Clark Weekly News (1/12/24)

MANY of the textbooks and codes that were on order arrived this afternoon. You can email ljudd@irsc.edu to see if your items arrived.

Nominations needed! Is there a staff member who has made a difference in your life (students) or your child's life (parents)? If so, each month we award 2 staff members with the traveling Crane Award at our all staff meeting. To submit a nomination, please email ljudd@irsc.edu NO LATER THAN 1/16.

The next Blood Drive is Tuesday, January 16 from 9:00-2:00. Sign up here https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/scheduler.html?locationId=1400105 to save lives, get a long sleeved shirt and $20 gift card. Also, the more blood collected at our drives = more scholarship money for our students! Waivers for 16 and 17 year old students in the front office.

Boys and Girls Club is hosting two amazing opportunities! Drone pilot and Skilled trades training is available. Limited seats. See the attached flyers!

Reminder when paying for anything at Clark with a check, it must be made payable to IRSC/ Clark. Sadly, the bank has been kicking back checks made only to Clark.

Interested in developing leadership skills? Rotary, the organization that sponsors our Interact Club, is hosting an intensive leadership experience where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. Clark students who attended in the past loved the experience. Applications are due soon! See Dr. Bonds for the application and for details.

Clark yearbooks are still available for preorder. The price has increased to $70. Purchase your yearbook online at yearbookforever.com or see Mrs. Gribble or Ms. Dunn with cash or a check made out to Clark/IRSC. Don’t delay - secure your yearbook now.

Honor Society invites have been sent to Clark and IRSC emails. There are four honor societies at Clark, so students may have received multiple invites. Students must accept the invite for each honor society that they are invited to via email or form the honor society sponsor. In addition, students will need to fill out the induction ceremony RSVP form by January 19th. It is a combined ceremony for all four honor societies. Congratulations student scholars!

***Science honor society invites are delayed. We hope to have them to you Tuesday.***

Our first assembly of 2024 was held Tuesday during block 1. These students were nominees for the pillar of Respect: Vlada Goers, Gerard Grate (accidentally left off the slide), Kara Chavez, Katalin Watkins, Colton Stewart, and Ava Lombardo. Kara Chavez was the winner of the pillar of Respect, though all were very worthy nominees! Mrs. Woodard also introduced Responsibility as January's pillar and very important info shared related to your digital footprint. The full powerpoint is attached.

Congratulations to Gretchen Howe who was just awarded the South Florida Fair scholarship!

Speaking of amazing seniors. The following seniors have been nominated to represent Clark in the extremely prestigious Palm Beach Post Pathfinder awards: Art- Bones Rowell; Business Sammie Thompson; Career and Tech Ed- Olivia Angervil; Communications- Lexie Moxley; Community Involvement- Jasmine Nunez; Computer Engineering and Technology- Ben Christy; History/Political Science- Gretchen Howe; Literature- Michael Coutts; Science- Taylor Wright; Sports- Lucas Hastings; Theater Arts- Christina Josie and World Language- Georgia Smith. Congrats to all!

Thanks to the family of Ayla Thieme for the yummy Panera bagels this week!

Celebrating a stellar Clark grad! Check out this article from Max Plank Institute for Gravitational Physics about Class of 2020 grad, Laura Roberts. https://www.aei.mpg.de/1109950/laura-roberts

Clark merch is going fast! Order forms by the front desk in the spinning rack!

ALL STUDENTS

FSU STEM Program for the Class of 2025- see attached flyer

HOBY Youth Leadership Florida East Seminar - DO YOU WANT TO ATTEND?

At HOBY, we believe leadership is a skillset to be learned and not a position to be held. We also know that leadership abilities are not defined by gender, race, or socioeconomic status, and we encourage you to consider all sophomores in your nomination. While young leaders often have excellent academic records, nominees should not be based exclusively on GPA. Please consider leadership potential, as taken on in all areas of life, when making your nomination.

HOBY is a great fit for students who: are passionate about their communities. have leadership potential. understand and relate to the experiences of others. are curious and eager to learn. are interested in service. are adaptable and self-reflective. like to collaborate and work with others. demonstrate good character. have a strong sense of integrity. are excited to connect with peers across the state.

