Weekly News

Buckle up for some fun next week as we celebrate Character Counts! week along with fun every day culminating with our Fall Dance on Friday- A Night in New York. You don't want to miss out on any of the themes or fun events during lunch. Our employees kicked it off yesterday by coming as a pirate and sending me on an adventure for Bosses Day. This day full of surprises is something the captain of this ship will always treasure (see what I did there?). I can only imagine how creative everyone will be next week!

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

Exciting news! This week the State Board of Education released the schools who earned the School of Excellence designation for the 25-26 school year. You can be proud that you/your child attend(s) the ONLY high school with this prestigious designation on the entire Treasure Coast! And.... we have earned this for all 9 years that this recognition has been in place!

This is 100% about the hard work of our students, staff, and families who consistently have high expectations.

🪩Fall dance tickets are on sale this week. Open to all Clark students. No tickets sold at the door. Each student can bring one guest, but guest forms must be completed before you can purchase their ticket. Every student attending the dance must return the drug and alcohol form in order to buy a ticket🗽

🧠Save the date for some Trivia Night fun! November 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Tickets are just $10 and this is shaping up to be quite a night! Tickets on sale now during lunch or see Mrs. Croft in room 135. We'd love to see the ultimate battle of parent teams versus student teams.

Spirit Week and Character Counts week begins Monday with twin day or blue for the pillar of Trustworthiness. See photo below for all of the themes and fun activities during lunch.

Next GSA meeting is October 20 during lunch.

Next Crochet Club meeting is October 27 during lunch in the Knowledge Room.

Outdoor Ed students need to return their PAL waivers on Monday in order to get to do all of the fun activities they are offering.

Seniors who will be taking internship in the spring- placements are beginning soon. If you did not meet with Ms. Prior over the summer as required to create a good resume and discuss options, you need to email Dr. Judd so the new Career Coordinator can work with you ASAP once she starts.

Anyone interested in being placed at the hospital must also email by Tuesday to be considered. Include the medical area you are interested in. If you already sent his to Dr. Judd, disregard.

Miss Martin County Fair Pageant Info Session is October 20 at 6:00 pm at the fairgrounds bldg A. www.martincountyfair.com

NEW Hoodies are here! There are 4 sample colors/sizes on the rack. Cost is $35

You can order Clark Merch Order Form Tee shirts will be coming soon.

💙Last call for Nominations for the pillar of Trustworthiness! Character Counts Nomination Form

🍬NHS needs candy donations for MCSO Trunk or Treat. 1 service hour for 2 pounds of non-chocolate, individually wrapped candy Turn into Mrs. Croft in room 135.

🤳Attention Students and Parents: Last chance to submit the following photos to the yearbook team for consideration for inclusion in this year's book: First Day of School, Summer Travels, Pets, Cars, Jobs, and Hobbies. If you have photos to submit, please use this link: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/93zy2LSH3L6Irx5nakt5v030 and scroll to the bottom and click where it says Yearbook Snap. On the Yearbook Snap page, enter the password cranes2027 (case sensitive) and then upload up to 10 photos. While we may not be able to use all photos submitted, we cannot feature you at all if you don't submit your photos! Questions or technical issues? Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu and Mrs. Croft at mcroft1@irsc.edu

Wow! Thanks to all of our donors, coordinators, players, decorators, and more our 11th annual Bingo Night was the most successful ever! Over $6000 was raised for our student activities!

Thanks to Kim Johnson for another helpful workshop for Seniors today and to Ms. Stastny for coordinating these special sessions with the experts!

Another debate tournament last weekend, another successful showing!

Congrats to the following:

Michael Guffin 3rd LD, Sophia Srb 2nd OO, Camille Smith 4th POI

Congress: PO gavels earned- Ishita and Brinda Waddadar, Adalyn Savard, Annika Gustafson

Congress Trophies: Ishita 2nd; Adalyn 3rd; Brinda 6th; Annika 1st; Kiara Schweitzer 3rd

Novice Extemp- 4th Savannah Gibney

NHS would love your support in helping them purchase some prizes for Trivia Night. Their wish list is HERE. This event is designed to increase opportunities for fun for our students and families. We'd LOVE to see a parent vs student battle... get your tickets soon! They are sold during lunch or online- please email mcroft1@irsc.edu if you pay online.

The Plant and Citrus Sale has begun. The poinsettias make amazing holiday gifts as the grower we use in Boynton has incredible plants that people in the community come back for year after year. And those families and friends up north really love the gift of FL citrus! The herbs are also high quality and at the affordable price, if you kill a few like Dr. Judd, it's ok!

🟩 SHOP PLANTS & HERBS
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🟧 SHOP CITRUS & HOLIDAY GIFTS

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MCSD Parent Workshop October 21- SUPPORTING STRUGGLING LEARNERS. See flyer below for details.

The second quarter PASS (Partnering Around Student Success) meeting of the school year is Thursday, Nov. 12. Detective Broughton from MCSO Special Victims Unit will be presenting info all parents need to know about social media and tech.

