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
No Scents
Scented products are not permitted on Campus!
Scented products include but are not limited to:
• Perfume
• Cologne
• Lotion
• Hand Sanitizer
• Body Spray.
You can put any of those on at home before leaving for school.
There are hand sanitizers in every class room that are scent free.
Being caught with any scented product on campus can result in a
detention!
Spartans Joust
Half day Wednesday, January 27, 4th period
$5.00 See Mr. Federici to pay, find your ticket please
Watch your teachers battle out in a jousting ring!
Get out of class early!
Rains vs. Roach
Sinski vs. Kyryliw
Wilson vs. Yvette
Fuksman vs. Brasino
If a teacher or staff can see your
underwear, a detention will be
assigned. Have pride in your
appearance, you’re a Spartan!
The Who-What-When-Where of the Hat
Hats aren’t the essential article of clothing they once were but are still worn by both sexes for fashion and for
function. Knowing when to remove a hat is as important as wearing the right hat for the occasion. If you were a
medieval knight who failed to remove his helmet or lift his visor and identify himself the consequences could
be fatal. Throughout history hats identified social standing and removing a hat was a gesture of respect. In the
“old days,” men took off their hats in Christian churches, when they entered someone’s home, when greeting a
boss, and always in the presence of a lady. Ladies were entirely exempt from “hat rules,” wearing them
whenever and where ever they wished. While some of these customs are now historical footnotes, even in
today’s casual culture men and women still remove their hats as a sign of respect. Cancer patients are
exempt from hat rules. Here’s when it’s fine to wear your hat and when it’s not:
Women
Men
Fashion hats (not baseball-style caps) can be left on…
• In someone’s home
Hats can be left on…
• At luncheons, weddings, garden parties
• Outdoors
• At religious services
• At athletic events (indoors or out)
• At a movie or any indoor performance
• On public transportation
• When the national anthem is played
• In public buildings such as post offices, airports, and hotel or
• When the flag of the United States passes by, as in a parade
office lobbies
Take your fashion hat off…
• On elevators
• Anytime it blocks someone’s view, such as wedding, a
Take hats off, including baseball caps …
theater
• In someone’s home
• Indoors at work
Remove baseball-style (unisex) caps…
• At mealtimes, at the table
• In someone’s home
• While being introduced, indoors or out (unless it’s frigid!)
• In a house of worship, unless a hat or head covering is required • At mealtimes, at the table
• While being introduced
• Indoors at work, especially in an office (unless required for the
• In a house of worship, unless a hat or head covering is
job)
required
• In public buildings such as a school, library, courthouse, hall
• Indoors at work, unless required for the job
• In restaurants and coffee shops
• In public buildings such as a school, library, courthouse
• At a movie or any indoor performance
• In restaurants and coffee shops
• When the national anthem is played
• At a movie or any indoor performance
• When the national anthem is played
• When the flag of the United States passes by, as in a parade
• When the flag of the United States passes by, as in a parade
Annual Somerset Spelling Bee
th
March 10
You will receive a Spelling Bee List from your homeroom
teacher.
Study this list over the break. When we return from the
break, you will take a test on these words in homeroom.
We will pick winners from each grade level based on
these test scores.
The winners from each grade level will go to the
Somerset Spelling Bee on March 10th.
Somerset Spartans Boy’s Basketball
Schedule 2016
Somerset Boys
Date
Schedule
Basketball Season 2015-16
School
Location/results
Time
Jupiter Christian
($5 adults, $2 students)
700 Delaware Blvd
Jupiter*
7:00 PM
1. 1/26/2016 (Tues)
John Carrol
($5 Adults, $2 Students)
3402 Delaware Ave
Ft Pierce
6:00 PM
1. 1/28/2015 (Mon)
Saint James Christian Academy
($2 Adults, $1 Students)
4300 Okeechobee Rd
Fort Pierce
1. 1/25/2016 (Mon)
Senior Recognition Game!
Get on the Fan Bus!
See Federici ASAP
Outdoor court
4:30 PM
Do you have a career in mind but
don’t know how much it would pay?
 Visit salary.com to compare different careers and learn
the median income for each.
 You can also find:
 information on what is required to work in that
career field
 a list of responsibilities
 sample interview questions
 Grad Bash 2016 @ Universal Orlando® Resort
continues the tradition of music, fun and excitement
in a 2-park graduation celebration. New rides, live
concerts, dance parties, live DJs, street
entertainment and karaoke will keep your seniors
celebrating from 7PM - 2AM.
