Weekly News

I can't believe November is pretty much here. The month of November typically encourages us to have intentional gratitude. It also brings us "World Kindness Day" and Veterans Day. Throughout November there will be many opportunities to express kindness and gratitude, so get ready to focus on giving thanks and, as shared in the assembly this morning, follow the "golden rule."

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

🧠Save the date for some Trivia Night fun! This Thursday, November 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Tickets are just $10 but time is running out to buy your ticket! Tickets on sale now during lunch or see Mrs. Croft in room 135. Will the freshman continue to lead the school in success (like being coin war champions) or can another grade takeover the top spot by winning trivia night as a team?

Attention parents- The Plant and Citrus Sale ends this weekend. 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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🛫Students who replied for the Air Show STEM event need to come get a permission slip next week from the front office. We have a waitlist now, so if you didn't request a spot, you can be added to the waitlist.

This morning, students had an opportunity to learn more about healthy relationships from wonderful presenters from Safe Space. Students did an EXCELLENT job participating in discussions and sharing what they learned. This is part of our requirement from FLDOE for resiliency education. Students who missed the assembly will be sent an assignment to complete.

🍊Florida Citrus Speech Contest- see flyer below and enter to win money!

🚨Last Chance to Preorder a Yearbook at the Lowest Price of the Year! Yearbooks are available for preorder - 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 to $75 after 10/31. Questions? Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu or Mrs. Croft at mcroft1@irsc.edu so we can assist.

Know any students hoping to attend Clark next year? Invite them to our first Information Session on Monday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 pm. Application opens 11/1. Student volunteers needed for the Info Session to provide tours. Email Dr. Judd to volunteer.

Monday is Invite Day for Interact-Come and check out the fun we have at the club. We will have games and some treats from 12:30-1:00 in place of our weekly meeting. Stop by and see why you might want to commit to Interact Club!

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.

Congrats to Colton Denise for being awarded with the pillar of Trustworthiness award at the assembly this morning! Other nominees were: Josh Lund, Gillian Stewart, Elias Gardy, Noelle Rizkalla, Reagan McClory, Camila Galarza, Morgan Signore, Grady McClory, Sophia Srb, Gracie Thomas, David Olson, Andrew Christy, Bryn Calderon Du Plooy, Jenna Brumond, Kiara Schweitzer, and Sara Davitt.

Thanks also to Charles Curtis for sharing a student perspective on the October pillar of Respect!

Coin Wars- while the juniors raised the most money, the freshman actually had the most points and have claimed the winning spot. Stay tuned for your free shaved ice coupons!

Shout out to senior Ashton S. who was awarded the $500 Student Service Award!

Huge thanks to the family of Asher and Aiven Stoney for the delicious staff breakfast.

Thanks to all who participated in the various Hispanic Heritage Month events and activities. We raised $363.18 for Hispanic Heritage Fund!

Blood donors save lives and we are grateful to all who donated this week!

Brain Bowl results- We sent two strong teams to compete in the Alpha and Bravo divisions this week and our Alpha team came away with 3rd place! Thank you to sponsors Mrs. Croft and Mr. Judd. Next year, 1st place in both!

We had a fun costume contest today! Congrats to the winning costumes:

3rd Reagan McClory, 2nd Jonathan Sercia, and 1st- Bailey Gardner!

Our seniors in the Internship course got to learn a ton about life in the real world and careers from several community partners this week. Many thanks to the following panelists: Jason Berger, Law Office Of Jason D Berger, P.A | Stuart FL, Roz Johnson Strong, M.Ed. Director Human Resources City of Stuart, Suzy Hutcheson, Helping People Succeed, Founder and CEO (Retired), Cindy Groover, Jewelry Operations Executive (Retired), and Nerissa Okiye, Tourism Director, Martin County Board of County Commissioners

A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon!

Twenty students from SNHS and our science classes participated in A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon (ADIL) through an after-school, hands-on research experience.

Working alongside the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) and in partnership with Hobe Sound Nature Center, students became citizen scientists, collecting water quality data and sampling aquatic organisms to explore the biodiversity and health of our local estuary. This experience allowed students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world environmental research while gaining a deeper appreciation for the Indian River Lagoon and the importance of protecting our local ecosystems.

A special thank-you to ORCA and Hobe Sound Nature Center for providing this opportunity for our students!

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
Embed: https://forms.gle/6HVNDx8VzoqqGQcV9

🟧 SHOP CITRUS & HOLIDAY GIFTS

Embed: https://ifundraise.com/1020958

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 host to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to research, 1 in 10 high school students has experienced physical violence from a dating partner and 1 in 4 dating teens is abused or harassed online or through texts by their partners.

Many students may find themselves experiencing their first romantic relationships while in high school. These relationships may take a variety of forms, some serious and some casual. Being aware of one's personal values and maintaining strong, healthy boundaries helps to reduce the risk of teen dating violence and promote safety in shared spaces.

➡️Steps to setting healthy boundaries

1. Learn to identify feelings. Practice naming and expressing different feelings, identifying emotions you experience and those experienced by others.

1. Reinforce boundary-setting phrases. Identify and repeat simple phrases which communicate your personal boundaries. Some examples include:
1. "I'm not comfortable with that."
2. "I'm fine with following each other on socials but not sharing our passwords."
3. "I need quiet time to myself every day."
4. "I'm okay with kissing, but not in public."
2. Practice setting boundaries at home. Parents — Explore opportunities for your teen to practice saying no to requests made at home. If the family is going out for some last-minute dessert, allow your teen to stay home to study. Students — Practice saying no to requests made by your friends which are not of interest to you. For example, if your friends want to FaceTime but you are studying for a test, let them know you are unavailable but willing to talk at another time.
3. Engage in regular discussion on healthy friendships. Make space to talk about the differences between healthy and unhealthy friendships. Being a good friend does not mean that you must agree to all of your friends' requests or make yourself available all the time.
4. Discuss online boundaries. Parents can help guide their teens in learning how to set limits on screen time, monitor their use of social media, and understand privacy settings.

For more information on healthy teen relationships, visit LoveIsRespect.org.

Career Development Month is celebrated in November- keep checking emails for various events and contests, etc.

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.

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