Clark Weekly News

Thanks to the family of Mauricio Villalba for staff weekly breakfast!

Thanks to all who supported the Interact pancake breakfast fundraiser for Water for South Sudan yesterday!

Many thanks to the wonderful parent and student volunteers who give their time and talents to the front desk, as well as the morning announcements! We loved appreciating you yesterday! Make sure to sign up for spring with Mrs. Decker!

NHS Trivia night scheduled for tonight is postponed until next semester. Start thinking about building your teams now! Even parents can come challenge the students!

Holiday sweater fun day will be Tuesday, Dec. 13. Come in your best holiday attire!

Interact Club's Change for Change will be in carline next Wednesday and Thursday. All donations add up to support Water for South Sudan. The MudLove bracelets will also be available for $10 Wednesdays.

We are still collecting Toys for Elev8hope (1 service hour per toy) and non-perishable food for LAHIA.

Attention all juniors!!! Save Dec. 16 in the morning open for mandated CPR training. Mrs. Villwock will be sending an email with more details.

ASVAB Results/ Interpretation for those who took it in October will be Dec. 9 at 11:00 am in the Dome.

Students taking POS1041 who need the Florida Civics Literacy Exam (FCLE) for your AA degree can take this at the IRSC assessment center or at Clark on Friday, December 16. Email mvillwock@irsc.edu if you would like to take this at Clark.

Save the Date for Saturday, January 21 for a structured practice SAT. The cost will be a $10 donation to Water for South Sudan. Stay tuned for more details and how to sign up. This is being provided by Class 101.

Paper Tutoring is a GREAT FREE resource for any subject, including test prep and essay help... see the attached flyer with more info.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: Bank of America is accepting applications for its leadership program for next summer. This program includes a paid Internship and a week-long leadership institute in Washington, DC. See Dr. Bonds for applications and information.

We still have a couple Clark shirts and hoodies left. Pink pullover hoodie (2XL- $30), Navy zip up hoodie (Sm- $35), tees ($15): Sm Navy, M Forest green, XS, M, L, 2XL tie dye, L gray, M purple). Bring money to Mrs. Villwock. These make great holiday gifts!

Crane Award nominations needed for November! Has a staff member done something specific to make your life at Clark better? Each month, two staff members are awarded the traveling crane based on your submissions. Email ljudd@irsc.edu someone at Clark has made a difference this year for you/ your student! I need these by Dec. 1 please!

Attention seniors- The IRSC scholarship application has opened and the standard application deadline is coming soon. Don’t delay! Help is available on Monday and Friday mornings at the front desk blocks 1 and 2.

We are thrilled to participate in the Students4H2O plastic bag recycling contest. The school that collects the most (MUST collect a MINIMUM of 5,000 bags) will win two recycled adirondack chairs for their school. Bring in your plastic bags to the bin near the front office. Let's try to get at least 2500 before Winter Break!

Lunch Form to order lunch - This MUST be submitted before 9 am each morning in order to have a lunch here at school. If lunch is ordered, you MUST come and pick it up. If you do not pick it up, you will be charged $5. This is a new requirement from the MCSD since our lunches have to be pre-ordered and they cannot have waste. Parents and students- DO NOT ORDER if you are not going to come pick it up!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj5uvpXHQMEZm2RRjS8ZaUFXF7pxoYXZyNPXO1IAelVkdhHA/viewform

To add money to your student account: https://www.martinschools.org/page/myschoolbucks

Link for free and/or reduced lunch: https://www.martinschools.org/page/meal-application-information

And, of course, you are welcome to pack a lunch or if you drive and have parent permission, you can leave campus to get lunch… just don’t be late getting back!

Student Spotlight- This year, we will be sharing on social media about ALL of our awesome students. The seniors are always shared in the spring, but our grade 10 and 11 students deserve recognition, too! Please complete this form with info we can share publicly. We will use their school photo unless you send in a different one to ljudd@irsc.edu https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2Ye_0IxuFTCVD1Yc0FCRcKw_0ge3_-9PA5t2hLQCeDJRjDQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

IRSC Resource Guide https://issuu.com/irsc-iao/docs/2022-2023_resource_guide

As part of our re-affirmation of accreditation process, we are seeking parent/guardian input through this survey link. Your responses are anonymous and we will be looking at all responses as a staff to look at areas for praise as well as improvement. The survey is available in English and Spanish. If another language is necessary, please email ljudd@irsc.edu. This survey is not for students... they will have their own... Please complete this survey (should take no more than 10 minutes) before Sunday, December 11. https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/207936/13224

We are updating records and have discovered several forms from enrollment and orientation are still outstanding. We will be sending copies home for completion and these must be returned to Ms. Mazz. before winter break in order to be enrolled in spring classes. Those with missing forms have been emailed.

We are blessed to have parents/ guardians provide breakfasts each Wednesday for our staff. The sign up link is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAAF2DA3F94-20222023

Adopt a Class https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/265/clark-advanced-learning-center/preview/1#.YuQkIChKiUl

• We are collecting non-perishable food for LAHIA.

