1. Somerset Academy, Inc. promotes a culture that maximizes scholar achievement and fosters the development of responsible, self- directed, life-long learners in a safe and enriching environment.

2. 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. VACCINATE Verb: To inoculate with vaccine virus When I stop fidgeting, the doctor will be able to vaccinate me against pneumonia.

4. Participate in our 50/50 Raffle to support Drama Club! How It Works: You’ll purchase a raffle ticket, write your name on the back of it, and then place it into the box. At the end of the week, we will pull a name from the box and announce a winner. The winner will receive HALF of the profits we earn through this raffle. If we earn $200, the winner will receive $100. The remainder of the money will go towards the Drama Club. When It Starts: Next week Monday, January 19th until Friday, January 23rd. Where to Buy Tickets: During Lunch in Room 109. Ticket Pricing: 1 Raffle - $1 3 Raffle - $2 5 Raffle - $3 (There’s no limit on to how many tickets you can purchase.) Good Luck, Spartans!

5. Announcements Congratulations to Chelsea Grullon on her acceptance to Mercy Business College Summer Leadership Program. Thousands of students apply for this opportunity every year, and our very own Chelsea secured one of 80 seats!

6. Attention: Ms. Spartan Candidates Ms. Brasino will be available after school Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-4:30 if you would like help with your essays.

7. MS. SPARTAN MMXV !TICKET SALES STARTING RIGHT NOW! $10 FOR ADULTS FREE FOR CHILDREN 9 AND UNDER

8. ATTENTION STUDENTS ACT TEST APRIL 18, 2015 LAST DAY TO REGISTER MARCH 13, 2015 You must see Mrs. Rains or Ms. Laezza prior to March 5 if you intend to register.

9. Dress Code Reminder Unless it is a dress down day, all students are to be fully in dress code at all times. This INCLUDES outerwear. All hoodies, jackets, sweaters, cardigans, etc, must be SCHOOL approved WITH logo and purchased from Aztec Graphix. Dress code violations WILL be issued for out of dress code. Open toed shoes, slides or flip-flops are NOT permitted. Close toed shoes only.

10. When? Every Friday This Month! Appropriate Dress Down Day! ONLY $2!!

11. In APCC students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge on Asian pop culture ranging from the art styles of “Mangaka” to the musical genres of Southern Korean and Japanese Pop A chance to communicate with people with similar interests as you Meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:35 pm to 4:30 pm These times are definite every week unless advised otherwise New and Returning APCC members should attend to hear about the next upcoming volunteer opportunity Asian pop culture club! Schedule Goals and activities

12. University of Florida Juniors if you are planning on attending UF and would like some information on the financial aid options please see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office.

13. Attention Spartans TODAY there is a basketball game against Somerset North Lauderdale. Cost: $10.00- includes bus and entrance into the game Get your permission slip in the office Please have your signed permission slip turned NOW Time: 3:00-9:30pm First 40 students per bus will be permitted to go.

14. Attention Spartans! January 23 rd, 2015 there is a basketball game against American Heritage school. Cost: $10.00-includes bus and entrance into the game Get your permission slip in the office and have it returned by January 22 nd Time:3:30-8:30 First 40 students per bus will be permitted to go.

15. American Musical and Dramatic Academy If you are interested in acting, music theater, dance theater and performing arts check out AMDA. Website: www.amda.eduwww.amda.edu

16. LOG ONTO MYACCESS AND PRACTICE YOUR WRITING SKILLS UNDER THE “FSA WRITING COMPONENT PREPARATION” CLASS. YOU HAVE UNLIMITED ATTEMPTS AND THE EDITOR WILL ASSIST YOU. GET READY FOR THE FSA!!!!!

17. Drama Club Drama Club meetings will be held every Monday in room 109. If you are still interested in joining come to the meeting. (Members, please don’t forget to bring the donation fee in if you can.)

18. Lunch from Wings Hut on Fridays Pick up your orders in 106 When: Every Friday Place your order with payment on Thursday in homeroom Orders will only be accepted on Thursday, not Friday morning 5 wings, with your choice of fried rice or French fries $5.00

19. Final Sale! Deadline is February 20 th 2014 PRESALE ONLY….. NO Yearbooks will be sold after February 20 th 2014 Yearbooks are now only $40.00 Yearbooks are now only $40.00

20. Student Government Association Spring Break Trip Spring Break Trip to Busch Gardens $100 for entrance to park and bus ONLY 40 seats available on bus. Cash or Money Order ONLY First Come, First Served- Permission Slip in Office Trip is on Sunday, March 29 th 2015

22. Wendy's frosty coupon! Come grab your Wendy's coupon book for only a dollar! The coupon book includes 10 free frosties! The coupon books are sold in the office, during transition and at lunch time! Get it soon because the coupons expire on February 1 st 2015!

23. Announcements Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open 40 seats total—17 left open http://www.eftours.com/ Tour Number: 1583135YW

24. $9.95 per month!!! https://www.internetessentials.com/h ow-it-works https://www.internetessentials.com/h ow-it-works Attention students: If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you can get internet at home through Comcast for $9.95 per month.

25. 5 Announcements Peer Tutoring Program: Mondays: English Room 103 or 104@ lunch Tuesdays: None Wednesdays: History, Room 109 @ lunch & Math in Room 101 Thursdays: Science Room 114 @ lunch Fridays: Spanish Room 106@ lunch After School tutoring: Math: Mondays Detention: Tuesdays English/Reading: Thursdays Social Science: After School By Appointment Sciences: Wednesday-

26. Spartans! Blue Bins, Green bins, and large blue “trashcans” on campus are for recycling only! Do not put trash in BLUE/Green recycling bins! Pick-up is on Fridays or bring full containers to 115 to empty!! Mother Earth thanks you!