January has come and gone (almost)! Don't forget that tomorrow (Tuesday, January 31st) is JSC's 100th Day of School Celebration! Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old. Students can look forward to some fun learning activities and special raffles throughout the day, to celebrate being 100 days brighter!

There are many exciting activities coming up in the month of February! Classrooms will be celebrating Valentine's Day, PBIS Incentives, and Read Across America week! JSC officially welcomes our new school counselor, Mr. John Pettit!

Keep reading to learn about JSC news, upcoming events, and important information!

Have a wonderful week! Roll, Tide!

Your partner in education,

Ms. Lubinsky

Principal

John S. Clarke Elementary Center

JSC Celebrates 100 Days of School

On Tuesday, January 31st, JSC will be celebrating 100 days of school! Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old!

If you could have 100 of anything, what would it be??? Find out what JSC students and staff said!

JSC's Morning News needs a name! Can you think of a clever name for our news program? If so, enter the name below!

JSC Celebrates Valentine's Day

The students and staff of John S. Clarke will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 14th. Teachers will be reaching out to parents and families with additional information. Please contact your child's teacher with any questions.

Read Across America Week

JSC will celebrate Read Across America Week, from February 27th to March 3rd. Each day there will be a different theme:

Monday, February 27th: 'Hats off to reading!' Wear a crazy hat or your favorite hat

Tuesday, February 28th: 'Read my shirt' Day! Wear a shirt that others can read.

Wednesday, March 1st: 'One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish' - Wear red and blue.

Thursday, March 2nd: 'Favorite Book Character' Day! Dress like you're favorite book character

Friday, March 3rd: 'Cuddle up with a good book!' Wear Pajamas to school.

Snow Much Fun

Celebrating good behavior is 'snow much fun!' Check out these photos from Kindergarten's January PBIS activity!

Golden Turkey Award

Mrs. Stephanie McDonald poses for a photo with Hannah Walters, this week's 'Golden Turkey' award winner. The Golden Turkey is a positive behavior incentive for students in Mrs. McDonald's and Mrs. Greene's classroom. Students can earn this honor by showing exemplary behavior. Way to go, Hannah!

Red Ticket Earned

Rylee Stout is all smiles as he displays his red ticket, which he earned by going above and beyond expectations in the cafeteria. Great job, Rylee!

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

Noah Marchetti

Penny Skoraszewski

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. Rubinkam for making learning fun and enjoyable and everything she does for her students!
  
• I want to thank Mrs.Goering, Uriel's special education teacher, because I have seen the progress that my son has made. As a mother I feel super satisfied because my son is receiving the education he needs.
• I also want to thank Miss Purcell that my daughter this year is having a very good year and good grades and her progress has been excellent! Thank you very much.
  
• Mrs. Salem - Thank you for helping me learn my times tables. You make learning so much fun! Love, Liam Kutsmeda
  
• Ms Zembas for always keeping good communication and encouraging Kash in all that he does!
  
• Ms Lombel for being thoughtful and helping Ivy. Thank you for your kindness and giving her someone to look up to on her educational journey!
  
• Kelly Miller. She is a great aunt and great with all kids she works with.
  
• Mrs. Kutsmeda - Thank you for being so engaged with your students. We appreciate your dedication and unwavering compassion you show for each and every child in your room. Our daughter loves learning because of you!

• Bentley Shappell for being the best artist he can be & keep following your dreams! We love you buddy! Mommy, Daddy & Sissy
  
• Nathaniel Reno We are so proud of your hard work. Remember, like John Cena says, “Never give up”! We love you! Love Mom and Dad
  
• Jovani Torres
  So proud of you buddy and amazed that your report say great things ! And glad your doing great and coming out of your shell and such a great helper in kindergarten! Keep up the great work !
  
• Noah Marchetti
  Awesome job being a great student and friend! So proud of you!
  
• Shawn Krouse for having a much better week we're so proud of you for working hard!
  Ryder Krouse for working so hard and doing extra readings every night to improve we're so proud of your hard work!
  
• Mavis Alvarez- For being the most amazing daughter, big sister and student. We love how kind-hearted, helpful, smart and loving you are. Continue to shine like the star that you will always be. Love, momma, daddy and baby Stever
  
• Liam Kutsmeda - We are so proud of how hard you are working this year! Keep smiling! Love, Mom, Dad, and Braelynn!
  
• Zachary Hart for being a great kid in school and keeping up your grades!
  
• Chase Herndon. We are so proud of the hard work you have been doing. We love you. Love Mom & Dad
  
• Shout out to Max and Luke Giuffre for their excellent report cards!! Keep working hard our little “ twins”! We love you ! Mom and Dad
  
• Kaindra and Gatlin Joy. You are both doing amazing things and working hard! Keep up the good work! So proud of you both! Love you lots! ❤️ Mom
  
• Gracie Ann Holley, mommy and daddy are so proud of all you have accomplished. You have really proved yourself and always strive to reach all of your goals. You are an amazing daughter and sister and we love you so much!
  
• Pyper Holley Mommy and daddy are so proud of you!! You are such a sweet loving little girl and an amazing daughter and big sister. We love you so much!!!
  
• Zackary Johnson for working hard to always improve
  
• Sophia Snopek ,Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you for doing great in school keep up the great work ❤️
  
• Gage Murphy & Braelyn Neifert
  We are so proud of you both and what you are accomplishing this year!! Keep up the great work!
  Love, Mom & Dad ❤️
  
• Zoe and Alexia Greene. Its been a rough year losing 2 grandparents but they are superheroes and still smiling through the storms.
  
• Rielly Miller for doing a great job in Kindergarten and always trying to the best of her ability! You continue to make us so proud at school and at home! You are such a great role model for your little brother! We love you!
  
• Nazarena Refi - You're doing a great job working hard and your family is very proud of you.
  
• Vivien Sophy- We are so proud of you and how well you are doing in 2nd grade! You are a shining star! Love, Mama, Daddy, Emma, O'ma & Mousie
  
• William McKeown - Mom and dad are so proud of you. Keep up all the great work you're doing!
  
• Penny Skoraszewski Keep shining bright like the star you are! Love Mommy
  
• Kylie Smerlick- I'm so proud of how hard you are working this year! Love Mom
  

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).

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

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
Location: 601 North 16th Street, Pottsville, PA, USA
Phone: (570) 621-2945
Facebook: facebook.com/ctidepride
Twitter: @principal_lubinsky