Somerset Beliefs 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

No Scents Scented products are not permitted on Campus! Scented products include but are not limited to: Perfume Cologne Lotion Hand Sanitizer Body Spray. You can put any of those on at home before leaving for school. There are hand sanitizers in every class room that are scent free. Being caught with any scented product on campus can result in a detention!

Homecoming News  Homecoming guest forms are now in the main office. If you have any questions see Mrs. Hernandez Forms are due by November 13 th.  Do you have what it takes to run for homecoming court? Forms are in the Main Office and are due by November 6 th. 12 th - King and Queen 11 th -Prince and Princess 10 th -Duke and Duchess 9 th -Baron and Baroness Elections will be taking place the day of homecoming.

SGA Halloween Donut Sale On October, 30 th 2015 SGA will be selling Dunkin Donuts in 115 before school starts. (7:30am-8:10am) All of the money will go to Homecoming Come out and get these yummy treats for just $1 each.

Scholarship Opportunity  Law Firm of Ayo and Iken will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships for select seniors. To see if you qualify please visit their web site at -scholarship- ayo-iken/

Treasure Coast Chapter of The Links Incorporated scholarship Objectives: The awards are intended to provide recognition and financial support for qualified students who: Have a 3.0 or better GPA (un-Weighted) Have Financial Need Eligibility: Applicants must be classified as a senior and must have met all state and district requirements to graduate in May/June of the current school year. All applicants must have the intent to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in order to receive the award. Applications: Applications must be received by December 1 st, 2015 and must include the following: 1. Completed, signed application form 2. Essay of personal goals 3. Two Letters of recommendation 4. Official transcripts 5. Small Color Photo 6. Most recent U.S. Federal Income Tax Return Submit to: Treasure Coast (FL) Charter of the Links, Incorporated P.O. Box Port Saint Lucie, FL Scholarship Award Amount: $1, Non-renewable The recipients of the scholarship in St. Lucie, Indian River, and Martin Counties will be announced May 6 th, 2016 or at the recipients high school scheduled scholarship Awards night. Follow Up: If you receive a scholarship, an official letter of acceptance and record of registration with courses listed must be submitted to the above address on or before September 30, 2016 to receive the award amount.

Moe’s Night!  Come have dinner and help our school!  20% of the profit made will go to SCPA  November 3, 2015 (after school)  Come have diner with Ms. Rains

See Basketball Players to order by Nov. 5 th, 2015

Basketball Season Schedule DateSchoolLocation 11/9/2015TLAP Sports AcademyWest Palm 11/13/2015Morningside AcademyPSL 11/17/2015John CarrolFt Pierce 11/19/2015Jupiter ChristianJupiter 11/23/2015Community ChristianStuart 11/24/2015Somerset North LauderdaleNorth Lauderdale 12/3/2015Community ChristianStuart 12/7/2015St. AndrewsFt Pierce 1/5/2016Somerset North LauderdaleNorth Lauderdale 1/7/2016TLAP Sports AcademyWest Palm 1/9/2016Morningside AcademyPSL 1/12/2016St. AndrewsFt Pierce 1/13/2015Edgewood HSMerritt Island 1/19/2016St. EdwardsVero Beach 1/21/2016Morningside AcademyPSL 1/25/2016Jupiter ChristianJupiter 1/26/2016John CarrolFt Pierce

Biology EOC Prep  Saturdays from 9-12pm  Dates: -10/31 -11/14 -12/5 -12/12

CLASS OF 2017  There will be a Junior Class Ring Meeting  When: November 12  Time: 6pm  Location: The Schreiber Center on the north end of the IRSC campus

PTSO Meeting Room 6 PM on November 3rd *Tell your Parents* Volunteer hours awarded

CLASS OF 2016  We are holding a Cap & Gown fitting, announcement presentations  When: Friday, October 30 th  Time: 1 st and 2 nd period  Where: In 103 (Danese) -There will also be Graduation Announcements that can be ordered at lunch on November 14 th (Parents welcome)

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Seniors! When applying for universities/colleges you must remember to fill out an Official Transcript Request Form found in the main office. For security reasons we will not be releasing transcripts without your written permission. Forms can we found in the spindle under the GUIDANCE tab in the MAIN OFFICE. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hernandez.

A Night in Paris Homecoming 2015  Date: November 21, 2015  Time: 7pm-11pm  Location: Catering Revolution in St. Lucie West  Cost: $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets will go on sale on November 2 nd 2015.

College Fair 2015  Over 70 Colleges/ Universities  November 4, 2015  Civic Center  If you attend and sign in you will receive volunteer hours.

FSU- TECH STEM Video Contest Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply. Deadline to submit your video: December 1, 2015 Please see Mrs. Hernandez for more information.

