Clark-Shaw Magnet School

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.

Hello Eagle Family,

As we conclude state testing and prepare for Spring Break, take a few minutes to breathe. We are entering the third week of 4th Quarter. I encourage parents to monitor student’s grades in Schoology weekly. We do not need course average surprises at the end of the quarter or school year.

If your child is returning to Clark-Shaw next year, complete the google link located on this newsletter. This holds a spot for your child during the 2022-2023 school year. Registration information for next year is included in this newsletter as well. Online registration opened March 28, 2022. All students are required to have updated online registration information.

The final magnet application window is now open. The application window will remain open until May. There are still student spots available for next year. Pass the word that now is the time to apply for Clark-Shaw Magnet School.

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” - Jane D. Hull

We are finishing up our state accountability testing (ACAP) this week. It is extremely important that all students are present and on time to school between now and April 7. Testing will be conducted in the morning, so if medical appointments cannot be avoided, please schedule them for the afternoons if necessary.

As always, please remind your student to bring their fully-charged Chromebook AND charger to school each day. Students may bring with them a water bottle and a book for after the test. Please ensure that they are well-rested and ready to do their best on the test!

What are your plans for next year? Please let us know whether or not your child is planning to return to Clark-Shaw for the 2022-2023 school year. We are asking each family who has a current 6th or 7th grader to complete this form (please complete it for EACH child who attends Clark-Shaw): link. Thank you for your assistance!

Help us spread the word! Do you know a student who would make a great Clark-Shaw eagle? Slots are available for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students for the 2022-2023 school year. The Magnet School application period is currently open and will close May 12. Students and their families have until then to apply for admission to Clark-Shaw, using the following link: click here.

All students who are planning to attend a school in the Mobile County Public School System MUST pre-register online. To register, click the following: link. Instructions can be found here: link

Madeline Borchert, 8th grader, was selected as Clark-Shaw's Learning Leading award winner for 2021-2022. The MCPSS news crew surprised her during class and announced that not only did she win Clark-Shaw's award, but she was the middle school winner for all of Mobile County. Madeline exemplifies the well-rounded, inquisitive, future-oriented student who Clark-Shaw is known for producing. She has been active in Student Council, ambassadors, Science Bowl, Scholars Bowl, NJHS, Girl Scouts, and the Davidson High School tennis team. She has won the school-wide spelling bee, science fair, regional science fair, and the state science fair. She is not only an exemplary student academically, but demonstrates strong character, kindness, and integrity in all of her endeavors. Congratulations, Madeline! We are proud of you!

Approximately 90 Clark-Shaw students attended the Mobile Regional Science and Engineering Fair held March 11th at the University of South Alabama. As always, our Clark-Shaw students demonstrated that they are #ScienceStrong! We swept Best in Show, the Moore Statistical Awards, and won 17 top awards in 8 categories!

Two Clark-Shaw students took home the top 2 awards at the show. Caidyn King (8th grade) and Leigha Newton (7th grade) won 1st and 2nd place Best in Show, in which judges considered the overall rigor, quality, and presentation of all entries. Both students won 1st place in their respective categories. In addition, three Clark-Shaw students won the Moore Statistical Awards, which recognizes excellence in data collection and analysis. Violent Borchert (6th grade) won 3rd place, Leigha Newton (7th grade) won 2nd place, and Madeline Borchert (8th grade) won 1st place.

A list of all the winners in each category can be found here: link. Congratulations to all who participated and who placed! Good luck to those who are participating in the virtual science fair for the state of Alabama from April 4-8, 2022.

Caidyn King (8th grade) and Leigha Newton (7th grade) won 1st and 2nd place Best in Show at the Mobile Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

A number of Clark-Shaw students will be competing in the State Science Fair Competition during the first week of April. Good luck to these students!

Leigha Newton

Landon McDavid

Lauren Mullen

Violet Borchert

Piper Velaski

Max Norris

Brooke May

Landyn Randell

Mei-Ling Rollman

James Colleli

Avonlea House

Our Science Bowl competed in a state-wide competition on March 12, 2022 and made it all the way to the final four! They represented our school well as they competed against schools from across the state. Pictured below are Edwin Perry, Mrs. Specker (adviser), Rachel Poole, Victoria Howell, Cooper Cox, and Allie Armbrecht.

Congratulations!

The Alabama School of Math and Science hosted a statewide Math Festival on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades participated in the third annual Math Olympiad which consisted of a one-hour written examination with problems requiring students to use imagination and creativity rather than advanced mathematical skills. Breakout sessions of interest followed the competitive portion. Clark Shaw students placed in ALL grade levels in this highly competitive environment against students from the entire State of Alabama. Go Eagles!!

