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.

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

TEXT FEATURES Noun: Features in a non-fiction text to help the reader know what is important. These include: graphics, glossary, captions, maps, index, etc.

ANYONE CAUGHT ENGAGING IN PDAANYONE CAUGHT ENGAGING IN PDA WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC DETENTION, NO EXCEPTIONS.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA JUNIORS!!! APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ??? SEE MS. DANESE OR MS. O’CONNOR DURING LUNCH TODAY.

3-Day Economics Summer Seminar! Business Students There is an amazing opportunity for students ages to attend a 3-Day Economics Summer Seminar at various colleges and cities throughout the nation at no charge to participants. There are two seminars at Berry College in Rome, GA (just outside Atlanta) as well as 1 Seminar at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX and 2 Seminars at Chapman University in Orange, CA (just outside LA). Students will stay in dormitories and all meals are included. *Travel scholarships are available. Topics include Real-World Economics, Technology/Innovation, Sports, Entrepreneurship, and Community/Leadership. The sooner you apply the better chance you have at getting in. Entry deadline is March 31, For more information or to apply, go to m/young-thinkers Additional seminars are available for students ages See for details.

Recommitment Letters! Are you coming back to our school next year? Please turn in your recommitment letters as soon as possible. If you are not planning to attend SCPA next year, please let us know so we can give that seat for students on the waiting list.

Attention, all Miss. Spartan Show helpers and Contestants!!!! There is a mandatory lunch meeting on Thursday; March 19, IN ROOM 115. You must attend this meeting to be able to help on Sunday.

ATTENTION SPARTANS SCPA now has a Bipartisan Political Action Club. If you are interested or plan to go into Law and Politics, this is the club for you! SCPA’s PAC will open up internship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, community events and projects, and much more! Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19 th from 3:30 to 4:30 in room 110 OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

LOCK IN! TONIGHT!!!!!! Time: 7:00pm- 6:00am $10.00 in advance OR $15.00 at door Game Room Movie and Food Room Boy Room Girl Room There ARE enough chaperones for ManHunt and Basketball

No students should be selling items not approved by Rains. If you are caught selling items out of your backpacks, heads will roll!! –Love Ms. Rains <3

ATTENTION SPARTANS March 20 th is Family Big Apple Pizza on Bayshore From 10am-10pm Delivery, Pick-up, or Dine In! (772) % OF ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED BACK TO OUR SCHOOL YOU MUST MENTION THE SCHOOLS NAME!

ACT Next test date: June 13, 2015 Registration Deadline: May 8, 2015 Juniors if you are planning on taking the June 13 th ACT, see Mrs. Hernandez by April 15 th if you have not already done so.

Oh, no! I have detention. What should I expect? RULES 1.Be on time at 3:35 2.Be prepared to do my homework. 3.If not doing homework, I must sit silently for the full 55 minutes. 4.Do not ask to leave to get materials. The answer is no. 5.I may use the restroom with the teacher’s permission; but, I must leave my phone.

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!!

EXTENDED FINAL DEADLINE TO GET YOURS: MARCH 19, 2015!!!!! PRESALE ONLY….. NO Yearbooks will be sold after that date. (For real, for real ) $ CASH OR MONEY ORDER $ CASH OR MONEY ORDER

Sponsored by the Miss Spartan Contestants Thursday, March 19 is a dress down day to raise money for Mombasa Relief Initiative One Year Scholarship Our goal is to pay for a One Year Scholarship, including books and uniforms, for one child. for free All Spartans, please participate in this dress down day for a worthy cause. If we raise $200, all students will be allowed to dress down for free on Early Release Wednesday, March 25.

Due by April 24 See Ms. F for permission slip Spring French II Class Trip open to all – come experience Cirque Du Soleil in Orlando on June 2 (early release day). Cost is $75 - includes ticket and bus

March is Yearbook Club Dress Out Month! Appropriate dress out for $2.  March 6  March 13  March 27

CUBAN PASTRIES AND COFFEE Tuesdays-Thursdays 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

Love animals? Join AgDiscovery Join AgDiscovery for a 2-4 week program that allows participants to live on college campus and learn about agricultural science from the university professors, practicing veterinarians, industry representatives, and professionals working for the U.S government. Students who participate in AgDiscovery will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips, and other group and team building activities. Get a copy of the application at *The application deadline date has been extended until Friday, March 20, 2015*

ACT Preparation Student you may buy an ACT prep book online on amazon or check them out at the library. The ACT website also has practice tests and activities for FREE.

Student Government Association Spring Break Trip Spring Break Trip to Busch Gardens $100 for entrance to park and bus ONLY 15 seats left on bus Cash or Money Order ONLY First Come, First Served- Permission Slip in Office Trip is on Sunday, March 29 th 2015 Trip is on Sunday, March 29 th 2015

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!!!!!

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

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.)

Announcements Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open 40 seats total—17 left open Tour Number: YW

5 Announcements Peer Tutoring Program: Mondays: English Room 103 or lunch Tuesdays: None Wednesdays: History, Room lunch & Math in Room 101 Thursdays: Science Room lunch Fridays: Spanish Room lunch After School tutoring: Math: Mondays Detention: Tuesdays English/Reading: Thursdays Social Science: After School By Appointment Sciences: Wednesday-