RMHC U.S. SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors ONLY HOW TO APPLY:  Beginning October 1, 2015, students may apply online. Seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. The deadline for the 2016 academic year is January 20, 2016 at 11:59 PM Central Time Zone. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status by June 30,  Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local RMHC Chapters. Please note that not all Chapters offer all four scholarships below. participating local RMHC Chapters  For more information visit: scholarships

*Announcements* Spring Break 2017 – British Isles ❖ Registration is now open - 32 seats available  Tour Number: KT Spring Break China  Registration is now open – 30 seats available ❖ Tour Number: WJ

University of South Florida USF’s College of Nursing ranks #1 in Florida and #24 nationwide! #48 on U.S. News and World Reports “National Universities” list #43 Best Engineering Schools nationwide (#5 for Biological / Agricultural Engineering) #47 Best Law Schools nationwide #43 Best Medical Schools: Research nationwide #14 in Pharmacy nationwide One of the nations top 40 public research universities nationwide Has been named one of the top 50 Colleges Advancing Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

University Application Deadlines! FSU - October 15 th, 2015 or January 13 th, 2016 UM - November 1 st, 2015 UF - November 1 st, 2015 UCF - May 1 st, 2016 FIU - December 1 st, 2015 UT - November 15 th, 2015 FAU - May 1 st, 2016 USF - January 2 nd, 2016

SENIOR PACKAGE ❖ Class of 2016 – Senior Fees $55 after October 1// $60 after January 1 ❖ Cap & Tassel (keep) ❖ Gown Rental ❖ Diploma with cover ❖ Graduation Tickets ❖ Senior Pins ❖ Senior Awards ❖ Senior Portrait for the School ❖ Prom – $80 ❖ Senior Activities Week - $52 for all ❖ May 16– Superplay Night 7-10pm ($18) ❖ May 17– Movie Night ($15) ❖ May 18– Dinner/Roast/Awards/Pinning ($12) ❖ May 19– Beach/Picnic Day (Potluck) ❖ May 20– Golden Corral ($10)

Saint Leo University  If you are a senior applying for Saint Leo University please see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office. Mr. Weston graduated from Saint Leo University and is willing to provide, applying students, with paperwork which would give you automatic $ book scholarship, plus the chance to win an additional $ scholarship.

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY ✓ Application Fee waived for SCPA students ✓ In state tuition offered ➢ Associates of Science in Nursing ➢ Bachelor of Science in Nursing ➢ Bachelor of Business Administration ❑ Accounting ❑ Marketing ➢ Bachelor of Science ❑ Athletic Training ❑ Veterinary Health Science ❑ Criminology and Criminal Justice ❑ Social Work ❑ Environmental Science ➢ Bachelor of Arts ❑ Art ❑ Media Communications ❑ Business ❑ Political Science Harrogate, TN

Toys for tots Brought to you by SGA When: October 27, 2015 through December 15, 2015 Where: At school What: Brand New, never opened, unwrapped toys Make a child HAPPY and donate a toy. Volunteer hours will be awarded to anyone who donates.

Tohono O’odham Community College  A Morrill Land Grant School located in beautiful Arizona  Two-year college for individuals from all walks of life who want to further their education  Highly qualified faculty and staff who are dedicated to the art of teaching, advising, and service specifically to the Tohono O'odham Community  Offers Apprenticeships in Carpentry, Construction Painting, Electrical, Facilities Maintenance, and Plumbing  GO JEGOS!!!!!

Volunteer Opportunities Treasure Coast Food Bank (from May 2015 to December 2015): Community Center: 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie Botanical Garden: 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd, Port St. Lucie OR Manatee Center: 480 N Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce OR Animal Husbandry Volunteer: 420 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce Civic Center: 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie OR Robert E. Minsky Gymnasium: 750 SW Darwin Lane, Port St. Lucie Savannah Preserve State Park: 2541 Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie OR St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity: Police Department: The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Cat Foster Program (18+): The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Dog Foster Program (18+): Dog Walking (Humane Society of St. Lucie County): Harvest Food and Outreach Center: 2520 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce OR City of Port St. Lucie Volunteer Program: 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie OR Students Working Against Tobacco: 5150 NW Milner Dr., Port St. Lucie OR United Way of St. Lucie County: 4800 S US 1, Fort Pierce OR

Volunteer hours  Packets are in the front office under forms  For the Port St. Lucie Botanical gardens  Every Saturday and Sunday  Hours are from 12-4  Parent volunteers welcomed

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Tutoring ❖ Lunch Tutoring: 1.Monday- English 2.Tuesday- Science 3.Wednesday- History 4.Thursday- Foreign Language and Math 5.Friday- TBA ❖ After school Tutoring: 1.Monday- Science 2.Tuesday- Math 3.Wednesday- Detention 4.Thursday- English 5.Friday- N/A