Clark-Shaw Magnet School

of Math, Science, and Technology

June 1, 2023

Principal's Message

Greetings Eagle Family,

Thank you for all for a wonderful year! To our 8th graders, we wish you luck in high school and have every confidence that your time here at Clark-Shaw has prepared you for success. To our returning students and parents, please enjoy your summer and keep updated by checking our website and Facebook page for updates. Don't forget our on-site registration from June 5-7, 2023 and our PTA Used Uniform Sale on June 5th. We look forward to seeing you back in August!

Have a great summer, everyone!

Mrs. Taylor-Jackson, Principal

Registration for 2023-2024

Although the school year just ended, it's time to get registered for 2023-2024! Please make plans to attend on-site registration at Clark-Shaw on June 5 - 7, according to the schedule below. More information, including which documents to bring, can be found on our website: [LINK]. On-line registration for MCPSS should be done before coming to campus. The PTA Used Uniform Sale will be held on Monday, June 5th, where all items will be sold for $5 each (cash only).

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Summer Reading Information

This year, all students grades 6-8 will read the same novel, Terror at Bottle Creek by Watt Key, which is a gripping story of a young teenager battling a Gulf Coast hurricane. A free copy of this book will be given out to all students at on-site registration on June 5-7. For their second novel, students will choose from a grade-level list and will be responsible for purchasing it on their own. Several titles are available as e-books which can be checked out for free on Sora. The summer reading list and additional information is available on our website: [LINK].

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Archery Team goes to Nationals!

Congratulations to all our archers and their coach, Mr. Jonathan Braswell! Our archery team capped off a phenomenal year by participating in the 2023 NASP Eastern Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky on May 13th. The team earned their berth by finishing in the top 5 in Alabama's state tournament. A special thank you to all the parents and families who supported these students all season and traveled with them to Kentucky!

We are also proud to announce that Paden Roberts once again had a remarkable tournament! Paden came in 2nd place out of 895 7th grade boys! He scored a personal best with a score of 291 and 22 perfect 10's! It's been quite a season for Paden, who last month came in 1st place in Alabama among 7th grade boys.

The team has already completed try-outs for returning students and will select incoming 6th graders once school begins in August. Great work, team! We look forward to seeing what's to come!

Our archery team at the NASP Eastern Nationals tournament in Louisville: Ella Weatherford, Caleb Farnum, Emerson Stuart, Jordyn Adams, Eli Weatherford, Evan Bonner, Iris Piper, Sophia Piper, Jamorian Nettles, Conner Reed, Nathan Williams, and Paden Roberts.

Paden Roberts came in 2nd at the NASP Eastern Nationals tournament!

NJHS Inductions

Our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) held its new member induction ceremony in early May. The students who were inducted as new members had to meet rigorous standards for academics, character, and behavior. During the ceremony, they learned from current NJHS members about the NJHS values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Congratulations to these outstanding Eagles!

New inductees recite the NJHS oath of membership before being presented their certificates.

Kyla Barnett heads to nationals!

Kyla Barnett is headed to the National History Day competition at the University of Maryland in June. She placed 1st in the Alabama History Day competition with her individual exhibit. To help support her trip, her history teacher came up with a unique and personal fundraiser called the Mr. Roberts Shave Challenge. The students donated enough funds to watch him shave his mustach and beard during the Bye Bye BBQ for 8th graders. Thanks for being a great sport, Mr. Roberts, and best of luck to you, Kyla!!

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Congratulations, 8th graders!

Congratulations to our 8th grade students! During their last full week on campus, they enjoyed a class breakfast with yearbook signing, Crossover practice and the Bye Bye BBQ, and the 8th grade Crossover Ceremony. We know you will go on to do great things in high school and beyond! A special thanks to our awesome PTA for the beautiful flowers (from The Rose Bud Flowers and Gifts) and yard sign (from Yard Love Mobile) that they donated for our 8th Grade Crossover. You really helped make these awesome kids feel special. Thank you!

Law Day winner

Congratulations to J'Arialle Lockett, a 6th grade student in Mrs. Manley's social studies class, who came in 3rd place in the Mobile Bar Association's annual Law Day essay contest. She was recognized at the Law Day Luncheon at the Battle House Hotel. The Mobile Bar Association invited middle and high school students to write an essay examining the concept of civil discourse and debate. This year's theme was "Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration." We are proud of you, J'Arialle!

Space Camp Scholarships

6th grade Lillie Roberts and 7th grader Violet Borchert of Clark-Shaw Magnet School have been awarded scholarships for the Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama. (SALSA) is a program funded by the State of Alabama Legislature that awards male and female student between the ages of 12 to 14 from every legislative district in Alabama a scholarship to attend a special session of Space Academy® at theU.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville Alabama for Summer 2023. We look forward to hearing about your adventures!

National Leadership Conference

Congratulations to Sophie McDavid on being nominated to the Junior National Young Leaders Conference. She will be attending the conference in Washington, D.C. this summer. At the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC), 7th and 8th-grade students from across the country will have the extraordinary opportunity to spend six amazing days in and around the nation's capital, experiencing the power of democracy among the monuments and museums. They will be inspired by exemplary stories of courage and collaborate to discover solutions to some of the issues they face today. Way to go, Sophie!

Student Council Purchases Tables

The Clark-Shaw Student Council was happy to be able to raise the funds to donate four new picnic tables to our school. This awesome group of student leaders did an outstanding job helping improve our school and community all year. Your donation will be used and enjoyed by Clark-Shaw eagles for years to come!

Eagles Wings Makes Donation

Eagle Wings wrapped up their Spring supply drive and presented their donations to Penelope House. The Penelope House is a partner agency of the United Way whose mission is to provide safety, protection, and support to victims of domestic violence and their children through the provision of shelter, advocacy, and individual and community education.Thank you to everyone who donated and to these students and their sponsor, Mr. Brian Roberts!

Congratulations to these students!

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Former Eagle Spotlight

The MCPSS Board of Education recently recognized Nathan Wallace, a former Clark-Shaw Eagle and a 2023 graduate of MGM High School who scored a perfect 36 on his ACT. He is the recepient of the prestigious National Merit Scholarship. Nathan plans to study in Germany for a year before studying international business at the University of Alabama. Way to go, Nathan! We are proud of you!

Nathan Wallace with MGM principal, Chip Menton; his mother, Joy Wallace, registrar at MGM; and Douglas Harwell Jr., who represents District 1.

Former Eagles in the News

During graduation season, former Eagles were in the spotlight all around Mobile County! We are so proud of our several valedictorians and top 10 graduates and all of our former students who perservered and earned the right to "turn the tassel" as part of the Class of 2023! In addition, many former Clark-Shaw eagles have been named members of the "The 30 Club" for excelling on the ACT. Keep up the great work!

Upcoming Opportunities

Summer Camp Round-up

The Mobile Arts Council has a comprehensive list of camps and classes to keep students busy this summer while they are out of school. The list includes programs at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile Botanical Gardens, the Mobile Museum of Art and the city's Parks and Recreation Department. To view the list, click here: [LINK].

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Our PTA needs you!

Please consider joining or helping our PTA! Joining PTA does NOT require you to volunteer on campus. But for those who would like to help, several opportunities are available, including dance committee, awards committee, concessions and ticket sales, Spring Fling, and other events. We appreciate the efforts and support of our parents and families, and we hope you will consider joining! To join: [click here]

Have a question or interested in volunteering? Email them at clarkshawpta1@gmail.com.