Clark Weekly News (1/24/25)

TGIF and brrrrr! I just returned from a wonderful week away on a warm cruise and think they may have dropped us off at the wrong port with these temps! Thanks to my team and students for being so amazing that I could be away for a week!

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

ArtsFest is being held Feb. 7 and 8 in downtown Stuart. Volunteers are needed! Sign up here: https://www.martinarts.org/programs-events/artsfest/arts-fest-volunteers.html

Need volunteer hours? Seawind Elementary is in need of Student Volunteers for Literacy Night on 2/12. Please visit the link below to register!

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The next Info Session for potential Clark students is Tuesday, February. 11 at 6:00 pm. Dr. Judd needs 4 students to help from 5:30-7:30. See or email her to sign up.

All students must have a parking pass in order to park at Clark. Ticketing begins this week and you risk losing parking privileges if you do not have your pass. Scan the QR code at the front desk to order your pass.

School Choice week is this week. The first 15 students to nicely fill out the "Why I love my school" poster by the front office will receive a prize.

Lost and Found is overflowing. Come claim your items before they are donated on February 1. Two rings were found this week. Please come to the front office and describe your ring for it to be returned to you. We are also very appreciative that the rings missing before break were returned.

Renaissance Fair, Feb. 3! If you are interested in going please see either Mr. Marchant or Mr. Judd for more information. $10 fee to come along. We are accepting payments until Jan. 30. Priority goes to the students who could not attend last year’s Renaissance Fair due to the bus issue and then to World History students.

Black History Month is celebrated each year in February. This year, the Florida Department of Education is sponsoring student art and essay contests through February 3, 2025. This year’s theme is “Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s Success.” Visit: www.floridablackhistory.com

2025 Treasure Coast Night To Shine is looking for student and adult volunteers. Event is being held Friday, Feb 7, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST. All volunteers must register individually and attend the training. Info here https://brushfire.com/tcnighttoshine

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 attached below and on our website. Specific state testing details will be shared closer to those dates.

Opportunities for teens through MCCAC below and on social media. Join the fun!

Clark is hoping to have a team for the Walk 4 Water on March 1. See info below.

Grad Bash- There are a few seats left! The total cost for your ticket, transportation (Charter Bus), and pizza before leaving that evening is $175. See Ms. Whelpley or Mrs. Villwock to sign up. Payments plans can be made upon request.

Save the date! Senior luncheon is Wednesday, February. 5 at 12:30 pm in the Knowledge Room. You'll get cap and gown and ceremony instructions and other important updates...oh, and FREE LUNCH!

One more week to purchase a senior ad in the yearbook! Sales for ads end on January 31st. You can purchase online at https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/de6wvoKiBJlk7v054F55hDo0 - scroll down and you should see the option to purchase a Personal Ad. Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu with any questions about the ad purchasing process.

Get a jump on your FAFSA! Need help, see the flyer below.

IRSC Promise Program (free tuition!!!) is now open. Commit today https://irsc.edu/admissions/irsc-promise.html

Thanks to all who saved lives by donating blood this week!

Way to go Gavin Kirch for helping Ms. Hutcheson to straighten up the Knowledge Room without being asked. She really appreciated it!

Congrats to Katie Steele whose Eagle Court of Honor ceremony is this weekend. This is truly a testament to your determination and hard work!

January PASS meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 30 at 6:00 pm and due to the topic and speaker will be in person only. We will review semester 1 highlights and progress toward school goals, climate survey input, and have a guest speaker form the MCSO. Cpl Brian Broughton is an expert from the Special Victims Unit who will provide very valuable information for parents on what you need to know to keep your kids safe online. More details will be sent to parents with a sign up link. Let us know how many to expect here and feel free to bring other parents. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAAF2DA3F94-54124178-january

Parent and Teacher conferences for students who are not achieving to their capabilities will be held on Feb. 5. Appointment required. Conference sign up link is https://tinyurl.com/y8vc9b3f

Senior Parents: We are officially at one week left to purchase a senior ad in the yearbook! Sales for ads end on January 31st. You can purchase online at https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/de6wvoKiBJlk7v054F55hDo0 - scroll down and you should see the option to purchase a Personal Ad. Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu with any questions about the ad purchasing process.

