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. Unlike the ------- of the building which had a Victorian design, the ------- of the building had an art deco design. A. façade... interior B. hyperbole... financier C. underside... crux D. stern... cornucopia E. stronghold... throng

4. History Fair Dress out Appropriate dress out on the following day’s: April 17 th,2015 April 24 th, 2015 & May 1 st, 2015

5. UF/GEORGIA AQUARIUM/FSU TRIP- MAY 19, 20, 21 UF FSU See Ms. O’Connor/Mr. Federici immediately for details!

6. SAT, ACT, AP US History, AP World History, and AP Human Geography Students taking the SAT, ACT, AP US History, AP World History, and AP Human Geography exams. Kaplan is giving student access to their digital flashcards for FREE. Each set contains 500+ flashcards to study and can be used on a laptop or mobile device. Students can sign up for their digital flashcard sets at kaptest.com/freeflash.

7. Becca’s Closet Becca, a cheerleader, honor student, and caring young woman, passed away in a tragic automobile accident on August 20, 2003. Today, her family not only remember Becca for her great love and friendship, but also for her contributions to the community. We welcome your donations of new and like-new formal dresses*! Please make sure that the dresses are clean, free from rips and stains, less than five years old and in current styles appropriate for a teenager to wear. FLORIDA DONATION LOCATIONS: Festival Flea Market Mall 2900 West Sample Road, Pompano Beach Drop off at the Main Security Desk Hair industry salon 2000 Harrison Street, Hollywood A Nose for Clothes Weston Town Center, 1734 Market St, Weston, FL UPS Store #2537 151 North Nob Hill Road Plantation, Florida 33324 (Northwest corner of Nob Hill Road and Broward Blvd. near CVS) For more information, go to www.beccascloset.org

8. TARS CLUB! The president of the Saint Lucie County TARS is reaching out to students regarding an event: upcoming meeting on April 25th. The next official meeting is on April 25th. This will be at 11:00 AM at the Republican Headquarters on US 1. They are very interested in having more of SCPA’s students involved in the club. Finally, once they get a hold of more applications, the president will be dropping some off at school That way, more students could easily access involvement in the club. Please see Mrs. Rains for more information

9. Internship Opportunities You must be 16 years old. GPA: 3.0+ If you are interested please email Mrs. Rains with your resume and career interest : rains.erika@cpatc.org

10. Attention all Dual Enrollment Students Please make sure you are signed up for the text messages using the number below:

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

12. 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.

13. Fire District Career Summit The Inaugural St Lucie County Fire District Career Summit: April 28, 2015! The purpose of the Career Summit is to introduce the fire and EMS service to identified high school students. At the Summit, students will receive information relating to general college admission, the fire and emergency medical service (EMS) educational programs, scholarships. A demonstration will be presented by St Lucie County Fire District personnel to highlight the critical thinking and performance required to be a firefighter EMT/paramedic. The goal of the Summit is to provide foundational guidance to students expressing interest in the EMS/fire profession. Students should have a minimum 2.0 GPA and no major discipline referrals. If you are interested, please see Ms. Rains ASAP.

14. Social Committee & SGA Who : SGA Officers MANDATORY When: Thursday April 16 th 3:45pm – 4:45pm Where: TBA

15. 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.

16. 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!!

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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.

20. 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.)

21. Announcements Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open Informational Meeting: Tuesday, April 21 at 6PM. Deadline for Class of 2016 to sign up is Friday, April 24 After that, any remaining seats will be offered to underclassmen http://www.eftours.com/ Tour Number: 1583135YW

22. 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-