Daily Bulletin
Clark Elementary Bulletin for Thursday, May 14, 2026
GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS! Good morning, Clark! Today is Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, the 161st day of school, and National Frog Jumping Day!
THIS DAY IN HISTORY! On this day in 1846, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly voted in favor of President James K. Polk's request to declare war on Mexico in a dispute over Texas.
WHAT'S COOKING? For lunch today, we will enjoy a mouthwatering flame-grilled hamburger with or without a slab of delicious Wisconsin-aged cheddar or a classic PB&J. We have oodles of fresh fruit and veggies to munch on and cartons full of refreshing, ice-cold milk to gulp down.
WEATHER Today's weather will be amazing. The high will be in the low seventies, and the skies will be full of sunshine. It is going to be a beautiful day.
VOCABULARY BUILDER-UPPER/WORD OF THE DAY Today's word of the day is squabble (squab-ble), which is a noun that means a fight, but not necessarily a serious one. When we squabble, we have a little argument, probably about something not too important. Do you notice how squabble sounds kind of funny? That's a clue that a squabble is not the most serious kind of argument or fight. A loud, screaming fight would never be called a squabble. A small, silly discussion about something small or trivial is more of a squabble. Friends and family members squabble all the time.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Marcus Aurelius, a big cheese in the Stoic world, once said, "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." Just the mere fact of waking up makes this a wonderful day. Before you complain, stop and think about all the people who have it far worse than you do. Find some joy in every day you have the privilege of getting out of bed. Choose to enjoy this day and make it a tremendous Wednesday!
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.