Clarke Elementary students are packing our local food pantry with as many canned foods and personal items as we can collect through the end of this week! Our last day to collect will be Friday, December 13th. We appreciate your help in making a difference for our community!
Today starts our week of Hour of Code in Technology Class!
The fifth grade Flag Essay assembly! We are so proud of all the fifth graders who participated in this contest. Congratulations to Remington Binning on receiving first place!!
Good morning! We are looking for two parents to participate in our Playground Planning Committee for our lower elementary playground. If you are interested and have a student in the lower elementary (PK-1), please email Becca Kedley at bkedley@clarke.k12.ia.us
Congratulations to Mrs. Hardy and the Sixth Grade Band for an amazing concert tonight! Your hard work and dedication was showcased beautifully! Don’t miss the 5th grade band concert next Tuesday (10th) at 7:00 in the cafeteria!
There will be no school on Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th. Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd. Enjoy Thanksgiving break!
The fifth and sixth grade students with no checkmarks in the month of November enjoyed snacks and a movie in the cafeteria! So proud of these students!
Please be sure to get the PTCO Field Trip forms and money turned in by Monday!
You are invited to an art exhibit at Clarke County Hospital. Art created by Clarke students will be featured. Tuesday, November 26th from 5-7 pm in the Main Entrance lobby of Clarke County Hospital. Light refreshments will be served.
The Clarke drama department presents "Oklahoma!" Fri. and Sat. @ 7:30. Seats are $7 reserved, $5 adult / $4 student general admission. Enter the building through door 8 (band room door).
The Clarke drama department is deep into a week of dress rehearsals for "Oklahoma!" Don't miss this production under the direction of Donal May, Mary Pohlmann and Karina Kelso on Fri. and Sat. @ 7:30. Seats are $7 reserved, $5 adult / $4 student general admission.
Winter sports apparel and gear now available! https://5il.co/b7nv
Reserved tickets for the HS musical – Oklahoma are on sale - $7 at the high school. The show is November 15 & 16 at 7:30 pm. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
PTCO bag orders are due tomorrow (11/4)! They will make great gifts and are perfect for winter gear! Turn in orders to the elementary school office!
There is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 1st.
Leadership Day- Join us Live!
https://youtu.be/4x06ureyTzE
Please join us tomorrow, October 31 from 9:00-11:00am at Clarke Elementary for our Leadership Day! Opening ceremony starts at 9:00! Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there!
The Clarke County Education Association invites you to a School Board Candidate Forum on Monday, November 4, 6:30 p.m., HS Gym
Reminder: Come learn from our social worker, Allison, tonight during conferences. She will be presenting "intentional parenting techniques" at 4:30 and "responding to children's big emotions" at 5:30. Both presentations will be 30 minutes long in the elementary cafeteria.
Come learn from our social worker, Allison, during conferences on Monday. She will be presenting "intentional parenting techniques" at 4:30 and "responding to children's big emotions" at 5:30. Both presentations will be 30 minutes long in the elementary cafeteria.
This week is parent-teacher conferences for grades K-12. The schedule for the week is as follows:
Monday: 1-hour early out, conferences 3-8
Tuesday: 1-hour early out, conferences 3-8
Wednesday: 1-hour early out as normal
Thursday: normal schedule
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Come learn from our social worker, Allison, during conferences on Monday. She will be presenting "intentional parenting techniques" at 4:30 and "responding to children's big emotions" at 5:30. Both presentations will be 30 minutes long in the elementary cafeteria.
At the home football game this Friday October 25th, FCCLA will be hosting a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald House! Items needed include paper products, personal hygiene products, trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products, and aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags. A box to place these items in will be located by the concessions stand. Any and all unused items are welcome! FCCLA will also be hosting a miracle minute to raise money for the Ronald McDonald house, so be sure to keep an ear out for an announcement during the game!
At the home football game this Friday October 25th, FCCLA will be hosting a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald House! Items needed include paper products, personal hygiene products, trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products, and aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags. A box to place these items in will be located by the concessions stand. Any and all unused items are welcome! FCCLA will also be hosting a miracle minute to raise money for the Ronald McDonald house, so be sure to keep an ear out for an announcement during the game!
Mark your calendars!! Clarke Elementary's Leadership Day will be on Thursday, October 31st from 9:00-11:00am. EVERYONE is welcome! No RSVP required! Hope to see you there!
At the home football game this Friday October 25th, FCCLA will be hosting a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald House! Items needed include paper products, personal hygiene products, trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products, and aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags. A box to place these items in will be located by the concessions stand. Any and all unused items are welcome! FCCLA will also be hosting a miracle minute to raise money for the Ronald McDonald house, so be sure to keep an ear out for an announcement during the game!
PTCO Family Movie Night is tomorrow (Friday) in the cafeteria. Doors open at 5:30, Movie at 6:00. Concessions available for purchase. $3 meal deal includes hot dog, chips, cookie and drink. Parent/Guardian must attend with child. Costumes are optional!! See you there!
