1. 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

2. No Scents Scented products are not permitted on Campus! Scented products include but are not limited to: Perfume Cologne Lotion Hand Sanitizer Body Spray. You can put any of those on at home before leaving for school. There are hand sanitizers in every class room that are scent free. Being caught with any scented product on campus can result in a detention!

3. Spartans Joust Postponed Due to Rain’s Illness. Date TBA $5.00 See Mr. Federici to pay Watch your teachers battle out in a jousting ring! Get out of class early! Rains vs. Roach Sinski vs. Kyryliw Wilson vs. Yvette Fuksman vs. Brasino

4. If a teacher or staff can see your underwear, a detention will be assigned. Have pride in your appearance, you’re a Spartan!

5. The Who-What-When-Where of the Hat Hats aren’t the essential article of clothing they once were but are still worn by both sexes for fashion and for function. Knowing when to remove a hat is as important as wearing the right hat for the occasion. If you were a medieval knight who failed to remove his helmet or lift his visor and identify himself the consequences could be fatal. Throughout history hats identified social standing and removing a hat was a gesture of respect. In the “old days,” men took off their hats in Christian churches, when they entered someone’s home, when greeting a boss, and always in the presence of a lady. Ladies were entirely exempt from “hat rules,” wearing them whenever and where ever they wished. While some of these customs are now historical footnotes, even in today’s casual culture men and women still remove their hats as a sign of respect. Cancer patients are exempt from hat rules. Here’s when it’s fine to wear your hat and when it’s not: Men Hats can be left on… Outdoors At athletic events (indoors or out) On public transportation In public buildings such as post offices, airports, and hotel or office lobbies On elevators Take hats off, including baseball caps … In someone’s home At mealtimes, at the table While being introduced, indoors or out (unless it’s frigid!) In a house of worship, unless a hat or head covering is required Indoors at work, especially in an office (unless required for the job) In public buildings such as a school, library, courthouse, hall In restaurants and coffee shops At a movie or any indoor performance When the national anthem is played When the flag of the United States passes by, as in a parade Women Fashion hats (not baseball-style caps) can be left on… In someone’s home At luncheons, weddings, garden parties At religious services At a movie or any indoor performance When the national anthem is played When the flag of the United States passes by, as in a parade Take your fashion hat off… Anytime it blocks someone’s view, such as wedding, a theater Indoors at work Remove baseball-style (unisex) caps… In someone’s home At mealtimes, at the table While being introduced In a house of worship, unless a hat or head covering is required Indoors at work, unless required for the job In public buildings such as a school, library, courthouse In restaurants and coffee shops At a movie or any indoor performance When the national anthem is played When the flag of the United States passes by, as in a parade

6.  You will receive a Spelling Bee List from your homeroom teacher.  Study this list over the break. When we return from the break, you will take a test on these words in homeroom.  We will pick winners from each grade level based on these test scores.  The winners from each grade level will go to the Somerset Spelling Bee on March 10 th. Annual Somerset Spelling Bee March 10 th

7. Somerset BoysBasketball SeasonSchedule 2015-16 DateSchoolLocation/resultsTime 1.1/5/2016 (Tues) Somerset Prep North Lauderdale ($5 Adults, $3 Students)Tough loss in OT 63-595:30 PM 1.1/9/2016 (Sat) Morningside Academy ($3 Adults, $1 Students) 1631 SE Greendon Ave Upper School, PSL1:00 PM 1.1/12/2016 (Tues) St. Andrews Episcopal Academy ($3 Adults, $1 Students) H.L. Fenn Center 2000 Virginia Ave Ft Pierce5:00 PM 1.1/13/2015 (Wed) Edgewood HS ($5 adults, $2 students) 180 E. Merritt Ave Merritt Island *7:00 PM 1.1/15/2015 (Fri) Covenant Christian School ($4 adults, $2 students) 720 Emerson Dr. NE Palm Bay, FL*7:00 PM 1.1/18/2015 (Mon) Saint James Christian Academy ($2 Adults, $1 Students) 4300 Okeechobee Rd Fort Pierce4:30 PM 1.1/19/2016 (Tues) St. Edwards ($5 Adults, $1 Students) 1895 Saint Ed’s Dr. Vero Beach*6:30 PM 1.1/21/2016 (Thurs) Morningside Academy ($3 Adults, $1 Students) 1631 SE Greendon Ave Upper School, PSL6:00 PM 1.1/25/2016 (Mon) Jupiter Christian ($5 adults, $2 students) 700 Delaware Blvd Jupiter*7:00 PM 1.1/26/2016 (Tues) John Carrol ($5 Adults, $2 Students) 3402 Delaware Ave Ft Pierce6:00 PM Somerset Spartans Boy’s Basketball Schedule 2016

8. Do you have a career in mind but don’t know how much it would pay?  Visit salary.com to compare different careers and learn the median income for each.  You can also find:  information on what is required to work in that career field  a list of responsibilities  sample interview questions

