Clark Weekly News (11/1/24)

How did we get to November already? I will say, November seems to be a month of gratitude and I want to take this opportunity to share some things I am grateful for. First, the amazing coordination and support of Bingo Night tonight- THANKS Mrs. Shawney Pace! Next, our students and staff who brought such positive energy to Character Counts! days and especially Mrs. Shepherd for all she took on to coordinate all the fun and learning!

How about you? Let someone know you appreciate them... even when it's not Thanksgiving time.

In gratitude always,

Dr. Judd

Report cards are available in FOCUS. This is for quarter 1, Clark taught classes only. The college course grades are simply interim grades. For concerns, contact the teacher(s) directly. http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/p/76/admin-faculty-staff

To view: http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/uploads/docs/blocks/437/print-report-cards.pdf

The application for students to attend Clark for 25-26 is now online. Current students DO NOT need to reapply, we will be sending home a link later this quarter to reserve your seat for next year.

Students in grades 9 and 11- Your required CPR instruction will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 from 8:00-9:00 am in the Knowledge Room.

Registration for the ASVAB is open by emailing dbonds@irsc.edu. Unfortunately, students must be in grades 10, 11, or 12 to participate. No worries grade 9 students, we will offer it again next year.

YEARBOOK INFO

• TODAY is the final day to purchase a yearbook at the $65 price. After November 1st, the price will increase to $70. Secure your book at the lowest price by ordering online at: yearbookforever.com/
• Yearbook is looking to feature students who want to share their hobbies! Please login to your Clark email account and fill out the following form to share information about your hobbies with us. Please submit no later than 11/8. https://forms.gle/EYT58ATG1qzre3qF7
• Share your opinions about the first quarter of school with yearbook. Poll results will remain anonymous. Login with your Clark email address and fill out the attached form. Please submit no later than 11/8. https://forms.gle/kMKcr4UP6o55NhAz9
• 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

Interact will meet on Monday, November 4th! Join us in the Dome at lunch to learn about opportunities for volunteering and fundraising to support your community.

Math Club is extending pumpkin painting through November. You can paint a pumpkin for 2 dollars and get your name in a raffle for a gift card.

Math club is also hosting a snack cart through November. Come get a snack for $1.

Time to clean out your closet Math club is hosting a clothes drive, donate 10 pieces of clothing for a service hour. Clothes need to be in good shape and clean. Child and teen sizes most needed.

Students who ride the afternoon buses must wait outside under the blue tarp. There are now 4 benches you can wait on, so no excuses for missing your bus.

Seniors- It's time to sign up for Grad Bash! See the email from Mrs. Villwock with instructions to save your seat as seats are limited.

Hey kids!! Just when you thought the spirit week fun was over – it isn’t! SGA’s Fall Dance spirit week starts next week - so be ready to continue the fun!

• Monday’s theme is COLLEGE SPIRIT! Show your pride by wearing as much college merch as you can! And be ready to play some BINGO during lunch!

• Tuesday’s theme is DECADES DAY! Show your love for the fashion of your favorite decade – MUSIC TRIVIA in the Knowledge Room during lunch

• Wednesday’s theme is RHYME WITHOUT REASON - team up with a friend and create outfits that match because they rhyme! Ex. Dr. Phil and a Fifty dollar bill - LIP SYNC BATTLE in the Knowledge Room at lunch

• Thursday’s theme is SNOWED IN – wear all white and enjoy HOT COCOA and a MOVIE in the Knowledge Room at lunch!

• Friday’s theme is FALL FRENZY - wear your flannel shirts/sweaters/ boots/ scarves/ hats/gloves – finish Thursday's MOVIE in the Knowledge Room at lunch!

SGA Is selling tickets during lunch for our Fall Dance being held next Friday, November 8th from 7:00-10:00 here at Clark! Tickets are $10 for Clark students and $15 for a guest (one guest per student). You will need to return your completed guest form before purchasing your guest ticket. Ticket sales end Wednesday, November 6th. **FRESHMEN are welcome at the Fall Dance!

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!