There will be NO school for students on Monday, October 14th. This is a professional development day for teachers.
More photos from the Math rodeo!!! Too much fun not to share! Thank you again to our volunteers and anyone who donated supplies!!
Last week, third grade students participated in a Math Rodeo as a learning reward for their hard work during chapter 1! Students put their skills to the test competing in events like hula hoop roping, chicken races, stick horse relay, and more. Big thank you to our volunteers!
Midterm reports will not be sent home this year for elementary students. Your child's grades are ever changing as new learning occurs. Please see your child's grades in Parent Portal. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher or administration.
2019 Clarke Homecoming Coronation LIVE in about 15 minutes! https://youtu.be/8GbzNDoux3A
The junior class will be selling Homecoming shirts tonight before boom night. Youth sizes through adult medium are left.
HS Art Honor Society will be painting faces for Spirit Day tomorrow! Designs cost $1-5 depending on size. We will be available in the MS/HS student lounge before school and during HS lunch. We will also be at the family tailgate and at the game. Come show your Clarke spirit and support AHS!
Homecoming shirts will be sold at High School Auditorium before and after school Tuesday – Friday. Sold at the elementary lobby Wednesday – Friday in the morning starting at 7:30. Shirts are again $5 each.
PTCO Meeting tonight at 5:30 in the Elementary Library! Hope to see you there!
Design pictures for the secondary campus now available on the Clarke website: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
The instrument display event tonight is for 5th grade parents/students.
Clarke Elementary will dismiss at 2:00 today (Monday, August 26th).
School dismisses at 2:25 today.
DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!
Order Clarke apparel for ALL fall sports in one place. Football, volleyball, and cross country. https://clarkesports.itemorder.com/sale
Correction: 7th grade orientation will not be in the HS auditorium on August 20th. This will take place in the MS classrooms. Staff will be available to direct you to the appropriate classroom. Enter through the MS main doors or entrance 28 if construction does not allow use of the MS main doors.
Back to school week events!
Monday, August 19th: Back to School Wellness Fair, 4-6 PM in the MS gym.
Monday, August 19th: Freshmen orientation, 6:30-8 in the HS auditorium
Tuesday, August 20th: 7th Grade orientation, 6:30-8 in the HS auditorium
Wednesday, August 21st: Elementary open house, 4-6 PM
Thursday, August 22nd: Thursday Night in the Park w/ Clarke @ 5:30, Osceola Square
Friday, August 23rd: First day of school, 1-hour early out
Back to School Meet the Teacher is on Wednesday, August 21st from 4:00-6:00. Join us for Thursday in the Park at 5:30 on August 22nd. First day of school is August 23rd with a one hour early dismissal. Hope to see you soon!
Your student's classroom teacher assignment is now available on Infinite Campus. School starts in 12 days! The countdown is on! If you have not registered, please log on to Infinite Campus to do so.
Clarke calendar is now directly connected with the South Central Iowa Conference calendar! You can access it through our app and website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNYkWE-4Buo
The Clarke App is back in the Apple
Store. If you don’t have this app yet, go get it now!
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Clarke football camps and be guaranteed a T-shirt. Walk-Ups are welcome. Forms can be found here: https://5il.co/90ti
Please return forms to the HS office.
For new Clarke families or those in need of computer access for school registration, in-person school registration is Thursday, August 1st from 9-7 in the MS/HS Library. Use entrance 28. For current Clarke families, register online now! https://tinyurl.com/yyyo7s4o
Please join Clarke Elementary's new principal, Mrs. Kerchal, and assistant principal, Mrs. Kedley, at Popsicles with the Principals on Monday, July 29 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Fern Underwood Family Aquatic Center. Hope to see you there!
Check out the 2019 Clarke football camp opportunities! https://5il.co/90ti
Infinite Campus may be down on Friday, July 12th for system work. This may or may not affect online registration. If you experience problems, please try again later.
Due to construction, entrance to tonight’s school board meeting will be through entrance #27 or #28 on the north side of the secondary campus.
The June 10th school board meeting has been postponed to June 17th. The time and location remains the same.
Online registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open. Access through parent portal. To set up or reset your portal account , call 342-4969. Fees will be assigned July 15 and due by August 23rd; a notification will be sent.
Teachers preparing for the next year
Reminder that students are dismissed at 2:05 today.
May 30th buses on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes.
May 29th buses on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes.
Buses left at 3:12 from the elementary.
May 28th afternoon routes may be delayed. Students will stay in school buildings until storm passes to ensure safety for students and drivers.
No outside Field Day today. We will do inside activities today.
May 28th buses on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes.
May 24 buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon routes.
Buses will be on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes May 22nd.
ATTENTION!
