Clark Weekly News (10/18/24)

If you can't tell from the many emails this week, we are really ramping up this semester with events and opportunities. Character Counts and spirit week begin next Thursday, Bingo Night 11/1, Fall Dance 11/8, and lots of service activities and events with each student club. Pick what speaks to you and jump in!

I also want to express my gratitude for the many Clark families who were able to help with our students, grads, and community affected by the recent storms. We were able to meet some immediate needs with food and gas for our students who went many days with no power and we made a huge difference for a family of a grad who lost everything. The road to recovery for many will be long and we will be sharing other ways to help throughout the school year. I am blessed to work at a school with hearts this big who always hear the call.

In gratitude always,

Dr. Judd

Clark "Traveling Crane" monthly recognition for staff. Has a staff member (teacher or other) made an impact on your student(s)' life here at Clark? Each month, we recognize 2 employees based on student, family, and co-worker nomination. Please email ljudd@irsc.edu if you'd like to recognize a team member and make sure to share why they deserve the "Traveling Crane."

Interact is hosting a Coffee/Hot Chocolate Bar in the Career Cafe on Monday and Wednesday next week! Be sure to bring CASH to purchase cups of coffee or hot chocolate for $2 and toppings for $1. We are raising money for the Boys & Girls Clubs this month!

Underclass (grades 9-11) picture retakes are this coming Wednesday, 10/23, from 9am-1pm in the Knowledge Room. If you did not like your photo, or if you didn't have your photo taken in September, be sure to come by during this time. This is the last opportunity for you to have your underclass portrait taken for the yearbook.

Eat at Blaze this Thursday night and help raise funds for the annual NHS Toy Drive. Flyer below. Spread the word! The more people who eat and show the flyer, the more money is raised for a great cause!

Next week is National Chemistry Week. Be on the lookout for some learning and announcements around the school all week as planned by Dr. Groell and her awesome Chemistry students.

Do you have photos you'd like to share with us that have the potential to be featured in the yearbook? If so, please upload them using Yearbook Snap! We are looking for photos of pets, sports, hobbies, travel, and community involvement. Please note that we may not be able to use every photo, but we would love to see your submissions. To use Yearbook Snap, follow the link below and use the password cranes2025 (case sensitive): https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/ly5nW2cTggDN89XD8V7TGe2L

Bingo Night is very near! It'll be a great night and is open to the public. A portion of funds raised this year will benefit local students in need post hurricane Milton. See you 11/1/24! Flyer above.

• To help us best prepare, please sign up with how many will be attending here: https://forms.gle/cpoQHQETzwmL8S19A
  
• To volunteer by donating before the event or that evening, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAAF2DA3F94-51034619-bingo#/

Juniors who have not yet paid their $18 for PSAT need to pay Monday in the front office.

This year’s Senior Portrait Roadshow date is Wednesday, October 30th. Appointments need to be scheduled at store.cady.com if you are planning to have your senior portrait taken on this date at Clark. agribble@irsc.edu with questions.

New hoodies have arrived and are for sale in the front office. There are both zip up and pull over. We also still have tee shirts and drifit items. Come by and get your Clark merch!

The MC Library system has a Career readiness beanstack challenge. Learn more and earn service hours. Flyer attached.

Help support student, Kat Watkins, as she helps with Wreaths Across America. Flyer below to order a wreath today.

Give the Ultimate Gift: Life!

As a thank you for helping save lives, all blood donors will receive* a $20 eGift Card and a Halloween T-shirt!

IRSC - Clark Advanced Learning Center

10/22/2024 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM 2400 SE Salerno Rd. Stuart, FL 34997

Plus, all donors will receive a wellness checkup, including:

Blood Pressure • Pulse • Temperature • Iron Count • Cholesterol Screening

Appointments encouraged; walk-ins welcome!

Scheduler | Donate Blood or Platelets

Starting next Thursday, October 24 we will celebrate good character and the choice to not use substances as part of a combination Red Ribbon and Character Counts week.

See the flyer for specifics, but the more days you dress up in the theme, the more fun you have and you'll earn some ice cream! We will also be recognizing the September pillar of Trustworthiness recipient at an assembly on 10/31, so send your nominations in to vshepherd@irsc.edu by the end of next week.

Hats off to Mary Porter who is competing in London at the Great Britain Championships for Irish Dance this week. Love to see such talent!

Congrats to MCHS swimmers, Colin and Logan Vickery, for their successes as part of the team that were “County Champs” this week. (pictured with trophy).

Debate fundraiser- We asked and YOU answered! Final total $5,121 raised! The first trip is the end of this month to UF for the Florida Blue Key tournament. Your support is helping our students do amazing things and get incredible experiences!