Email kstastny@irsc.edu if interested. Check out more info here : Home | HOBY Youth Leadership

Do you know where you want to attend college? As I continue to receive tons of emails from many different colleges and some presenting different opportunities, I'm going to add this information to my Prospective Colleges and Offerings Google Doc

Free FAFSA Webinars

1. **January 17, 7 PM ET**

FAFSA Webinar with College Aid Pro

Registration Link

2. **January 24, 7:00 pm ET**

FAFSA Webinar with College Aid Pro

Registration Link

SENIORS

SAVE THE DATE-Feb. 7- lunch on us for all Class of 2024 and your chance to sign up for FREE college through the Promise Program (and more!). Please to be in the KR by noon and more info to come.

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is excited to announce that applications for our Scholarship Program is open. Please visit our website or contact me with any questions. yourcommunityfoundation.org

IRSC Scholarship application is open and all seniors should apply! Scholarships will remain open until all funds are awarded. Earliest submissions will be given priority as evaluated against scholarship criteria. Award recipients will be notified in Spring 2024 (Mid-March/April).

This year, they are implementing a new scholarship platform for IRSC Foundation Scholarships. There will be fewer questions, and it will be easier to complete! The application will be available at irsc.student.awardedsoftware.com

January scholarship opportunities attached.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Many clubs are starting back up in the next two weeks. It's not too late to get involved!

HOSA Info at end of newsletter. Many ways to earn hours, have fun, and learn about healthcare careers! New members are welcomed!

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

• The EFMC is seeking volunteers for the EFMC Book Bonanza Elementary Family Literacy events. These events, Book Bonanzas, are sure to be a rootin' tootin' good time as we get our kids 'wild about reading!' through such literary activities as Book Bingo, Storytime, Book Character Meet, and so much more. We need volunteers to ensure our buckaroos become life-long lovers of reading. Two events will be happening soon: 1/18/24 at JD Parker Elementary School (JDP) and 1/24/24 at Port Salerno Elementary School (PSE). Bi-lingual volunteers are especially needed. Volunteers MUST register to help on the EFMC website: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/444/efmc-book-bonanza-family-literacy-events. Anyone who volunteers in Martin County Schools is required to register with Volunteer Services. Follow the link below for more information. https://www.martinschools.org/page/volunteer-services
• Bessey Creek needs volunteer tutors for 1 hour per week. You will be trained. Contact Principal Stacy Schmit at 772-215-1500 x54101 for more info. This is a great way to get quality service hours in for scholarships and colleges.

• Port Salerno Elementary is looking for high school volunteers for the Education Foundation Book Bonanza on January 24th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Please call 772-219-1610 if you are interested.

• Volunteers needed for Clark front desk. Email swhelpley@irsc.edu
• Student Volunteers needed for Info Sessions. Email ljudd@irsc.edu

Monday, January 15- Clark and IRSC closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

**Jan. 22-26** Celebrate Literacy Week and National School Choice Week

Monday, January 22- Clark Management Advisory Board 2:00 pm

Wednesday, Jan. 24- Change for Change​

Thursday, January 25- Info Session for potential new students 6:00 pm

Tuesday, January 30- IRSC District Board of Trustees Meeting

Friday, February 2- All Honor Society Inductions (Invitation only)

**School Counselor Week**

Monday, Feb. 5- Ren Faire trip​

Wednesday, February 7- IRSC Promise and more lunch for all of Class of 2024 in the KR!

Parent-Teacher conferences (sign up email will be sent end of January)

Monday, Feb. 12- no Clark classes/ PD Day for staff- IRSC CLASSES MEET

Thursday, Feb. 15- SGA Brain Break (pending)

Wednesday, Feb. 21- Info Session #2 6:00 pm​

Tuesday, Feb. 27- IRSC DBOT​

Friday, March 1- Create for a Cause (pending)​

Wednesday, March 6- School Day SAT- All Juniors​

April 30- Marvin S Cone 38th Annual High School Juried Art Show Awards Reception

Link to the Clark calendar: http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/uploads/docs/blocks/347/23-24-clark-calendar-final-student-version.pdf

HOSA hosted 2 exciting events this week. HOSA members received a rare opportunity to observe, participate, and learn from 2 selective admission Health Science programs at IRSC.

