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. Bright Futures Seniors the Florida Financial Aid Application is available Visit the following website to apply. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/

6. 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

7. 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

8. Entries must be submitted no later than March 16. All artwork must be on poster board no larger than 22 x 28. Please see Ms. Wilson in 107 for more information if you are interested in participating. Law Day Art Contest Open to St. Lucie County students, this year’s theme is the concept of Miranda warnings. Prizes 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: $200

9. Nature's Vision Environmental Community Service Activity Environmental Science Class and other science students are selling “Science” themed items as a fundraiser to pay for a bus to take the class and others to a beach clean up day. March 18 deadline! See Mr. Federici or a science student to view the brochure of the items avaiable! T-shirts, towels, toys, jewelery, flowers and much more!

10. Are you interested in Joining the Army? 1.GUARANTEED TRAINING OF CHOICE -You pick your job 2. TUTION ASSISTANCE -$250 per credit/ $4000 per year (after first year of serving) 3. Montgomery GI Bill -UP TO $59,328 (Tax free) 4. POST 9-11 GI BILL -100% Entitlement at 36 MO. Service 5. Cash Enlistment Bonus -Up to $40,000 paid over term of enlistment 6. Pay and entitlements (Per month) -E-1 $1,531.50 E-2 $1,716.90 –E-3 $1,805.40 -E-4 $1,999.50 -O-1 $2,905.20 -Free medical and dental –Free housing and meals -30 days vacation with pay -Rapid Advancement* -Skill Training* -Earn College Credits* –Shop tax free* – Veteran Preference* -For more information contact Staff Sergeant Neely @ 772-344-3757 -

11. Fetterman & Associates Scholarship Project  lawteam.com/scholarship for details and applications  Honors college bound high school seniors and their outstanding teachers  Email Kelly@lawteam.com if you have any questionsKelly@lawteam.com  Required to write an original essay describing their MOST INFLUENTUAL TEACHER. The contest is open to seniors who are pursuing higher education after graduation.  Five winners will be chosen and each will be awarded a $1,000 cash Scholarship. The most influential teacher will be recognized and honored with a new tablet computer.

12. 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: June 10 th

13. National Honor Society SCHOLARSHIP, SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER Calling all those who have what it takes Minimum criteria to apply include the following:  Sophomore standing  3.5 unweighted GPA WITH NO GRADE LOWER THAN A “C”  Have taken at least one honors course each year in high school  No referrals in high school  75 community service hours (completed and documented by administration by date of application deadline-March 15 th, 2015.)  Two letters of recommendation-one from teacher, preferably in honors level course and one from another source (work, church, community service, etc.)  APPLICATIONS will be available from Ms. O’Connor in room 114, beginning February 19, 2016.

14.  Seniors please keep in mind that your final grades are due by May 12 th. This includes your virtual classes!  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hernandez.

15.  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.

16.  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

17. Daily Practice SAT  Check out this free cool phone app that will provide you with a “question of the day” and other fun tools to help you improve your SAT scores!!  Visit www.sat.org/scoring or search for the app by name (Daily Practice SAT).www.sat.org/scoring  Available through google play and the apple store.

18. Mentorship Program  Are you a Junior who is interested in mentoring an incoming 9 th grader next school year? If so please see Mrs. Hernandez or Miss Zirger in the main office.  What do you have to do?  You will touch base with your partner and see how they are adjusting to high school.  You will give them tips on how to get through classes.  You will assist in their transition from middle school to high school.  You will be a friendly/ welcoming face.  Junior participants will received volunteer hours.  Are you a Junior who is interested in mentoring an incoming 9 th grader next school year? If so please see Mrs. Hernandez or Miss Zirger in the main office.  What do you have to do?  You will touch base with your partner and see how they are adjusting to high school.  You will give them tips on how to get through classes.  You will assist in their transition from middle school to high school.  You will be a friendly/ welcoming face.  Junior participants will received volunteer hours.

19. Have you ever wondered what a firefighter or EMT does? Then this is for you! STUDENTS WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO INTERACT WITH FIREFIGHTERS AND EMT’S. YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO WORK ON HANDS ON ACTIVITIES AND WATCH FUN SIMULATIONS. WHEN: MARCH 29 TH, FROM 8:30 A.M.-12 NOON RSVP TO MRS. HERNANDEZ IN THE FRONT OFFICE BY FRIDAY!!

20. Next Detention Wednesday, March 16th 3:35 to 4:35 PM * Do not be late! Room 101 (Tredor’s) with Mr. Federici Next Sat Detention on April 2nd 9:30-12:30 PM

21. 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

23.  The reversible practice jerseys must be return to Federici ASAP  We would like to have a varsity and JV next year, therefore we would like all those interested to see Mr. Federici if interested or leave a note in my mail box with your name, grade, cell number and that your interested in Basketball next year.  There we be fundraiser this Spring to raise money for new uniforms, dates TBA soon.

24.  Mr. Federici has been approached about starting several different teams next year: swimming, girl weightlifting, boys and girls soccer….. If you are interested in participating in the creation of a team, leave you name, contact info, and desired sport in Mr. Federici’s mailbox.  To create a team you need enough student participation, a place to play and practice, a volunteer coach and to start raising money NOW in order to purchase uniforms and equipment.