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Message from the Principal

Dear Clark community,

October is here, and I am so proud of the wonderful start to our school year! It’s been incredible to watch your children grow and thrive. Our teachers are working hard to ensure each day is filled with learning, discovery, and fun.

As we settle into the routine, I’d like to take a moment to remind everyone how important regular attendance is to your child’s success. Every day they are here is a chance for them to build essential skills, create friendships, and explore new ideas. Please help your child maintain a strong attendance record—it makes a world of difference!

Thank you for your continued support and for being such an important part of our school community. We look forward to seeing your child’s bright smile every day as we continue our journey through this exciting school year.

Warmly,

Caitlin Smith

🍁 Upcoming Dates:

October 23 - Fall Fun Night (see below for details)

November 5 -Professional Development Day- No classes for students

November 25- Fall Conference Balance Day - No Classes

November 26-29- Thanksgiving Break - No Classes

Staff Spotlight ⭐

Rachel Miller- Intervention Specialist

How many years have you been in education?

24 years

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Marine Biologist

What is your greatest accomplishment?

Completing my masters

What makes you smile?

Seeing our students grow and become amazing individuals

What is your favorite thing about Clark Early Learning Center?

How supportive we are- we support students, families, our peers, each other and our community

Halloween Parade 🎃

Clark's Halloween parades will take place on Thursday, October 24th during the school day. Please note- The parades are only for students and staff.

We would like to invite students to wear costumes to school on that day. Costumes should not include play weapons or heavy makeup.

Little Cat Learning ✏️

Math Connection- Number Sense with "Basket Toss"

Materials: 5 toss-able objects (i.e. beanbags); large basket; paper to record points; marker/crayon

"Today we are going to shoot some baskets with beanbags." Show your child how to play- stand 3 feet from the basket and toss your beanbags toward the basket. Count each shot aloud (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) making (and missing) a few shots. Together, count the number of shots you made, and write the number using dots, tally marks, or numbers on the paper. Now, its your child's turn!

Questions to ask: How many baskets can you shoot? What was the biggest number of baskets you made? What was the smallest?

Attendance Corner 📋

Arrival Procedure at Clark

On Time for Full Day- 8:45 - 9:00 AM
- Late/Tardy- 9:00 AM
On Time for Morning Half Day 8:45 - 9:00 AM
- Late/Tardy- 9:00 AM
On Time for Afternoon Half Day 12:30 - 12:45 PM
- Late/Tardy- 12:45 PM

For morning arrival, families should arrive prior to 9:00 AM to use the car rider and walker lines. After 9:00 AM, the child is considered tardy and will need to be signed in at the main office.

For afternoon arrival, families should arrive prior to 12:45 PM to use the car rider line. After 12:45 PM, the child is considered tardy and will need to be signed in at the main office.

Please note, early drop offs before 8:45 AM are not permitted. Staff is only available at arrival time.

Leader in Me 🌳

Habit 1- Be Proactive

As a family, take a deeper look at Habit 1 with this activity:

I’m in Charge of Me- I am in charge of my life. I am responsible for my choices and behaviors. I can choose how I react to other people or situations.

STEPS TO TAKING CONTROL OF YOU

1. Pause: Stop what you are doing and pause.

2. Think: Think about what you should or shouldn’t do.

3. Choose: Choose the best thing to do.

Family Activity: Using the “Circle of Control” below to take turns writing on sticky notes different things you can and cannot control then placing them in the corresponding circles. For example, you can control how you respond to problems. You cannot control the weather. You can control the words you say. You cannot control what others may say.

The Little Cat Ledger 🐾