1. Cold War  Entering the Cold War the United States held the ultimate advantage of being the only nation in the world to posses a nuclear weapon. Stalin knew no matter how many millions of Russians he had, one bomb could undo all of it. It was not until 1949 that the Soviets would have their own bomb, and an arms race ensued.

2. Word of the Week  Qualmish – feeling sick or nauseous  Ms. Rains is feeling qualmish and is therefore taking a sick day.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Relay for life of Saint Lucie West Friday May 16, 2014 6:00 p.m. – Saturday May 17, 8 a.m. All are welcome to attend the event. If you are under the age of 18, you must have a wristband to remain at the event later than 10 p.m. We are limited to 10 young adults per registered Adult Chaperone. Those on the team are to the front of the line, all other are first come first serve. See Mr. Tredor during your lunch period to get a permission slip.

6. Relay for Life Tees: $10

9. Kiki’s Italian Ices  Kiki’s Italian is on campus these dates:  Thursday May 15  Monday May 19  Wednesday May 21  Wednesday May 28  Monday June 2  Tuesday June 3  Wednesday June 4  Kiki’s will be selling:  Hotdogs: $2.00  Icees: $1.00  Hamburgers: $3.00  Corndogs: $2.00

10. Announcements  Saturday: Bio (9:30-11),11:00 AP Chem (11:30-3:00)  Detention Saturday: 9:30-12:30  Athletics Department Car Wash: Saturday, May 10 from 1:00-4:00 at the Valero Gas station on the corner of SLV Blvd and Cashmere.

11. Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful “Clean-Up Day”  Are you in need of volunteer hours? Remember, you have to have 75 to graduate!  Saturday, May 10, 2014  Public Works Facility (Corner of Thornhill Dr. and Bayshore Blvd)  Registration: 7:30 a.m. Cleanup: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Appreciation Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Volunteers receive a “Cleanup Day” t-shirt, breakfast courtesy of Walmart and lunch provided by Waste Pro and Sam’s Club.  Raffle prizes Bounce house Activities Equipment display  For more information call  (772) 873-6312 or visit www.cityofpsl.com/kpslb

13. 300 Club  Be part of our new community service club, the 300 Club!  The next meeting will take place Thursday in Ms Langel’s room…Be a part of something special and bring your ideas!  Remember, students are required to do at least 75 community service hours in order to graduate high school. So get involved now!  We will be holding officer elections and discussing our two upcoming events.  Go Spartans!

14. Announcements If you would like to submit a story, poem or essay for the Spartan book publication, please email book@cpatc.org. book@cpatc.org Mrs. Langel is selling school supplies before school or at lunch Beef Jerky for sale in the main office. If you have lost your student ID, email passaro.kariann@cpatc.org passaro.kariann@cpatc.org You must have your student ID in order to check out a lap top. Please stop by the main office to pick up lost and found.

15. Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip – London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open 40 seats total—22 left open http://www.eftours.com/ – Tour Number: 1583135YW Announcements

16. Spring Break 2015 There are 15 seats left open on the Costa Rica trip. Horse back riding through the rainforest, white water rafting, kayaking, planting a tree in the jungle, zip lining, exploring volcanoes and hot springs, and so much more. To learn more about the trip and register online for only $95, go to http://www.eftours.com/http://www.eftours.com/ – Tour Number: 1454119EX

17. Playground Equipment Drive ~Support BRITE Initiative~ BRITE Initiative’s vision is to improve the quality of life of underprivileged Haitian children by giving them access to basic social services as education and healthcare. Donations will be accepted in the Main Office until May 2 nd Please Donate Playground Equipment such as: Basketballs Soccer balls Volleyballs Hula-hoops Jump ropes Badminton Board games Nets Cones Bats Gloves Whistles Bubbles Beanbag toss

18. Yearbooks Are On Sale! Yearbook estimated arrival time: May 30th Yearbook Signing and Ice Cream Party: June 3 rd for those who have purchased their yearbook Price $40 Pick up your order form today!

19. Dress Code Students are required to wear “Dockers-Style” Pants or Shorts. NOT Spandex or Leggings or Tights or Yoga Pants or Sweats, Etc. Shorts and skirts are required to be at least finger-tip length. If violations continue, students will be required to buy pants from a specific vendor (as we do with tops) next year. Students are asking to switch over to jeans next year, but that will not be considered unless things improve NOW. ONLY school hoodies are allowed.

21. 6 Announcements After School tutoring schedule: –Mondays-English-Room 103 –Wednesdays-Math-Room 101 –Thursday-Science-Room 114

22. 5 Lunch Tutoring Tutors, Remember to log your time