Clark Weekly News (2/14/25)

It's Valentine's Day! Plenty of folks see it as just another day, however, I challenge all of our students, staff, and families to use this day to show love, care, and kindness to others. We know the world can never have too much of any of that!

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

No bus, but lunch of burgers, fries, fruit, and a drink will be available for $5. No charge if you receive free/reduced lunch. You must preorder on the sheet in the front office or email swhelpley@irsc.edu no later than 9 am Monday.

Monday and Tuesday: Write someone a thank you note for being kind or share a time when someone was kind to you this week. Cards and supplies will be provided near the front office.

Wednesday and Thursday: Be kind to your mind. Share with others what you do to practice self-care. Notes will be available near the front office.

ALL WEEK: Kindness in our community. We rise by lifting each other up. All week we will be collecting hygiene items for students at Project Lift. Please drop any donations in the box near the front office.

Today is opening day at the Martin County Fair! While you’re there, you can stop by building 3 and observe the School Pride booths that 20 different schools throughout the county put together. Don’t forget to cast your vote for our very own Clark booth! NHS members have been working tirelessly to display all that makes us Clark and we would love to bring home the win!

Want to earn service hours and help with great causes, then join Interact Club! New members are always welcome. We will be meeting the next 2 Mondays during lunch in the Dome. We will be planning for the Beach Clean Up on Saturday, 2/22 and Gleaning for House of Hope in March.

Next week we will be celebrating Random Acts Kindness Week at Clark. During RAK week individuals all over the world will be challenged to do Random Acts of Kindness for friends, family and even someone they don't know. To celebrate RAK week at Clark, we are encouraging students to do something kind for someone during their school day, at home or in their community. Whether it's helping a teacher out, inviting someone to join your lunch table or texting someone to ask how they are doing, there are so many things we can do to make our school and community a better place!

Walk4Water- Clark would love to have a strong representation at this event on March 1. We will take a team photo for anyone there from Clark at 8:20. Make sure to register online. If you cannot afford the $5 donation, please email ljudd@irsc.edu as Clark can cover that cost for you.​

Clark seniors Sam McCulley and Anna Vitale are starring in The Phantom of the Opera at Jensen the end of February! Anna is playing Christine Daae and Sam is playing Raoul. We'd love to pack the house with their Clark friends and family! The show dates are February 27, 28, March 1, and 2. Tickets https://www.martinschools.org/o/jbhs/page/drama-program-and-performances or at the box office.

SAT practice test (new digital format) being offered for all students in Martin County, including Clark, at JBHS on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd at 8:30am – 11am Students should arrive by 8:15am FEE: $25. Flyer attached.

The NHS annual Create for a Cause show will be held on Friday, March 7 from 6:00-9:00 pm. The money raised this year will be donated to the Friends of the Everglades. Artwork is needed as well as many people to attend and bid on the art. Flyers attached and please help us spread the word!

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.

Thanks to the Mull family for the surprise Jupiter Donut delivery for staff last week!

Interact says a huge thank you for all who bought from the coffee and hot cocoa bar, gave during change for change, or sent candy grams. We raised $300 for Florida Oceanographic Society!!!!

Thanks to Mrs. Gribble and the students who represented Clark at ArtsFest last weekend!

From Crochet Club: The Crochet Club is so grateful for the generous donation of crochet supplies! We are so appreciative for the support we receive from the Clark community. Several bags of yarn and books were dropped off anonymously and 20 skeins were donated by Isabella Elg, former member. Presently students are working on personal projects, quilts for Martin County Humane Society and Create for a Cause in March at Clark.

Our ten debate students, Ms. H., and two chaperones have arrived safely in Boston. We are sending them confidence and wishes for the best as they compete at Harvard!

Thanks to the wonderful volunteers for Info Session this week: Shawney Pace and students Rachel Cannon and Eliana Oseni.

Way to go Stephen Gallow. Several Peers reported you held the door for everyone to exit the building during our Fire Drill Last week. Thank you!

HELP NEEDED at front desk next week- Monday 2/17- 2nd Block 9:30-10:55a; 3rd Block 11:00-12:25p; Lunch 12:25-1:00p Thursday 2/20 - 1st Block 8:00-9:25a; 3rd Block 11:00-12:25p; Lunch 12:25-1:00p email swhelpley@irsc.edu if you can help for any amount of time!

February PASS meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27 beginning at 6:00 pm. This month we will review feedback from stakeholder surveys from last fall as well as have a guest speaker to discuss how to help your student cope with stressful events, recognizing signs of concerns in teens, and area resources. RSVP link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAAF2DA3F94-54896675-february

Clark recently engaged in the 3 year review related to Best Practices for Inclusive Education (BPIE). Based on that review, we have identified 3 areas we would like to focus on strengthening over the next 3 years.

1. School administrators analyze data to identify professional learning (PL) and technical assistance (TA) needed for school personnel to implement effective inclusive practices.

2. An MTSS and problem-solving process is consistently used by school personnel to ensure progress in the general education curriculum, across all grades and settings, for all students with and without disabilities.

3. All instructional and related services personnel use formative assessment processes and tools to gather, analyze and evaluate data about effective instruction and behavior interventions for all students with and without disabilities in general education and natural contexts.

We look forward to continuing to strengthen our services to provide the best educational setting for all of our students.

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

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.

Senior status letters, bright futures, and graduation instructions have been mailed home. Please take time to review all of it. Seniors attending the luncheon were given all of the information needed, but questions about the senior letter and/or bright futures can be emailed to Ms. Stastny kstastny@irsc.edu

Clark does not have any information on the IRSC graduation.

Have you received one or more acceptances from colleges in which you applied? WE WANT TO KNOW!!! 🙂 Please fill out the form below! Please complete the form multiple times if necessary to share where you are accepted. You must use your Clark email address.

https://forms.gle/NuGBbujZuUF3MYAHA

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

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

Monday, Feb. 17- Clark and IRSC DO have classes. No bus.

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-No school day

Today is Take Care Tuesday-This week, remember to take care of yourself and those around you. Caring & kindness are contagious—when you uplift others, you uplift yourself too. Stand up for what’s right, support your peers, and embrace differences. Let's make our school a safe, welcoming space for everyone. Your words and actions can make a world of difference!

Today is Way to Go Wednesday -Way to go Stephen Gallow. Several Peers reported you held the door for everyone to exit the building during our Fire Drill Last week. Thank you!

Today is Think about it Thursday-During Women and Science week & Black History Month think about this quote "Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.” — Mae Jemison, Engineer, Physician and Former NASA Astronaut

Today is Fun Fact Friday-We take red roses for granted as a Valentine’s Day staple. But roses actually don’t grow in February weather in the U.S. because it’s too cold. Instead, millions of flowers are grown around the world and shipped to the U.S. specifically for February 14th. Most of the roses we gift for Valentine’s Day come from Ecuador, Kenya and Columbia.

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: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8KFItq1r_0O3S_7n9LEelWsMIVvUJpxFjVHlgDCzuNxUNEM1NTgwVEQ1QkpOM0cyN0pQN0gwTVRETC4u

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

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