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. 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

4.  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.

5.  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

7. Youth Mental Health First Aid(YMHFA) USA First Aid 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, 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. SCHOLARSHIPS Abbott and Fenner Scholarship High School Juniors and Seniors Women in STEM Scholarship Actuarial Diversity Scholarship Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award-African American High School Senior interested in Law Enforcement AORN Foundation Scholarships & Grants--Perioperative nursing Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Big Sun Scholarship- Senior Athletes Cottage Inn Scholarship -Essay - Deadline May 31 Childhood Cancer Awareness Scholarship Aspiring Business Professional" Scholarship Program- Seniors