somerset academy, inc. promotes a culture that maximizes scholar achievement and fosters the...

Somerset MissionSomerset 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 BeliefsS-- Set high expectationsO-- ObjectiveM-- Meaningful curriculumE-- EffectiveR-- Resourceful and responsible life long

learnersS-- Scholars who achieve proficiency and beyondE-- Evaluate continuously and use data to drive curriculumT-- Teachers who are highly qualified

RANKLEVerb: To produce

irritation or festering.

Never allow what others say to rankle you.

Dress Code Reminder

• Unless it is a dress down day, all students are to be fully in dress code at all times. • This INCLUDES outerwear. All hoodies, jackets, sweaters, cardigans,

etc, must be SCHOOL approved WITH logo and purchased from Aztec Graphix.• Dress code violations WILL be issued for out of dress code. • Open toed shoes, slides or flip-flops are NOT permitted. Close toed

shoes only.

When? Every Friday This Month!

Appropriate Dress Down Day!

ONLY $2!!

• In APCC students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge on Asian pop culture ranging from the art styles of “Mangaka” to the musical genres of Southern Korean and Japanese Pop• A chance to communicate with people

with similar interests as you

• Meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:35 pm to 4:30 pm

• These times are definite every week unless advised otherwise

• New and Returning APCC members should attend to hear about the next upcoming volunteer opportunity

Asian pop culture club!

Schedule Goals and activities

Come out!

University of Florida

• Juniors if you are planning on attending UF and would like some information on the financial aid options please see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office.

Attention Spartans• January 21st, 2015 there is a basketball game against

Somerset North Lauderdale.•Cost: $10.00- includes bus and entrance into the game•Get your permission slip in the office•Please have your signed permission slip turned in by

January 20th • Time: 3:00-9:30pm

Attention Spartans!• January 23rd, 2015 there is a basketball game against

American Heritage school.•Cost: $10.00-includes bus and entrance into the game•Get your permission slip in the office and have it

returned by January 22nd • Time:3:30-8:30

Announcements

• NAU CHARTER SCHOOL: NAU Charter School is looking for student volunteers to tutor K-8 grade students on Thursdays after school. See Mrs. Rains if you are interested. • STUDENT AIDS: There is a MANDATORY meeting TUESDAY January 13th

during lunch in room 110. There will be consequences for those who don’t attend…

American Musical and Dramatic Academy

• If you are interested in acting, music theater, dance theater and performing arts check out AMDA. • Website: www.amda.edu

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!!!!!

LOG ONTO MYACCESSAND 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!!!!!

History Fair• Wednesday 1-14: 4th Period- ONLY students setting up exhibits will go to

the Schreiber Center• Thursday 1-15: History Fair 430-8• Friday: 1st Period- Only students who need to take down exhibits

Drama ClubDrama 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.)

Lunch from Wings Hut on Fridays

• Pick up your orders in 106• When: Every Friday• Place your order with payment on Thursday in homeroom

Orders will only be accepted on Thursday, not Friday morning• 5 wings, with your choice of fried rice or French fries

$5.00

YEARBOOKS FINAL SALE • Final Deadline is February 20th 2014

• Presale ONLY….. No Yearbooks will be sold after February 20th 2014

• Yearbooks are now $40.00 FINAL SALE

Student Government AssociationSpring Break Trip

• Spring Break Trip to Busch Gardens

• $100 for entrance to park and bus • ONLY 40 seats available on bus.• Cash or Money Order ONLY• First Come, First Served- Permission Slip in

Office• Trip is on Sunday, March 29th 2014

Wendy's frosty coupon! Come grab your Wendy's coupon book for only a dollar! The coupon book includes 10 free frosties! The coupon books are sold in

the office, during transition and at lunch time! Get it soon because the coupons

expire on February 1st 2015!

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

$9.95 per month!!!https://www.internetessentials.com/how-it-works

Attention students: If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you can get internet at home through Comcast for $9.95 per month.

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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-

Spartans!Blue Bins, Green bins, and large blue “trashcans” on

campus are for recycling only!

Do not put trash in BLUE/Green recycling bins!

Pick-up is on Fridays or

bring full containers to 115 to empty!!

Mother Earth thanks you!