Spring registration appointments have begun. Remember that all DE students must register themselves. Email Ms. Stastny once you have registered, even if it is before your scheduled meeting time. See her earlier emails for details and the appointment link. Remember that any college class offered at Clark must be taken at Clark.

Free tutoring for all subjects 24/7/365 from BrainFuse- see flyer below.

To enter community service hours or paid work hours in focus, navigate to the forms section of the navigation column and pick the appropriate form. Make sure the image of “evidence” is either a signed letter/form, screen shot or an email/text or a paystub! Email kstastny@irsc.edu or see Ms. Stastny if you need help!

The Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection Contest at Florida Atlantic University is a statewide competition, founded in 2014, open to Florida middle and high school students and teachers. This educational program encourages students to engage with Holocaust history through historical research, personal reflection, and creative expression, while learning from firsthand testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Contest rules, eligibility requirements, submission guidelines, deadlines, educational resources, FAQs, and examples of past winning entries are available at www.fau.edu/holocaustcontest.

🧠Did You Know...?🧠October is National Depression/Mental Health Screening Month. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 1 in 3 adolescents are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. This number remains constant for adults (31.1%), indicating the pervasiveness and impact anxiety has on all of our lives. Globally, anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders.

As students prepare to take the PSAT, complete midterm exams, and buckle down for the second half of the semester, make it a point to discuss anxiety management efforts and practice skills to support mental wellness. Below are four strategies you may wish to integrate into your family's routines:

1. Set aside time on a weekly or biweekly basis for a family meeting. These meetings serve as a space for all family members to air grievances, discuss moments of success, offer support/validation, and engage in problem-solving. Allow these moments to focus on connection and reflection rather than consequences and reprimands. Mix in a game or a fun family dinner to sweeten the deal!
2. Create a wellness routine. Take time in your week (even a few minutes will suffice) to practice self-care. What can you do for self-care? Go for a walk. Practice mindfulness. Spend time with a friend or call a family member for a chat. Eat a well-balanced meal. Spend time observing/practicing your beliefs. Visit a park. Play a game.
3. Make and work toward SMART goals. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Goals that adhere to these guidelines help to focus your time, track your progress, and actually complete what you set out to achieve. For anxious minds, SMART goals help to break down broad plans ("I will pass all my classes") into bite-sized pieces ("I will study for my math class for 30 minutes every day for the next month").
4. Identify and connect with a support system. Knowing who you can turn to in moments of distress helps to alleviate some of the discomfort of difficult moments and increases your likelihood of accessing care. A support system is a network of reliable people, professional services, and community resources which provide emotional and practical support. Common members of a support system include family members, friends, neighbors, coaches/mentors, religious/spiritual advisors, support groups, and medical/mental health professionals.

ALL Students will be using Xello during their time at Clark as it has valuable career and future planning assessments, tools, etc. In senior year, this is the platform for submitting common application items, scholarships, and more. All students should make sure they can log in.

Website: https://xello.world/en/

Username: CADV-studentID (your full 4300 number)

Password: Your full 4300 number. If you have ever logged in, you would've set up your own password and need to use that. If you can't remember that password and the 4300# does not work, email ljudd@irsc.edu or kstastny@irsc.edu to have it reset.

Reminder to current interns- your Business Partner Agreement and time cards need to be submitted. These are included in your grade.

Yearbook Sales: Yearbooks are available for pre-order - they are the lowest price they will be all year: $70! To preorder, visit this link: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/93zy2LSH3L6Irx5nakt5v030 and choose the yearbook or package you would like. Prices will increase on 10/31. Questions? Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu or Mrs. Croft at mcroft1@irsc.edu so we can assist.

Yearbook Snap: Students and parents - share your photos with the yearbook team that show off any of the following: Pets, Summer Travels, First Day of School, Student Hobbies, or Student Jobs! We would love to potentially feature you for these stories in our yearbook. Due to space limitations, we may not be able to feature all photos submitted. To share a photo, click this link: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/93zy2LSH3L6Irx5nakt5v030 then scroll to the bottom to where it says Yearbook Snap. Click Visit Yearbook Snap, then enter the code: cranes2027 (case sensitive). Questions? Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu or Mrs. Croft at mcroft1@irsc.edu so we can assist.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties is looking for caring volunteers for our School-Based Mentoring Program. Help students learn, grow, and have fun through meaningful one-to-one mentoring.

Pinewood Elementary (Tuesdays at 3:30 PM)

Jensen Beach Elementary (Thursdays at 3:30 PM)

J.D. Parker Elementary: Adult mentors needed to support students in a first-grade classroom during the school day.

Adults and high school students can volunteer and make a lasting impact. It only takes a little to be BIG!

MartinArts is working on a historical project that requires recording and interviewing. Please email ljudd@irsc.edu for more info. It is a project that will require several hours and a commitment.

House of Hope- email natasha@hohmartin.org for several opportunities.

Link to the 26-27 Clark calendar:

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.

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