Clark Weekly News (5/9/25)

The whirlwind of the year coming to a close, awards for many seniors, state testing, welcoming new students, and appreciation treats galore continued this week. It is all a reminder of how lucky we are to have such a strong, caring learning community at Clark. Thank you for making us a small school doing big things!

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

If you are taking a Summer A class, you need to come see Mrs. Whelpley to ensure you have the right materials.

Yearbooks are IN! See Mrs. Gribble if you ordered and didn't pick it up yet. Less than 10 remain to purchase if you didn't yet and still want one!

Wear Green Day 2025 will be on Thursday, May 15th, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (May 12-18). It's a day to raise awareness and support mental health by wearing green, according to the Mental Health Foundation.

Clear the racks Clark Merch sale! Tees and DriFit Long sleeved only $15 and Hoodies (Cotton and DriFit) $25. Stop by the front office to shop!

Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is currently seeking student volunteers to assist with activities throughout the summer months. This is a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours and contribute to a fun environment. For more info, follow the link: https://www.childrensmuseumtc.org/become-a-volunteer

Spread the word!!! We still have some spaces in our FREE Tecknow Camp for students finishing grades 6-8. Email cwatson1@irsc.edu for info or submit an application available on our website.

Clark students in 11th and 12th grade are invited to the MCSD "Secure My Future" job fair next week on Thursday, May 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the School Board Meeting Rooms. See the attached flyer.

So you DON’T feel as stressed about college admissions testing like the ACT, Clark has purchased an ACT test prep book for all of our students. Even if you plan to take the SAT instead, these books have great practice in math and verbal skills that are on both tests. Stop by the front office to claim one soon!

Class 101 is offering a summer camp for rising 9th graders. Help spread the word. (Flyer attached)

Class of 2026- Make sure you checked your email from Ms. Ramos with very important information to. prepare for your senior internship! Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLast7me5V4

Seniors

Don't forget to let us know where you've been accepted and where you have committed using this link : https://forms.gle/eSjPUz61DRqy6DXaA

Also, let us know ALL scholarships, including school based scholarships, that you have been offered: https://forms.gle/y7muLKRMRmi9FfXCA

What a wonderful week of goodies for our teachers and staff! Thanks to all for making Appreciation Week amazing!

We kicked off the week celebrating our stellar students in grades 9-11 for academic awards at an assembly. In addition, we recognized the students nominated for the pillar of citizenship: Katelyn Sementelli, Katalin Watkins, Alexis Robertson, Katie Steele, Nicholas Maxwell, Camille Smith, Vera Howe, Ara Winship, Robert Mull and Kaitlyn Kidd. Though all nominees are an incredible representation of the pillar, Nick Maxwell was the recipient.

Way to go to to Wrigley Schwartz, Luke Schwartz, Summer Apruzzese, Tess Milner, and Parker Hersey for staying after school on Friday to help SGA finish up the door decorations for Teacher Appreciation Week (even though you are not members of SGA) - your painting skills and your hanging skills were much needed and appreciated. Also, thanks to Nora Pierre-Louis for coming in and staying until the end of the hanging process!

Good luck to Clark students on the Treasure Coast Rowing Club team who are competing in the SE regionals in Georgia this weekend: Joy Williams, Emma Worley, Aubrey Savard, and Colton Stewart.

Prom 2025 "A Night on Mt. Olympus" was a fun filled event! However, we have a real life Cinderella! If you recognize the shoe in the picture, please come claim it in the front office!

Thanks to the many students and entire staff for their help in welcoming almost 100 new students at the annual Ice Cream Social!

Congrats to our art students who entered pieces in the Congressional Art Awards: Grady McClory, Cassandra Blakeman, Avery Stewart, and Vlada Goers.

Thanks to the Leadership Class and those who signed up for the community service sessions. We were able to provide over 100 weekend bags of food and over 50 sandwiches for LAHIA! Notes of cheer were also enclosed in those as well as for recipients of Meals on Wheels.

Crane Con 2025 has come to a close but was FILLED with amazing community partners! Thanks to the following: MCSO, Judge Roberts, Tyson Waters, Jason Berger, Alex Kanter, Ed Wirsing, Nearra Beurrier from Z Metalworks, Janice Maier, Tara Woodruff, Karen Moore, Boys and Girls Club of Martin County, Class 101, American Red Cross, Michelle Howe (Rise Up n' Build Wellness), Ben Cattau (Best Choice Test Prep), Roz Johnson (City of Stuart), Truist Bank, Tim Edwards (Power by the Hour Performance), and our own amazing team members who offered sessions: Ms. Hutcheson, Mrs. Gribble, and Dr. Judd.

