The Cub Hub
March Newsletter
Dear Cub Nation,
March and beginning of April is a time of transitioning from the many winter activities into the anticipation of spring. As we hope for more consistent weather and summer time vibes, we want to keep our students focused on continuing to strive to do their best. I appreciate all of the effort you put in at home to ensure this carries over into their school day, as it impacts their academic standing. Thank you to all of our students, staff, families, and PTO for everything you do to continuously support Clark.
As always, however we can support you please let us know. Again, I want to encourage you to keep up with all the amazing things happening at Clark, including the following:
- The Cub Hub - The Cub Hub is our campus newsletters that will be issued twice per month to families.
- The PTO Newsletter - Issued once per month and will be linked to The Cub Hub.
- Follow us on Social Media - Facebook or Twitter.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email or call. Here are a few updates and reminder:
Best Regards,
Ken Shields
Proud Principal of Clark Intermediate
Important Dates (Click the Image for a PDF version of the document)
Edmunds Family Donation
Mr. Edmunds is a dear friend to Clark and a beloved substitute around our campus! A few years ago, his mother who is almost years old visited Clark to share with students the personal experience of her ancestors with the Underground Railroad. We are so proud and incredibly grateful to have a quilt square made by Ms. Edmunds to hang in our school for years to come!
CISD Ambassador
Each year, we have an opportunity to choose an educator, a paraprofessional, a student and a person who is the Heart of the School to be an Ambassador Award Winner. These are individuals who consistently go above and beyond to support the students, families, & colleagues. They representative of the values of Clark Intermediate and Conroe ISD each and everyday. Our Ambassador Award winners for this School Year are -
- Student - Charlotte Steffek
- Teacher - Mrs. Charlene Wofford (5th Grade Math Teacher)
- Paraprofessional - Callie Jordan (PEIMS Clerk)
- Heart Award - Terra Mason (Campus Secretary)
Yearly Staff Awards
Each year at schools in Conroe ISD we get to recognize staff members who are Rockstar's and make our school the best environment for everyone. Our Winners are -
Teacher of the Year- Rachel Weg
Humanitarian of the Year- Robin Cavanaugh
Rising Star- Sarah Raycroft
Around Clark
Mrs. Morgan's Class
Recycling Club
Check - out our Recycling who does an awesome job of helping to make sure we reduce waste and conserve resource! Way to go Cubs!
Mrs. Hogue's Classroom
Student's in Mrs. Hogue's class got a chance to play some ELA baseball! The students were engaged and having fun!
Mrs. Potter's Class
Mrs. Potter's students got a chance to meet Flash the Tortoise today! They absolutely loved it. We hope Flash had a great day at Clark!
Red House
Red House will have an Ice Cream Party on March 28th during lunches!
Solar Eclipse (Click on the image for details)
Physical Day!
*Please Note* This is only for 6th grade students interested in athletics next year in junior high. More details about the specifics to come!
Mascot Naming!
We know you may have heard our mascot needs a name! Check out the video of our new mascot. This week kids had an opportunity to submit names. Next week we will reveal the top 4 names and soon after we will kick off Penny Wars for the vote for the name of our mascot! We can't wait to find out the name of our Clark Cub mascot!
Themed Thursday's
To close out our final 9 weeks of school, we will have themed Thursday at Clark! We want to see our Cub students and staff have some fun with dress up days. We want to see your awesome attire on Thursday's!
The Cub Connection (Student Newspaper)
Parent Engagement Nights
See Something, Say Something
One of our priorities as a campus and a community is to ensure the health and safety of all students. While we can monitor and support all students when they are at school with us, needs may arise during after school hours. Please feel free to reach out via email or leave a voicemail, and we will address the concerns when we return to campus the following day. If the situation requires immediate attention, such as a concern for the physical safety of a child, please use the Kid Chat line or Anonymous Alerts. Immediate action will be taken by the Conroe ISD police department.
PTO Info
It’s hard to believe it’s already March. Going into the latter part of the school year, we will still have exciting things going on, so please take a few minutes to read about our upcoming events in our March PTO Newsletter. Once again, this issue is full of information, so we hope you take a few minutes to read this month's issue. You'll find: a recap of our 6th Annual Clark Family Fiesta, Clark Family Fiesta sponsor shoutouts, upcoming Spirit Night information, discounted spiritwear, PTO Board Nomination Form for next school year, and MORE! We also share details and more information frequently on our Clark PTO Facebook page and would love for you to follow us there: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkIntermediatePTO!
Link to Newsletter: (this link will stay the same for all of March)
Watch DOGS
- If you have not already, complete the Conroe ISD volunteer background check – https://www.conroeisd.net/community/volunteer-in-cisd/
- Sign-up for a time - https://signup.com/go/FbsbMOU
- If you do not have a shirt, order your YELLOW or PURPLE WATCH DOGS uniform shirt - https://shop.dadsofgreatstudents.com/
Week of 3/4 - 3/8
Week of 3/18 - 3/22
Grand Oaks Feeder Art Exhibit
Grizzly Science Fest
CISD Screen Time Tips
TAE's
The Parent Hub APP
In an effort to make sure you have all the latest and most up-to-date information from Clark, we have built the Clark Parent Hub. This app is a one stop shop for "all things Clark!" We have included two links for your information, the first link is a brief video Introducing you to the Parent Hub. It is about 5 minutes in length. The second link is a flyer version of the directions. Additionally, I also have linked the pdf versions for Androids and iPhones.
We hope this app helps you stay connected to Clark. If you have any trouble with the app feel free to reach out to us at clark@conroeisd.net and someone will get back to you.
Transportation Changes
Clark Clubs
Device Controls (Image is a link)
Ken Shields - Principal
More about me:
- How long have you been in education? I am going into my 15th year in education with 13 of them in CISD.
- How long have you been at Clark? This will be my first year at Clark, but 6th year in the Grand Oaks Feeder.
- Alma Mater(s) - I went to Sam Houston State University for both my Masters and Bachelors. Eat 'Em up Kats!
- What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I taught 9th grade World Geography and AP Human Geography most of my teaching career and I briefly taught World History.
- Email: kcshields@conroeisd.net
- Meet Mr. Shields!
Kristie Schrutka - Assistant Principal, 5th Grade
More about me:
- How long have you been in education? I am going into my 11th year in education.
- How long have you been at Clark? This will be my 5th year at Clark.
- Alma Mater(s) - I received my Bachelors at Texas A&M and my Masters from Sam Houston State University.
- What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I have taught Algebra, 6th Grade Math, 5th Grade Math and Special Education.
- Email: kschrutka@conroeisd.net
Leslie Zientek - Counselor, 5th Grade
- How long have you been in education? This will be my 25th year in education. I have 14 years experience as a classroom teacher, and this will be my 11th year as a counselor.
- How long have you been at Clark? I was lucky enough to help open Clark, so this will be my 6th year!
- Alma Mater(s) - I earned a Bachelors from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA in Dual Elementary/Special Education Degree & a Master's from Sam Houston State University in School Counseling.
- What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I taught High School & Elementary Special Education courses, as well as, 3rd- 5th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies.
- Email: lzientek@conroeisd.net
Rachel Gibbs - Assistant Principal, 6th Grade
- How long have you been in education? I am going into year 18 in education!
- How long have you been at Clark? I am starting year 3 at Clark.
- Alma Mater(s) - I received my Bachelor's of Social Work from Harding University & Masters in Educational Leadership from UT Tyler.
- What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I taught 7th & 8th grade Language Arts.
- Email: rsgibbs@conroeisd.net
Amber Bentley - Counselor, 6th Grade
- How long have you been in education? This will be my 27th year in education.
- How long have you been at Clark? I am excited to begin my 4th year at Clark.
- Alma Mater(s) - I earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University (GO POKES!) and a master's degree from Sam Houston State University.
- What did you teach when you were in the classroom? My teaching adventures included Special Education (K-4th grade), 3rd and 4th grade math/science/social studies, and 7th grade English. My favorite subject...ALL OF THEM!
- Email: abentley@conroeisd.net
Rachel Minton-Bailey - Diagnostician
- How long have you been in education? I have be in education for 13 years.
- How long have you been at Clark? I have been at Clark for 2 years.
- What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I taught CTE classes, Family Consumer Science.
- Email: rmintonbailey@conroeisd.net
Marizela Garza - 504/Testing Coordinator
- How long have you been in education? This is my 19th year in education.
- How long have you been at Clark? This will be my 4th year at Clark.
- Alma Mater(s) - I received my Bachelors from Sam Houston State and Master's from Lamar University.
- What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I have taught 4th grade ESL, 4th grade self contained, and Math for grades 2, 4, 5, and 6.
- Email: mmgarza@conroeisd.net