Thanks to the many generous donors for the Clark grad family friends in need. All of the requests were met for the 6 young men currently living in 1 room until temporary housing can be secured. Around $1000 in gift cards was also donated. Dr. Judd got to share with the family friend this week who was overwhelmed with emotion at how generous and loving our Cark family is. A special shout out to NHS for quickly voting to spend some of their money to help.

Shout out 4 wonderful students who started helping Mrs. Gribble with her new computers. Thanks to Tripp Milner, Tess Milner, Avery Stewart, and Kat Watkins for staying after school Tuesday to help!

What a wonderful surprise to have the breakroom filled with delicious charcuterie and sweets last Tuesday thanks to the Calderon duPlooy family!!!

Shout out to the Howe family for the delicious homemade comfort food- full breakfast on Wednesday!

Our parent and community front desk volunteers are the best! Thanks to those who covered some extra shifts this week.

Below are some reminders from the handbook. Attendance enforcement will be a focus for this upcoming quarter.

Handbook Reminders:

· Students must attend all scheduled courses the entire day to participate in after-school and/or weekend activities.

· Tardiness is defined as an arrival to class after the designated start time. Tardies will be identified as excused/unexcused in FOCUS according to the same guidelines as absences.*

· To have an absence excused, a parent/guardian must email, call, or send a written note into Student Services within two school days explaining the reason for absence and the specific dates and/or times to be excused.*

*See page 10 in the handbook for accepted reasons for absences.

· If the student must leave campus before the end of his/her scheduled school day, the following steps must be taken:

1. See Student Services in Room 218.

§ Provide a note from the parent or receive an email form the parent that the student will leave early

2. Student Services contacts parent/guardian to verify the note or email. In the case the student needs to leave and has not provided a note/email prior Student Services will contact the parent/guardian to obtain permission to leave early.

3. Upon receiving permission to leave, the student and parent, if picking the student up, must sign out in the logbook located at the front desk.

§ Before a student can be released to anyone, authorization must be verified through Student Services.

4. Students scheduled to be in a class in the Clark building are NEVER to leave the building without the knowledge of a Clark employee.

10 Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence

• Using insults, intimidation, or humiliation
• Extreme jealousy, insecurity, or controlling behavior
• Isolation from friends and family
• Unwanted sexual contact of any kind
• Explosive temper or unusual moodiness
• Constantly monitoring social media activities or location
• Invasions of privacy; showing up unannounced
• Leaving unwanted items, gifts, or flowers
• Abusing alcohol or drugs
• Threatening or causing physical violence; scratches, bruises

“Even just one of these warning signs indicates a risk of teen dating violence and that you or the person experiencing this needs help. While some of these signs can be associated with issues other than teen dating violence, it’s important to act on red flags like these,” said King.

Parent involvement is a protective factor to safeguard teens against engaging in risky behaviors. Here are a few tips especially for parents:

• Talk honestly and openly with your teen about what healthy relationships look like and that violence (verbal, physical, or sexual) has no place in a healthy relationship.
• Know and recognize the signs of abuse, as well as the facts of dating violence.
• Look for changes in your teen's mood, appearance, or activities; which could be an indication that something is wrong or abuse is happening. This could be things, such as a drop in grades, unexplained bruises, or a change in friends or peer group.

From the following article: https://publichealth.gmu.edu/news/2022-02/10-warning-signs-teen-dating-violence

PASS meeting is Thursday, Oct. 24. Guest speakers and info related to IRSC Tutoring and support services as well as all that the Paper tutoring platform has to offer.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 269 144 673 004 Passcode: CJ2eZt

Front desk help needed! We will train and are also looking for a list if those who can fill in as needed. Email swhelpley@irsc.edu and cc ljudd@irsc.edu to help.

Attendance- email kfarias1@irsc.edu if your student is out sick or needs to leave class early for an appointment. She can also be reached at 772.419.5754

Breakfast Club sign up Parent Email List 24-25 (8/23): 2024/2025 Breakfast Club (signupgenius.com)

One call system- You can choose to opt in for texts. To opt-in for texts: Text the word Alert to 22300

Get involved!

HOSA- Interested in a career in healthcare and an opportunity to gain leadership skills, scholarships, and earn quality service hours? Then HOSA is for you! Check it out!

COMMUNITY SERVICE

October 15 – November 22 Seasonal Cards for Local Seniors Project

*Volunteer confirmation is required by the Special Olympics and Breast Cancer Walk organizations. Please contact Emlyn Anderson at euanders@irsc.edu if you plan to participate at the event at least a few days prior to the date.

GSA- The club is off to a great start! Meetings are open to all and meetings are held the last Thursday of the month during lunch in room 146. Next one is this Thursday, Oct 24th.

Students4H2O- If you are interested in the environment and earning service hours, you should get involved. Next meeting is with Interact in the Dome during lunch Monday.

