Clark Weekly News (3/28/25)

I feel like it's an early April Fools joke that it is almost April! Please take note of our many celebrations and thank yous in this week's newsletter. So many exciting and important things are happening for our students. Many more events and celebrations to come in these last 8 weeks of school!

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

ArtsDay 2025: The 2025 ArtsDay Field Trip will happen on April 11th. There are only 10 spots available, and your interest needs to be recorded on this Google Form by 3/31. Students get to enjoy a workshop with a local artist in one of the following media: Field Sketching/Perspective; Pastels; Photography; Indigo & Shibori; Abstract Acrylic & Collage. See or email Mrs. Gribble (agribble@irsc.edu) with questions.

Congressional Art Competition: The Congressional Art Competition is accepting entries. Art must be 2D, no larger than 26 x 26 inches and be framed. It must also be completely original student artwork, not copied from any source. If you would like to participate, see or email Mrs. Gribble (agribble@irsc.edu) for additional information. Entries must be dropped off to Mrs. Gribble by 4/3.

The junior league teens, led by our own student Jacey, are collecting formal dresses. If you have a clean dress or two you won’t wear again, consider donating it to give another student on the treasure coast a chance to have a beautiful dress for prom. Service hours are given.

Class of 2025- It's Senior Shout Out time! Complete this form to be featured on our social media as we count down until the big day! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4_GhgYFPGLRuJdzvzn61Ofv_Cjy5qJqGsoYVZP25iqqb6aA/viewform?usp=sharing

You can still catch Camille Smith in Bye Bye Birdie at the Barn Theater through March 30th!

Young Friends of Everglades Internship opportunity- see flyer below.

IRSC Financial Aid nights in April- see flyer at end of newsletter

Learn more about IRSC programs Open Houses Schedule:

• School of Nursing – April 3, 2025: Register Here
• School of Health Science – April 9, 2025: Register Here
• School of Education – April 29, 2025: Register Here
• Workforce & School of Business – April 29, 2025: Register Here
• School of Public Service – April 29, 2025: Register Here

Congrats to senior, Mattine Jensen, who was recognized this week with the Youth Service Award from Soroptimist International of Stuart (pictured)

Thank you to all of our LIFE SAVERS aka Blood donors this week!

Thanks to the Rommel family for sponsoring staff breakfast this week and to the Mull family for the yummy donut delivery today!

Congratulations to Sara Anderson who was selected as a Flag Bearer for the IRSC Commencement ceremony on 5/1 at noon. This is a very prestigious honor! Thanks for representing Clark!

Many thanks to Det. Broughton with the MCSO Special Victims Unit for a very informative presentation on being safe online for our students.

Congrats to all of the following students who were nominated for the March pillar of Fairness: Carter Glasco, Lillian Anderson, Giova Prazuch, Camille Smith, Ava Brooks, Gigi Borrico, Olivia Kenyon, Reese Nebbeling, Angel Sanchez, Sebastian Burgess, Katie Steele, Carter Scott, and Charlotte Shawver.

Huge congrats to the selected student, senior Olivia Kenyon!

Thank you also to Ezekiel Liberty and Katie Steele who shared student perspectives on our next pillar- Citizenship.

Way to Go to Giova Prazuch for her generous participation in the support of Project Lift.

March PASS meeting presentation and handouts attached. Next meeting: April 17.

Help make Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9) a success. Sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAAF2DA3F94-55219539-teacher#/

We have some open spots that need coverage for the below dates. If you are available and interested, please email swhelpley@irsc.edu.

Monday 4/21 2nd Block 9:30-10:55a

Friday 4/25 1st Block 8:00-9:25a

2nd Block 9:30-10:55a

Lunch 12:25-1:00p

4th Block 1:05-2:30p

Monday 5/12 1st Block 8:00-9:25a

2nd Block 9:30-10:55a

New attendance email address student_attendance@clarkalc.net

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

We have some guest speakers from various fields coming to speak to a couple of our classes. If you have an off block and would like to attend any of these, email ljudd@irsc.edu

• 4/2- Guest Speaker 9:30 Room 144- Leslie Haviland, Cleveland Clinic Center for Workforce Development- Career paths, health care project management, professional development educator, student services, non-profit work… ​

• 4/15- Guest Speaker 11:00 Dome-Tim and Nearra Buerrier, Z Metalworks- careers in welding/ manufacturing and small business ownership​

• 4/17- 11:00 am Dome & 4/25- 9:30 Room 144- Edward Wirsing, Dexcom Senior Cloud Security Engineer- Cybersecurity/Audit/hacking careers and advice from a Clark grad​

• 4/24- 11 am Dome- Alex Kanter- IRSC Master Instructor of Theatre- Careers in Performing Arts​

Thursday, April 17- PASS Meeting

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-Make a Difference Donate Blood

Today is Way to Go Wednesday -Way to Go to Giova Prazuch for her generous participation in the support of Project Lift.

Today is Think about it Thursday-Think about what you need to do to finish this school year strong. Focus on grades by getting assignments turned in on time and studying for your tests. Make sure you don’t put your driver’s license or permit in danger by not attending school. Be kind to others, you have know idea what others are dealing with.

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

Questions should be directed to Mrs. Shepherd.

Navigate 360:

Student Login:

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

Username: Student Clark Email

Password: Clark2024

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

YEARBOOK INFO

• Order your book for $70 by ordering online at: yearbookforever.com/

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