Jessie J Will be
Preforming live.
 When: April 8th, 2016
 Cost: $130 – FULL PAYMENT AND PERMISSION
SLIPS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 19TH.
 Turn in your payment to Mrs. Silva in the Main Office
Senior Hoodie
 Price: $31.95 including tax
 Order forms are found in
the main office.
 Available in small, medium,
and large sizes (limited)
 4 mediums, 3 larges, 4
small left!!!!
First come first serve!
Front
Back
❖
*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
Attention all seniors!!
Please bring in any college acceptance
letters to Mrs. Hernandez as soon as
possible to have them displayed in the
office!
Volunteer Opportunities
I.
II.
Community Center: 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie
Botanical Garden: 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd, Port St. Lucie OR 772-337-1959
III.
Manatee Center: 480 N Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce OR 772-489-3034
IV.
Animal Husbandry Volunteer: 420 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce
V.
Civic Center: 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie OR 772-878-2277
VI.
Robert E. Minsky Gymnasium: 750 SW Darwin Lane, Port St. Lucie
VII.
Savannah Preserve State Park: 2541 Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie OR 772-398-2779
VIII.
St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity: 772-249-0792
IX.
Police Department: 772-344-4052
X.
The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Cat Foster Program (18+): 772-332-5876
XI.
The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Dog Foster Program (18+): 772-332-5876
XII.
Dog Walking (Humane Society of St. Lucie County): 772-519-2423
XIII.
Harvest Food and Outreach Center: 2520 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce OR 772-468-8543
XIV.
City of Port St. Lucie Volunteer Program: 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie OR 772-807- 4475
XV.
Students Working Against Tobacco: 5150 NW Milner Dr., Port St. Lucie OR 772-785-6144
XVI.
United Way of St. Lucie County: 4800 S US 1, Fort Pierce OR 772-464-5300
SAT will be launching a new version of
the SAT in March 2016.
Quick Facts
 4 parts: Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and
the optional SAT Essay
 400–1600 score scale
 3 hours and 50 minutes with the SAT Essay — or 3 hours
without it
 4 answer choices
 4 college application fee waivers for every student who
uses an SAT fee waiver
You can find more information about the
new scoring process and what's different
on the test in the main office.
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.
University Application Deadlines!
 UCF - May
st
1 ,
2016
 FAU - May
st
1 ,
2016
SENIOR PACKAGE
❖Class of 2016 – Senior Fees $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)
Scholarship Opportunity
Law Firm of Ayo and Iken will be awarding TWO
$1,000 scholarships for select seniors.
To see if you qualify please visit their web site at
Deadline for Application is May 1st, 2016
http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce -scholarship-ayo-iken/
Bright Futures
Seniors the Florida Financial
Aid Application is available
Visit the following website to
apply.
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
Kahn Academy
 Free to students who have taken the PSAT!
 It’s a great way for you to personalize your learning
needs while preparing for the SAT.
 PSAT scores are populated directly into Kahn Academy,
which produces a personalized plan of study for each
student.
 Kahn Academy offers practice exercises and videos
tailored to each individual student’s answers and test
results!
 You can work at your own pace to increase skills with
instant feedback.
Sat.org/officialpractice
Saint Leo University
If you are a senior applying for
Saint Leo University please see
Mrs. Hernandez in the main office.
Mr. Weston graduated from Saint Leo University
and is willing to provide, applying students, with
paperwork which would give you an automatic
$100.00 book scholarship, plus the chance to win
an additional $500.00 scholarship.
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)
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!!!!!
LINCOLN MEMORIAL
UNIVERSITY
http://www.lmunet.edu/
Harrogate, TN
✓ Application Fee waived for SCPA students
✓ In state tuition offered
➢ Bachelor of Science
➢ Associates of Science in Nursing
➢ Bachelor of Science in Nursing
➢ Bachelor of Business
Administration
❑ Accounting
❑ Marketing
❑ Athletic Training
❑ Veterinary Health Science
❑ Criminology and Criminal Justice
❑ Social Work
❑ Environmental Science
➢ Bachelor of Arts
❑ Art
❑ Media Communications
❑ Business
❑ Political Science
Tutoring
❖ Lunch Tutoring:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Monday- English
Tuesday- Science
Wednesday- History
Thursday- Foreign Language and Math
Friday- TBA
❖ After school Tutoring:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Monday- Science
Tuesday- Math
Wednesday- Detention
Thursday- English
Friday- N/A
**YEARBOOK**
**Notice**
All Yearbooks Must be
Preordered by
MARCH 1, 2016
Only $50
Order Yours Today!
