Clark Weekly News

Thanks to the family of Liam Lepak for the staff breakfast!

Congrats on your induction to the IRSC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Gerard Grate and James Fowler!!!!

Congratulations to the 5 Clark students who completed the year-long Martin Youth Leadership program. They are: Kylie Crumpler, Skylar Crumpler, Gerard Grate, Gretchen Howe, and Christina Josie.

Congratulations to all of the seniors who earned scholarships and awards, presented last week at Clark Scholarship Night! The money is still coming in, but so far, the Clark Class of 2023 has been awarded $150,000 in local scholarship money!

We are thrilled to offer the first ever Student Development Conference to our students. Topics to be covered include: career panel, getting academic help, basic automotive info, nutrition, mental wellness, college searches, and more!!!!

ALL students are expected to participate in at least 3 sessions that week.

Please complete this short survey this week to let us know what topics you are most interested in! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2iRjbglcZnoCVVNe5HNNToSlHnXZ3LsOXDjQtQU_cfogfpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

IRSC classes are coming to an end, so it is time to return your textbooks. Do not delay. There is a cart at the front desk to return the books you got from the book room. Unused codes need to be handed to Mrs. Decker so they can be re-issued. If you used a code, do not return it.

Prom is on THIS FRIDAY from 7 to 11 pm at Indian Riverside Park. Tuesday is the last day to purchase tickets. The price is $40 for students, $50 for guests and all grades are invited. Guest forms are due by Wednesday.

The IRSC 2023 Quest Summer Program is now accepting applications for students who are 14-16 years of age. The program is held on the Massey/Main Campus of IRSC. This is a great opportunity for students to explore career paths while getting hands-on experience. There is a cost of $125 per student, but funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. See Dr. Bonds for the application.

Attention Sophomores and Juniors! Would you like to develop your leadership skills and other important skills for the future? Are you interested in networking with student and professional leaders in Martin County? Applications are now open for the next Martin Youth LEADERship class. If you are interested, see Dr. Bonds for the application and more information.

The 23-24 Clark school calendar was approved by our Governing Board. See attached and save the date for the mandatory annual welcome back and updates session on Monday, August 7 at 5:30 pm.

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

If you are leaving campus and are supposed to be in a class, you MUST have parent permission given to Ms. Mazz and you MUST sign out at the front desk. If you do not, it is considered skipping and you will receive a consequence. We have gotten way too lazy around here and attendance is a legal issue. Teachers will also not be admitting ANY late students without a pass from the front desk. Yes, this even includes first block. 5 more weeks (or less for some of you) so let’s buckle down and prove you want to remain a Clark student for next year and commit to following the expectations.

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience? Enroll now to become a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters School Based mentoring program. It is only one hour/one day a week during the school year. You can help an elementary student with homework and character building, while having fun playing games and earning volunteer hours. The program meets on Tuesday afternoons at Pinewood Elementary Extended Day and Thursday afternoons at the YMCA Stuart. Contact Dr. Bonds for more information and the application.

Many flyers for organizations looking for help are attached at the end of this newsletter, too. Hope Center for Autism, Cleveland Clinic, Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Birthers/ Big Sisters, and more!

Check out the list on the Clark website under the Guidance section. See the flyer at the end of this newsletter to see how to upload your hours into FOCUS.

Many surveys were discussed at PASS last week. An email will be sent with info as well as the link(s) to offer feedback.

Change to paying with a check- please write Clark/IRSC on the line of "pay to the order of." It is also best to write your student's name and IRSC ID# in the memo line to help expedite deposits and ensure the proper student is credited with the payment.

***Check the assessment calendar for EOC and APM test dates in May***

Friday April 28 Volunteer and Business Partner Appreciation 9:30 am AND Prom 7:00 pm

May 8-10 School Wide Student Development Conference Sessions

May 9- Academic and Character Awards Assembly at 11:00 am (parents must check in at the front desk before 10:45)

Friday May 12- Senior Check Out Day

Wednesday May 17 Cognia Review/ PASS Meeting

Friday May 19 Graduation Rehearsal

Saturday May 20 Class of 2023 Commencement

Make a difference Monday- It’s Earth Week and SNHS is selling plants all week during lunch and 4th block. Bring some money and support this great initiative. You can make a difference for the Earth by buying a plant that creates energy and releases oxygen.

Take Care Tuesday- Here is a way to get your self care on this earth day: Volunteer! Doing good for the earth will make you feel good too. Look online for a local beach clean up, environmental advocacy group, or state park you can get involved with this Earth Day! If you’re looking for a place to start, check out the Florida Oceanographic Center.

Way to Go Wednesday- Way to go to Noa Vignone, Jaxon Brown, Cameron Burke and Lexi Moxley who volunteered at EarthFest activities at Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast on Saturday, April 15 Students 4H2O

Today is thankful Thursday - Thank you to Olivia Angervil and Jasmine Nunez for their hard work volunteering at Senior Scholarship night. A BIG thank you to Ms. Jones for helping our students secure so many scholarships!

Today is Fun Fact Friday. In honor of Earth Day tomorrow…The first Earth Day was in 1970. Nelson's demonstration was set for April 22, 1970. It purposefully fell between spring break and final exams in the hope that college students would participate. About 20 million Americans showed their support, according to environmental advocacy group Earth Day Network, and it soon became the first official Earth Day.

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 7- The Time is Now

Lesson 7.2 Get in the Zone

Video: How to Enter the Flow State https://youtu.be/0PGar1jQSVI

Go a little deeper:

1. Based on your own experience, how would you describe being “in the zone”?

2. What are some fields or areas other than athletics where being ‘in the zone’ apply?

3.Think of an activity in which you would consider yourself an expert. What does it feel like when you are at your best in that activity?

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.

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!