New attendance email address student_attendance@clarkalc.net

Breakfast for staff has some openings: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAAF2DA3F94-51033561-20242025#/

One call system- You can choose to opt in for texts. To opt-in for texts: Text the word Alert to 22300

ArtsFest is being held Feb. 7 and 8 in downtown Stuart. Volunteers are needed! Sign up here: https://www.martinarts.org/programs-events/artsfest/arts-fest-volunteers.html

2025 Treasure Coast Night To Shine is looking for student and adult volunteers. Event is being held Friday, Feb 7, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST. All volunteers must register individually and attend the training. Info here https://brushfire.com/tcnighttoshine

Need volunteer hours? Seawind Elementary is in need of Student Volunteers for Literacy Night on 2/12. Please visit the link below to register!

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Students4H2O needs volunteers for the Seawind mentorship program every Friday from 10:30-11:30 am. If you are interested contact Noa Vignone at Noa_Vignone@clarkalc.net

The ESE PreK teacher at CGE needs your help! She would love some extra help with bulletin boards, filing, time reading, doing puzzles, etc. with 12-13 Pre-K ESE boys. Please register to volunteer w MCSD. This new registration takes longer, so don't delay. My contact info is at the bottom of this e mail. 🙂 Registration link is here:

https://www.martinschools.org/page/level-1-volunteers

Suzanne Martin-Rowell 772-223-2513 X61235 rowells@martinschools.org

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.

At Clark, we are proud to offer a valuable peer tutoring program, organized by the National Honor Society. This initiative aims to support students in achieving their academic goals and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

If you or your child are interested in enhancing their understanding of subjects taught at Clark, we encourage you to reach out to your teacher, who will then reach out to Colton Stewart or Mr. Judd, who can assist you in scheduling personalized tutoring sessions that cater to specific subjects and needs.

As we enter 2025, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to start the year on a positive note. This program is designed not only to provide academic support but also to inspire confidence and a renewed enthusiasm for learning. Whether students are seeking help with challenging coursework or aiming to refine their skills, our peer tutoring program offers a nurturing space where they can thrive.

Together, let’s turn over a new leaf in academic success and ensure that every student at Clark has the resources they need to excel. Reach out today to get started on the path to a brighter academic future!

- Colton Stewart

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

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Monday, January 27- Clark Management Advisory Board Meeting

Link to the 24-25 Clark calendar: http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/uploads/docs/blocks/347/24-25-clark-calendar-final-w-bell-schedule.pdf

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

Today is Make a Difference Monday-Hopefully you made a difference of this MLK, Jr. Day of Service.

Today is Take Care Tuesday-Last week we highlighted fighting off illnesses by washing hands. During the cold and flu season you can also take care of your health during this, and all seasons, by getting enough sleep, staying hydrated and managing your stress.

Today is Way to Go Wednesday - Way to go Gavin Kirch for helping Ms. Hutcheson to straighten up the Knowledge Room without being asked. She really appreciated it!

Today is Think about it Thursday-Think about how you can help the community and earn volunteer hours needed for scholarships!
Today is Fact Friday- Did you know the coldest temperature ever recorded in Florida was negative two degrees in Tallahassee on February 13, 1899. It is looking like a chilly weekend, but not that cold. Stay warm!

Questions should be directed to Mrs. Shepherd.

Navigate 360:

Student Login:

Website: https://clarkadvancedlearningcenter.suite360.org/

Username: Student Clark Email

Password: Clark2024

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

The application for students to attend Clark for 25-26 is now online. Current students DO NOT need to reapply, we will be sending home a link later this quarter to reserve your seat for next year.

YEARBOOK INFO

• Order your book for $70 by ordering online at: yearbookforever.com/
• Do you have photos you'd like to share with us that have the potential to be featured in the yearbook? If so, please upload them using Yearbook Snap! We are looking for photos of pets, sports, hobbies, travel, and community involvement. Please note that we may not be able to use every photo, but we would love to see your submissions. To use Yearbook Snap, follow the link below and use the password cranes2025 (case sensitive): https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/ly5nW2cTggDN89XD8V7TGe2L

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