Daily Bulletin
Clark Elementary Bulletin for Wednesday, September 09, 2026
GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS! Good morning, Clark Elementary! Today is Wednesday, September 9, the 12th day of school, and Wonderful Weirdos Day!
THIS DAY IN HISTORY! On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress formally declares the name of the new nation to be the "United States" of America. This replaced the term "United Colonies," which had been in general use.
WEATHER The weather today should be a bit nicer than it has been the last few days. The high will be in the low eighties, and the skies will be partly sunny.
VOCABULARY BUILDER-UPPER/WORD OF THE DAY The word of the day is gravy train, an idiom that means income obtained with a minimum of effort. You'll describe your new job as a gravy train if it's almost effortlessly easy and pays really well. Any source of income that requires very little effort on your part can be called a gravy train, whether it's a cushy job or a shady moneymaking scheme. The phrase is American in origin, although it's equally popular today in Britain. In the United States in the 1920's, gravy train was a common slang expression among railroad workers, meaning "an easy, short haul that pays well."
WHAT'S COOKING? For lunch today, we will munch on a delightful hot dog crammed full of whatever hot dogs are crammed full of, a tasty grilled cheese, or a delicious PB&J. We have fresh fruits and veggies to munch on and a carton of refreshing, ice-cold milk to wash it all down.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Alex Hormozi, deep-thinker extraordinaire, once said, "The single greatest skill you can develop is the ability to stay in a great mood in the absence of things to be in a great mood about." Remember, you get to choose your mood and actions every single moment and day. There aren't many things in our lives that require us to freak out, so take a deep breath, take a moment, and choose to be kind to everyone. Make this a wonderful Wednesday!
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.