Daily Bulletin
Clark Elementary Bulletin for Friday, May 08, 2026
GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS! Good morning, Clark! Today is Thursday, May 7, 2026, the 157th day of school, and National Hug Holiday Week!
THIS DAY IN HISTORY! On this day in 1843, a 14-year-old fisherman by the name of Manjiro is considered America's first Japanese immigrant, arriving in the country by way of a whaling ship.
WHAT'S COOKING? For lunch today, we will dine on a scrumptious hot dog crammed full of a variety of the choicest mystery meats, a mouthwatering ham and cheese sandwich, or a delicious PB&J. We have fresh fruits and veggies to munch on and cartons of refreshing, ice-cold milk to guzzle down.
WEATHER The weather today will be amazing. The high will be in the mid-sixties, and the skies will be partly sunny. It should be a perfect day to get outside and enjoy some recess.
VOCABULARY BUILDER-UPPER/WORD OF THE DAY
The word of the day is all ears, which is an idiom that means listening carefully and paying close attention. To be all ears is to be listening eagerly or paying close attention. If you heard a rumor that school or work might be canceled due to the weather, you'd be all ears for more news.
The phrase all ears used to have an alternate version, "all ear," that isn't used much anymore. Either way, the idea behind this phrase is that you're paying so much attention to what's being said that you feel like you're made up only of ears. You might also use it in a more sarcastic, annoyed way if you are waiting for an explanation or excuse — go ahead and explain why you ate my leftovers, I'm all ears.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic bigwig, wrote in his book Meditations, "You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." Focus on what you can control: your choices, thoughts, and actions. Quit worrying or fretting about what others choose to do; it's outside of your control, so let it go. Choose to make this a truly remarkable Thursday!
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.