Volunteer hours available
Botanica Garden Festival & Plant Sale
February 13th-14th
School Shirts are required
8am-4pm Saturday and Sunday
Tips may be included
You must have a volunteer form with parent permission with you if you
volunteer, these forms are located in the front office on the spindle.
Located at 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port Saint Lucie, FL off of Port St. Lucie
Blvd
Law Day Art Contest
Open to St. Lucie County
students, this year’s theme is
the concept of Miranda
warnings.
Prizes
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200
Entries must be submitted no
later than March 16.
All artwork must be on poster
board no larger than 22 x 28.
Please see Ms. Wilson in 107
for more information if you are
interested in participating.
!ATTENTION TEACHERS, STAFF, AND
STUDENTS!
 Teachers and Staff: If you wish to order food please call or email Mrs.
Yvette by 11 pm. She will be more then happy to place the order for
you.
 Students: If you need permission to order food ask Mrs. Yvette prior to
11pm
We are doing this to try and minimize the constant deliveries, thank you
for your cooperation.
Nature's Vision Environmental
Community Service Activity
Environmental Science Class and other
science students are selling “Science” themed
items as a fundraiser to pay for a bus to take
the class and others to a beach clean up day.
See Mr. Federici or a science student to see
the brochure of the items avaiable!
T-shirts, towels, toys, jewelery, flowers and
much more
Are you interested in Joining the
Army?
1. GUARANTEED TRAINING OF CHOICE
-You pick your job
2. TUTION ASSISTANCE
-$250 per credit/ $4000 per year (after first year of serving)
3. Montgomery GI Bill
- UP TO $59,328 (Tax free)
4. POST 9-11 GI BILL
- 100% Entitlement at 36 MO. Service
5. Cash Enlistment Bonus
- Up to $40,000 paid over term of enlistment
6. Pay and entitlements (Per month)
- E-1 $1,531.50 E-2 $1,716.90 –E-3 $1,805.40 -E-4 $1,999.50 -O-1 $2,905.20
- Free medical and dental –Free housing and meals -30 days vacation with pay
- Rapid Advancement* -Skill Training* -Earn College Credits* –Shop tax free* –
Veteran Preference*
-
For more information contact Staff Sergeant Neely @ 772-344-3757
-
2016 Florida State University Young
Scholars Program
Http://www.bio.fsu.edu/ysp/
th
Program Dates: June 12 through July 23,2016
Application deadline: Postmarked by February
15,2016(NO EXCEPTIONS!!!)
YSP is accessible to all highly qualified students
who meet the eligibility requirements detailed on
the website. Room board and tuition are provided
for every admitted student funded by Florida State
University
Fetterman & Associates
Scholarship Project
lawteam.com/scholarship for details and applications
Honors college bound high school seniors and their
outstanding teachers
Email Kelly@lawteam.com if you have any questions
Required to write an original essay describing their
MOST INFLUENTUAL TEACHER. The contest is open
to seniors who are puring higher education after
graduation.
Five winners will be chosen and each will be awarded
a $1,000 cash Scholarship. The most influential
teacher will be recognized and honored with a new
tablet computer.
The month of January dress down is
sponsored by Yearbook Class
Appropriate dress down for $2
th
27
Wed., Jan.
and
Fridays, Jan. 29
Have you purchased your yearbook
yet????
Drama Club Auditions
That’s Not How I Remember It
by Don Zolidas
Students interested in auditioning should meet in room
109 after school next Tuesday, February 2 for more
information about the play and parts to audition for.
Auditions will be held Tuesday,
February 9. Auditioning
students MUST
be able to stay EVERY Tuesday
after school for club meetings
and rehearsal.
Next Detention
Wed., February 3rd
3:35 to 4:35 PM
in room 110
with Mr. Federici
!!!ATTENTION TEACHERS, STAFF, AND
STUDENTS!!!
If you wish to order food from Jimmy Johns, you may do so one of
these two ways:
 Call or email your order to Mrs. Cruz by 11:00am
Or
 Place the order and pay online, and email her to let her know to
expect it: cruz.yvette@cpatc.org
Please have exact change ready and don’t forget the tip!
FYI students, this can be done Monday through Thursday.
Students’ orders are not permitted on Fridays!