2nd Quarter 2024

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: October 22, 2024

Parents and Guardians can now access students' grades, attendance and other information through PowerSchool. CLICK below for directions on how to access this portal.

Clark-Shaw is among the best in the state, and October is the time to apply! The application portal is open until 3 p.m. on Oct. 25. Learn more and apply at mcpss.com/magnetschools.

Our main goal each morning and afternoon is the safety of our students and staff as we try to be as efficient as possible. Please read the important instructions at the following link: [click here]

Clark-Shaw is the magnet school bus "hub" for MCPSS middle schools. Bus transportation is provided from students' zoned schools to Clark-Shaw every morning according to the schedule found on the MCPSS website: [link]. The schedule also shows the times the buses will return in the afternoon to zoned schools. Parents, if you have not read the letter from the magnet school transportation office, please find it here [link].

Science Fair is an integral part of Clark-Shaw's hands-on, inquiry-based STEM focus. Students in all grades will conduct an individual science fair project during 1st and 2nd quarters.

Check out the Clark-Shaw website for more information on science fair due dates: [click here]

-Penelope Smith

The Robotics Team will be competing in the Troy BEST Robotics Competition at Troy University on Saturday, November 16.

There will be team work sessions on each Tuesday and Thursday from 2:50-4:30 until then.

Our robotics teams will be selling FundRays Savings Books for Fall/Winter 2024-25 until November 1. The money raised will help our robotics team purchase necessary supplies for their competitions this year.

You can ask one of the robotic team members, or you may contact Mrs. Atchison, our robotics sponsor, for more information. The cost is $20.00.

Mrs. Burch's We Build It Better class will be taking a field trip to Flight Works Alabama & Airbus on November 15.

Friday, October 18

Friday, October 25

For a donation of $5.00 each Friday, students may wear pink tops, pink accessories, jeans, and tennis shoes.

Clark-Shaw will be partnering with the Mitchell Cancer Institute here in Mobile to help the breast cancer patients who receive treatment at their center. Nurse Walker is working with the administration at the treatment center to determine their greatest needs, so that your donations will be used to help in the most needed areas. Additionally, after the funds are raised and the donation is made, she will report back to the students to let you know what your money was able to do.

Help us give back to our community!

Jeans- no rips, tears, or holes

Tennis shoes- no Crocs, slides, or boots

Our custodians earned a perfect score on the state inspection!

On Oct. 8th, our CTSO (Career and technical student organization) participated in JLDC (Joint Leadership Development Conference) at Mobile Convention Center. This year theme was "All In!" Our officers learned to be fearless, skills to overcome their fears and go all in to be the best they can be for their organization.

Mrs. Nguyen Health Science CTSO is : HOSA, Future Healthcare Professionals

Mrs. Billups IT CTSO is: TSA, Technology Student Association

Mrs. Kimbrell Business CTSO: FBLA, Future Business leaders of America

HOSA

TSA

FBLA

Ms. Billups' programming class visited the School of Computing on the campus of the University of South Alabama.

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

Coming Soon: Special Opportunities for the *INAUGURAL* 9th Grade Section

-Kendall Harwell

The band will play at the 11/7 basketball game and have a Bellingrath Magic in Lights performance in December (date TBA).

Email Mrs. Gray for more information: slgray@mcpss.com

We will be starting a crochet club this year; anyone is welcome to join. There is a $10 fee for supplies. You do not have to know how to crochet to join. There is a Google form to fill out and then you will be added to the Schoology group for updates. The Google form and fee are due by 10/31. First meeting is November 6th, and we will meet twice a month.

Crochet Club Interest Form

-Lyndsey Madise

These members will meet as a board of equals to develop and work on school improvement and community service projects and to be a voice for the ninth graders at Clark-Shaw.

- Mariah Irby

-Layla Roberts

-Addyson Patrick

November:

11/06/24

11/13/24

11/20/24

December:

12/04/24 (Student Leaders ONLY)

12/11/24

12/18/24

Wow, I can’t believe we have already gone through first quarter. With second quarter comes cold and flu season. Please remind your students that frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds with soap and water is the best way to prevent illness. Also, please remember to keep your student home when they are sick until they are 24 hours fever free without fever reducing medication such as Tylenol and Ibuprofen. If your student is exhibiting signs and symptoms of a stomach virus, they must stay home until they are 24 hours without vomiting and diarrhea. We will be having a flu shot clinic for students next month on Monday, November 4 here at the school. This flu clinic is sponsored by Health Heroes. Permission forms have been sent home with your students for you to fill out and sign. Please know that your student will ONLY receive a flu vaccine if you sign and return the form to the school. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 221-2106 or jhwalker@mcpss.com.

Jolene Walker, MSN, RN

As we move into October, Red Ribbon Week will be soon approaching, and being a drug-free you should be high on your list of things to strive for. Think of all the things you want in life, and using drugs should not be on that list. Focus on being a leader. Successful leaders have and need a clear head to lead others effectively. The use of drugs would make life difficult and take away from the bright creative you. So, as we move into October let's focus on a successful drug-free life.

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!!

The archery team participated in their 1st tournament of the year on Thursday, October 17, at Causey Middle School. They brought home 3rd Place! Big shout out to Baylen Venable for shooting a perfect "50"!

October 15 - 1st Day of 2nd Quarter

October 23 - 8th grade field trip to Dracula; 20 day celebration for 6th grade

October 24 - 9th grade field trip to Dracula; 20 day celebration for 7th grade; Scholars' Bowl Match #1

October 25 - 20 day celebration for 8th and 9th grade

November 4 - Student Flu Clinic

November 5 - Virtual Day

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays (NO SCHOOL)

December 10 - Signature Academy Showcase

December 17 - Winter Band Concert @ 6pm

December 20 - End of 2nd Quarter

December 21-January 5 - Christmas Break (NO SCHOOL)

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

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

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

Hey Clark-Shaw Magnet School of Math, Science, and Technology parents and guardians!

Our amazing school staff would like to reward our perfect attendance students with a fun day. 6th grade will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 23rd. 7th grade will be celebrated on Thursday, October 24th. 8th and 9th grades will be celebrated on Friday, October 25th. They are looking for at least 2 volunteers to assist with the activities between 12pm - 2pm. Click the link below to sign up to volunteer!

https://signup.com/go/kKGzWmP

Hey Clark-Shaw Magnet School of Math, Science, and Technology parents and guardians!

Each quarter our administration would like to treat our hard working teachers to a duty free lunch. On Friday, November 22nd from 10:30am to 12:40pm we need at least 3 parent volunteers to assist our administrators and counselors with supervising students during the lunch waves. If you are able to help out, please click the link below!

https://signup.com/go/ceZubyc

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