Clark Weekly News

Thanks to all of the families who have donated for our first ever Student Government sponsored "Brain Break." We can't wait for our students to get a break from midterm prep and just have fun with the Clark friends on Tuesday from 11:30-12:45!

Thanks to Georgia Smith for the puzzle donation!

Thanks to the family of Sara Anderson for sponsoring the staff breakfast this week. It was extra special since her 16th birthday was also this week, so we got to celebrate with some of her favorite foods :)

Thanks to Dr. Xenobia Anderson for sharing as our Black History Month guest speaker this week.

Many thanks to the whole Clark team for the exceptional teamwork while I was away. My trip was life changing and I am grateful to have had the opportunity thanks to such an amazing school of students and staff!

We were excited to celebrate our Fall Honor Roll students this week! Way to go to the MANY students who earned Honor Roll.

Congrats to the recipient of the January pillar of Responsibility, Kathy Ramos!

Thanks to Molly Russell and all of the Art Club for a super fun inaugural Paint Night!

Thursday- One in four cowboys was Black, despite the stories told in popular books and movies. In fact, it's believed that the real “Lone Ranger” was inspired by an African American man named Bass Reeves. Reeves had been born a slave but escaped West during the Civil War where he lived in what was then known as Indian Territory. He eventually became a Deputy U.S. Marshal, was a master of disguise, an expert marksman, had a Native American companion, and rode a silver horse.

Friday- Among the prominent figures we celebrate this month are Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first U.S. woman to become a self-made millionaire and Shirley Chisholm, who was the first African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Soroptimist International of Stuart Youth Service Award

• Deadline to apply – February 25th
• Award Amount - $500 to $1,000
• Criteria - Are you a young woman who is in high school and who volunteers in your community or school? Who sees challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to win a Soroptimist of Stuart Service Award.
• How to apply - The application can be downloaded online at https://soroptimistofstuart.org/youth-service-award/ and is also attached.

The MCSD Students Supporting Schools (S3+) program is accepting applications. The deadline to apply is March 10th. All information is available here - https://www.martinschools.org/page/student-supporting-schools-s3-program.

Ms. Jones has practice books available in her office for those taking the SAT at Clark Wednesday.

IRSC Discovery Day is March 6- see attached flyer.

We are still collecting bags all month for the contest to win some fancy Adirondack chairs for the school! Bring them in no later than next Wednesday!

Applications for new students for next school year are now open on our website. Help us spread the word. Deadline to apply is 2/28/23.

If you don't have plans yet this weekend, Clark students Sam McCulley and Anna Vitale are starring in Mary Poppins at JBHS (not Saturday matinee).

This message is being provided on behalf of the Office of the Clerk & Comptroller. Operation Green Light permits residents with suspended drivers licenses to pay reduced fees on overdue court obligations (including traffic tickets) to get their license reinstated. Please open the attachment to learn more. Have questions? Please contact the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office at (772) 221-2306 or email compliance@martinclerk.com.

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

Work hours when being used for Bright Futures must be entered into FOCUS. See attachment at the end for instructions.

Crane Nominations needed!!! Please email ljudd@irsc.edu with the name of a staff member who has done something recently to make a positive impact on you or your student. We want to present these to two more staff members at our next meeting. Please respond before Feb 28th.

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.

Techknow Camp - Techknow camp is free and designed for Martin County Students who have completed grades 6th through 8th by June 2023 with a minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA. Space is limited. If you know anyone who may be interested, they can apply online at http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/p/81/technology#.Y-a3cHbMIdU

We are blessed to have parents/ guardians provide breakfasts each Wednesday for our staff. Some later in the spring dates are still open. We truly appreciate this special treat started by one of our parents almost 8 years ago and our bellies are happy that the tradition has continued! 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

Hobe Sound Nature Center needs volunteers! See attached flyer.

WaterFest is March 25! Help needed at the Clark booth as well as throughout the event through Students4H2O. Contact Noa V if you can help! noa_vignone@clarkalc.net

Citrus Grove Elementary would LOVE to have some students assist with a variety of tasks. If interested in pre-K kiddos with some special needs, please email the teacher Ms. Martin-Rowell ROWELLS@martinschools.org for more details. You will need to register here https://www.martinschools.org/page/volunteer-services

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.

Investment Club needs interested students to help get the club back up and running. They meet in Mr. Judd's room on Thursdays during lunch and have REAL money to invest!!!!

If interested, dual-enrolled students can participate in student engagement via RiverLife. This is HOSA's website to join https://irsc.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/healthoccupationstudentsofamerica

HOSA is involved with events focused on community service, professional development, and leadership. The IRSC Student Activities Department (SEAL - Student Engagement and Leadership) encourages students to participate once every 2 weeks or once a month to maintain their membership in any clubs or organization at IRSC.

There is no GOOD reason for students to hang out in cars or have a group of students in the parking lot together at a car. See the expectation from our handbook below.

-Students are to obtain permission from the Main Office to retrieve items from their vehicle during class time.

Feb 28- SGA Brain Break

Wed. March 1- School Day SAT- all Juniors

Friday March 3 - Create for a Cause

March 6-8 - FSAT Retakes

March 13-17 Spring Break

March 21 Blood Drive

Wednesday March 22 PASS Meeting

Saturday March 25 Medal of Honor Day

Friday March 31 Grad Bash

Tuesday April 18 Senior Scholarship and Awards Night (Invite only)

Wednesday April 19 PASS meeting

Friday April 28 Prom

Wednesday May 17 Cognia Review/ PASS Meeting

Saturday, May 20- GRADUATION

Make a difference Monday. Make a difference by donating clothing to The Mu Alpha Theta clothing drive for the 4Cs. If you have new or gently used clothes to donate there will be collection boxes at the entrances to the school.

Take Care Tuesday- Hang out with your pet. Research has shown that simply petting an animal lowers the stress hormone cortisol , while the social interaction between people and their dogs actually increases levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin. Don’t have a pet, consider volunteering at an animal shelter.

Way to Go Wednesday: Shout out to Dolan Brown for opening the door for Dr. Judd this morning when she had very full hands. Seems like a small act, but every act of kindness makes a difference!

Today is thankful Thursday - We are thankful for our student leaders. Particularly today for Molly Russell who will be leading paint night tomorrow night.

Today is Fun Fact Friday. Did you know February is the only month where it’s possible to go the entire time without having a full moon?

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

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 5- Attitude of Gratitude

Lesson 5.4 Elevate Your Perspective

Dear Basketball - Kobe Bryant [1978-2020]

https://safeshare.tv/x/ss612d1baaaca7a#

Go a little deeper:

1. Considering his point of view or perspective, how do you think Kobe Bryant’s coach might feel after watching this video?

2. Throughout his career, how did Kobe use challenges as learning and growth opportunities to build up his confidence?

3. The video was probably very sad for most of us. But often we must elevate our perspective to find the positives in negative situations. Who can identify something positive in the video?

4. Write about a time when you elevated your perspective and found the positive in a negative situation.

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!