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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

Extortion Noun: The practice of obtaining by violence or compulsion.

Science Olympiad There is a mandatory meeting for the SCPA Science Olympiad team if students would like to be considered. The meeting will take place Tuesday, October 28 th during lunch

RED RIBBON WEEK October 23 rd – 31 st

FACTS On an average day: 881,684 teens smoke cigarettes 646,707 teens smoke marijuana 457,672 teens drink alcohol. In one day, 71,000 American teens are in outpatient treatment for substance abuse. Ten-thousand more teens are in other forms of treatment for substance abuse.

Dangers of using Marijuana  Even though may people state that smoking marijuana helps them concentrate and pass their tests. It has been proven that long-term effects of marijuana can lead to an adverse effect on memory and learning.  People can injure themselves and die because of marijuana’s effects on judgment, perception, and coordination.  Marijuana was a factor in over 370,000 visits to the emergency department in About two-thirds of those patients were male, and 12% were teens ages 12 to 17.

Dangers of using Prescription Drugs  The most frequently misused medications are: opioid painkillers (e.g., OxyContin and Vicodin); central nervous system (CNS) depressants used for anxiety and sleep disorders (e.g., Valium and Ativan); and stimulants that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.  Drug overdose death rates have been rising steadily since 1992 with a 118% increase from 1999 to 2011 alone.  Among children under age 6, pharmaceuticals account for about 40% of all exposures reported to poison centers.

DRUG ABUSE Whether smoking tobacco kills someone from cancer over years or an overdose of heroin kills someone in one night, all drugs have the potential to be abused. The number of teens dying from drug overdoses and abuse now exceeds the number of deaths from motor vehicle accidents in the U.S.

2014 Crystal Lights and Chandeliers Homecoming When: November 9 th, 2014 Where: Port St. Lucie Civic Center Time: 7PM - 11PM Ticket Sales start on October 16, 2014 and ends November 7, $15 dollars each Purchase your tickets before school in the main office.

Tardies: 3 to 4 transitional tardies in a one month period will result in a after school Tuesday detention at the end of the month. 5 or more transitional tardies will result in a Saturday detention. Bio EOC Prep Schedule: 9:30-12:30, Rm 114 Nov 1Nov 15Nov 22Dec 13 Announcements

300 Club Need Volunteer Hours? There is going to be a brief informational meeting for up coming events. The meeting will be held on Wednesday in Mrs. Fuksman’s room during lunch. Sunday morning the 300 club will be volunteering at the Halloween Half Marathon

Oct Basketball Tryouts 3:30-5:00 at the school All participants must complete the athletic packet with a physical before they are able to practice.

Social Committee & SGA Who : SGA Members and any new members When: Friday October 24 th 3:45pm – 4:45pm Where: 110

Why is the Boy’s Bath room locked? Broken door, busted wall, broken flush handle, milk cartons stuck in urinals, and a general mess. Come to the office to be escorted to the bathroom until you can learn to keep it clean.

No Collar For A Dollar Wednesdays Month Of November and December

ATTENTION ALL AP CHEMISTRY CANDIDATES AND TEST RE-TAKERS A review session will be held each Friday afternoon 3:40-4:45, RM 114. The definitive schedule for the remainder of this semester will be given out at this first review. Students who intend to continue on into AP Chemistry this Spring or who are planning to re-take the exam in May are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions.

College and Career Fair Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm Location: Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL Cost: $10.00 (For transportation) Permission Slips will be available on October 6 th This event is available only for Juniors.

Step Team Step Team will be held Wednesdays after school. It’s a mixture of boys and girls. If you need more information ask Robyn.

Liberty Bell’s Deli on Tuesdays Orders may be placed during homeroom $5.00 full wrap and chips Turkey and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion Ham and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion Cajun Turkey, pepperjack, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion Cheesesteak Wrap, provolone, grilled onions Drinks 75 Cents

Lunch from Wings Hut on Fridays Pick up your orders in 110 When: every Friday Place your order with payment on Thursday in homeroom 5 wings, with your choice of fried rice or French fries $5.00

Announcements Today is a half day. No after school activities. Early Voting started Oct 20—Tell your parents!! Make sure we are supporting those who support us. If you are in need of volunteer hours, you can volunteer to hold campaign signs from 6:30AM-8AM, and 4-6PM. See Mrs. Rains for more info.

Do you want to have fun while working with kids? Can you use some volunteer hours? Then I have the place for you. See Ms. F. in room 106 for volunteer schedule.

Announcements Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open 40 seats total—17 left open Tour Number: YW Spring Break 2015 Trip to Costa Rica There are 7 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

Lost and Found Last call for all lost and found items. If not claimed by Friday. All items are up for grabs.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SPARTANS!!!!! FROM SGA Samantha Bisbano 10/24 Kevin Jones 10/24

HOMECOMING COURT Homecoming Court 11 th Grade- King and Queen 10 th Grade- Prince and Princess 9 th Grade- Duke and Duchess Anyone interested in running must have NO referrals and a 2.0 GPA SIGN UP SHEET IS IN THE MAIN OFFICE YOU MUST SIGN UP BY OCTOBER 27 TH AND WAIT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL BEFORE YOU START CAMPAIGNING.

HOMECOMING GUEST If you need a guest request form for homecoming, you can pick one up in the main office. All guest request forms are due by November 5 th. Turn in all forms to the MAIN OFFICE.

HOMECOMING DRESS OUT Monday, October 27 th - Blackout VS Whiteout Dress in either all white or all black Tuesday, October 28 th - Superhero/Villain Day Dress as your favorite superhero or villain Wednesday, October 29 th - Future Career Day Dress in your future career attire Thursday, October 30 th - Class Color War Come to school decked out in your class color Friday, October 31 st - Appropriate Dress Out

5 Announcements Peer Tutoring Program: Mondays: English Room 103 or lunch Tuesdays: None Wednesdays: History, Room lunch & Math in Room 101 Thursdays: Science Room lunch Fridays: Spanish Room lunch After School tutoring: Math: Mondays Detention: Tuesdays English/Reading: Thursdays Social Science: After School By Appointment Sciences: Wednesday

$35.00 December 19, 2014 Must Pre-Order Pickup an order form in Main Office First