The 2022 Middle School Math Olympiad winners for the State of Alabama included the following Clark Shaw students:

6th Grade:

3rd Prize - Daniel Kim

7th Grade:

2nd Prize - Thomas Luker

3rd Prize - Alex Choi and Piper Velaski

8th Grade:

2nd Prize - Jacob Kim

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners and participants!

Daniel Kim, Alex Choi, Piper Velaski, Jacob Kim, Thomas Luker

March was a busy month for our girls and boys track teams. At their first meet at Murphy High School on March 10, our girls team came in 2nd place and our boys team finished in 3rd place. The second track meet at Blount High School saw even more improvement, while the 3rd meet at Bryant High School, which featured all the magnet schools in MCPSS, was dominated by outstanding performances by Clark-Shaw athletes! The track teams finished their season at the divisional meet at MGM High School on Thursday, March 31. The boys won 1st place, and the girls came in 2nd place. Well done, athletes and coaches!

Girls Track Team

Ella Ferguson, Julia Panchenko, Jordan Green, Mei-Ling Rollman, Andinique Washington, Ja’Nya Lewis, Makallee Hayes, Jael Lewis, Kylah McCants, Caidyn King, Saraiyah Burke, Kierra Stallworth, London Wells, Jordyn Bassa, Shi Erra Jones, Karma Davis, Whisper Saunders, J Kaia Harris, Kenadie Thomas; Coach Peabody

Boys Track Team

Jeffery Henry, Derek Binder, Blaine Thomas, Braylon Fogg, Jaiden Hopper, Landon Stewart, Vinny Palazzo, Chauncey Daffin, Kendrick Brady, Myles Johnson, Dyllan Dunigan, Mason Jackson, DeShawn Spencer, Malik Jackson, Kendred Rivers; Coach Winfield

A group of Clark-Shaw students won an award at the recent state-wide tech fair. Eighth graders Cooper Cox, Evan Lynn, and Tyler Haskamp won 3rd place in the Alabama Consortium for Technology in Education (ACTE) Region Seven Tech Fair with their project Medieval Royale. They are shown below with the medals they earned. Congratulations, students!

After-school tutoring in math and reading/literacy is now being offered with funds from the American Rescue Plan. To learn more and sign up, visit the following link on our school website: link. Extended Day tutoring is coordinated by Mrs. Alecia Howell, who can be contacted at ahowell3@mcpss.com.

A number of Clark-Shaw students will be participating in the Alabama archery state championship on April 8. Wish them luck!

Paden Roberts, Jamorian Nettles, Eli Weatherford, Brady Burkett, Julien Agee, Conner Reed, Nicholas Thomas, Nathan Williams, Avonlea House, Julia Panchenko, Caroline King, Isabella Meade, Jordyn Adams, Aurelia Henderson, and Sophia Piper. The students are coached by Mr. Braswell.

Our baseball and softball teams are winding down their seasons. Both teams have come a long way and are on a roll! The softball team has played fewer games, but our baseball team has improved their overall record with recent wins over Scarborough, Phillips, Pillans, and Alba. Athletes and coaches are to be commended for their hard work, persistence, and sportsmanship. Go Eagles!

Softball Team:

Addison Everett, Jazlyn Taylor, Sarai Gaston, Chianne Anderson, Jordan Brewer, Stormy Rinks, Whisper Saunders, Jada Henderson, Kadence Coats, Alyssa Hall, Katelin Taylor, Aubri Thomas, Rachel Wood, Brenesha Battles, Boston Cheeseboro; Coach Kelly Simmons

Baseball Team:

Donald Bryars, Joshua Williams, Ryan Freeman, Cameron Bethea, Darius Brown, Todrick Withers, Thomas Luker, John Armstead, Dane Saucier, Demaron Dunklin, Yadiel Santana, Nicholas Thomas; Keith Mattern (coach); Todd Saucier (assistant coach)

Several students in Mrs. Johnson's Project Lead the Way (PLTW) classes were interviewed by the MCPSS Communications Department for a video feature. They discussed the projects they designed as recreational toys and games for children with cerebral palsy. Pictured below, with their designs, are Kendrid Rivers, Amanda Thomas, Jayden Busby, Leigha Newton, and Brayleigh Elzey. Their instructor is Mrs. Susan Johnson. The segment can be viewed here: link.

Ms. Crystal Reynolds, Clark-Shaw Band Director, recently was awarded a grant from the Alabama Arts Education Initiative (AAEI). The grant is for $13,663 and will be used to create a piano lab at Clark-Shaw so that piano lessons can be offered as an elective. Great job, Ms. Reynolds!

