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. Eschew Verb: To keep clear of.

4. 2014 Crystal Lights and Chandeliers Homecoming When: November 9 th, 2014 Where: Port St. Lucie Civic Center Time: 7PM - 11PM Ticket Sales start on October 16, 2014 and ends November 7, 2014. $15 dollars each Purchase your tickets before school in the main office.

5. Tardies: 3 to 4 transitional tardies in a one month period will result in a after school Tuesday detention at the end of the month. 5 or more transitional tardies will result in a Saturday detention. 300 Club: Here’s your chance to be part of the CPATC community service club! The 300 Club! Remember, students are required to do at least 75 community service hours in high school. So get involved now! Go Spartans! Bio EOC Prep Schedule: 9:30-12:30, Rm 114 Nov 1Nov 15Nov 22Dec 13 Announcements

6. Oct 27-29 Basketball Tryouts 3:30-5:00 at the school All participants must complete the athletic packet with a physical before they are able to practice.

7. Joey Matozzo- 10/14 (Sorry we forget to announce yesterday!) Samantha Garcia- 10/15 Joshua Bredemeyer- 10/16 Zahir Karim- 10/16 Happy Birthday Spartans!!!! From SGA

8. No Collar For A Dollar Wednesdays Month Of November and December

9. ATTENTION ALL AP CHEMISTRY CANDIDATES AND TEST RE-TAKERS A review session will be held each Friday afternoon 3:40-4:45, RM 114. The definitive schedule for the remainder of this semester will be given out at this first review. Students who intend to continue on into AP Chemistry this Spring or who are planning to re-take the exam in May are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions.

10. College and Career Fair Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm Location: Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Cost: $10.00 (For transportation) Permission Slips will be available on October 6 th This event is available only for Juniors.

11. Step Team Step Team will be held Wednesdays after school. It’s a mixture of boys and girls. If you need more information ask Robyn.

12. Liberty Bell’s Deli on Tuesdays Orders may be placed during homeroom $5.00 full wrap and chips Turkey and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion Ham and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion Cajun Turkey, pepperjack, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion Cheesesteak Wrap, provolone, grilled onions Drinks 75 Cents

13. Lunch from Wings Hut on Fridays Pick up your orders in 110 When: every Friday Place your order with payment on Thursday in homeroom 5 wings, with your choice of fried rice or French fries $5.00

14. Announcements Mayor JoAnn Faiella would like to meet with you and your parents this Saturday at 11:00 at Veteran’s Memorial Park behind hurricane Wings on Veteran Memorial Parkway in PSL. The next TARs meeting is Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11:00am at the Headquarters. Early Voting starts October 20—Tell your parents!! Make sure we are supporting those who support us.

15. Do you want to have fun while working with kids? Can you use some volunteer hours? Then I have the place for you. See Ms. F. in room 106 for volunteer schedule.

16. 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 Spring Break 2015 Trip to Costa Rica There are 7 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. Lost and Found Last call for all lost and found items. If not claimed by Friday. All items are up for grabs.

18. Attention on APCC Members! There will be NO Asian pop culture meeting this week Tuesday October 14 th. A Make up meeting will be held this Thursday on October 9 th Please let your parents know prior to the meeting.

19. Homecoming Court 11 th Grade- King and Queen 10 th Grade- Prince and Princess 9 th Grade- Duke and Duchess Anyone interested in running must have NO referrals and a 2.0 GPA PLEASE SEE BRIANNA ZIRGER OR IRINIE ST HILL TO SIGN UP Don’t Forget! Homecoming is on November 9 th and tickets are being pre sold now!

20. HOMECOMING DRESS OUT Monday, October 27 th - Blackout VS Whiteout Dress in either all white or all black Tuesday, October 28 th - Superhero/Villain Day Dress as your favorite superhero or villain Wednesday, October 29 th - Future Career Day Dress in your future career attire Thursday, October 30 th - Class Color War Come to school decked out in your class color Friday, October 31 st - Appropriate Dress Out

21. 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

22. $35.00 December 19, 2014 Must Pre-Order Pickup an order form in Main Office First

23. Somerset Environmental Club (SEC) Mr. Federici would like to invite all scholars to participate in helping take care of Mother Earth in a responsible manner. Do you do your part? Do you reduce, Reuse and Recycle? Do you know what that even means? In you are interested in saving the planet come by room 115 and sign up with Mr Federici at any time. *Meeting day will be decided democratically by members. However, first meeting will be Thursday during lunch period in 115 *Students can get volunteer hours for participating and helping with the school wide Recycling Program

24. Blue Bins on campus are for recycling only! Do not put trash in BLUE recycling bins! Do your part and Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Spartans! We need blue or green recycling bins for every classroom. If you have one at home, please consider donating to the school to help us help the planet! Bring to Federici in 115 ASAP!! Mother Earth thanks you!

25. Glass bottles and jars Aluminum cans Steel cans (tin cans) Empty aerosol cans Drink boxes Milk and juice cartons Aluminum pie plates Aluminum foil Rigid plastic containers Newspapers and inserts Phone books Magazines Catalogs Paperboard boxes (cereal, cookie boxes, tissue boxes, etc.) Cardboard boxes (must be flattened and cut to fit into bin) Brown paper grocery bags Source: http://www.cityofpsl.com/kpslb/singlestream/ Use your cart to recycle the following items: