2. S - Set high expectations O - Objective M - Meaningful curriculum
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

3. Spring Break 2017 – British Isles
*Announcements*
Spring Break 2017 – British Isles
Registration is now open - 31 seats available
Tour Number: KT
Spring Break China
Registration is now open – 30 seats available
Tour Number: WJ

4. LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Application Fee waived for SCPA students
In state tuition offered
Harrogate, TN
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
Associates of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting
Marketing

5. BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Do you want to earn a four year, full tuition scholarship to BU?
For scholarship information visit bu.edu/admissions/trustee
Deadline is December 1, 2016

6. Attention Seniors: Applying to Saint Leo University. See Mr
Attention Seniors: Applying to Saint Leo University? See Mr. Weston for an application fee waiver.

7. New Student Emails (take a picture of this)
If you are new to this school this year, you must log into your student account by going to: Google.com/a/cpatc.org Your user name is NO SPACES Your password is spartans123 Change your password. After your first login, you may access your account by going to gmail.com

8. Off Campus Privileges
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.

9. Volunteer hours available at the PSL Botanical Gardens
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

10. 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
Childhood Cancer Awareness Scholarship
Aspiring Business Professional" Scholarship Program- Seniors

11. MORE SCHOLARSHIP INFROAMTION
Children of Divorce Scholarship ($1,000 towards first year in college)
College Scholarship Program DEADLINE NOV 30. - (Up to $40,000 to high-achieving seniors with financial need) 
DORI SAVES LIVES 2016/2017 Senior Scholarship Contest ($2,500) 
Stay Safe Today…Make a PSA “Teen Video Contest” 2016/2017 DEADLINE DEC 1. (Teen Video Contest, $500 for student/ $500 for school)
Elks Most Valuable Student Contest DEADLINE NOV. 30 (up to $50,00 open to all seniors demonstrating leadership and financial need)
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program ($20,000- Open to Senior Athletes)
Future Legal Leaders Scholarship  ($2,000) Video and Essay Contest for students entering law school) 
Aspiring Business Professional" Scholarship Program- Seniors ($1000)
Boston University Trustee Scholarship (a Full- Tuition Scholarship)
Boston University Presidential Scholarship ($20,000 to students with exceptional academic achievements)
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund ($2, ,000)
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship 
AXA Achievement Scholarship ($2, ,000- - Ambition and Drive)
B. Davis Scholarship  (A non academic scholarship for Junior and Seniors) 1000 

12. Seniors College Deadline Application
New York University
Opens date : November 1st
Deadline: December 1st
Northeastern University
Deadline : November 1st
University of South Florida
Preferred admissions deadline: November 1st
Application deadline for students to qualify for academic scholarships: January 15th
Lincoln Memorial University
Rolling Admissions
University of Florida
Priority Application Deadline: October 17th
File completion deadline: November 1st
Florida Atlantic University
Summer : February 15th
Fall: May 1st
Florida Gulf Coast University
Stetson
Rolling Admissions
Full Sail University
Bethune-Cookman University
Rolling Admissions
Florida State University
Early Admissions : Apply by October 19th
Late Admissions : Apply by January 18th
University of Central Florida
Fall Priority: January 15th, Fall July 1st, Spring December 1st , Summer April 15th
Flagler University
Early Decision Application : November 1st , Regular Application: March 1st

13. No Essay. No GPA. Main points: 1
No Essay. No GPA. Main points: 1. Students submit projects that respond to the prompt in one of the following media categories: Art Photography Music Creative writing Video (for current college students) 2. Five students will each be awarded $1,000 toward their college tuition. There will be one awardee per medium Students reflect on this year's prompt: Represent your views about the concepts of education vs. learning. Here is a link to anything else you may need to know about the scholarship, including a digital form for them to submit their projects: Any other questions please reach out to Lindsay Mecham Phone:

14. URGENT FAFSA INFO
The FAFSA application start date has been changed from January 1st 2017 to October 1st 2016.
Seniors make sure you are logging into to submit your financial aid application NOW.
See Mrs. Hernandez if you have any questions.

