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. PARSIMONIOUS Adjective: Unduly sparing in the use or expenditure of money. Ebenezer Scrooge is arguably the most parsimonious character in literature.

4. 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.

5. 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!!!!!

6. Announcements Once your teacher gives you your new spring schedule, take a pic of it with your phone. Dual Enrollment Students: Mandatory meeting for all students currently in Dual Enrollment classes. All Students will meet in room 101 at the beginning of lunch on Wednesday. THIS IS A MANDATORY MEETING (For those who are not in classes) Mandatory Science Olympiad meeting at lunch, Friday, Jan. 9. room 114.

7. 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

8. YEARBOOKS FINAL SALE Final Deadline is February 20 th 2014 Presale ONLY….. No Yearbooks will be sold after February 20 th 2014 Yearbooks are now $40.00 FINAL SALE

9. 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 2014

10. 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!

11. 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

12. $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.

13. 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-

14. 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!