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. Tenace (french) tenaz (spanish) Tough, stubborn (tenacious) World Language WOW

4. Students interested in participating in the Science Olympiad should plan to attend an info meeting on Wednesday during the last 15 minutes of lunch in room 114. This competition covers all science disciplines and is a fun event. Students who took AP Chemistry last year should see Ms. O'Connor by Thursday of this week concerning shirts.

5. MyAccess User Info for 9 th Graders: First Initial.(period)Last name@cpatc Default password: 999Last Name NO 10th or 11th grade information has changed

6. ATTENTION STUDENT DRIVERS All Student Drivers MUST fill out the “Parking Permit Application” found in the main office before parking on school campus. You must also provide a copy of your drivers license, insurance, vehicle registration and the $20.00 application fee. Driving on campus without a permit will result in a ticket– and towing as of today. Display your Parking Pass on your dashboard so it can be see from outside the car.

7. 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

8. ALS Challenge Somerset Las Vegas has challenged the entire rest of the company to the ALS challenge. Goal: $200 dollars by the end of the week. Give your donations to Home Room Reps to bring to the office every morning this week. Click Play and have speakers on

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

10. Volley Ball Game

11. Announcements Friday’s are Jeans and School Tee Shirt Day!! Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip – London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open 40 seats total—19 left open http://www.eftours.com/ – Tour Number: 1583135YW

12. 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

13. 5 Announcements Peer Tutoring Program will begin the week of Aug. 25: 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 will begin the week of Aug. 25. Math: Mondays Detention: Tuesdays English/Reading: Thursdays Social Science: After School By Appointment Sciences: Wednesday

14. 6 Announcements Come by the office if you need your lunch number. Detention: Tuesday, August 26, Room 103 with Mrs. Danese. 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.