Clark Weekly News

What a wild and fun week full of positivity we have had! Keep checking our social media for all of the fun photos! So many things happened all week that I can't get the shared fast enough!

I wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend of cooler weather!

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

Interact Club will be assembling baskets at their meeting Monday during lunch. If you happen to have forgotten and still want to donate, please get the items here by noon Monday.

The donation list includes: stuffing, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, cream of mushroom soup, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, cornbread mix, cake mix, and icing.

Monday's ASVAB has been canceled. It will be rescheduled.

Crane Chronicle Edition 2 is below. Our students have assembled an incredible publication featuring our students and using their voices. Please take the time to read it all!

Tickets still available! MartinArts (Marties) Awards are Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Lyric Theater. The Clark nominees this year are: Natalia Caraballo, Kaya Lund, and Ava Stark. Just being nominated shows how talented they are! There are several performances and it is a great night! Buy your tickets here: https://www.lyrictheatre.com/show/11698-martinarts-awards

Want your teen to ace their college application essay? Limited spaces remaining for our "College Essay Writing Workshop" Saturday, November 1; 2pm-3:30pm at Blake Library

Details and registration at: http://tiny.cc/College_Essay

It's time for carline and lunch Change for Change! November 5-6- Interact Change for Change to benefit SafeSpace. Get that money ready! Every bit counts!

IRSC Chapter HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America, Future Health Professionals) welcomes Clark students to join. This is an amazing organization recognized world wide if you plan to pursue the health professions. Shout out to Bryn Calderon duPlooy for being a part of the recent Making Strides Walk cheering team with HOSA.

The next HOSA meeting is Wednesday, November 5 at 2:30 (Chastain, A-106). The meeting will include the 2025-2026 HOSA Officer Installation Ceremony for incoming officers. https://irsc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11798594

Interested in learning more about SCAD and participating in a Design Thinking workshop? Join AP Art on Monday, 11/3, Block 2 (9:30-10:55) for this exciting opportunity. Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu if you plan on attending.

If you have a class, please do not skip. You can talk to your teacher to see if you are allowed to attend.

Club America interest meeting being held 11/20. See announcement slide for details.

Clark application for 26-27 now open! Spread the word. Current students DO NOT reapply. http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/p/121/online-application

Lockout this week: As you all know, we had a lockout earlier this week when there was MCSO unrelated to, but near the school. This happens out of an abundance of caution and in a lockout, students and staff are not in immediate harm's way. Our students and staff all responded in an efficient and appropriate way, demonstrating their commitment to safety.

All of our safety requirements are established through Florida Statute and State Board Rule. This is why we have monthly lockdown drills coordinated with the school district and MCSO. Section 1006.1493, F.S./6A-1.0018 also includes the requirement that at least one of the lockdown drills is conducted without warning or notice at least once during the school year. This is fully led by the MCSO team and MCSD/Clark safety personnel to ensure our staff and students truly know how to respond in a lockdown (emergency) situation.

📸🏃Volunteer Opportunity: LAHIA, in partnership with Carson’s Tavern, is looking for 1–2 student photographers who would like to build their portfolio. We are co-hosting their annual 5k over Thanksgiving weekend and would love to offer this as a chance for a student to gain experience while supporting a great cause. For questions or to commit to this, call Jean Saco at 772-278-5275 or 772-781-7002 x110.

Tickets are on sale MONDAY. You are only allowed 1 guest and guest forms are due before you can purchase a ticket for them. Clark students also have a form that must be signed. These are available at the front desk and in the front office.

Bryn Calderon duPlooy, HOSA Historian, volunteered for the Treasure Coast Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Saturday, October 25 (5 am – 9 pm) at Indian River State College, Pruitt Campus. She did a great job with event set-up for the water stations and the finish line tent.

Character Counts! Week Results:

Classroom Door Decorating Contest: 3rd place- Mr. Rodriguez; 2nd Mr. Marchant, and the big winner: Mrs. Ballard Algebra 2! 🍩Donuts coming soon! 🍩

Costume Contest (so many amazing entries)!

Top 10 (in no particular order: Katie Steele, Jenna Brummond/Kiara Schweitzer, Haley Crocker, Lilian Anderson/Everett Rausch, Emily Lewis, Roman Neiger, Josh Lund, Chase Dougherty, Andi Laird, Jaxson Sechrist.

🥁Drumroll.... 3rd- Roman! 2nd- Haley! and 1st- Chase!

Amazon gift cards were awarded.

Special category recognition: Best Duo... Jenna and Kiara who had duo outfits every single day that were above and beyond the basics!