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

The celebration of good character and the choice to not use substances as part of a combination Red Ribbon and Character Counts was SO. MUCH. FUN!!!!!!!

Congrats to our door decorating winning class, Mrs. Ballard!

Hope everyone enjoyed the ice cream today, too! Remember, we can all get better at demonstrating the six pillars in our world.

Thanks to the Clark NHS volunteers who participated in the MCSO Trunk or Treat last night!

Congratulations to Rachel Cannon, the Vice President of Best Buddies at Martin County High School, being selected as the first team on the Treasure Coast to be candidates for the Best Buddies International Gala!

Shout out to our amazing athletes who participated in Districts and/or Regionals this week. Dylan Barral JBHS swimming 200 IM, Colin and Logan Vickery, Erick Shelton, (MCHS Swimming), Amelia Anderson Anderson (MCHS CC), Robert Mull (SFHS CC).

Congrats to the students nominated for the pillar of trustworthiness: Sam McCulley, Grace Raudales-Cerrato, Camryn McCarthy, Mattine Jensen, Vlada Goers, and Avery Stewart. Congrats to the overall winner, Mattine Jensen!

Many Science Club students got to participate in "A Day in the Life (ADIL) of the Indian River Lagoon" They got to participate in an experiential research program, collecting water quality data and conducting biological inventories along the 156-mile stretch of the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). Clark science students took part in this hands-on field experience, measuring chemical, physical, and biological parameters to understand how their local section of the estuary contributes to the larger ecosystem. Collaborating with environmental expert Mike Yustin from the Environmental Resource Division, Martin County BOCC, students learned the importance of the IRL and how scientists collect and analyze this data to monitor the estuary's health. This program is sponsored by The Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA).

Congrats to our 3 students who participated in our first time at the IRSC Brain Bowl Competition! Logan Fucile, Grace Raudales-Cerrato, and Jaren Rodriguez helped lead us to a third place finish!

The staff Traveling Crane Award recipient for October is Mr. Fernando who was nominated by several students. They said, "He always has a smile on and welcomes me every morning. He is always kind and ready to help." "He is super friendly and a joy to be around. He also does so much for our school, and goes mostly unrecognized by students."

Good luck to our Debate representatives who are at UF to compete in the prestigious Blue Key Tournament this weekend. Best of luck to Faith Alford, Ezekiel Liberty, Sam McGee, Camryn McCarthy, Audrey Robertson, and Kat Watkins.

Be sure to check your email and listen to the announcements to learn about all of the programs planned for November. Flyer below

• The ASVAB skills assessment will be administered at Clark next Friday, November 8th, from 7:50 a.m.-11:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to explore your skills and to learn about your career opportunities. See Dr. Bonds or send an email message to her to register. Be sure to let your teachers know if you are planning to participate.

• We will take a field trip to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, November 12th, after school. We will learn about all of the departments and the work they do and we might get to tour the jail. If you are interested, let Dr. Bonds know as soon as possible and no later than next Wednesday!

Mrs. Haynes is looking for donations for used and unwanted tools: I need about 3- 5 of each - hammers, flathead screwdrivers, and pliers. These will be used for forensics class and will not be returned.

Thanks to all who attended the PASS meeting last week. Slides with notes attached below.

We are looking for our Clark parents, guardians, and other family members who are Veterans and are willing to speak to students a part of a panel in November. Email ljudd@irsc.edu

The millage renewal does include Clark. Learn more here and make sure you have your voice heard through voting. https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/millage-referendum-renewal?fbclid=IwY2xjawGI1rhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVRzKWTWJZuaJtR5SMldQ28M-VTnqO_9xRH7D4IatvP5Fz3L4rMryfVIDw_aem_RL1nSSELQ_AuSZjtuFOmeA

Front desk help needed for spring and as subs! We will train. 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

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

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

Students4H2O needs volunteers for the Seawind mentorship program every Friday from 10:30-11:30 am. If you are interested contact Noa Vignone at Noa_Vignone@clarkalc.net

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 rowells@martinschools.org

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.

Friday, Nov. 1 Bingo Night

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

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).

We have 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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