CLAY SNOWFLAKES - After School Special Art Event

Snowflakes are unique and so are your child’s art creations. Clark PTA Art Docents are hosting a special winter art session where each child can create a handmade clay snowflake. Like real snowflakes, no two will be the same. The snowflakes will be made in one after-school session, then kiln-fired and glazed. Check out the beautiful samples hanging in the display case next to the Multipurpose Room.
Here’s how you child can participate:
1. Choose from one of three after school sessions.
Tuesday, January 17 from 3:45-4:30
Wednesday January 18 from 1:30 to 2:15
Thursday January 19 from 3:45 to 4:30
2. Pre-registration by January 15th is required if your child will attend unaccompanied right
after school. If you do not pre-register, you may drop in with your child. You can download the registration form at www.clarkpta.org/Doc/Public/ClaySnowflakesflyer.pdf
3. Pick-up dates are to be determined and will be announced at a later date.
All proceeds benefit Clark PTA programs, such as Art Docents, Teacher Grants and Evening Family Events

Join Us January 12 for Dinner and Two Important PTA Events

7:15-8:00 The FUTURE of CLARK ELEMENTARY: Learn the facts regarding the future of Clark and this Spring’s ISD Bond Vote
Immediately following the Fishful Thinking class, our quarterly Clark PTA General Membership meeting will host representatives from the Issaquah Schools Foundation and the Issaquah School District to discuss the April 17 bond measure. All Clark parents are encouraged to attend this important meeting to become informed and share your questions and concerns. That evening a vote will be taken as to whether our PTA will endorse the bond.

6:30-7:15 FISHFUL THINKING: Raising Optimistic, Self Aware, Goal Oriented, Hopeful and Resilient Kids
Parents with Fishful Thinking learn to:
1. talk with kids about how to deal with the ups and downs of life
2. teach effective problem-solving techniques to help kids grow with a feeling of competence
3. help kids develop an optimistic attitude that allows them to move past setbacks and obstacles
4. help kids develop their confidence and reach their full potential
5. empower parents and children to develop positive communication between each other and practice these
skills with their kids using fun, easy activities connect with other parents to find solutions that help develop happier,
healthier, more resilient children
Presented by Ms. April Stevens, Clark Counselor and Ms. Mary Browning, Clark School Psychologist. This complimentary Parent Ed class is sponsored by the Clark PTA.

6:00-6:30 FAMILY DINNER:The PTA is offering an optional family dinner before the event and free childcare during both the Fishful Thinking and General PTA Membership/Bond meeting sessions. The dinner is $4 per adult and $2 per child. Childcare is free.

Registration for the dinner is required. The registration from went home with your child. You can also download it at http://www.clarkpta.org/Doc/Public/FishfulThinking.pdf

Clay Snowflake Keepsakes Art Session Coming Soon!

Your child has the opportunity to create a unique clay snowflake after school on January 17, 18 or 19. Look for more information and a sign-up sheet in kid-mail and Sharkbites after Winter Break. For now, mark your calendar for this special art docent after school event.

Spread the Holiday Spirit to Issaquah Families in Need

This holiday season Clark Elementary will continue the tradition of its Holiday Giving program which will kick-off the week of December 1-12. Special giving trees are be located in the main hallway of the school with gift tags describing the needs and wishes of the children. This program gives us an opportunity to help these families in need in our own Issaquah Area. After you have purchased the gifts, please return to the PTA office, unwrapped and with the gift tag securely attached to the gifts. Clothing gifts should have the store's tag intact along with a gift receipt, in case it is necessary to exchange the item for a different size. All items must be dropped-off by Monday December 12th.

We hope you find room in your hearts to give a gift to someone in need in our own school district. Questions? Contact Erin Elliott at megandgraciesmom@me.com

Vision and Hearing Test Volunteers Needed!

We're still in need of a few volunteers Friday, October 28th from 9:15-1pm for the Vision and Hearing Screening. There is a brief training beginning at 9:15. We'll begin screening at 9:30. There will be a short break for lunch then the screenings should be completed by 1:00. Please contact Melia Krohn at melia_anne@hotmail.com if you're able to help out!

Veterans Day Assembly

Attention past and present military service men and women:

Please join us on November 9 from 9:30-10:00 in the Clark Elementary Multipurpose Room for our Veterans Day Assembly as we honor those who have served our country. 

It would be a privilege to have you with us - and in uniform - to help make this an especially meaningful event for our students.

All family and community members are also welcome to attend.

Sponsored by the Clark PTA