History Goes here  But we’ll let this one go since Sinski is in Tallahassee with our History Fair Winners and he does comprise his entire department. He is forgiven—this time.

Science Word of the Week  ​ combustion-the reacting of oxygen with a fuel like gasoline which then releases energy in the form of heat and sometimes light-as in fireworks. Since combustion of glucose takes place in the cell, catalysts assist in enabling this reaction to happen at a temperature that will not injure the cell. ​ The burning of wood in a campfire is a combustion reaction as is the burning of fuel in a car. Both release energy, carbon-based gases like CO2, CO, and water vapor as by- products. ​

Somerset Academy, Inc. promotes a culture that maximizes scholar achievement and fosters the development of responsible, self- directed, life-long learners in a safe and enriching environment.

S-- Set high expectations O-- Objective M-- Meaningful curriculum E-- Effective R-- Resourceful and responsible life long learners S-- Scholars who achieve proficiency and beyond E-- Evaluate continuously and use data to drive curriculum T-- Teachers who are highly qualified

Relay for life of Saint Lucie West Friday May 16, :00 p.m. – Saturday May 17, 8 a.m. All are welcome to attend the event. If you are under the age of 18, you must have a wristband to remain at the event later than 10 p.m. We are limited to 10 young adults per registered Adult Chaperone. Those on the team are to the front of the line, all other are first come first serve. See Mr. Tredor during your lunch period to get a permission slip.

Relay for Life Tees: $10

Kiki’s Italian Ices  Kiki’s Italian is on campus these dates:  Thursday May 15  Monday May 19  Wednesday May 21  Wednesday May 28  Monday June 2  Tuesday June 3  Wednesday June 4  Kiki’s will be selling:  Hotdogs: $2.00  Icees: $1.00  Hamburgers: $3.00  Corndogs: $2.00

Announcements  Happy teacher appreciation week! Thank a teacher! And be nice to them this week.  National Charter School Week is this week, too!  Good luck on the AP Chem test today, Kiddos I know you’ll do great!  Tues: Geo Prep at 3:30 & Sat: Alg I Prep at 9:30-12  Detention Saturday: 9:30-12:30  Athletics Department Car Wash: Saturday, May 10 from 1:00-4:00 at the Valero Gas station on the corner of SLV Blvd and Cashmere.

Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful “Clean-Up Day”  Are you in need of volunteer hours? Remember, you have to have 75 to graduate!  Saturday, May 10, 2014  Public Works Facility (Corner of Thornhill Dr. and Bayshore Blvd)  Registration: 7:30 a.m. Cleanup: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Appreciation Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Volunteers receive a “Cleanup Day” t-shirt, breakfast courtesy of Walmart and lunch provided by Waste Pro and Sam’s Club.  Raffle prizes Bounce house Activities Equipment display  For more information call  (772) or visit

300 Club  Be part of our new community service club, the 300 Club!  The next meeting will take place Thursday in Ms Langel’s room…Be a part of something special and bring your ideas!  Remember, students are required to do at least 75 community service hours in order to graduate high school. So get involved now!  We will be holding officer elections and discussing our two upcoming events.  Go Spartans!

Announcements If you would like to submit a story, poem or essay for the Spartan book publication, please Mrs. Langel is selling school supplies before school or at lunch Beef Jerky for sale in the main office. If you have lost your student ID, You must have your student ID in order to check out a lap top. Please stop by the main office to pick up lost and found.

Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip – London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open 40 seats total—22 left open – Tour Number: YW Announcements

Spring Break 2015 There are 15 seats left open on the Costa Rica trip. Horse back riding through the rainforest, white water rafting, kayaking, planting a tree in the jungle, zip lining, exploring volcanoes and hot springs, and so much more. To learn more about the trip and register online for only $95, go to – Tour Number: EX

Yearbooks Are On Sale! Yearbook estimated arrival time: May 30th Yearbook Signing and Ice Cream Party: June 3 rd for those who have purchased their yearbook Price $40 Pick up your order form today!

Dress Code Students are required to wear “Dockers-Style” Pants or Shorts. NOT Spandex or Leggings or Tights or Yoga Pants or Sweats, Etc. Shorts and skirts are required to be at least finger-tip length. If violations continue, students will be required to buy pants from a specific vendor (as we do with tops) next year. Students are asking to switch over to jeans next year, but that will not be considered unless things improve NOW. ONLY school hoodies are allowed.

6 Announcements After School tutoring schedule: –Mondays-English-Room 103 –Wednesdays-Math-Room 101 –Thursday-Science-Room 114

5 Lunch Tutoring Tutors, Remember to log your time