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. PEERAGE Noun: The nobility The Duke of Devonshire is a title in the peerage of England.

4. St. Lucie County Fair Looking for students interested in working the Republican Party booth at the St. Lucie County Fair from February 27 th 2015 through March 8 th 2015. You DO earn volunteer hours for helping out and you get free admission tickets to the fair Limited spots available. See Rains if interested in signing up

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. Duffys and Superplay Night -Duffy’s: Wednesday, February 25, 2pm to 8pm -SuperPlay: 2pm to 7pm (includes 2 games of bowling with shoes and laser tag) -tickets are $10.00 now and $12.00 at the door -Tickets will be on sale at lunch

7. Mets Stadium Night: 3/7 &3/14 -Need 16 volunteers: 8 on cash registers, 3 on grills, 5 helpers. 8 on registers need to be 21 y.o. to sell alcohol. -Uniform: khaki shorts/pants, black closed toe shoes, and a maroon school shirt. -Volunteers park in the employee parking. If you are the Manager/Banker or Cook, be there at 9am and the cashiers and helpers need to report at 10am. -Concession stand 1. Gates open at 11:30am

8. Lock In!!! February 27-28 from 8:00pm to 6:00am Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door Permission slips are in the main office! Payment and Permission slip is due on February 27 th at the end of the school day.

9. Spring French II Class Trip open to all – come experience Cirque Du Soleil in Orlando on April 18. Cost is $75 - includes ticket and bus Due by March 6 See Ms. F for permission slip

10. University Entry Requirements (GPA, SAT, and ACT) FSU (Advisors manually calculate GPA without electives) ACT: Math 21, Writing/ English 21, and Reading 22 1760 combined on the SAT (500 on each section) GPA: 3.0 ( no electives counted) UF (no minimum required to apply, numbers below are averages) ACT: Math 19, Writing/ English 18, and Reading 19 SAT: 1810 GPA: Top 50% of your class FAU (Requirement minimums vary based on the semester you apply) ACT: 20-22 SAT: 1410- 1520 GPA: 3.28- 3.44 Princeton (no minimum required to apply, numbers below are averages) ACT: 31- 35 SAT: 710- 800 Math, 690- 800 Critical Reasoning, 700-800 Writing GPA: 3.7 * Reminder: meeting the minimums does not mean you will get accepted. UCF (no minimum required to apply, numbers below are averages) ACT: 25-29 SAT: 1190- 1310 GPA: 3.6-4.2 Harvard (no minimum required to apply, numbers below are averages) ACT: 28 SAT- 1800 Top 10 -20 % of your class UM (no minimum required to apply, numbers below are averages) ACT: 13-21 SAT: 1270- 1420 GPA: 4.2 Weighted GPA: 3.8 Unweighted University of Tampa (no minimum required to apply, numbers below are averages) ACT: 23 SAT: 1110 GPA: 3.3 * Reminder: meeting the minimums does not mean you will get accepted.

11. CUBAN PASTRIES AND COFFEE Pastries (Pastelitos) $1.00 each - Meat Pastries (Pastelitos de Carne) -Guava Pastries (Pastelitos de Guayaba) -Cheese Pastries (Pastelitos de Queso) -Guava & Cheese Pastries (Pastelitos de Guayaba & Queso) Cuban Coffee/Café Cubano (Colada) $1.00 each Only for adults (School staff/Administration). Single Shot of Cuban Coffee/Un Buchito de Café $0.25 each See Mr. Moe (Mr. Gutierrez) in room 105 for more details. -Small Cuban Coffee with Milk/Cortadito Pequeño $1.00 each -Large Latte/Café con Leche Grande $1.50 each

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

13. Miss Spartan Dress Out Month!

14. 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.

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16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. FSA Writing Prep The FSA Writing will be given March 10-12. A Writing Prep will be offered on February 21, February 28, and March 7 from 9:30-12:30 in Room 104. We will cover the rubrics for both the argumentative and expository prompts, discuss strategies to approach each type of writing, and practice each type of prompt in a timed situation. Please see Ms. Brasino if you have any questions.

20. 2015 History Fair Those students going to County for the 2015 history fair please attend a short meeting at the beginning of lunch on 2/13.

21. ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS Last week and again yesterday Mrs. Rains discovered one of our school buses completely trashed after lunch. This is considered vandalism, and dismissal may be a consequence. If the responsible party owns up to their actions, Mrs. Rains MAY have mercy. However if it the responsible party is identified by video or investigation, it is highly likely the student will be dismissed from the program.

23. 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!!!!!

24. In need of a committee of students for a project The project will take approximately one year, and will give you volunteer hours. This project requires one art student, one business student, one history student, and one tech student. The project is for the City and will not only earn you hours, but be awesome to place on your college apps, and will immortalize your name in PSL. See Rains

25. Black History Month Question of the Day Who was Jefferson Franklin Long?

26. Black History Month Answer The first African American to give a speech in the US House.

27. 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.)

28. Student Government Association Spring Break Trip Spring Break Trip to Busch Gardens $100 for entrance to park and bus ONLY 20 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

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31. 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

32. 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-

33. 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!