Clark Weekly News (4/11/25)

What an action packed week full of opportunities for our students to prepare in multiple ways for their futures. I know there's also a frenzied buzz as college classes start to inch towards exams and final projects being due very soon. Though many DE classes are ending at the end of April, we are excited that all of our students will still be around campus a few extra days for our annual "Crane Con." Details are coming together for that and I look forward to sharing all of those opportunities to equip and empower our students for success.

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

A Thank You from Mrs. Villwock

I want to extend my deepest thanks for the lovely notes, kind words, and thoughtful gifts you shared with me during Assistant Principal Appreciation Week. Each note touched my heart and reminded me why I love my work. I feel incredibly fortunate to work with our students and their families. Thank you for making me feel appreciated and valued. Being part of your child’s learning journey is truly a privilege.

Change for Change for Place of Hope is next week on April 16 and 17. We'd love for you to bring in some extra coins (and bills) to help our Interact students raise funds for this wonderful local organization. Learn more here: https://www.placeofhope.com/

It is time to update the Handbook/Code of Student Conduct for the next school year. If you have input you would like considered, please complete the input form using the link below by April 18th.

https://forms.gle/ndjkGVZQm1ePdnkXA

4/21-4/25 SNHS is hosting an Earth Week Spirit Week: Daily attire is: Marine Monday - Marine or blue; Telescope Tuesday - black or purple; Wildlife Wednesday - wildlife or animal patterns; Thunderstorm Thursday - grey; Forest Friday - Green

Also, Plant and Earth Week Related Snacks including cosmic brownies, zebra cakes, goldfish, animal crackers, peeps all individually packages sold at $1-3 and plants sold from $3-10 during 3rd block and lunch

The April Pillar is Citizenship. Make sure to scan the QR code on the screens or posters around school to nominate a peer.

YEARBOOK INFO- Only a few more available! Order your book for $75 by ordering online at: yearbookforever.com/

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

Learn more about IRSC programs Open Houses Schedule:

• 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

Good luck to Mary Porter as she competes in the World Irish Dancing Championships next week in Dublin, Ireland!

Sara Anderson achieved an amazing 6 awards (5 gold and 1 bronze) at the state HOSA competition and will be headed to Internationals in June. Additionally, she was awarded a $1500 scholarship! Your future is healthcare is bright!

Congrats to Mr. Marchant who was recognized by a student in the MCSD as an outstanding teacher! This was a student led initiative and we were so excited that he was named among the best of the best by a student!

Thanks to the Interact students for shopping for and assembling Easter baskets for Place of Hope this week! Extra shout out to those who were on site to help today: Kat Watkins, Mattine Jensen, and Camille Smith. There are going to be 10 very happy kids this Easter!

Many thanks for the delicious staff breakfast from the family of Carter Scott this week!

We were thrilled to welcome our new Student Support Specialist, Ms. Laiacona, to Clark this week. She is excited and ready to help this year's students get successfully to the finish line!

Huge thanks to Mrs. Gribble for arranging for our students to participate in the Martin Arts day today. What a beautiful day to share about and create art outdoors!

Thanks to the students who attended the wonderful, informative career panel with 5 members of the MCSO today. We are grateful to Mrs. Croft for helping get this arranged as well!

Thanks to the supervisor of elections office and their Clark intern, Katelyn Sementelli, for being on campus for the Pledge to Vote drive yesterday!

Thanks to the MANY students and staff who wore purple today in honor of Month of the Military Child!

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

• 4/15- 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​

Save the Date- Next PASS meeting: April 17 at 6:00 pm online. We will be talking about Crane Con, many parent volunteer needs, and more!

Volunteer Appreciation event Friday, April 25 9:00 am in the Dome. Invitations were sent this week.

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#/

FRONT DESK HELP NEEDED- 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

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-As we consider ways to prevent sexual assault during this month, you can make a difference by:

Today is Way to Go Wednesday -Way to go to the entire 9th grade class for being the first in Clark history to all show up for testing ON TIME! Challenge on for our 10th graders!

Today is Think about it Thursday-Think about who you could turn to if you or someone you are friends with is in an unhealthy relationship or has told you they are a victim of abuse. Any trusted adult at the school will help. However, talking to a counselor is your best option, if they are available. Our counselors Ms. Shepherd and Ms Stastny are here for you. Both of their office are accessed through the Knowledge Room

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

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