3rd Quarter 2025

As a school of choice, our mission at Clark-Shaw Magnet School is to develop students into globally aware and productive citizens who excel academically and are responsible, courteous, life-long learners. This will be accomplished by providing a challenging curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment.

Last Updated: January 13, 2025

January 6 - Students return for 1st day of 3rd Quarter

January 9 - Parent Showcase from 5-7 PM

January 11 - Flights of Opportunity Recruitment Event from 9am-noon

January 14 - Mandatory Parent Meeting for Track & Field @ 5pm (Collab Lab); Mandatory Parent Meeting for Boys Soccer @ 5:30pm (Gym)

January 17 - Clark-Shaw Spelling Bee

January 20 - MLK Jr Day (NO SCHOOL)

January 22 - Clark-Shaw History Day Competition

January 27-31 - ACCESS testing for EL students

February 3 - MCPSS Virtual Day

February 14 - Mock Disaster Drill

February 20 & 21 - 7th Grade Field Trip to Environmental Center

February 21 - Regional History Day Competition

March 3-7 - Mardi Gras Break (NO SCHOOL)

March 17 - Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)

Clark-Shaw is among the best in the state, and NOW is the time to apply! The application portal is open until 3 p.m. on January 20, 2025. Learn more and apply at mcpss.com/magnetschools.

HOSA is hosting a blood drive at our school during our Flights of Opportunity Community Showcase, and we would love your support! Not only does your donation save up to three lives, but it also helps raise funds to keep our HOSA programs thriving.

When: January 11, 2025, 8am-1pm

Where: Clark-Shaw Magnet School

Sign up: https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/853128

Your participation means the world, and it sets such a meaningful example for our students. Plus, it’s quick, easy, and makes a profound difference in our community.

Can’t donate this time? You can still help by spreading the word! Share the sign-up link with family, friends, and neighbors—anyone who might be willing to give the gift of life.

Together, we can save lives. If you have any questions or need help signing up, please don’t hesitate to reach out. (Mrs. Nguyen- anguyen@mcpss.com)

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, will be celebrated this January 29 by millions of Asian people around the world, including some of our students here at Clark-Shaw.

This year is the year of the snake, which symbolizes wisdom and transformation. It offers opportunities for personal growth and change.

Congratulations to all of our students who celebrate Lunar New Year!

Sources:

Lunar New Year 2025: A Guide to the Year of the Snake

Happy Chinese new year 2025 Template | PosterMyWall

6th Grade social studies students will be completing a project in January using a shoebox.

If you or your loved ones have an extra shoebox after this holiday season, please consider donating it for a student who may need one to complete this project!

Donations can be brought to Mrs. Howell during homeroom between January 6-10, 2025.

Clark-Shaw Science Fair judging will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in the gym.

Show some Eagle spirit and help us capture every memorable moment of the year! Send us your pictures so we can include them on social media, newsletter, website, or the yearbook. You can share back to school photos, and any other school-related pictures, at the yearbook eShare website at https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/home?code=21021.

Email Mrs. Howell (ahowell3@mcpss.com) if you have any questions.

Yearbooks can also be purchased online: https://bit.ly/csmsyearbook2425 SCHOOL CODE: 21021

DEADLINE: February 28, 2025

Email Mrs. Howell with questions: ahowell3@mcpss.com

8th grade families may purchase an ad for the yearbook to celebrate the success of their student. Ads can only be purchased with cash or check (made out to Clark-Shaw Magnet) with Mrs. Howell during homeroom. The required order form can be found here: CLICK TO PRINT.

Email Mrs. Howell with questions: ahowell3@mcpss.com

The Mobile Math Circle will be offering the AMC 8 contest to its middle school participants! The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8 is one of the most prestigious math contests for middle school students in the USA and around the world. It features 25 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in 40 minutes. Students in grade 8 or lower may take the exam.

The contest will be held on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at the University of South Alabama.

The Mobile Math Circle will cover all registration costs, so participation will be free for students.

Questions? Contact Ms. Cazalas: rcazalas@mcpss.com

Tutoring sessions will resume Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Contact Mrs. Woods with questions: twoods1@mcpss.com

January 14th Track & Field in Collab Lab (6th grade-downstairs) at 5pm

January 14th Boys Soccer in Gym at 5:30pm

With our basketball season about to begin, please remember that tickets can be purchased through Go Fan at the following link: [click here]. Go Fan tickets will be turned on the day before the game. Tickets will also be sold for cash at the door or gates this year. Come out and support our student athletes!

Go Eagles!!

Cheer Clinic and Tryout Information for the 2025-2026 school year

Potential Cheer Parent Meeting- Thursday, January 16- 3:30-4:30 P.M.

Cheer Clinic

● Monday, January 27- 2:50-4:00 P.M.

● Tuesday, January 28- 2:50-4:00 P.M.

● Wednesday, January 29- 2:50-4:00 P.M.

● Thursday, January 30- 2:50-4:00 P.M.

● Friday, January 31- 2:50-4:00 P.M.

Cheer Tryouts

● Monday, February 3 (this is a virtual day)- 12:00- 2:30 P.M.

● Tuesday, February 4- 2:50-4:00 P.M.

● Wednesday, February 5- 2:50-4:00 P.M.

● Thursday, February 6- 2:50-4:00 P.M.

● Friday, February 7- 2:50-4:00 P.M.

To access the PTA store (spirit items, memberships, etc.): https://clark-shaw-magnet-school-pta.square.site/s/shop

Follow them on Facebook: Clark Shaw PTA

Have a question? Email them at clarkshawpta1@gmail.com.

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