Students going into grades 7-12 this fall are invited to attend a live CyberPatriot exhibition round in the MS computer lab on Wednesday, May 22nd from 2:30-4:30. Stop by to see how a cyber defense competition works and get more information about our Clarke CyberWarriors team!
3E students took on the role of "text feature surgeons" as they operated on various non fiction texts to find the correct prescription for each of the eight patients! Students then put their elapsed time skills to the test as they worked through a surgeons daily schedule.
Third Graders are learning about Non-fiction text features with a surgery!
May weather may not cooperate but Morning dance party still gets our wiggles out!
Come to Lovin’ Literacy at family night tonight. Free meal starts at 5:30. Local author Jamie Talbott-Lamb and book bingo starts at 6. Best of all, each child leaves with a free book! Join us.
Don’t forget...tonight is our last family night of the year. Free dinner at 5:30 and “Loving Literacy” starting at 6 with a special visit from local author, Jamie Talbott-Lamb. Join us in the elementary cafeteria for an evening of food, books, and fun! Plus, every child will receive a free book to take home. Hope to see you there!
Join us on Facebook May 10th @ 10:15 AM (CST) for a Facebook Live Event to view Casey Wade, 5th grade student, competing for Clarke at the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky! Find our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
Buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon for May 9th.
Buses on hard surface only May 8th both morning and afternoon routes.
Join us on Facebook May 10th @ 10:15 AM (CST) for a Facebook Live Event to view Casey Wade, 5th grade student, competing for Clarke at the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky! Find our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
Due to predicted weather buses will be on hard surface only both morning and afternoon May 7th.
Shop downtown on Saturday, May 4th to support Clarke Elementary PTCO!
FCCLA will be hosting a free will donation car wash this Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Fareway. Come get all the mud and dirt washed off your car and support 3 great kids who are trying to raise money for FCCLA nationals!
FCCLA apparel order forms are due by the end of the day tomorrow, May 3rd. Elementary forms and payment can be turned into the elementary office. HS/MS forms need to be turned into Cris in the MS office. Support Clarke FCCLA by purchasing some Clarke gear!
New 3E webcam link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qikgMNc-8-w
Buses will run on hard surface only May 2 and May3 both morning and afternoon routes.
Mrs. Norman’s 3rd grade class is hatching chickens and learning a lot in the process! Watch them hatch live on YouTube by searching “Incubator Cam in 3E”.
Egg update! We currently have 7 baby chicks, with more on the way!!! Check out our live cam to watch a baby chick hatch soon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rOmpWEG48Q
3E was full of excitement as today was day 21; HATCHING DAY! So far we have three healthy baby chicks! Many more to go. If you are interested in watching the live video of the incubator, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rOmpWEG48Q
Third graders are learning about Fairy Tales and comparing and contrasting the originals to a fractured tale. Here is Jacks magical Beanstalk!
Events are subject to change due to factors such as weather. Changes will be communicated via the Clarke App, website, social media and text messages as applicable. https://tinyurl.com/yxhmg3wn
Congratulations to Tanya Hardy and the 5th and 6th grade bands for a fantastic concert tonight. Your hard work and dedication were on display. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Miss Norman's 3rd grade class participated in the process of candling eggs for day 13's activity. Students were very excited to see the veins and the developing embryo! Especially after the set back of a rotten egg exploding in incubator #1.
5-6 grade band concert April 23rd at the high school auditorium. Students need to be there by 6:30 for warm-ups. Concert starts at 7:00pm
Events are subject to change due to factors such as weather. Changes will be communicated via the Clarke App, website, social media and text messages as applicable. https://tinyurl.com/yxlblxsx
3B students have been a class that has been piloting a new Social Studies curriculum. Before the begin their final project they had to determine the difference between 2D and 3D objects. Thanks to a friend of mine that still had transparency sheets. (FYI, you got find them)
Clarke K-12: There will be no school on Friday, April 19th. Classes resume on Monday, April 22nd.
Reminder that SIAC will meet tonight from 5:30-7:00 in the middle/high school library. We will be planning action steps to achieve the short, medium, and long-term goals identified at our last meeting (see them in the "News" section from 3/18/19). We hope to see you tonight!
Monday, APRIL 15
HS Girls Golf @ Winterset, 1:00 PM, Lakeview Country Club, 3724 Lakeview Ln, Winterset, IA 50273
HS Girls Track @ Van Meter, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261
Tuesday, APRIL 16
HS Boys Golf @ HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Girls Golf @ HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213
MS Boys Track @ Mt Ayr, 4:00 PM, Mount Ayr High School, 1001 E Columbus St, Mt Ayr, IA 50854
MS Girls Track @ Mt Ayr, 4:00 PM, Mount Ayr High School, 1001 E Columbus St, Mt Ayr, IA 50854
HS Boys Track @ I-35, 4:30 PM, Interstate 35 Comm School District, 405 N East St, Truro, IA 50257
HS Boys Soccer @ HOME, 5:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
SIAC Meeting, 5:30-7:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, LMC
Wednesday, APRIL 17
1 Hour Early Out - Teacher Professional Development
After Prom Meeting for Junior Parents, 5:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, HS Lounge
Thursday, APRIL 18
HS Boys Tennis @ Chariton, 4:15 PM, Bingham Park, Chariton, IA 50049
HS Girls Tennis vs. Chariton (Home), 4:15 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Boys Track Winterset Co-ed Invite, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261, This event is in Van Meter due to construction at the Winterset site.
