The DaVinci Bridge Challenge was taken on by the upper grade TAG students. Their objective was to build a “bridge” with only pencils and rubber bands that would hold at least five pounds. The constraints were that they could NOT bind anything together with the rubber bands. Instead, they thought about friction, balance, and engineering. Students found this “frustrating but fun!”
Next week is ISASP testing! Students in grades 3-11 have had exposure to this new online test through tool tutorials and some practice tests; however, extra practice and exposure would be beneficial. Here are the links to the tutorial and practice tests.
http://tinyurl.com/ISASPtools
http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/test-prep/
Second grade TAG students imagined and participated in the STEM straw boat challenge. Using 10 straws and 10 inches of plastic wrap, could they make a boat to hold at least 25 pennies? The top design held 66!
Barring any more cancelled school days, the School Board approved the following changes to the 2018-19 school calendar.
Last day for students is Thursday, May 30th.
Last day for teachers is Wednesday, June 5th.
Beginning March 18th until further notice buses will be on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Clarke K-12: There will be no school March 11-15 for spring break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 18th.
Just a reminder that the Clarke food and clothing pantry will be CLOSED today, March 11th. It will reopen Monday, March 18th.
The school board meeting scheduled for April 8th has been moved to April 11th @ 6:00 pm in the central office board room. This change is reflected on our website and app calendars. Thank you.
Check out how our Clarke archers are doing at the state tournament in Des Moines this weekend. https://nasptournaments.org/schoolsearch.aspx
The livestream link for The elementary Leadership Day opening ceremony has been changed. Click here to access: https://youtu.be/tCPCqcK8HdY
Clarke Elementary Leadership Day is tomorrow (Friday) from 9:00-11:00am. Come see the great things happening in our school! No RSVP required; everyone is welcome! Can't make it? Check out the live stream of the opening ceremony. https://youtu.be/sNmP81NGM5Y
Clarke Community Schools is interested in obtaining feedback about the Clarke App that was introduced this past fall. Please help by filling out this short survey. Thank you for your assistance!
https://goo.gl/forms/euZR6h2jmiqU0hxU2
Our PTCO will be selling Yearbooks during Conferences tonight. Yearbooks are $5 each. Find a PTCO Table to place an order.
There is NO PTCO meeting tonight. Next meeting will be April 1st.
Clarke K-12: Conferences will be taking place on March 5th and 7th (Tuesday & Thursday) from 3-8 pm. School will be dismissing one hour early on those days.
Calling all 5th grade families! Reminder that ALL 🐳 fish 🐡 projects are due, this coming Friday, March 1st. Attached is the requirements page in case any have been misplaced. Please contact Mrs. Manternach with any questions! 😊
PTCO Movie Night! Tonight 6:00, doors open @5:30. Must be accompanied by an adult. “Small Foot” is the movie.
Thursday February 21st buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Upcoming elementary concerts at 7:00 pm at HS
2/26 First grade
3/26 Third grade
4/2 Second grade
4/15 Fourth grade
Wednesday February 20th school is canceled.