Honor Societies Skeleton decorating contest

3rd- Mu Alpha Theta/ Math NHS, 2nd- Science NHS, and the overall winner with the most student votes- Art NHS

Yearbook prices are going up soon! The price is $65 until 10/31. Don't forget to lock in your yearbook at the lowest price of the year. Order and pay online at: https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/HSy1KsuTJ93sDaWf3VEDv8FA Questions? Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu

Senior Parents: Don't forget to book your child's senior portrait if they didn't take it this week at Clark or before. Portraits must be taken prior to 1/12/2026. Only the Simple Session needs to be selected when booking for inclusion in the yearbook. Book at store.cady.com as times are filling up fast. Questions? Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu

Senior Parents: Would you like to celebrate your student in the yearbook with a senior ad? They are available for purchase at the following link: https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/HSy1KsuTJ93sDaWf3VEDv8FA

You can order full page, half page, quarter page, or eighth page ads. They are available for order until 1/31/26. Any questions? Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu

We are looking for another parent volunteer to step up and help with all things parents (meetings, donations, fundraisers, sign ups, etc.). Our amazing Kelli Dore is taking her talents to another school as her Clark student has recently made a tough decision to try a larger environment where he is an athlete. Though she is still helping me out, I'd love to get someone on board sooner than later in her place. Email me at ljudd@irsc.edu

Tuesday 11/18 1st Block 8:00-9:25a

Wednesday 12/3 1st Block 8:00-9:25a, 3rd Block 10:55-12:25p and Lunch 12:25-1:00p

Wednesday 12/10 1st Block 8:00-9:25a, 3rd Block 10:55-12:25p and Lunch 12:25-1:00p

We still have a need to fill 2nd Block on Tuesdays from 9:25-10:55a. If you or someone you know is interested, please let me know. Thank you!!!! 😊

Our annual Poinsettia and Herb plant sale begins next week. Stay tuned for detailed info.

Please complete this 1-2 min survey about topics of interest that would make you want to attend these meetings. Survey Link Here

Link to sign up for Bi- Weekly Wednesday Breakfast Club (for staff) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAAF2DA3F94-58368689-20252026#/

Family Promise will be holding their annual Bed Racing fundraiser on Nov. 15th. Volunteers are needed. events@MCFamilyPromise.org for more info.

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for volunteers for various events. Contact Evelyn Espinal easepinal@alz.org for opportunities or more info.

The Road to Victory Military Museum is looking for volunteers. See attachment below.

All Clark students are able to come and pick up an ACT prep book for free while supplies last. Even if you plan to take the SAT, this has practice tests that will help you with ELA and math skills on both tests. Yours to write all over and keep! ALL Juniors will take a FREE in school ACT this March (past years it was SAT, but this year the MCSD opted for an ACT).

Class of 2026- See the flyer below and hop online to learn what you need to do to earn an IRSC degree free, even if you have your AA. The Promise Program holds many opportunities!

Need help with the FAFSA? Here's your chance at IRSC with experts! Oct. 16 5:30-7:30 pm. See email from Ms. Stastny this week for full details.

It's me! Dr. Judd!

I thought the last day of National Principals Month was the perfect time to take my turn here. So, what are some cool (or not very cool) things to know about me.... I am an Army brat so I was born on a base in Augsburg, West Germany (yes, I am so old that we still had west and east), I only had a pet fish growing up (and was explicitly told NOT to win one at the carnival... he lived about 7 years... I've never been great at following rules) and now I have an addiction to cats and dogs, and I HATE costumes (yet I loved this $8 sale find so here I am!)

There is WAY TOO MUCH love about Clark! We have the most supportive environment, best students, staff, and families, and I take pure joy in seeing students come here and thrive. I also love that my momma gets to volunteer here so I see her at east once a week!

You can check out our website for all the boring professional details!

http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/uploads/docs/blocks/347/25-26-clark-calendar-board-approved-1-28-25-for-website.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

This year Clark Advanced Learning Center will be launching a new program called Flight School for all Junior and Senior Cranes. Junior and Senior students are required to be on campus from 9:30-11am every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. During this time, Administration and Counselors will discuss important information, dates and deadlines, college and career opportunities and required instruction. This time is set aside to help better prepare all 11th and 12 graders for your next steps before you take flight. The 3 hours a month you spend in Flight School will replace the majority of required senior meetings. You can expect guest speakers, college application direction, scholarship application assistance, essay writing workshops, and much more.

Below please find required dates:

November 14th; December 12th

January 9th and 23rd

February 13th and 27th

March 13th and 27th

April 10th and 24th

May 8th

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.

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.

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