HS Girls Track Winterset Co-ed Invite, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261, This event is in Van Meter due to construction at the Winterset site.
Friday, APRIL 19
NO SCHOOL
HS Girls Tennis Knoxville Tournament, 1:00 PM, Knoxville High School, 1811 W Madison St, Knoxville, IA 50138
HS Girls Golf @ HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213
Saturday, APRIL 20
No events scheduled
Sunday, APRIL 21
No events scheduled
Come see Clarke drama department's production of the Miracle Worker tonight and tomorrow night @ 7:30 pm in the Clarke auditorium!
Second graders from 2D learned about the scarce amount of fresh, usable water on our Earth.
Third Graders are working on Fractions as a whole and Fractions greater than 1. Here students are creating their own pizzas with the help from Caseys with the donated boxes!
Second grade has worked hard on improving our reading fluency. We finally finished our emoji data wall!
Due to improved weather, buses will run normal routes today April 10th.
Don’t forget Family Night tonight in the elementary cafeteria. Free dinner at 5:30 and magic show beginning at 6:00! Hope to see you there.
Due to current conditions and upcoming forecast, buses will be on hard surface only April 9- 12 morning and afternoon.
Busses on hard surfaces only today April 8
Busses on hard surfaces only tomorrow April 8th
Monday, APRIL 8
HS Boys Golf @ Saydel, 4:00 PM, Woodland Hills Golf Course, 620 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
HS Girls Track @ Creston, 4:30 PM, Creston High School, 601 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801
MS Boys Track Clarke Relays (home), 4:00 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
MS Girls Track Clarke Relays (home), 4:00 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Tuesday, APRIL 9
HS Boys Golf @ Creston, 4:00 PM, Pine Valley Golf Course, Creston, IA 50801
HS Girls Golf @ Creston, 4:00 PM, Pine Valley Golf Course, Creston, IA 50801
HS Boys Tennis @ Ballard, 4:15 PM, Ballard High School, 701 Ballard Dr, Huxley, IA 50124
HS Girls Tennis vs. Ballard (Home), 4:15 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Boys Track Chariton Invite, 4:30 PM, Chariton High School, 501 N Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049
Family Night, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Clarke Community Elementary School, 420 E Jefferson St, Osceola, IA 50213, Cafeteria, free dinner @ 5:30 and interactive family magic show from 6-7
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Wednesday, APRIL 10
1 Hour Early Out - Teacher Professional Development
Elementary & MS Blue Shirt Day
Clarke Band Boosters Meeting @ 6:00 pm, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, Band Room
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Thursday, APRIL 11
HS Girls Tennis @ Knoxville, 4:15 PM, Knoxville High School, 1811 W Madison St, Knoxville, IA 50138
HS Girls Golf @ Wayne, 4:00 PM, Corydon Golf Club, 620 S East St, Corydon, IA 50060
MS Girls Track @ Wayne, 4:00 PM, QM88+PR Corydon, Iowa
HS Boys Tennis vs. Knoxville (home), 4:15 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Boys Track Goos Invite (Home), 4:00 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS B & G Soccer @ Chariton, 5:30 PM, Chariton High School, 501 N Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049
School Board Meeting @ 6:00, Clarke Community School Administration, 802 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, central office board room
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Friday, APRIL 12
MS Boys Track @ Winterset, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261, This event is in Van Meter due to construction at the Winterset site.
HS Boys Soccer HOME, 5:30 PM
HS Girls Soccer @ HOME, 5:30 PM
HS Spring Play "The Miracle Worker", 7:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
SCC Visual Arts Day/Conference, 10-2 PM, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:00 AM, HS Gym
Saturday, APRIL 13
HS Spring Play "The Miracle Worker", 7:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
Anime Day (MS/HS), 10-2 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, contact bwebb@clarke.k12.ia.us for details
Sunday, APRIL 14
No events scheduled
Having fun at the Elementary PTCO Carnival tonight.
Shout out to Rachel Glenn!! When you are cleaning out the school bag and discover that her favorite thing about 1st grade is: Her teacher!!
PTCO Carnival is tonight at 6pm. Use door by cafeteria. See you soon!
Our PTCO needs 1 liter pop and candy bar donations for the Carnival Friday night. Volunteers are appreciated also.
Busses will run on hard surfaces only the rest of the week starting the morning of the 3rd of April.
