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. Somerset Mission

2. Somerset Beliefs 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

4. 300 Club  There will be a meeting on wensday, 10/14, during lunch in Ms.Fuksman’s room, 106. Find out how you can get involved and what activities are planned.  Go Spartans!

5. FSA Writing Practice for October Retake  Students who will retake the FSA at the end of October may stay after school on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 for extra help on the Writing portion of the test. Tutoring will be in Room 104 with Ms. Brasino.  Students may also stay after on Thursdays for extra Reading practice with Ms. Danese in Room 103.

6. Thursday, October 15 th Thursday, October 15 th No School Friday! Only 10 $$ Movies Games Scavenger Hunt Pizza Soda etc.… -Sponsored by Spartan Cheerleaders- 8 pm - 6 am

7. 10/0910/210/2310/3010/0910/210/2310/30

8. Seniors! When applying for universities/colleges you must remember to fill out an Official Transcript Request Form found in the main office. For security reasons we will not be releasing transcripts without your written permission. Forms can we found in the spindle under the GUIDANCE tab in the MAIN OFFICE. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hernandez.

9. College Fair 2015  Over 70 Colleges/ Universities  November 4, 2015  6:00pm-9:00pm @ Civic Center  If you attend and sign in you will receive volunteer hours.

10. Advisor Appointments Students keep in mind that there are Advisor Appointment forms in the main office if you need to speak with Mrs. Hernandez.

11. A Night in Paris Homecoming 2015  Date: November 20, 2015  Time: 7pm-11pm  Location: Catering Revolution in St. Lucie West  Cost: $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets will go on sale on November 2 nd 2015.

12. Youth Job Fair  Who: Ages 16-24  What: Youth employment opportunities & community research  Where: Garber GMC Community Center in Fort Pierce  When: 11am-2pm Friday October 16th

13. *Announcements* Spring Break 2017 – British Isles ❖ Registration is now open - 32 seats available  Tour Number: 1747637KT Spring Break 2018 - China  Registration is now open – 30 seats available ❖ Tour Number: 1752005WJ

14. University of South Florida USF’s College of Nursing ranks #1 in Florida and #24 nationwide! #48 on U.S. News and World Reports “National Universities” list #43 Best Engineering Schools nationwide (#5 for Biological / Agricultural Engineering) #47 Best Law Schools nationwide #43 Best Medical Schools: Research nationwide #14 in Pharmacy nationwide One of the nations top 40 public research universities nationwide Has been named one of the top 50 Colleges Advancing Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

15. University Application Deadlines! FSU - October 15 th, 2015 or January 13 th, 2016 UM - November 1 st, 2015 UF - November 1 st, 2015 UCF - May 1 st, 2016 FIU - December 1 st, 2015 UT - November 15 th, 2015 FAU - May 1 st, 2016 USF - January 2 nd, 2016

16. SENIOR PACKAGE ❖ Class of 2016 – Senior Fees $50 per student// $55 after October 1// $60 after January 1 ❖ Cap & Tassel (keep) ❖ Gown Rental ❖ Diploma with cover ❖ Graduation Tickets ❖ Senior Pins ❖ Senior Awards ❖ Senior Portrait for the School ❖ Prom – $80 ❖ Senior Activities Week - $52 for all ❖ May 16– Superplay Night 7-10pm ($18) ❖ May 17– Movie Night ($15) ❖ May 18– Dinner/Roast/Awards/Pinning ($12) ❖ May 19– Beach/Picnic Day (Potluck) ❖ May 20– Breakfast @ Golden Corral ($10)

17. LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY http://www.lmunet.edu/ ✓ Application Fee waived for SCPA students ✓ In state tuition offered ➢ Associates of Science in Nursing ➢ Bachelor of Science in Nursing ➢ Bachelor of Business Administration ❑ Accounting ❑ Marketing ➢ Bachelor of Science ❑ Athletic Training ❑ Veterinary Health Science ❑ Criminology and Criminal Justice ❑ Social Work ❑ Environmental Science ➢ Bachelor of Arts ❑ Art ❑ Media Communications ❑ Business ❑ Political Science Harrogate, TN

18. Tohono O’odham Community College  A Morrill Land Grant School located in beautiful Arizona  Two-year college for individuals from all walks of life who want to further their education  Highly qualified faculty and staff who are dedicated to the art of teaching, advising, and service specifically to the Tohono O'odham Community  Offers Apprenticeships in Carpentry, Construction Painting, Electrical, Facilities Maintenance, and Plumbing  GO JEGOS!!!!!

19. Volunteer Opportunities  Where: Blake Library – John F. Armstrong Wing 2351 SE Monterey Rd. Stuart, FL  When: Saturday October 17 2pm-4pm  Organizations that will be present: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club, Floridians Fighting Falls, Oceanographic Society, Habitat for Humanity, House of Hope & MORE!  For more information contact Terry: 772-219-4906 or tdick@martin.fl.us

20. Last game of the season 10/15 St. James Christian Academy Home Game UpOnTop 5:00pm $5.00 fee Support Our Lady Spartans

21. Volunteer Opportunities Treasure Coast Food Bank (from May 2015 to December 2015): 772-489-3034 Community Center: 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie Botanical Garden: 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd, Port St. Lucie OR 772-337-1959 Manatee Center: 480 N Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce OR 772-489-3034 Animal Husbandry Volunteer: 420 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce Civic Center: 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie OR 772-878-2277 Robert E. Minsky Gymnasium: 750 SW Darwin Lane, Port St. Lucie Savannah Preserve State Park: 2541 Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie OR 772-398-2779 St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity: 772-249-0792 Police Department: 772-344-4052 The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Cat Foster Program (18+): 772-332-5876 The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Dog Foster Program (18+): 772-332-5876 Dog Walking (Humane Society of St. Lucie County): 772-519-2423 Harvest Food and Outreach Center: 2520 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce OR 772-468-8543 City of Port St. Lucie Volunteer Program: 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie OR 772-807- 4475 Students Working Against Tobacco: 5150 NW Milner Dr., Port St. Lucie OR 772-785-6144 United Way of St. Lucie County: 4800 S US 1, Fort Pierce OR 772-464-5300

22. Volunteer hours  Packets are in the front office under forms  For the Port St. Lucie Botanical gardens  Every Saturday and Sunday  Hours are from 12-4  Parent volunteers welcomed

23. Senior Quotes

24. FAU Career Expo  When: October 24, 2015  Who: The trip is now open to ALL grade levels.  What: Attendees will be able to speak to college representatives, l earn about scholarships and financial assistance, p ick up literature and learn about various degree programs, and r eceive free giveaways and the chance to win scholarships to FAU.  Where: FAU Boca Raton (Football field) We will leave early Saturday morning and come back around 3pm. Cost: $10 per student (just pays for bus)

25. Send in your music selections for homecoming

27. Tutoring ❖ Lunch Tutoring: 1.Monday- English 2.Tuesday- Science 3.Wednesday- History 4.Thursday- Foreign Language and Math 5.Friday- TBA ❖ After school Tutoring: 1.Monday- Science 2.Tuesday- Math 3.Wednesday- Detention 4.Thursday- English 5.Friday- N/A