1. 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

2. *Announcements* Spring Break 2017 – British Isles ❖ Registration is now open - 31 seats available  Tour Number: 1747637KT Spring Break 2018 - China  Registration is now open – 30 seats available ❖ Tour Number: 1752005WJ

3. University Application Deadlines! UCF - May 1 st, 2016 FAU - May 1 st, 2016

4. 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 Deadline for Application is May 1st, 2016 http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce -scholarship-ayo-iken/

5. LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY http://www.lmunet.edu/ ✓ 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

6. 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

7.  Seniors and Juniors may leave campus for lunch only - with prior approval  Freshman or Sophomores are NOT allowed to leave campus for ANY reason!  The only exceptions are dual enrollment students going to IRSC campus.  Any student that leaves campus without permission will lose all privileges for the remainder of the school year.  Any student that allows an underclassmen in their vehicle without prior permission will lose all privileges for the remainder of the school year.

8.  Every Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Parents and students are welcome  Contact Jeff Policar with any questions by calling 917-574-9385

9. Senior Hoodie Price: $31.95 including tax Order forms are found in the main office. Available in small, medium, and large sizes (limited) ONLY 2 large and 4 small left!!!! First come first serve! Front Back

11. IRSC DUAL ENROLLMENT Registration for Summer 1, Summer 2, and Fall 2016 opens on March 30 th. Registration ends May 6 th (Summer 1) June 27 th (Summer 2). Spring 2016 Textbooks are due by April 28 th. You may not DROP a class without speaking with Ms. Rains or Mrs. Hernandez once you have registered for your classes. The longer you wait to register, the later your books will arrive. –Book ordering will occur on the following days, so you must have your registration completed by those dates. Order Summer 1: April 22 nd Order Summer 2: April 22 nd PER IRSC

12. History Fair Fundraisers Panda Express: April 21 st - Today! Moe’s Night: April 26 th Dress Down Every Friday for the Month of April! Help send your fellow Spartans to States!

13. Youth Mental Health First Aid(YMHFA) USA First Aider Training In the United States, about 1 in 5 adolescents suffer from mental illness. As a result, Mental Health First Aid USA created a training to help people acknowledge that mental illnesses are real, common, and treatable and that it’s OK to seek help. YMHFA USA curriculum is primarily focused on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-age youth, ages 12-18. Participants may include family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens who work with adolescents. Source: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org

14. Class of 2016 Prom Santa Lucia River Club Ballantrae Friday,April 29 7:30 pm-11:00pm $80 A Midsummer Night’s Dream

15. Vietnam Veterans of America They need your reusable items. They need: Clothing Shoes Bedding items Draperies & Curtains Housewares & Glassware Jewelry & Cosmetic Toys & Games Bikes Small Furniture Tools Appliances Please drop off any donations to the main office by 4:00pm on 4/22/16. See Mrs. Hernandez with any questions. Thank You!!

17. DO YOU NEED A PLACE TO TAKE YOUR PROM PHOTOS? BOTANICAL GARDENS IS OFFERING FREE ADMISSION TO USE THEIR GARDEN AS BACKGROUND YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPHER IF YOU’RE INTERESTED PLEASE CALL (971)-574-9385 AND ASK FOR JEFF POLICAR

18. Jazz night at Botanical Gardens When: Every other Wed. starting April 6,2016 – Oct 8 Time: 6:30pm – 9pm Where: Botanical Gardens (2410 SE Westmoreland PSL, FL) Donation: $5.00 at the door Lead person: Mr.Policar

19. Little Caesars Pizza Kit Help our athletics Dept. raise $$$! Order a pizza kit from an Athlete or coach. Deadline: April 22, 2016 @ 3:30 * Tomorrow! Pickup date: April 29, 2016 **Athlete past, present and future must sell 10 each to participate in a sport next year** See Mr. Federici with questions??? or athletes can pick up order brochures

20. 10 th Grade FSA Reading Boot Camp Who: All 10 th graders When: Saturday--April 23rd Where: Ms. Brasino’s room (104) Time: 9-12 Brace yourself! The FSA is coming!

21. FSA Reading Boot Camp To clarify: Reading Boot Camp is for 10 th grade only. If you are a 9 th grader who would like to attend next week, you need to see me so I can approve for you to be here. – Next Boot Camp—April 23 rd we will cover Informational Text which is 70% of the test.

22. Reading FSA Dates 10 th grade— Monday, April 25 th and Tuesday, April 26 th 9 th grade— Tuesday, May 3 rd and Wednesday, May 4th

23. Dear Educator or School Counselor, The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is now accepting applications for the 2016 Youth Awards; educational grants are available for students who are part of the graduating class of 2017. For the 18th year, recipients will be selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community, and for their focus in various educational categories. Once selected, the students will be celebrated at 10 regional ceremonies across the country and receive grants to continue their education or to fund an idea or project that will serve to impact their communities. The APPLICATION DEADLINE is Sunday, October 2nd, 2016. For a full list of award categories, regions and application, please visit www.hispanicheritage.org

25. Attention Students  SAT prep will be available the 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of every month from 3:30pm- 4:30pm in room 103 (math prep not included).  If you have any questions, see Mrs. Hernandez.

26. ALL STUDENTS AT SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY WHO ARE LOOKING TO PREP FOR THEIR COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OR ALL OF OUR FREE LIVE ONLINE EVENTS. Schedule of upcoming events: SAT Bootcamp Today, April 21, 2016 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET SAT Bootcamp Monday, May 2, 2016 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET Inside the Classroom: SAT (SAT class preview) Thursday, May 5, 2016 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET ACT Bootcamp Sunday, May 8, 2016 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET Inside the Classroom: SAT (SAT class preview) Thursday, May 12, 2016 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET **Registration is required for all scheduled events. Space is limited.** SAT Bootcamp Inside the Classroom: SAT ACT Bootcamp Inside the Classroom: SAT Kaptest.com/College

27. SGA DRESS DOWN Student Government sponsored dress down are the following days:  April 27 th, 2016  May 25 th, 2016  May 26 th, 2016 It is 2$ to participate, support your school!

28. Next Detention Tuesday, April 26th 3:35 to 4:35 PM * Don’t be late! * Room 101 with Mr. Federici Last Saturday Detention is on May 14 th, 9:30-12:30 PM