The TAG Motivation Monday prompt a few weeks ago was “Teach Me: What can you teach Mrs. Fitz or your classmates?” 5th and 6th grade students were then given the opportunity to take over the class and teach! They had to submit and edit lesson plans, as well as make an instructional appointment date before Mrs. Fitz signed off. This opportunity aided students’ project planning and public speaking skills! Can you guess what our first “teacher” showed us? She did a great job!
PTCO carnival 6-8 pm on Friday April 5 @ the elementary---Use entry 5
Hey Clarke Parents! Yearbooks are for sale, but the money needs to be turned in tomorrow. It's $5. They are a nice keepsake for your kids!
PTCO meeting 5:30 Monday, April 1st. Elementary Library--Use entry 5.
2nd grade music concert Tuesday, April 2 @ 7:00 pm
Clarke HS auditorium
6th grade students spent this week brainstorming and writing about the pros and cons of children getting an allowance. Then they had a live debate in class on Friday about it.
For those interested in volunteering for the PTCO carnival, the correct email to contact is clarkeptco@gmail.com. Thanks for your future help!
It was a Zombie Apocalypse in 3B today! After a long week of Iowa Assessments students worked in group to escape from the Zombies. They had to answer Math questions that give them clues to their next cards. Congratulations to the one group that escaped!
Elementary yearbooks may be ordered by sending $5 to the office with your child's name and teacher on the envelope. Orders will be accepted through April 1st. Yearbooks will be delivered in late May.
We are also collecting Box Tops in April. Please start collecting those now. More information later.
The Elementary Student Council is working with JDRF to raise money for juvenile diabetes. We have students in our building impacted with diabetes. Similar to Pennies for Patients, we are asking for students to make donations in their classes this week. We appreciate your support.
Buses will be on hard surface only through March 29 morning and afternoon.
March 25 buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Osceola Parks & Rec is offering baseball and softball for kids 4 years old through 6th grade. Contact Osceola Parks & Rec or see the attached flyer for more details.
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.
SIAC is now rescheduled to next Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30-7:00 in the middle school/ high school library. Enter through middle school entrance #31.
Join us Friday, March 8 from 9:00-11:00 for our Clarke Elementary Leadership Day! No RSVP required. Hope to see you there!
Monday February 18 buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
February 13 buses on hard surface only.
February 12 Clarke schools are closed.
The February 11 school board meeting has been postponed to February 21st at the same time and location.
Monday February 11th school dismissed at 1:00 pm. No afternoon preschool. Buses on hard surface only.
Monday February 11th buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Fourth grade students are working on DaVinci parachutes!
Thursday February 7th no morning preschool.
Thursday February 7th Clarke schools are on a 2 hour delay.
Third graders are working on rhyme scheme with fruit loops.
Save the date for PTCO movie night February 22nd in the elementary cafeteria. We will be showing "Smallfoot" and the doors open at 5:30, movie starts at 6.
WOW Wednesday is an elementary program. The program is canceled for February the 6th. School is NOT cancelled.
Third graders where learning about inference last week and we practiced with known people. The mystery mail was a letter and objects that described someone. They worked really hard in figuring out who they were.
Third grade working through a STEM project with heart jellies and heart candies. Who can build the tallest tower with the jellies and toothpicks. Then who can build a tower and not blow it does with their straw with the heart candies.
Third graders practicing multiplication and division with Jenga sets!
Third Grade learning about egual groups in division. They are using Skittles for how many in each group and then Twizzlers for the groups.
February 5th buses will be on regular routes.
PTCO meeting tonight in the elementary library at 5:30. Use entry 5. We would love to see you there.
Monday February 4th buses on hard surface only.
Clarke weather closings
Clarke weather closings
January 31st Clarke schools will be on a 2 hour delay, no morning preschool.
Buses will be on hard surfaces through February 1st.
We appreciate your patience and staying in vehicles at Circle Drive at dismissal. This makes it safer and more efficient for everyone. This keeps everyone warmer, including parents/guardians.
For January 29 two hour early dismissal. School will be closed Wednesday.
January 29 buses will be on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Good afternoon.
The school district is watching the weather forecast and are concerned about the temperature predicted for Wednesday. Temperatures and wind chill has prompted Wind Chill Warnings from 6 pm Tuesday through noon Wednesday in our area. We will make a decision regarding school for Wednesday as soon as possible. A decision may come as early as sometime Tuesday.
Monday January 28 buses on hard surface only.
5th Grade TAG students were curious about the inside of a DVD player, so we fueled that curiosity! They mapped the electrical circuit and explored what makes electronics work during Tech Week!
Girls on the Run: Online registration closes Jan. 30. The season kicks off on February 18th with practices on Mondays and Thursdays! Open to girls in 3rd-6th grade. Get registered today. See Mrs. Johnson with questions.
Friday January 25 no morning preschool.
January 25th school is on a 2 hour delay.
Pee Wee Cheer is postponed until Friday, Jan. 25 at halftime of the girls game. Please meet in the auditorium at 6:30.