15. Scholarship Opportunity
Florida students will have the opportunity to apply for 44 scholarships this year including the following Florida sponsored scholarships. Students may apply for as many scholarships as the on line application process determines the student is eligible to apply. Some, but not all are listed below: Doris Morris Endowment $ Eleanor Cannons Memorial Endowment $ Frances Shugart Endowment $1, Jan and Pete Lee Family Endowment $ Martha Stickland Endowment $ Neta Hendricks Memorial Endowment $ Sharon Petelle Education Endowment $ Suzanne Jourdan Memorial Endowment $ Zeta Jones Haldin Memorial Endowment $ DEADLINE: February 1, 2017 Early Bird Award: December 15, 2016 Application website is Any questions, please contact Pam Masound

16. Dual Enrollment Spring Term
Are you interested in doing dual enrollment this SPRING? If so, please make sure to follow these instructions.
Potential DE students:
3.0 unweighted GPA is required for DE
Fill out the PERT form found in the main office
Turn in completed form to Mrs. Hernandez
Must take and pass the PERT in order to start DE
(Do not do step 4 before steps 1-3)
Students Currently in DE:
Update your guided pathway at IRSC with your advisor
Fill out an advisor request form found in the main office and turn it in to Mrs. Hernandez
Classes will be scheduled with Mrs. Hernandez
Spring registration is open from November 1st – November 22th
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

17. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides one of the largest scholarships in the country for high-achieving students with financial need.
The Cooke College Scholarship
Offers up to $40,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study at any accredited college or university
Can be used toward total cost of attendance, not just tuition, room, and board
Supports study-abroad programs and internships
A chance to receive $50,000 a year for graduate study, up to four years
For more information see

18. Volunteer opportunity!
Sarah’s Kitchen
Volunteer opportunity!
Sarah’s Kitchen is a non-profit organization providing hot meals to the needy.
For those interested, visit: or see Mr. Kyryliw for more information
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and can expect to volunteer from 4:30-7:30 pm on weekdays.
There are 3 locations in Fort Pierce and 2 in Port St. Lucie.

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20. Mock Presidential Election
This Friday (October 21st) students will receive a ballot in homeroom to participate in the Channel One Mock Election.
SCPA’s results will be sent to Channel One and help to determine a national winner amongst teens.
The ballots represent the main two parties, and has an option for a write in candidate
If students would like to learn more information about the Republican, Democratic, or Libertarian Party Platforms go to Mr. Sinski’s teacher page and look for the 2016 Platform Breakdown tab on the left side.
Mock Presidential Election
Remember, Vote Early & vote Often 

21. Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Join Ms. Fuksman for this Free event, that’s right I said Free and bring your family to enjoy the celebration
Come for the fun, music but most of all come for the food.
November 18, 2016
6pm to 9pm
At the new school

22. CHESS CLUB Meets on Tuesdays, after school, in Room 102
All levels are
welcome.

23. Looking for Volunteer Hours?
Help out with Teen Court at the PSL Police Dept. on Tuesday after school from 4-7pm.
Must see Officer Lushbaugh to get the details and exact dates.

24. See Mr. Federici to preorder you Spartan Hoodie. $40 each
See Mr. Federici to preorder you Spartan Hoodie. $40 each. Black or Grey. Sample in 105 to view when you come into the Spartan Shop.

25. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s
Students of the Year
Applications due October 14, 2016
What is it?
The Students of the Year campaign is a seven-week fundraising competition for high school sophomores and juniors to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma’s Society’s Palm beach Area.
Raise money for a patient who is currently affected with or is in remission from a blood cancer
Candidate who raises the most money is titled Student of the Year and will receive a $2,500 college scholarship
Participation can enhance college application
Visit or contact Kellie Baker for more information

26. See Mr. Fed to preorder your Dri-Fit fabric Spartan Zipper Hoodie
See Mr. Fed to preorder your Dri-Fit fabric Spartan Zipper Hoodie. $80 each. Graphite only. Visit the Spartan Shop in 105 for details. Can get name, number and varsity letter on it.

27. Anime Club
Those interested in Anime Club can plan to meet in Mr. Kyryliw’s room on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-4:30. You must plan to be picked up/leave by 4:30 each day.

28. Boys Soccer
All boys interested in Boys soccer need to see Mr. Federici ASAP

29. Yearbooks On Sale $45 until October 31st
Order online at jostensyearbook.com
Order at school during lunch in Room 107 on Wednesdays.