Student Government is up and running! They are working hard at planning an amazing Fall Dance that will be held on 11/8.

D And D club meets Wednesdays during lunch in room 132. No experience necessary and all are welcome. Check today’s newsletter to see what other clubs are beginning and get involved.

Interact Club is always welcoming new members. Join us to learn about ways to live out our motto, “service over self” as we serve our community. Being involved in Interact is a great way to develop your networking and leadership skills and to learn about ways to serve! Interact is going to have a great year of serving the community so join us!

First Priority Join them on Wednesdays during lunch in the Knowledge Room any week you'd like! Next Wednesday is invite week, so be on the lookout for a classmate to invite you to come and learn more.

Full schedule here: http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/p/137/clubs

Els Center needs volunteers for their fall festival. See attached flyer. To sign up to volunteer, or to register your family, please click HERE or scan the QR code on the flyer. When seeking volunteer opportunities, clicking on the link will provide you with a brief description of the opportunities and the specific times available.

The St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce has arranged for a Post-Milton catering volunteer effort to support community members affected by the recent hurricane, and they have volunteer spaces available in 4-hour blocks over the next week. It’s being hosted in front of the Walmart on Okeechobee Rd., very close to the Massey Campus. If you’re interested in assisting this community effort, please sign up for any available slots:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848AEAE2FA1F49-52337670-operation?useFullSite=true#/

For additional information and questions related to the volunteer effort, please refer to the St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce at (772) 595-9999 or info@stluciechamber.org

Volunteers needed to work the Pumpkin Patch at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Juno Beach. Sign up here https://hslcjuno.elexiochms.com/external/form/376b59ca-ba84-4c78-8732-d0731fc96de5?fbclid=IwY2xjawF_pitleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHe5CkQbEMZZHCsmw7Lq8BNS_r8kLO4RfpWYgkYwaczUfHxwuBSqPCnM7Aw_aem_NuSAMK7UuywUhopAu8Nc_A

The ESE PreK teacher at CGE needs your help! She would love some extra help with bulletin boards, filing, time reading, doing puzzles, etc. with 12-13 Pre-K ESE boys. Please register to volunteer w MCSD. This new registration takes longer, so don't delay. My contact info is at the bottom of this e mail. 🙂 Registration link is here:

https://www.martinschools.org/page/level-1-volunteers

Suzanne Martin-Rowell 772-223-2513 X61235

NHS is requesting candy for Trunk or Treat at MCSO. 4 pounds of candy will earn you 1 service hour. Please bring candy to Mr. Judd or Mrs. Croft by October 23.

MCSD Elementary Schools are looking for helpers for their book bonanzas. Link for volunteer registration: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/447/volunteer-registration

House of Hope has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities - there is something for everyone! For more information about volunteering, visit our website or reach out to Natasha at natasha@hohmartin.org.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15. We will be sharing fun facts each day.

(10/14) Did you know that few Hispanic Americans have made a bigger impact in recent pop culture than Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda was born in 1980 in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City to Puerto Rican parents, who immigrated to New York to pursue academics. Miranda’s largest mark on culture came when his musical Hamilton opened on Broadway in 2015. Following the life of Alexander Hamilton, Miranda reimagined the beginnings of America told by all actors of color, whose ancestors didn’t have a say in how the country was built. The hip-hop musical quickly became one of the most profitable shows to ever hit Broadway.

(10/15)Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States. Hopefully over the past month, you have had a chance to learn more about the important role of Hispanic Americans in our entire country.

Wednesday, Oct. 23- Mole Day; Picture retake day for grades 9-11

Link to the 24-25 Clark calendar: http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/uploads/docs/blocks/347/24-25-clark-calendar-final-w-bell-schedule.pdf

Bell Schedule:

Block 1- 8:00 -9:25

Block 2- 9:30-10:55

Block 3- 11- 12:25

LUNCH 12:25- 1:00

Block 4- 1:05-2:30

tMHFA trainings are scheduled for interested students. Email kstastny@irsc.edu for the next steps to get trained.

SENIORS

Please make your senior portrait appointment with CADY studios as soon as possible. Slots are filling up, and we want to make sure you are featured in the yearbook! Go to store.cady.com to book your appointment. You can choose to be photographed at Clark on 10/30 or in the Delray Beach studio anytime prior to 12/20. If you are being photographed at Clark, you should not schedule during a class time (including Internship). Email Mrs. Gribble at agribble@irsc.edu with any questions.

Scholarships- all seniors should be submitting letter of reference requests at least 2 weeks prior to needing it.

Start College App Prep Now!

It is never to early to start working on College Applications. Register with Common App today! Make sure to add Kelsey Stastny as your advisory (Kstastny@irsc.edu).

