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. electrolyte- a substance which when put into solution will conduct electrons and therefore produce an electrical current. Science Word of the Week

4. Yankee Candle Fundraiser ●Sale begins …. Tuesday, September 2, 2014 ●Sales ends …. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 ●Money due …. Friday, September 19, 2014 ●Orders arrive in October ●Checks payable to PTSO of SCPA ●Order forms should be turned in to your homeroom teachers

5. Announcements 2013-2014 School Year Award Ceremony is Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 6 PM at the IRSC Schrieber Center Award Recipients have received their invitations Attendance is by invitation only

6. Lunch from Liberty Bell’s Deli on Tuesdays Orders may be placed during lunch on Monday IN FRONT OF ROOM 114 $5.00 full wrap Turkey and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion or Ham and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion or Spicy Salami, Pepperjack Cheese, Chipotle Mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion Drinks 75 Cents Chips 75 Cents or ½ wrap & chips: $4.00

7. Kiki’s Italian Ices on Wednesdays Kiki’s Italian is on campus Wednesday!! – – Kiki’s will be selling: Hotdogs: $2.00 Icees: $1.00 Hamburgers: $3.00 Corndogs: $2.00

8. Lunch from Wings Hut on Fridays When: every Friday Place your order with payment on Thursday, in front of 114 4 wings, with your choice of fried rice or French fries $5.00

9. ALS Challenge Mrs. O’Connor’s homeroom class is challenging the rest of the school. So far, her homeroom has raised over $20. Tredor-0Gutierrez, M.-0 Davidson-0Gutierrez, R.-0 Danese-0Federici-0 Brasino-0Sinski-0 Fuksman-0Coach-0

10. Volley Ball Games

11. SGA & Social Committee Meeting What: Meeting Where: room 110 When: After school at 3:45pm – 4:15pm Who: All our current SGA and Social committee members, as well any students interested in joining Social Committee and/or SGA.

12. 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

13. Cheerleading information! September 9 th and September 11 th are cheer tryouts at LC gym from 4-6! Anyone can come and try out! On September 12 th the team will be selected September 16 th is the first practice at the school from 3:30 to 5:30. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays. Tuesdays will be at LC Gym from 4-6 and on Thursday practices will be at the school from 3:30 to 5:30.

14. Cheerleading info continued Info flyers are available in the office 3 competitions currently scheduled and more to come. – November 22 nd :Palm Beach Central, WPB – December 6 th : LC Competition, PSL – January 10 th : Seminole Ridge at Loxahatchee – January: State Championships Kissimmee

15. Big Brothers Big Sisters September 5 th 2014 in Room 109 during lunch Volunteer Hours will be awarded to students who attend and sign up to volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters Informational meeting about Volunteer Opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters

16. Spring Break 2015 There are still seats left open on the Costa Rica trip. Horse back riding through the rainforest, white water rafting, kayaking, planting a tree in the jungle, zip lining, exploring volcanoes and hot springs, and so much more. To learn more about the trip and register online for only $95, go to http://www.eftours.com/http://www.eftours.com/ – Tour Number: 1454119EX – If you would like Mrs. Rains to host an informational meeting about this trip for your parents, email her at rains.erika@cpatc.org. If there are enough interested (not already signed up) she will schedule a meeting. rains.erika@cpatc.org

17. Announcements PTSO Meeting is at 6PM Wednesday evening Volleyball parent meeting is at 5:30 PM Wednesday evening Cheerleading Info meeting is at 5:00 PM Wednesday evening

18. 5 Announcements Peer Tutoring Program: Mondays: English Room 103 or 104@ lunch Tuesdays: TBA Room TBA @ lunch Wednesdays: History, Room 109 @ lunch 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

19. 6 Announcements Come by the office if you need your lunch number. Detention: Tuesday, September 2, Room 102 with Mrs. Davidson. Place trash in the garbage cans. Sign up for school texts: text @cpat to 339-309- 0997. Vending machines are off limits during class. Food delivery on campus during lunch is a violation of rules. All deliveries MUST go through the office.

20. Coach Beckham has permitted the use of HOPE’s basketballs during lunch. Basketballs are being left all over campus/parking lot and not being brought inside after lunch. As a result, basketballs are off-limits for one week. You may have the privilege of using HOPE’s basketballs again on Thursday, 9-4. If you want to play basketball between now and then, you must bring your own.