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. UNSULLIED Adjective: Spotlessly clean “Atticus's office in the courthouse contained little more than a hat rack, a spittoon, a checkerboard and an unsullied Code of Alabama.” (TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD)

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5. No students are permitted on the other side of campus (IRSC campus) at any point during the day without permission (Before, during or after school-unless it’s when we kick you off campus) Only Dual Enrollment students are permitted on the IRSC campus If you are caught trespassing onto the IRSC campus you will automatically receive a Saturday detention This is your warning!!

6. Attention: Ms. Spartan Candidates Ms. Brasino will be available after school Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-4:30 if you would like help with your essays.

7. ATTENTION STUDENTS ACT TEST APRIL 18, 2015 LAST DAY TO REGISTER MARCH 13, 2015 You must see Mrs. Rains or Ms. Laezza prior to March 5 if you intend to register and want a Fee Waiver.

8. Miss Spartan Dress Out Month!

9. Valentine’s Day SGA will be selling chocolate candy grams for Valentines day. Where: Office When: February 1 st - 11 th Cost: $2.00 Candy grams will be distributed during homeroom on February 13 th.

10. When : February 5th After School Where: Room110 Officers must attend If you can not attend see Mrs. Hernandez in the front office or Irinie and Brianna in the hallways.

11. Any students that are interested in politics, law, or social sciences, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and no excessive absences, are eligible to meet K. Carl Smith on February 26th at 7:00 PM. Mr. Smith is the Founder and President of Fredrick Douglass Republicans and will be speaking about Black America and the Republican Party. If you meet the eligibility requirements, please see Ms. Rains in the front office-she is only taking 15 students. Remember, this opportunity is on first come, first serve basis.

12. In APCC students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge on Asian pop culture ranging from the art styles of “Mangaka” to the musical genres of Southern Korean and Japanese Pop A chance to communicate with people with similar interests as you Meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:35 pm to 4:30 pm These times are definite every week unless advised otherwise New and Returning APCC members should attend to hear about the next upcoming volunteer opportunity Asian pop culture club! Schedule Goals and activities

13. ATTENTION JUNIORS!!! It’s tax time! Don’t forget to remind your parents to click on the FAFSA tab when doing their taxes electronically. It will parse their financial information.

14. Boston to New York College Tour This trip is open to all grades and starts the second week of June Students will be visiting 11 different schools including but not limited to, Yale, Harvard, NYU, Columbia, and UCONN. Also, students will see a Broadway Show, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and many historical sites in Boston, as well. An informational meeting for parents and students will be February 5 th at 6:00PM in room 109.

15. IRSC Creative Writing Contest Contestants: Open to all SPCA students. Categories: Each contestant will submit a sample of his/her writing on any subject in only one of the following categories: (1) Short Story or (1) One-Act Play or (1-3) Poems. Format: All entries must be typed. All contestants must use a cover sheet listing: author’s name, grade level, teacher (Brasino—if you don’t have an English class this semester), school name, and school phone number. Entries not conforming will not be considered for competition. Contestants are encouraged to make copies of work submitted. Only Award winners will be contacted. Additional information: All entries must be turned in to your English teacher by February 23. If you do not have an English teacher this semester, you will submit your entry to Ms. Brasino by March 23. Late entries will not be accepted. Awards Ceremony: Thursday March 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at IRSC Main Campus, Brown Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Y-102) Please see Ms. Brasino (104) if you have any additional questions.

16. Brasino’s 1 st Semester Freshmen See Ms. Brasino if you are interested in entering the IRSC Creative Writing Contest. You may revise and use the poems from your Poetry Anthology as an entry. You must see me prior to March 23.

18. 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!!!!!

19. Drama Club Drama Club meetings will be held every Monday in room 109. If you are still interested in joining come to the meeting. (Members, please don’t forget to bring the donation fee in if you can.)

20. 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

21. Final Sale! Deadline is February 20 th 2014 PRESALE ONLY….. NO Yearbooks will be sold after February 20 th 2014 Yearbooks are now only $40.00 Yearbooks are now only $40.00

22. 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 2015

23. Top 10 Universities in the U.S. 1.Princeton University 2.Harvard University 3.Yale University 4.Columbia University 5.Stanford University 6.University of Chicago 7.Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8.Duke University 9.University of Pennsylvania 10.California Institute of Technology

24. Top Universities in FL 1.University of Florida 2.University of South Florida 3.Florida State University 4.University of Miami 5.University of Central Florida 6.Florida International University 7.Nova Southeastern University 8.Florida Atlantic University 9.Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University 10.Florida Institute of Technology * www.4ICU.org

26. 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

27. $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.

28. 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-

29. 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!