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. 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 -

8. 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

9.  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.

10.  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.

11.  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

12. 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.

13. 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!!

14. Next Detention Wednesday, April 6th 3:35 to 4:35 PM * Do not be late! * Room 101 with Mr. Federici Saturday Detention on May 14 th 9:30-12:30 PM

15. 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

17.  The reversible practice jerseys must be return to Federici NOW. I have gotten 1, JUST 1 in two weeks of asking. Detentions next!  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.

18.  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 any team (some of you need to learn to read), leave you name, contact info, and desired sport in Mr. Federici’s mailbox.  To create a team you need enough students to field a team, a place to play and practice, a volunteer coach and to start raising money NOW in order to purchase uniforms, refs. transportation and equipment to play.

19. Video Contest! Please show link to students and ask them to go view at home. Most views wins the school a $1000…By Friday! https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=J8DiwxjSF8oc

20. Attn: Ms. Spartan Contestants See Ms. Brasino after Spring Break if you would like assistance with your essay. You must at least bring a draft of the essay in order for me to help you (don’t show up empty handed).

21. IRSC Creative Writing Contest Winners Congratulations to the following students for their winning entries!! – Cory Rathburn—9 th grade—Short Story—1 st place – Shaelyn Haney—10 th grade—Short Story—3 rd place These talented students will be awarded at a ceremony this Thursday at IRSC. Make sure to congratulate them when you see them.

22. ATTENTION Dual Enrollment STUDENTS!!! If you are planning to register for Summer 1 2016, Summer 2 2016, and/ or Fall 2016 you MUST fill out a Advisor Request Form in the main office. Please place the completed form in Mrs. Hernandez’s inbox. You will be called down in the order that your form is received. If you are a repeat DE student, you may register online and have your classes selected before getting called by Mrs. Hernandez in order to save your seat. Keep in mind that your classes are not final until you get Mrs. Hernandez’s signature.

23. History Fair Fundraisers Car Wash: April 3rd 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Valero on Cashmere and St. Lucie West) Five Guy’s Night: April 14 th Moe’s Night: April 26 th Dress Down Every Friday for the Month of April! Help send your fellow Spartans to States!

24. 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

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