• We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Elev8Hope toy drive. Collection box is at the front desk and you will earn service hours for your donations. Make sure to let Mrs. Villwock know what you donate so she can apply the hours.

• Check out the list on the Clark website under the Guidance section!
  

Activity schedule attached. Get involved and get to know your peers!

Note: Computer Science Club is on hold.

Girl Up! has filled the snack cart. It is located near the front desk.

Be on the lookout after break for the following club fundraisers: Handmade Ornaments for Sale, Adopt a Rock/ Painting, Change 4 Change

"Textbooks, including dual enrollment books, are owned by Clark, on loan to students. Students are responsible for maintaining textbooks issued to them. Reasonable wear and tear is expected, but students must pay for textbooks that have been damaged or lost. A new textbook may not be issued until the damaged or lost book is paid for. Payment is made to the Main Office. If a lost book is subsequently found, a student may obtain a refund. Students must adhere to the posted textbook distribution windows in order to be guaranteed required course materials will be available for the start of each term."

RETURN YOUR TEXTBOOKS AS SOON AS YOU ARE DONE WITH THEM. A cart is located in the front office. You will not receive new books or codes for spring until your past obligations have been met.

Friday December 16 End of ’22 Fall Semester

Tuesday January 3 Planning Day for Faculty/Staff

Wednesday January 4 Clark Classes begin

Monday, January 9 IRSC ’23 Spring Semester begins

Saturday, January 21 FREE practice SAT- details pending

Friday, January 27 Paint Night

Wed and Thurs Feb 1 and 2- Info nights (Clark application for new students 23-24 now open)

Friday, Feb. 3- All Honor Society Inductions

Friday, March 3- Create for a Cause

Make a Difference Mondays! You can make a difference for a child in need this holiday season by donating a toy for the Elev8 Hope Toy Drive

Take Care Tuesdays! It is shown that our brains are wired for giving. In fact, the chemicals released by the brain during the process of giving is far more rewarding than when we receive gifts. During the holiday season you can do something to take care of yourself and help another by doing something for someone else. Joining in even small local efforts, such as in community centers, soup kitchens, geriatric life centers, children’s’ hospitals or after–school programs – all foster the feeling (and reality) that you are making a positive impact on another person’s life.

Way to Go Wednesdays! Shout out to Summer Apruzzese, who found money outside Clark’s front entrance and turned it into Mrs. Decker.T hanks for exhibiting honesty and compassion for your peers, Summer.

Thankful Thursdays! We are so very grateful to Mrs. Decker for all of the work she does to schedule and train our wonderful front desk student and adult volunteers. An extra special shout out to the candy cane crew leader, Mrs. Elg, who brings so much kindness to the front desk… and candy!

Fun Fact Fridays! Did you know that Giant Pandas eat approximately 28 pounds of bamboo a day – that’s over 5 tons per year! How about this one…Hippopotamus milk is pink. I wonder if it is strawberry flavored? Hmmmm

Parents and Students- Please feel free to submit for any of these categories!!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerigKeK1qTBIjkmbmP3L-1Kc-_UZN_mXXPKqL3uyfngb1MGg/viewform?usp=sf_link

We are thrilled to continue sharing with our students about the 7 mindsets that research has shown lead to success in life across the board when implemented successfully.

For those who followed along last year, these are updated for a new year. Enjoy these short videos that illustrate the point. There are also parent newsletter related to this mindset attached.

Mindset 3- We are connected

Lesson 3.2 Maximize Positive Relationships

What Actually Feeds a Family? https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5d154c7cac0ca

Some thoughts:

How do people in this video reconnect with positive relationships that have become disconnected? Why is it important to tell our biggest supporters what they mean to us? How can you improve the positive relationships in your life to make them even better?

I truly believe in this work and it is needed more than ever in the lives of our teens... but honestly, it is GREAT info for us all! I welcome your feedback. Call me 772-419-5751 or email me ljudd@irsc.edu

Dr. Judd

The BEST support is communication with the teacher!!! Please always start with talking to your instructor.

IRSC Academic Support Center Info (virtual and in person schedules for all campuses)- https://irsc-asc.weebly.com/

PAPER TUTORING IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!

Clark students now have access to PAPER, an online tutoring platform accessible 24/7 and made available by MCSD to all public school students of Martin County.

Students may work on assignments with Paper tutors remotely on any devices and without any limit to number of times accessed --- PLUS student can have their essays for assignments and for college & scholarship applications reviewed with feedback provided within 24 hours.

Student log-in:

Username is _____@clarkalc.net email address

Password is student’s 4300#

Website for Paper: https://paper.co/

IRSC Appointments with a Librarian

The librarians offer in-person and virtual appointments to help students through their research journey. Sign up for a research appointment today.

Virtual Tutoring

In addition to in-person tutoring, the ASC’s virtual tutoring schedule for the semester is now available. Students can receive virtual help in many disciplines, including math, science, English, and economics, among others.