31. Boys Basketball Tryouts are Thursday 10/31/16
FHSAA forms are due ASAP to FEDERICI, they must be returned before conditioning can take place for individuals

32. Girls Basketball Girls Basketball Try outs will be on October 24th
-All potential players need FHSAA Physical and consent Paperwork into Mr. Federici before you can tryout.
-See Mr. Federici with any questions.
Coach Maskol will likely meet with players at lunch on Thursday or Friday this week. 

33. Attention students!
If you have not done so, create an account on the school website.
1. Go to CPATC.ORG
2. Go to the top of the page and press “Create Account”
3. Fill out your information on this page and when done press the green button that says “Create your Account”
4. When done, make sure you go to each of your teacher’s pages and find your class and click on the “Add to my class list” button

34. Skyward Access To access Skyward you need to know your:
-Student ID # as your username
-8 digit Birthday for the password.
For example: if you were born January 1st, your password would be:

35. What Kind of Music Do You Like?
Spartan Spear- it
What Kind of Music Do You Like?
What’s your favorite music? Please write down what kind of music you like and what you listen to most. What’s your favorite song?
This info will help one of our new Spartan Spear-It school newspaper reporters and it’s greatly appreciated!
When finished, please send the homeroom rep with your responses to the office, and ask someone to put them in Mrs. Daigle mail box.
Thank you for your help and have a nice day!
The Spartan Spear-it
School Newspaper
Coming Soon…

36. Seniors Have you sworn into one of the military branches?
If so please bring Mrs. Hernandez a picture of you from the ceremony to have displayed in the new building!!
Have you received any college/ university acceptances?
Bring them to Mrs. Hernandez in order to have them displayed in the new building!!

37. Senior Portraits
Hightower & Staten Photography Call ASAP to schedule your appointment: (772)
Address: 708 S 6th Street Fort Pierce
Session time: 45-60min
Seating Fee $10
Includes:
Tuxedo for the boys
Drapes for the girls
DEADLINES:
Take it by October 31th to get your student ID
Take it by November 30th to be in the yearbook

38. Attention: Students! Parents!
Both students and parents will receive double volunteer hours for helping in the moving process to the new building
Parents who rent trucks or equipment get triple volunteer hours for helping in the moving process

39. If you are going on the jail trip with Mr
If you are going on the jail trip with Mr. Weston, please turn in your NOTARIZED paperwork with your $10. Do not wait until the last minute!

40. Christian worship and prayer group.
Meetings on Mondays afterschool 3:30-4:30 in room 115.
See Carmen Montero for more information.
For prayer requests Carmen at:
Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

41. We’re looking for students
who are interested in joining our campaign team for Student of the Year!
If interested, student MUST be willing to dedicate time. See Emily Thiele or Naya James-Faulkner For more information.
Those who help will receive volunteer hours!

42. Student Volunteer Opportunity
EVENT
Indian River Lagoon Science Festival Saturday October 22, 2016 from 10:00am-3:00p River Walk at Veteran’s Memorial Park - on the waterfront in Fort Pierce. 
Volunteer registration is open now through October 14.
If you are interested you can sign up at:

43. Psychology Club Halloween Gram
Want to send a Halloween Candy Gram to a
friend or teacher this October? For only
$1, you can do so!
See Mr. Weston if
Interested.

44. Blood Drive
October 20th and October 21st we will be having our 2nd blood drive.
If you would like to sign up for the blood drive you have to be at least 16 years old or older.
Please see any SGA Member during lunch to sign up for your time slot.

45. Mock Trial meeting cancelled due to the move.

46. Either way, come on down and join
Fan of Horror?
Scared of it?
Either way, come on down and join
HORROR CLUB
Overcome your fear and appreciate the elements that go into the art.
Held every
Tuesday
after school.
Old Building Location: Room 103
New Building Location: Not specified

47. Class of 2017 Meeting C/O 2017: nulli secundus
There is a Class of 2017 meeting scheduled for this Friday, October 21st at 6:00pm, at the IRSC Schreiber Center.
ALL seniors and their parents should plan to attend.
We will be going over important graduation information.
Jostens will be there for a presentation as well.
See you there, Spartans!
C/O 2017: nulli secundus