Collage 1 - Anatomage Table (Anatomy & Virtual Dissection Table) and Radiography Lab Tour

CALC dual-enrolled students Sara Anderson and Rachel Cannon journeyed through the Anatomy in 3D on January 10, 2024 at the Massey Campus. They visualized the anatomy exactly as they would see a cadaver (infant to adult). The anatomage table allowed exploration and learning of the human anatomy. Sara and Rachel were also provided a comprehensive tour of the Radiography Laboratory.

Future Healthcare Professional – Shadowing Physical Therapy Assistant program at IRSC

CALC dual-enrolled student Rachel Cannon is preparing for her HOSA Regional competitive event in Physical Therapy by attending the ROM – Range of Motion Physical Therapy Lab at the Massey Campus on January 10, 2024. Sara Anderson and Joelle Rucker supported Rachel achieve her goal by participating in the lab also.

HOSA Meetings (Chastain Campus)

February 14, 2024

https://irsc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9287445

March 6, 2024

https://irsc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9287446

IRSC Sponsor: Emlyn U. Anderson, MHA euanders@irsc.edu

Are you driving to campus this semester? If so, you MUST have a Clark parking pass. The forms are in the spinning rack by the front desk. Students are only to park in the yellow lined spaces and never in visitor parking.

Clark shirts and hoodies now available! See attached form at end of newsletter or printed copies in the rack by the front desk. Limited options currently, but in January, there will be many options through an online store.

Info Sessions for New Students: Spread the word about the info sessions for January 25 and Feb. 21 https://irsc.edu/news/articles/2024-25-info-sessions-clark.html

Reminder- all service hours need to be entered through focus. Paper forms are no longer available. If you need help with this, see Ms. Stastny.

Absence reporting: If your student must be absent, please email kfarias1@irsc.edu or c​all 772-419-5754

We have updated our mass communication system/ OneCall (robocalls). You will need to Opt in for texting on the one call notification system. Text the word Alert to 22300

Lunch

• Order before 9 am using this link. Orders can only be placed in the mornings. The link can also be found on the front page of the Clark website. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj5uvpXHQMEZm2RRjS8ZaUFXF7pxoYXZyNPXO1IAelVkdhHA/viewform
• To apply for free/reduced lunch, fill out the application here: MySchoolApps.com

Entering Community Service Hours

1. Login to your FOCUS portal
2. Under Forms --> Select Community Service Hours Student Tracker
3. Complete all required information
4. Complete the Community Service Information
5. A letter signed by your supervisor, an email confirming your hours, or a community service form must be uploaded for your hours to be approved.
6. When you are finished make sure to click " Submit Request ".

We are pleased to announce that Brainfuse is now the official online tutoring platform of IRSC and is available to all IRSC students. Students have access to:

• Live Tutoring 24/7 for help with a wide range of academic subjects, including English, Spanish, science, math, and business courses, among others;
• Tutor Office Hours and Tutor Match, which connect IRSC tutors to students to assist with mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, English, and other fundamentals;
• The Writing Lab, which allows students to submit their writing assignments and receive meaningful feedback within 24 hours.

Students have immediate access to 10 hours of Brainfuse tutoring each semester, with additional hours available upon review. Students access Brainfuse through Blackboard by clicking on Online Tutoring at the top of the screen.

Paper tutoring is LIVE and ready to help you be successful in all academic areas. Log on to app.paper.co, select the "Log in with email or SSO instead" tab, and select "Sign in with Google". Your user name is your Clark email and your password is your 4300.

Technology

• Laptop issues- see Mr. Watson to document and/or get fixed ASAP. There can be a couple week turnaround and currently we have no spare laptops to issue.
  
• Unauthorized apps. If you have downloaded anything that is not school related, we will be auditing all laptops next week, so go ahead and delete all unauthorized apps now

Front desk adult volunteers needed!

We are desperate for coverage 10:45-2:30 on Thursdays. We will train… let us know if you can help for an hour or more of that time. Many thanks to those who have said YES!

PASS meeting- the presentation is attached. We are so grateful and all in attendance learned a lot of vaping as well as ways we can support adolescents emotionally. We look forward to having the presenters back in May for our Student Development Conference days.

Staff Breakfast sign ups available: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAAF2DA3F94-20232024#/

Education Foundation Adopt A Class

We are still hopeful to have our teachers adopted for this semester as many used up their fall funds for 1st semester classes. https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/265/clark-advanced-learning-center/preview/1#.Va5ZaPlViko