The seniors in our Interact Club were honored at the Stuart Sunrise Rotary Club meeting. Each senior got to share about their experience at Clark as well as in Interact and their future plans. Students are: Cecilia Sauer, Angelica Jones, and Mattine Jensen.

Someone designated Clark for a generous donation through Progressive Insurance... who can we thank???? The check arrived, but we don't know who chose us!

Friday, May 16- Graduation Rehearsal (mandatory)

Bell Schedule:

Block 1- 8:00 -9:25

Block 2- 9:30-10:55

Block 3- 11- 12:25

LUNCH 12:25- 1:00

Block 4- 1:05-2:30

Summer is a GREAT time for community service hours. List of many places here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/student-community-service-opportunities

House of Hope has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities - there is something for everyone! For more information about volunteering, visit our website or reach out to Natasha at natasha@hohmartin.org.

Today is Make a Difference Monday- Your Voice Matters: Make a Difference This Mental Health Awareness Month" As teens, we face real challenges—but we also have real power. Mental health matters, and speaking up about it can change lives. This May, let’s break the silence, support each other, and stand up against stigma. Whether it’s checking in on a friend, sharing your story, or learning more about mental wellness, every small action counts. Together, we can build a world where it’s okay to not be okay—and where no one feels alone.

Today is Take Care Tuesday- "Protecting Your Mental Health Starts with You" Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your body. As a teen, life can feel overwhelming, but there are ways to stay grounded. Set boundaries with social media, get enough sleep, talk to someone you trust, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Make time for things that bring you joy and surround yourself with people who lift you up. Protecting your peace isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

Today is Think about it Thursday- Things for Teens to Think About Regarding Mental Health

Today is Fact Friday-Here are some recent teenage mental health statistics:

Visit this site and choose Clark: https://app.paper.co/login/student

Students Log in with the following credentials.

Username: firstname_lastname@clarkalc.net

Password: 4300# / Student ID

Live help with all subjects, written work (papers and essays) reviewed, ELA and math practice problems to study... and more!!! Learn here https://paper.co/resource-center#howitworks

All morning announcements with QR codes are displayed on the bulletin boards by the front office and west doors. Make sure you scan when you see something of interest.

25-26 School Year calendar was approved. Find it here.

http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/p/11/calendar Remember, all students and parents must attend a back to school orientation and updates session the week before school starts. Dates to be determined soon.

The link for ordering lunches: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8KFItq1r_0O3S_7n9LEelWsMIVvUJpxFjVHlgDCzuNxUNEM1NTgwVEQ1QkpOM0cyN0pQN0gwTVRETC4u

If you have lost your ID card, you must bring $10 for a replacement to Mrs. Farias upstairs within 1 day of losing it. These are keys to the building and we do not want anyone to enter who should not be here or may want to cause harm.

Spring Assessment Schedule is posted on our website. Specific state testing details will be shared closer to those dates.

Communication- we rely heavily on email. Students will always receive Clark info to the Clark email address. Parents/ guardians- If you want a different email than the one this came to, email ljudd@irsc.edu and CC kfarias1@irsc.edu and we will try to get all systems updated. If someone in your life should be added, please also email us.

Application for Free/ Reduced Lunch- Food & Nutrition Services | MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (martinschools.org)

Adding Money to lunch account- My School Bucks | MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (martinschools.org)

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

https://getfortifyfl.com/

We have added some videos to our website under Safety that are pertinent. We remain compliant at Clark with all drills, safety plans, and threat assessment team processes in order to have a safe learning environment for all.

If you have concerns, please bring them to administration. If you want to remain anonymous, you can submit through this link (http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/p/19/login), however, since it is anonymous, we will not be able to follow up with you on what you submitted directly. You need to log in under "student" and password "cranes" first. This is on our homepage under "Student Online Suggestion Box." Remember, Fortify Florida should only be used for critical concerns of immediate school safety.

Fortify Florida and online threat reporting

https://youtu.be/2ogMtqif_yo

The Difference between lockdown and lockout explained

https://youtu.be/cZZZT-TYYeU

Don’t Take the Bait: Child predator and trafficking awareness trailer for middle school and high school students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLRC6XIRpME