In celebration of National School Library Month, our library is hosting a Bookmark Design Contest from April 1 - 15. To participate, get a template (2 x 6 inches) from the library and design your bookmark. Write your name and grade on the back and turn in your bookmark to the library by April 15th. All artwork must be 100% original (no collages, clipart, digital art, or copies of others' designs) and can be color or black and white. Designs will be judged by a panel of judges and the top 3 winners will have their designs printed and distributed by the library.

A group of students representing the Clark-Shaw Robotics Team has made it to the finals of the MCPSS Film Festival in the 6th-8th grade commercial category. Caydon Pitt, Liam Teat, Taye Phillips, Max Norris, and Andres Gonzalez Espana filmed a short video on the CAD software used by the 3D design team. The commercial was edited and narrated by Max Norris and filmed by Liam Teat and Caydon Pitt. The awards ceremony will be held April 29th. Good luck!

Come join us for WOW!!! WOW is a student led club on select Wednesday mornings that includes praise and worship songs, a short devotional led by our FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) student leaders, and a small treat. See Ms. Caz for a pass to place in your lanyard so you can attend our final five meetings for the year and start your day with a word of encouragement!

Time: 6:50 – 7:10am (no entry after 7am)

Place: Room 207 (Ms. Caz’s room in 7th grade hall)

Dates: April 6th, May 4th & 18th

WOW students show off their new t-shirts, which were designed by Laura Kate Wiley.

Football Tryouts Spring 2022

When: May 3-6 and May 9-12

Time: 3:00-4:30

Fee: $10.00

Please note that the tryout fee must be paid, and the DragonFly paperwork must be complete by April 29. If you have questions, please contact Coach Binkley at abinkley@mcpss.com. Click here to go to the Clark-Shaw athletics homepage for DragonFly information: link.

Clark-Shaw Volleyball Tryouts 2022

Date: April 25-29

Time: 2:45-4:30

Cost: $25.00

(Fee covers trainers fee, t-shirt, water bottle)

Packets with permission slip may be picked up from Coach Woods. Questions? Contact Coach Woods at twoods1@mcpss.com or call 221-2106. Click here to go to the Clark-Shaw athletics homepage for DragonFly information: link.

Boys Basketball Tryouts

April 11-14th

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Be sure to complete all required paperwork in DragonFly. Bring your own water to practice and have a ride available following practice each day. Click here to go to the Clark-Shaw athletics homepage for DragonFly information: link.

Tuesday, March 22 - Thursday, April 7: ACAP Testing

Monday, April 18 - Friday, April 22: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

The deadline for ordering yearbooks has passed, and only a few extra were ordered. Contact Mrs. Van den Bosch at dvandenbosch@mcpss.com to get on the waiting list.

Check the breakfast and lunch menus for the month of April at the following website: link. Please note that menu options may change without notice.

Parents, it may be time to replenish some of your student's school supplies. It is common for students to be in need of pencils and notebook paper at this time of year. Please check with them and help them to be prepared for learning!

The Eagle Eye News crew has been hard at work this year producing daily newscasts and interviewing students around campus. Make sure to participate in their weekly poll question on the Clark-Shaw homepage. Catch the latest announcements, Dad jokes, lunch menus, student interviews, birthday announcements, and other entertaining features from Mr. Sikes' broadcast team every day!

Students, remember to get in rhythm every morning by going to the "Rhithm" app that's accessible via Clever. This wellness check-in tool provides a quick social-emotional learning activity along with a simple emoji assessment to let us know how you're doing mentally, socially, physically, and emotionally. The faculty and staff at Clark-Shaw care about you, and if you are struggling in any of these areas, please let an adult know. Help is available! Mrs. Tamara Woods is the 6th grade counselor, and Mr. Ron Sayles is the 7th/8th grade counselor.

Our PTA is up and running and we need you! Get involved today! Have a question? Email them at ptaclarkshawmagnet@gmail.com.

To join PTA: https://clarkshawpta.memberhub.com/store/items/28462

To volunteer at Clark-Shaw: https://forms.gle/vcLRW66jdJ56gXW36

Link to PTA's December newsletter: https://www.smore.com/uf6ez

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Website: https://clarkshawmcpssal.schoolinsites.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5jO4hJwMgEawGLisFn4Lw/featured

Your child's teachers and the entire staff here at Clark-Shaw are committed to your child's success. Please let us know how we can serve you!

Timesha Taylor-Jackson, Principal

tltaylor@mcpss.com

Website: https://clarkshawmcpssal.schoolinsites.com/
Location: 5960 Arlberg Street, Mobile, AL, USA
Phone: 251-221-2106
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarkshawmagnet
Twitter: @clarkshaweagles

Newsletter compiled by Dena Van den Bosch, dvandenbosch@mcpss.com