The first day of Kindergarten is a special and often emotional time for children as well as parents. The Clark PTA hosts an annual Tissues and Tea immediately after drop on the first day of school. It's a nice way for parents to connect with others, embrace the specialness of their child's first day and find out more about Clark.

Join us for a night of fun, food and community. Optional pasta dinner will be served from 6-6:30, followed by BINGO from 6:30-8:00. Game boards are $1.00 and multiple rounds will be played with prizes awarded after every round.

All credit from our annual Scholastic Book Fair sales benefit our Clark library and the Eager
Reader program. A great selection of books is here, including the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. And, you can contribute books to your child's “Gold Metal” Teacher’s classroom library. The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading

Our annual gingerbread house decorating night is a fun, sweet event for families. Held in the Multipurpose Room, this year's event includes a silent auction, decorating, food and lots of community spirit and holiday cheer.

November 28: Mustache Day
December 12: Crazy hair day
January 30: Twin day
February 27: Opposite Day
March: 27: Super Hero Day (no weapons)
April 24: Pajama day
May 29: Mad scientist day
June 5: Wacky Wednesday

Show your Clark Shark spirit - order your new logowear during designated sales events.

All K-5 students are invited to join us for monthly after-school movies hosted by the Clark PTA.

Popcorn is available for student purchase at recess on Fridays between September 14th and June 7th. The cost is 25 cents a bag, or $8.00 for the entire year. Follow the link on the Home Page to sign up for the Pre-Paid Popcorn program, or send a check for $8.00 made out to Clark PTA to school. Student pre-paid purchases are tracked weekly.

March is Eager Reader Month. Participate with out volunteer program that allows kids to earn prizes for their reading mintues. Use our website logging program to keep track of your child's minutes and track their progress.

Each fall our school participates in the national Reflections art contest, which is open to all students grades K-12. The 2012-2013 theme is "The Magic of a Moment." Entry forms and official rules can be found on the state PTA website.

Every Monday and Wednesday at lunch recess students are encouraged to join in the Shark Miles running club. Runners receive a necklace and collect foot charms as they work toward their goal of completing a marathon worth of distance. Students can start any time and everyone is welcome.

Fall 2012 Enrichment classes include Chess, Cooking, Art, Bread Making and Cupcake Decorating.

More information TBA closer to event

Winter Enrichment classes include Chess, Hip Hip Dance 3-5 Art, K-2 Science and Drama.

View all the spring enrichment choices and sign up here. Deadline is March 29th.

Join Principal Wood for an informal coffee and conversation session; held four times during the school year. Come to hear about Clark current events and share ideas. 9:15-10:15 AM in the Art Room.

The PTA shows our appreciation of our wonderful staff by hosting a monthly staff luncheon. Contact Pauline Tamblyn at tamblynpb@gmail.com if you're interested in contributing.

Clark Cares is here to help families within our elementary school who find themselves in need of a helping hand. A liaison works confidentially with the teachers and our school counselor to help identify goods and services needed by our own community. Items such as food, clothing, personal items, household goods and school supplies are sought as needed. To find out how you can contribute please contact Tracy Silva at tracysilva88@gmail.com.

Each summer new Clark kindergarteners are invited to join other PTA families at pre-arranged summer park playdates. Times and dates are determined in June and notice is given to all families who are entering kindergarten the following fall.

Your membership makes a difference! Our Clark PTA is a vital part of our school and your support makes it possible. Joining helps parents get connected, develops a network, allows your input in program and event decisions, supports our staff and students, and demonstrates support of the mission of PTA. Some points to ponder:
PTA powers events and programs at Clark.
Joining PTA does not obligate you to do anything.
100% membership gives strength to our voice in decisions made at the district and state level.
PTA is the largest child advocacy group in the nation.
All Clark PTA members have exclusive access to the Clark Student Directory.
Thank you for your support. Use our simple online registration to become a member today!

Our annual fall food drive is a 2 week event benefitting the local community through the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. Donate November 1-16 to the bin in the school lobby.

Clark is participating in the Issaquah Food Bank's Caring Through Sharing annual gift event. Families can select an item tag from the tree in the school lobby for donation. Gifts should be returned by the deadline, unwrapped with the gift tag. Gifts will be distributed to pre-selected families on a special shopping day held at Pickering Barn. This year's gifts will be donated to families with children infant through age 18 living in our community.

Join us monthly at Gymnastics East for this fun, drop-off event.