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. Somerset Mission

2. 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

4. FSA Writing Practice for October Retake  Students who will retake the FSA at the end of October may stay after school on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 for extra help on the Writing portion of the test. Tutoring will be in Room 104 with Ms. Brasino.  Students may also stay after on Thursdays for extra Reading practice with Ms. Danese in Room 103.

5. Thursday, October 15 th Thursday, October 15 th No School Friday! Only 10 $$ Movies Games Scavenger Hunt Pizza Soda etc.… -Sponsored by Spartan Cheerleaders- 8 pm - 6 am

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7. Seniors! When applying for universities/colleges you must remember to fill out an Official Transcript Request Form found in the main office. For security reasons we will not be releasing transcripts without your written permission. Forms can we found in the spindle under the GUIDANCE tab in the MAIN OFFICE. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hernandez.

8. Advisor Appointments Students keep in mind that there are Advisor Appointment forms in the main office if you need to speak with Mrs. Hernandez.

9. A Night in Paris Homecoming 2015  Date: November 20, 2015  Time: 7pm-11pm  Location: Catering Revolution in St. Lucie West  Cost: $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets will go on sale on November 2 nd 2015.

10. College Fair 2015 Youth Job Fair  Over 70 Colleges/ Universities  November 4th, 2015  6:00pm-9:00pm @ Civic Center  If you attend and sign in you will receive volunteer hours  Who: Ages 16-24  What: Youth employment opportunities & community research  Where: Garber GMC Community Center in Fort Pierce  When: 11am-2pm Friday, October 16 th, 2015

11. *Announcements* Spring Break 2017 – British Isles ❖ Registration is now open - 32 seats available  Tour Number: 1747637KT Spring Break 2018 - China  Registration is now open – 30 seats available ❖ Tour Number: 1752005WJ

12. University of South Florida USF’s College of Nursing ranks #1 in Florida and #24 nationwide! #48 on U.S. News and World Reports “National Universities” list #43 Best Engineering Schools nationwide (#5 for Biological / Agricultural Engineering) #47 Best Law Schools nationwide #43 Best Medical Schools: Research nationwide #14 in Pharmacy nationwide One of the nations top 40 public research universities nationwide Has been named one of the top 50 Colleges Advancing Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

13. University Application Deadlines! FSU - October 15 th, 2015 or January 13 th, 2016 UM - November 1 st, 2015 UF - November 1 st, 2015 UCF - May 1 st, 2016 FIU - December 1 st, 2015 UT - November 15 th, 2015 FAU - May 1 st, 2016 USF - January 2 nd, 2016

14. University of Florida  UF representative will be on campus on October 12 th, 2015  Application deadline is November 1 st  Presentations will be during Ms. Danese’s 1 st and 2 nd period  If you are a senior who is interested in attending and is not scheduled in Danese’s 1 st or 2 nd period please see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office

15. SENIOR PACKAGE ❖ Class of 2016 – Senior Fees $50 per student// $55 after October 1// $60 after January 1 ❖ Cap & Tassel (keep) ❖ Gown Rental ❖ Diploma with cover ❖ Graduation Tickets ❖ Senior Pins ❖ Senior Awards ❖ Senior Portrait for the School ❖ Prom – $80 ❖ Senior Activities Week - $52 for all ❖ May 16– Superplay Night 7-10pm ($18) ❖ May 17– Movie Night ($15) ❖ May 18– Dinner/Roast/Awards/Pinning ($12) ❖ May 19– Beach/Picnic Day (Potluck) ❖ May 20– Breakfast @ Golden Corral ($10) SENIORS ONLY Howl O Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa on October 31 st 2015 $100.00 covers bus and entrance fee Permission Slips found in Main Office

16. 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

17. Lincoln Memorial University  LMU will be here on October 12 th during lunch  They will be available to speak with students as well as discuss waiving your application fee to LMU  FYI - Ms. Rains is an LMU alumni and can give you a personal testimony on the school

18. Tohono O’odham Community College  A Morrill Land Grant School located in beautiful Arizona  Two-year college for individuals from all walks of life who want to further their education  Highly qualified faculty and staff who are dedicated to the art of teaching, advising, and service specifically to the Tohono O'odham Community  Offers Apprenticeships in Carpentry, Construction Painting, Electrical, Facilities Maintenance, and Plumbing  GO JEGOS!!!!!

19. Volunteer Opportunities  Where: Blake Library – John F. Armstrong Wing 2351 SE Monterey Rd. Stuart, FL  When: Saturday October 17 2pm-4pm  Organizations that will be present: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club, Floridians Fighting Falls, Oceanographic Society, Habitat for Humanity, House of Hope & MORE!  For more information contact Terry: 772-219-4906 or tdick@martin.fl.us

20. Attention Fellow Spartans! Wednesday October 7 th Volleyball Game $5.00 Admission Home Game At UpOnTop 5:00pm

21. Volleyball October Madness Volleyball Game 10/6 vs. St. James Christian Academy Home Game UpOnTop 5:00pm $5.00 Entry fee Support Our Lady Spartans

22. Volleyball Game 10/12 John Carrol Catholic Away @JCHS at 4:00pm Permission slips will be in the office $10.00 Bus/Entry fee Support Our Lady Spartans

23. Volleyball Game 10/14 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Academy Away @Fenn Center at 5:00pm Permission slips will be in the office $10.00 Bus/Entry fee Support Our Lady Spartans

24. Volleyball Game 10/20 St. James Christian Academy Home Game UpOnTop 5:00pm $5.00 fee Support Our Lady Spartans

25. FAU Career Expo  When: October 24, 2015  Who: Juniors and Seniors (If the seats do not get filled, the trip will be open to under classmen.)  What: Attendees will be able to speak to college representatives, l earn about scholarships and financial assistance, p ick up literature and learn about various degree programs, and r eceive free giveaways and the chance to win scholarships to FAU.  Where: FAU Boca Raton (Football field) We will leave early Saturday morning and come back around 3pm. Cost: $10 per student (just pays for bus)

26. Send in your music selections for homecoming

28. 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

29. CHESS CLUB  Every Wednesday  After school in Room 101  3:30 to 4:30pm 50