Elementary Teacher U participants sharing their favorite active engagement strategies led by Pam Sereg, Molly Fitzpatrick, and Randi Johnson.
Friday January 25th buses on hard surface only
January 24 buses will run on hard surface only.
January 23rd school is closed.
Speech contest moved to Thursday
January 22 Clarke schools are now closed
January 22 Clarke is on a 2 hour delay
Monday January 21st buses on hard surface only.
January 18 school will be dismissed 2 hours early.
Peewee Cheer practice for Friday has been postponed to Monday same time. The performance will be at Tuesday's game instead of Monday.
January 15 school is delayed 2 hours. No morning preschool. Buses on hard surface only
Tuesday, January 15 buses will run on hard surface only.
Girls on the Run registration opens Jan. 15th for 3rd-6th grade girls interested in joining the program this year. The link is www.dmymca.org/girlsontherun. Email rjohnson@clarke.k12.ia.us with any questions.
Due to the weather archery practice Friday January 11 has been cancelled.
Archery Tournament Saturday January 12 has been cancelled as well.
Due to weather, no elem/ms/hs archery practice tonight and NO meet on Saturday.
Remember tomorrow night is the Coaches VS Cancer event as Clarke plays Knoxville! We will be serving a free will dinner, and have a raffle and silent auction planned during the night. JV begins at 5:00 PM.
Elementary: Be advised that rehearsals for concerts will be at the following times.
1/29, First Grade, 9-10:30
2/5, Second Grade, 9-10:30
3/26, Third Grade, 1-2:30
4/9, Fourth Grade, 9-10:30
4/23, 5+6 Band/Vocal, 1-2:30
Performance times are at 7:00.
Clarke Bowling apparel available for order! Orders and money are due January 16th to the HS office.
Join us Tuesday, January 8 (TOMORROW) at the Elementary School for Science FUN Family Night! FREE dinner at 5:30, Science rotations begin at 6:00. Open to all Clarke District Families! Hope to see you there!
Fifth Grade Band Concert has been moved to the Elementary on January 15th at 7:00 pm.
Join us Tuesday, January 8 at the Elementary School for Science FUN Family Night! FREE dinner at 5:30, Science rotations begin at 6:00. Open to all Clarke District Families! Hope to see you there!
Hey Clarke Fans! Reminder that t-shirt order forms for this year's Coaches VS Cancer game are due Friday for next week's Friday night game against Knoxville. If you haven't seen the design, it is attached. Thank you for supporting your local Relay for Life! Any questions about ordering, or about the event, contact Stacey Manternach.
K-12: classes resume Thursday, January 3rd.
In Ms. Schade's ELL classes, we read How the Grinch Stole Christmas and did a science experiment with baking soda and vinegar to "grow the Grinch's heart."
Clarke K-12: School will be let out 2 hours early on Friday, December 21st. There will be no school Monday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 2nd due to winter break. Classes will resume Thursday, January 3rd.
The fifth grade Christmas stories will be in the newspaper this Thursday, December 20th. The students are so excited to share their Christmas stories with the community!
The fifth grade Flag Essay assembly! We are so proud of all the fifth graders for participating in this contest. Congrats to Abbie on receiving 1st place. We wish her the best of luck as she competes within the state of Iowa.
Fifth graders are presenting their Voki characters this week!
If your child loves math, or you’re looking for a way to have enhance learning with family game night, TAG students have been loving The 24 Game! They must manipulate integers to equal a number on the card. It is challenging and engaging!
Did you miss the live streams of Bus Drivers Breakfast or the Cooks & Custodians Tea? You can view them here!
Breakfast: https://youtu.be/8R8mBkt9J-8
Tea: https://youtu.be/mWlg7bbT7tU
Join elementary student leaders via livestream as they present the Cooks and Custodians Tea this afternoon at approximately 1:45. https://youtu.be/4rPyUVGtJUY
Elementary student leaders put on bus drivers appreciation breakfast. Livestream begins soon! https://youtu.be/Lh7TURUdf-o from 8:30 to 9:00
December's Family Night is 5:30 on Tuesday the 11th @ the elementary school. FREE dinner and a presentation from Living History Farms! Open to all Clarke families!
6th graders enjoyed live debates in writing class on whether Issra should attend "Riverside Middle School" or Westlake Academy" using their opinions and text evidence.
6th graders enjoyed live debates in writing class on whether Issra should attend "Riverside Middle School" or Westlake Academy" using their opinions and text evidence.
This week is Computer Science Education Week! Fourth grade students in 4D participated in Hour of Code, creating their own animated story using Scratch 3.0.
Please join us Tuesday, December 11 at the Elementary School for our next Clarke Family Night! Free dinner at 5:30 and Living History Farms will be doing rotations and crafts about the Ioway Indians at 6:00! Enter through entrance 5. Open to all Clarke families!
Mr. Ray's Spanish III and IV students did an excellent job of reading Spanish story books to our students! Go team Clarke!
December 4th Concert Reminders: Kindergarten concert at HS Auditorium 6:30. 6th grade band concert starting shortly after 7:00 in the Elementary cafeteria.
6th Grade Band Concert Tonight 7:00 pm.-Elementary Cafeteria
6th graders: please remember to work on your D.A.R.E. essays. Your 5 paragraph essay is due: Dec. 10 in order for you to attend D.A.R.E. graduation.
Use page 23 in your book for the requirements.
Friday November 30th buses will be on hard surfaces only.
Buses will pick up students on all open country roads.
Clarke Schools will have regular school hours Tuesday, November 27th. Buses will be on hard surfaces only.
Clarke Community Schools will be closed Monday November 26, 2018.
Clarke Elementary student leaders checking in our friends and supporters for Leadership Day. Join us today from 9-11 am at the elementary.
Clarke K-12: There will be no school Wednesday, November 21 through Friday, November 23rd due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes will resume Monday, November 26th.
6th graders learning about D.A.R.E. from Officer Rumley
6th graders learning about D.A.R.E. from Officer Rumley
Please come to the Elementary Leadership Day on November 20 at 9:00! Come see all the great things happening in our school! No RSVP required and everyone is invited!
In 2nd grade Technology class we are learning how to type! We are using the program Keyboarding Without Tears!
Join us tomorrow, November 14th, from 5:30-7:00 pm in the MS/HS library for the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meeting. We will prioritize action steps to meet previously set goals.
Learning about making good choices with Officer Dinkla
Winners of Hormel/Osceola Foods “Why I honor the Flag” essay contest. Moyra Hicks, Amy Morales, and Madelyn Sweeney. Congratulations!!
Celebrating and honoring our Veterans at Clarke Elementary.
Come and visit OZ when the HS Drama and Music Departments present The Wizard of Oz this Friday @ Saturday @ 7:30. Reserved seats $7, General admission $5.
Our 6D students decorated our door to honor the veterans. We are excited to honor them this Friday at 2:00 pm at our assembly in the new gym.
Join us Tuesday, November 13th from 5:30-7 pm at Clarke HS for a free Thanksgiving feast. Open to Clarke school district families. We will be offering a free family photo and a take home fun activity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Reminder elementary families! Our Veterans Day assembly will be this Friday, November 9th at 2:00. ALL veterans are welcome to attend! We will have tours and refreshments starting at 1:30.
Watch Clarke 4th graders talk about reading
https://whotv.com/2018/11/05/fluency-study-shows-another-tool-to-help-students-improve-reading-skills/
Elementary: Please join us for a PTCO Meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Library.
It was game day in 6th grade TAG, but with a special twist. All games were designed and built by the students! Their games ranged from electronically coded adventure games and creative puzzles to board games and new sports. Students were innovative and inspired!
Elementary: Please remember to pick up your student’s fundraiser items TODAY, from 3 – 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
Elementary: Please remember to pick up your student’s fundraiser items on Monday, November 5, from 3 – 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
Please disregard the message about PTCO tonight. It was sent in error. Thank you.
6th graders: remember to get your flag essay typed up and submitted via Google docs by October 30. It must be at least 300 words and include 5 paragraphs minimum.
Keep up the good work!!
6th Graders working on new essay, "Why I Honor the American Flag".
300 words minimum.
Due: Tuesday, October 30th typed.
*1st Place: $50 Visa gift card, award certificate, and will be featured in print.
*2nd and 3rd Place: each get a $25 Visa gift card & award certificate.
Fifth graders practicing correlative conjunctions using Quizlet Live.
K-12 Reminder: There is no school on Friday, October 26th.
Is your child missing a jacket?
Student voice is necessary to the learning process
K-12: School will dismiss one hour early tomorrow (Thursday) for parent-teacher conferences (3-8pm)
Check out the Book Fair in the Old Gym at the Elementary School during conferences today and Thursday! Don't forget to check out the art show while you're there!
4th Graders are doing Dye Dispersion Experiments this week to learn about Energy!
1B scientists observed the Sun using our special Solar glasses! Ask them all about it!
Clarke K-12 conferences are Tuesday & Thursday (October 23 & 25) from 3-8 pm. School will dismiss one hour early both days.
Clarke K-12 conferences are Tuesday & Thursday (October 23 & 25) from 3-8 pm. School will dismiss one hour early both days.
Third grade students are working in team to create all the graphs about their Favorite candy, subject, animals, or colors. Each team asked others in the class which was their favorite.
Parents of 4C or 4E students: get connected with your child’s science classroom with the Seesaw app. Handouts have been sent home with the instructions. If you didn’t receive one, please contact Mrs. Myers.
Check out 2A’s pumpkin book reports!
Clarke Archery Club first practice will be Tuesday, October 16th from 7-8:30 pm on the middle school stage. Enter through the middle school gyms doors on the West side of the building.
