachers, but your communication, infectious energy, and passion for learning make my daughter thrilled to go to school each day. You push your students to excel, while still making learning fun, and for that, I will be forever grateful.

Carson Hall - Carson, you've worked really hard this year. I know you're looking forward to the summer! I'm so proud of you. Love you SO much! GiGi

Evan Strohecker - Evan- We are always super proud of you! You are amazing!! :) Love Mom and Dad

Alani buttsMommy and Nana are so proud of you and can’t wait to see you graduate! You’re doing great !!

Hayden Bernetskie - I'd like to give a big shout out to Hayden B as she gets ready to graduate Kindergarten and move on to first grade! So excited to be a part of your next adventure! Love you! Shell

Evan reber - I'm very proud of your grades keep up the great work! Love you!

Mi’Lana McBall - You make mom and dad so proud of the way you take pride in going to school every day to learn new things even when they seem a little complicated! never giving up always pushing through gaining understanding of a task and completing the assignment with 100%! As you are getting ready to head to middle school we want you to know how amazing you are and to always remember you can do anything you set your mind to! Continue to shine bright because the future is yours! We love you so much forever rooting for you💕

Mrs. Dillow - Thank you for all you have done this year for students in your class! You are an amazing teacher! Joey said “you are the best teacher!”

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