Today is Way to Go Wednesday and we want to shout out 4 wonderful students who started helping Mrs. Gribble with her new computers. Thanks to Tripp Milner, Tess Milner, Avery Stewart, and Kat Watkins for staying after school Tuesday to help!

Technology Coordinator: Mr. Watson cwatson1@irsc.edu

IRSC Student Help Desk now active We are pleased to announce the creation of a Student Help Desk! The Help Desk is available to assist students with Blackboard, Honorlock, Brainfuse, MyPioneerPortal, Microsoft 365, Adobe products, general troubleshooting, and virtual support via Microsoft Teams. Please refer students to StudentHelpDesk@irsc.edu or 772-462-7039.

IRSC email issues/ password resets- As shared previously, only STUDENTS can request a password reset and no one at Clark has the credentials to help. Students MUST email Info@irsc.edu with their name, date of birth, IRSC Student ID number, or IRSC RiverMail email to request a password reset for their MyPioneerPortal accounts. Parents, guardians, or representatives of the student are not permitted to request a password reset on behalf of the student. This underscores the student's responsibility as the account holder. Thank you. Indian River State College Student Communications Center

Laptops- School issued devices are ONLY for academic purposes as stated in the AUP. We will monitor for violations of the AUP regularly.

Clark Wi-Fi password- Cranes1!

Misc Info:

• Only Authorized Apps are to be downloaded onto Clark Issued Laptops.
• Computers in Labs are Public Access Computers therefore please do not log into personal accounts.
  
• Please do not leave laptops or chargers unattended at any time.
  
• Students must not remove the protective cover you were issued.
  
• Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the Authorized Use Policy Agreement that all students and guardians signed. http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/uploads/docs/blocks/624/aup-2024-25-for-orientation-approved.pdf

Attention students- we know you love to smell nice and Bath and Body works is full of fun scents, however, we have students and staff members with asthma and other allergies that make it difficult to breathe when these are sprayed or worn heavily. Please be considerate and use a minimal amount and never spray in classrooms, hallways, or restrooms.

Full handbook and code of conduct:

http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/uploads/docs/blocks/499/24-25-clark-student-handbook-final-board-approved.pdf

Safety reminder- p. 14 of our handbook states, "Headphones/ear buds must be used by any student playing audio within the common areas. For safety reasons, only 1 earbud may be used." We have given several warnings, but ongoing defiance with this will lead to referrals and consequences, including confiscation.

Student ID cards- Cards will be active from 7:00 am- 3:00 pm when school is in session. It is imperative that you have your ID on you at all times as this is a key to the building, used for textbooks check out, scanning into FOCUS if tardy, and more. Please remember that you may not open doors for anyone without an ID card, even if they are a good friend. Those without ID cards must come through the front doors and complete the online form at the front desk indicating you forgot or lost your ID. New IDs are $10 each. If you know you lost your ID please report to Mrs. Farias with $10 and have a new one printed.

Students SHOULD NEVER take photos of or video of ANY students or staff without their explicit permission. Beyond being a violation of our code of conduct, it could potentially also be a criminal offense. Having your cellphone on campus is a privilege. If you use it inappropriately (taking unauthorized photos, posting unauthorized photos or video to social media) on campus you may be required to turn it in and pick it up at the end of each day.

You can't get the $$$ if you don't apply!

Local Scholarships - How to Apply

1. Log into your XELLO account and complete a short profile.

2. Review the criteria for all local scholarships listed in XELLO that you are matched with.

3. Hover over Plans once logged in then you'll see Scholarships

4. Complete your student profile in XELLO and complete all the scholarship application requirements for the scholarships you are interested in being considered for by the specified deadlines for each scholarship.

Selection committees will review your submitted applications for consideration upon receipt of your materials.

Any additional follow-up application criteria or interviews are at the scholarship donors’ discretion.

Please reach out should you need any help. Most due dates will be December 1st or near then. Keep your eyes peeled for possible Scholarship lab times too! kstastny@irsc.edu

We have a hoodie and some water bottles in our lost and found at the front desk. Any items not claimed by the end of the quarter will be donated.

Do you play a fall sport? Make sure to submit your schedule to the office so we can excuse absences/ early releases. We'd also LOVE to have action shots and success stories to celebrate our athletes on social media and in the yearbook. These can be sent to ljudd@irsc.edu

**AUTHORIZED ACCESS ONLY** to the upstairs unless you have a specific reason to be there:

- **Attending a Class**

- **Visiting Mr. Watson**

- **Going to the Clinic (Room 218)**

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.

Lunch Info Order daily before 8 am here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj5uvpXHQMEZm2RRjS8ZaUFXF7pxoYXZyNPXO1IAelVkdhHA/viewform

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)

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