9.  Grad Bash 2016 at Universal Orlando® Resort continues the tradition of music, fun and excitement in a two-park graduation celebration. New rides, live concerts, dance parties, live DJs, street entertainment and karaoke will keep your seniors celebrating from 7PM - 2AM. Jessie J Will be Preforming live.  When: April 8 th, 2016  Cost: $130 - To reserve your seat on the bus, a $30 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due by Dec. 18 th  Turn in your payment to Mrs. Silva in the Main Office

10. Senior Hoodie Extended  Price: $31.95 including tax  Order forms are found in the main office.  Available in small, medium, and large sizes (limited)  4 mediums, 3 larges, 5 small left!!!! First come first serve! Front Back

11. Senior Hoodie  Price: $31.95 including tax  Order forms are found in the main office.  Available in small, medium, and large sizes (limited)  4 mediums, 3 larges, 4 small left!!!! First come first serve! Front Back

12. *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

13. Attention all seniors!! Please bring in any college acceptance letters to Mrs. Hernandez as soon as possible to have them displayed in the office!

14. Volunteer Opportunities Community Center: 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie Botanical Garden: 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd, Port St. Lucie OR 772-337-1959 Manatee Center: 480 N Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce OR 772-489-3034 Animal Husbandry Volunteer: 420 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce Civic Center: 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie OR 772-878-2277 Robert E. Minsky Gymnasium: 750 SW Darwin Lane, Port St. Lucie Savannah Preserve State Park: 2541 Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie OR 772-398-2779 St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity: 772-249-0792 Police Department: 772-344-4052 The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Cat Foster Program (18+): 772-332-5876 The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Dog Foster Program (18+): 772-332-5876 Dog Walking (Humane Society of St. Lucie County): 772-519-2423 Harvest Food and Outreach Center: 2520 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce OR 772-468-8543 City of Port St. Lucie Volunteer Program: 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie OR 772-807- 4475 Students Working Against Tobacco: 5150 NW Milner Dr., Port St. Lucie OR 772-785-6144 United Way of St. Lucie County: 4800 S US 1, Fort Pierce OR 772-464-5300

15.  SAT will be launching a new version of the SAT in March 2016. Quick Facts  4 parts: Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and the optional SAT Essay  400–1600 score scale  3 hours and 50 minutes with the SAT Essay — or 3 hours without it  4 answer choices  4 college application fee waivers for every student who uses an SAT fee waiverSAT fee waiver You can find more information about the new scoring process and what's different on the test in the main office.

16. College Tour  Personalized guided tours of: University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Florida State University, University of South Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University  Price: $429.00 Due by January 15 th Deposit: $100.00 due by December 14 th  Price Includes: Deluxe Hotel Accommodations, Hotel Security, All gratuities, Meals. For the full itinerary see Mrs. Hernandez

17. 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.

18. University Application Deadlines! FSU January 13 th, 2016 UCF - May 1 st, 2016 FAU - May 1 st, 2016

19. SENIOR PACKAGE ❖ Class of 2016 – Senior Fees $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)

20. RMHC U.S. SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors ONLY HOW TO APPLY:  Beginning October 1, 2015, students may apply online. Seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. The deadline for the 2016 academic year is January 20, 2016 at 11:59 PM Central Time Zone. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status by June 30, 2016.  Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local RMHC Chapters. Please note that not all Chapters offer all four scholarships below. participating local RMHC Chapters  For more information visit: http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us- scholarships

21. Scholarship Opportunity  Law Firm of Ayo and Iken will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships for select seniors. To see if you qualify please visit their web site at Deadline for Application is May 1st, 2016 http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce -scholarship- ayo-iken/

22. Bright Futures  Seniors the Florida Financial Aid Application will become available on December 1, 2015.  Visit the following website to apply. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid. org/

23. Kahn Academy  Free to students who have taken the PSAT!  It’s a great way for you to personalize your learning needs while preparing for the SAT.  PSAT scores are populated directly into Kahn Academy, which produces a personalized plan of study for each student.  Kahn Academy offers practice exercises and videos tailored to each individual student’s answers and test results!  You can work at your own pace to increase skills with instant feedback. Sat.org/officialpractice

24. Saint Leo University  If you are a senior applying for Saint Leo University please see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office. Mr. Weston graduated from Saint Leo University and is willing to provide, applying students, with paperwork which would give you automatic $100.00 book scholarship, plus the chance to win an additional $500.00 scholarship.

25. 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)

26. 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!!!!!

27. 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

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. UCF Tour  Who: Open to ALL GRADE LEVELS  Where: UCF  What: Campus and housing tour  When: January 19 th  Cost: $12 (lunch not included) Permission slips are available in the main office and see Mrs. Hernandez for more information. All money and permission slip due by January 15 th

30. HISTORY FAIR MEETING TODAY  ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THIS YEAR’S HISTORY FAIR COMPETITION SHOULD ATTEND A QUICK LUNCH MEETING TODAY (MONDAY 11 th ) IN ROOM 109.  The meeting is at the start of lunch/end of 2 nd.  This will be to go over procedure, dress code, expectations, and answer any questions.