Daily Bulletin
Clark Elementary Bulletin for Monday, February 16, 2026
GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS! Good morning, Clark Elementary! Today is Monday, February 17th, the 111th day of school, and National Cabbage Day!
THIS DAY IN HISTORY! On this day in 1801, Thomas Jefferson was elected the third president of the United States. The election constitutes the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another in the United States.
WHAT'S COOKING? For lunch today, we will feast on deliciously delightful mini-crondogs, sauntering tacos with all of the mouth-watering fixings, or the old shoe of the sandwich world, the PB&J. We have fresh fruits, scrumptious veggies, and refreshing, ice-cold milk to round out your lunch.
WEATHER The weather today will feel a lot more like May than mid-February. The high will be in the sixties, and the skies will be awash with sunshine.
VOCABULARY BUILDER-UPPER/WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word of the day is chef's kiss , which is a noun that means a gesture of appreciation for someone or something excellent made by touching one's lips to the fingertips and then motioning toward the subject of admiration. When you want to express your approval of something excellent, you can make a chef's kiss gesture by kissing your fingertips and spreading your fingers wide. An excellent job reading. Chef's kiss! Not giving up on a math problem. Chef's kiss!
Al bacio, "as good as a kiss" in Italian, indicates sincere appreciation for a delicious dish. Chef's kiss is still used this way, to express delight at something done well, whether it's food, a beautiful piece of writing, or a nearly perfect episode of a TV show.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
The Dalai Lama, a notoriously big hitter, once said, "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." You always have the choice to be kind, regardless of how other people behave. You're in control of your actions and responsible for your soul, so be kind because it's the right thing for you. Choose to make this a phenomenal Tuesday!
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.