4th Grade Scientists are studying Energy! Ask them how these work!
4D put their knowledge about electricity to the test! They designed schematics and wired a circuit to power a light bulb today!
Battling and trading! The 3rd-6th grade Pokémon Club enjoyed their first club of the year! The club sponsors still have a lot to learn about...everything Pokémon! But we all had fun!
What is your mindset today? Each week, the Elementary TAG students take a few minutes to work on our mindset, and start our week on the right note!
3B is so excited to receive their first book from their sponsors. We want to say thank you to our sponsors for donating a book!!! #readingiscool
Clarke Family Night with Blank Park Zoo. Kids even got a chance to pet a real, live snake!!
Elementary Science pets are settled into their new homes!
Lots of 6th grade writing going on in 6D!!
2B is exploring our new science kit “Bubble Bonanza”!
Analyzing data and learning new instructional routines
Second graders in 2A begin our day with yoga! Check out Cosmic Kids on YouTube!
Second grade TAG students learning about the power of air!
5th grade science students have been studying the physical properties of matter, including this week's property, DENSITY! Have a 5th grader? Ask them how they learned about density this week!
First grade learning a new math game and using our flexible seating options.
Third graders learning how to focus on the green dot while trying to hold a pose and not get distracted.
This week Third Graders are learning about all different kinds of graphs; tally charts, bar graphs, picture graphs, and line plots. Here they are learning about bar graphs with Lucky Charms!
A first grade class used google Earth today in our social studies lesson to learn about our community and others around the world.
Elementary teachers share leadership portfolios...sharing greatness
NEW Infinite Campus apps for parents and students now available through the Apple and Google stores or through the CLARKE APP!
Want to watch the Q and U wedding? Enjoy! https://youtu.be/a5k2Lg3Rn88
It's not too late to sign up to donate blood! We have a few openings still or you can walk-in! Be a Hero!! https://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/
Be a hero blood drive today at the elementary.
KDG is celebrating the wedding of the letters Q and U. Together always!
In support of our BE A HERO Blood Drive, the elementary students and staff are encouraged to dress like a HERO on Monday, October 1.
Elementary fundraiser kickoff...help support PTCO who pays for our fieldtrips.
What: Clarke Archery Club Registration Who: Clarke Students in 5th-12th When: registration closes Oct. 5th Pick up forms in elem, MS or HS office $25 registration fee ?s email or call Mr Beener @ MS
Clarke K-12 Picture day is Wednesday, September 26th!
Teachers learning to play games to help build relationships in the classroom!
ELEMENTARY: The Clarke apparel order forms are due Wednesday, September 26th. Forms and payment can be turned into the elementary office. Thank you for supporting Clarke FCCLA as we raise money to send students to leadership conferences!"
Family tailgate party Friday, Sept. 21 @ MS entrance from 5:30-6:45. Clarke families only. Free food and fun!
#teacherleaders share about upcoming conferences and STAT team
Twin day fun
Archery Club: Parent/Adult volunteer coaches needed for practices and league shoots. Possible Basic Archery Instructor class (8 hrs) dates are Nov. 3, 10, 17. Email jbeener@clarke.k12.ia.us ASAP if interested with the class date you prefer.
Mrs. Crook’s fourth graders working hard on reading
Ms. Dukes third graders working on the Engineering Design Process.
Homecoming t-shirts for sale next week in the choir room before and after school, as well as 7:30-8 at the elementary on Tuesday, on Boom Night and at the game Friday night. $5. YS-YL, S-4X sizes while supplies last. Junior class fundraiser for Prom! Thanks to all our sponsors!
Some first grade classes walked to the square to see what’s in our community. This kicked off our social studies unit about community!
Mrs. Myers and her students release a butterfly that emerged from its chrysalis during science class today.
Elementary: PTCO meeting time has changed to 5:00 tonight. Thank you.
Elementary: PTCO meeting time has changed to 5:00 on Monday. Thank you.
All elementary students will have direct instruction in bus expectations. #clarkeway
Elementary: Check out your students leadership portfolio that comes home tonight. There is a parent letter that describes how we use them. Today students learned ways they will use them.
Please send a picture of you and your family sharpening the saw. Students may draw a picture or even write about it if you prefer not to send a photo. These will be posted in the hall by the cafeteria.
Is your child missing something? Check lost & found.
Check out these important dates on the back of the lunch menu.
The phones are not currently working at the elementary. Thank you for your patience as the problem is being resolved.
Clarke staff write personal mission statements
Clarke Elementary builds community
Clarke Elementary new teachers learn how we deliver Leader in Me focus lessons each month.
Elementary school supply drop off is August 22 from 4-6.
Creating inquiry lessons
First day of school is August 23. Be sure to turn in your immunizations before you come!
School supply drop off will be August 22 from 4-6! Can't wait to see you! Come meet our new staff including social worker, Allison Hemesath & special education director, Aimee Rhode.