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Clark Students Celebrate 100 Days of School
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One hundred days of school is not really a holiday but it is a treasured significant landmark in the school year. The first thought in everyone’s mind is “Only 80 days of school left!” On Jan. 28, Clark Elementary students met in the gym for an assembly. Students gathered and were treated some extra special events.
After the “WE ARE CLARK” cheer, Ezra Lemley introduced a very special person. Elsie Williams. This well-known New London personality will soon turn 100.
Mrs. Wenger’s Third grade class planned the special recognition. Elsie received a tiara, banner and flowers as well as the good wishes and congratulations that flowed from the audience. When asked how she felt about reaching this landmark age, Elsie commented, “Well I still have a month to go before I am 100.”
Elsie still drives short distances and has a busy social life. Friends and family are watchful and supportive as she preserves her independence. The community is invited to Elsie’s birthday party on Feb. 22, 1-3:30 p.m. at Deerwood Golf Club.
Clark Elementary uses the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support) program. Students are recognized for meeting behavior expectations anywhere in the school or community. So far this year students have practiced being “Proactive,” “Begining with the End in Mind,” “Putting First Things First,” and “Thinking Win-Win.” When a students exhibits any of the positive behaviors, they are awarded a recognition ticket. These tickets are collected in each classroom. At the 100 Day assembly, the tickets are used in an extra special way. They are used to draw names to play celebratory games.
“Sort the Rainbow“ was the first game. Students in groups of two separated 100 foam letters by color. The fastest group wins. Stack Attack also has teams of two. Paper cups are stacked. The group achieving the tallest stack in the time limit wins. The third game, 100 Foot Spoon Race, has teams of 3. Carrying a ball in a spoon, the students carries it to half court and back. The ball is then transferred to the next student. The first team with all three students completing the trip wins. The audience cheered for their favorite team and everyone had a great time.
Little did the students realize that the best was last. Mr. Burns and Deputy Roberts were called forward. The last game was Kleenex Shake. Both gentlemen had Kleenex boxes full of balls attached to their waist. Without using their hands, they tried to get rid of the balls. One is not sure who won. The balls were flying but all eyes were trained on the gyrations performed by both men. Don’t miss viewing the video posted on the Henry County Sheriff’s Facebook Page.
Finally, it was time to gather all the positive behavior tickets. Students stomp the bleachers as they watch the PAW meter being filled. A visiting service dog in training was unsure how this behavior should be greeted. His handler felt he did well and that it was a good experience. The PAW meter filled to the Mystery Prize level. The mystery prize, Grade Level Theme Day, means the class got to choose a theme and day of their choice. The method of celebration is also decided in this process. February promises to be a special month in the 24-25 school year.
