Clark Weekly News

Congrats to Sara Anderson who won 3rd place (Bronze) at the HOSA Treasure Coast Regional Winter Leadership Conference yesterday!

Outstanding performances by our Debate team last Saturday! Jackson Banyas 2nd place Informative Speaking, Nathalie Martin 5th place Oral Interpretation, and Alee Lopez 2nd place Oral Interpretation.

We were honored to be presented by members of the Stuart Air Show Board of Directors with a donation from the Stuart Air Show! Our students volunteer each year and this year we were lucky enough to receive a donation!

Shout out to Clark scholar athlete, Lindsey Scammell, on her commitment to play volleyball at Robert Morris University! https://www.fieldlevel.com/app/commitments/lindsey.scammell/volleyballwomen

Thanks to all who were able to donate blood this week! We love our LIFESAVERS!

Thanks to the family of Olivia Kenyon for sponsoring the staff breakfast this week.

An invitation to schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences was sent to parents/guardians from Dr. Bonds via email on January 25th. The conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, and are by appointment ONLY. The schedules are filling-up quickly, so be sure to schedule as soon as possible at https://tinyurl.com/2xpvz8n4.

2023 FSU Young Scholars Program

Applications are open for the Florida State University Young Scholars Program (YSP). YSP is a six-week residential science and mathematics summer program for Florida high school juniors with significant potential for STEM careers. The program was developed in 1983 and is currently administered by the Office of STEM Teaching Activities in the College of Arts and Sciences. Tuition for every admitted student is covered by Florida State University. The program will run from June 11 through July 22, 2023. Exceptional eleventh grade students from around the state are encouraged to read the attached flyer and/or visit our website for more information: https://ysp.osta.fsu.edu/. Applications are due online by the February 15, 2023.

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Black History Month Essay Contest is open to all fourth through twelfth-grade students in Florida. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Details here. The deadline is coming soon, so do not delay! https://www.fldoe.org/newsroom/latest-news/icymi-florida-launches-2023-black-history-month-student-and-educator-contests.stml

Senior Superlative Time!!!!! See the email sent today and complete this link before next Wednesday. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zI15Z4fF0WTMTIY3YXhZAppPhGN5FBirtCo6NyP5Oz8/viewform?edit_requested=true

Get SAT help free! See the email sent from Ms. Jones (1/26 at 8:53 am).

There is still time to sign up for the spring break trip to New York and DC! email wjudd@irsc.edu for the link.

Intent to Return for grades 11 and 12 Students in good standing at the end of the school year will be guaranteed a space for the 23-24 school year, as long as you complete the required information below before 2/28/23 to let us know you do still want your student to come back.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefDHBWm4xQq6FzZYjghqixTfgl0z15o-uG2iycgcO2PDNPAw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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. We will hold Info Sessions on Feb. 1 and 2 at 6:00 pm.

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!

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

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 Jan. 31.

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.

Donations needed for the upcoming "Brain Break" fun-filled event being coordinated by our Student Government. More details to come for this event happening at the end of February, but they are seeking donations of the following commercially prepared items:

• Waters
• Soda (maybe even Gatorade)
• Chips
• Sweets (candies or desserts like cookies/brownies)

When a teacher in a district school system is assigned teaching duties in a class dealing with subject matter that is outside the field in which the teacher is certified, Florida Statute section 1012.42 requires that the school district notify in writing the parents of all students in the class of such an assignment. Please see attached letter if your student is enrolled in HS Chemistry this semester.

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

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

Dr. Valerie Barrett, of RENU Medical Aesthetics, is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Fashion Show that is a benefit for Hannah’s Home in Tequesta. It is February 2nd. They need people to serve and to help with the overall flow of the event. It would be 3-5 volunteer hours. Interested volunteers should call 561.406.6123.

ArtsFest has many components and plenty of areas to volunteer to work with our guests, artists, vendors, and more! Pick your task and your time, or let us assign you, either way you'll meet like-minded arts lovers while helping us raise money to support our efforts to make the arts community in Martin County more vibrant. https://www.martinarts.org/support_us/events/artsfest/arts-fest-volunteers.html

4th Annual Love Notes and Roses Campaign will kick off next week. Students can make cards for local senior citizens and Veterans. 1 service hour per 3 cards made.

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.

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.

Students are subject to a search of their person, possessions, and/or vehicle if school personnel have reasonable suspicion that they are in possession of illegal materials or other forms of contraband. The use of electronic surveillance equipment may be employed. Clark administrative staff may temporarily detain and question a student under circumstances which reasonably indicate that such student has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a violation of law or of school policy. If at any time after the onset of the temporary detention, a reasonable suspicion arises that the detained student is concealing or has concealed a firearm, weapon, or stolen or illegal materials or other forms of contraband on his/her person or within his/her automobile or other storage space, Clark and IRSC personnel will implement IRSC Security Procedures.

Wed and Thurs, Feb 1 and 2 Info Sessions 6:00 pm

Thursday, February 2- Mandatory Honor Society Induction practice

Friday, February 3 Honor Society Inductions (by invitation)

Monday, February 6 Ren Faire trip

Wednesday, February 8th, 12:15-1:15 – Senior Luncheon

Friday, February 10 Women in STEM conference

Wednesday, February 15 PASS meeting

Wednesday, March 1- School Day SAT for ALL Juniors

Friday, March 3 Create for a Cause

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 (by invitation)

Wednesday, April 19 PASS meeting

Friday, April 28 Prom

Wed and Thurs, May 17 and 18 Cognia Review

Wednesday, May 17 PASS Meeting

Make a Difference Mondays! Are you looking for more volunteer hours? Girl up is collecting feminine Hygiene Products for Elev8Hope. For every $5 spent you will get a volunteer hour plus an entree to win a raffle for a gift card. Also, if you are looking for something fun to do after school and earn service hours? Girl up is Painting and decorating donation boxes this Thursday for the Elev8Hope's Feminine product drive, hope to see you there! Come join us in making a difference!

Take Care Tuesdays! Take a few deep breaths. Deep breathing is a proven technique for reducing stress and anxiety. It can do incredible things for the body, such as reducing blood pressure and lowering cortisol, a stress hormone. Not only that, but by taking a few moments every day to pause and breathe, we can boost our mood, reduce anxiety, and improve our overall well being.

Way to Go Wednesdays! Way to go Bunni, Evan, Gerard, Katie, and Kathy for your articulate and thoughtful participation in the student spotlight at our Management Board meeting.

Thankful Thursdays! We are so thankful for the students, parent, and staff who helped add two clubs. The D and D club and crocheting had a great turnout yesterday. We are grateful to have so many activities to chose from at Clark- something for everyone!

Fun Fact Fridays! Today is national chocolate cake day. Did you know that the smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which trigger relaxation. So have a piece of chocolate cake and relax.

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 4- 100% Accountable

Lesson 4.4 Grow Through Life

What’s Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals?

https://safeshare.tv/x/ss6129755742cad#

Go a little deeper:

1. How does this video show growth through life’s good and bad experiences?

2. Why does intense growth always seem to require pain?

3. Have you experienced a situation that helped you mature and grow as a person? What did you learn from it?

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.