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Cold War • Entering the Cold War the United States held the ultimate advantage of being the only nation in the world to posses a nuclear weapon. Stalin knew no matter how many millions of Russians he had, one bomb could undo all of it. It was not until 1949 that the Soviets would have their own bomb, and an arms race ensued.
Word of the Week • Qualmish – feeling sick or nauseous • Ms. Rains is feeling qualmish and is therefore taking a sick day.
Somerset Mission 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 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
Relay for life of Saint Lucie West Friday May 16, 2014 6:00 p.m. – Saturday May 17, 8 a.m. • All are welcome to attend the event. • If you are under the age of 18, you must have a wristband to remain at the event later than 10 p.m. • We are limited to 10 young adults per registered Adult Chaperone. Those on the team are to the front of the line, all other are first come first serve. • See Mr. Tredor during your lunch period to get a permission slip.
Kiki’s Italian Ices • Kiki’s Italian is on campus these dates: • Thursday May 15 • Monday May 19 • Wednesday May 21 • Wednesday May 28 • Monday June 2 • Tuesday June 3 • Wednesday June 4 • Kiki’s will be selling: • Hotdogs: $2.00 • Icees: $1.00 • Hamburgers: $3.00 • Corndogs: $2.00
Announcements • Saturday: Bio (9:30-11),11:00 AP Chem (11:30-3:00) • Detention Saturday: 9:30-12:30 • Athletics Department Car Wash: Saturday, May 10 from 1:00-4:00 at the Valero Gas station on the corner of SLV Blvd and Cashmere.
Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful “Clean-Up Day” • Are you in need of volunteer hours? Remember, you have to have 75 to graduate! • Saturday, May 10, 2014 • Public Works Facility (Corner of Thornhill Dr. and Bayshore Blvd) • Registration: 7:30 a.m. Cleanup: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Appreciation Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Volunteers receive a “Cleanup Day” t-shirt, breakfast courtesy of Walmart and lunch provided by Waste Pro and Sam’s Club. • Raffle prizes • Bounce house • Activities • Equipment display • For more information call • (772) 873-6312 or visit www.cityofpsl.com/kpslb
300 Club • Be part of our new community service club, the 300 Club! • The next meeting will take place Thursday in Ms Langel’s room…Be a part of something special and bring your ideas! • Remember, students are required to do at least 75 community service hours in order to graduate high school. So get involved now! • We will be holding officer elections and discussing our two upcoming events. • Go Spartans!
Announcements • If you would like to submit a story, poem or essay for the Spartan book publication, please email book@cpatc.org. • Mrs. Langel is selling school supplies before school or at lunch • Beef Jerky for sale in the main office. • If you have lost your student ID, email passaro.kariann@cpatc.org • You must have your student ID in order to check out a lap top. • Please stop by the main office to pick up lost and found.
Announcements • Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip • London/Paris/Rome. • Registration is now open • 40 seats total—22 left open • http://www.eftours.com/ • Tour Number: 1583135YW
Spring Break 2015 • There are 15seats 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/ • Tour Number: 1454119EX
Playground Equipment Drive • ~Support BRITE Initiative~ • BRITE Initiative’s vision is to improve the quality of life of underprivileged Haitian children by giving them access to basic social services as education and healthcare. • Donations will be accepted in the Main Office until May 2nd • Please Donate Playground Equipment such as: • Basketballs • Soccer balls • Volleyballs • Hula-hoops • Jump ropes • Badminton • Board games • Nets • Cones • Bats • Gloves • Whistles • Bubbles • Beanbag toss
Yearbook Sneak peek!! • Yearbook estimated arrival time: May 30th • Yearbook Signing and Ice Cream Party: June 3rd for those who have purchased theiryearbook • Price $40 • Pick up your order form today! Yearbooks Are On Sale!
Dress Code • Students are required to wear “Dockers-Style” Pants or Shorts. • NOT Spandex or Leggings or Tights or Yoga Pants or Sweats, Etc. • Shorts and skirts are required to be at least finger-tip length. If violations continue, students will be required to buy pants from a specific vendor (as we do with tops) next year. • Students are asking to switch over to jeans next year, but that will notbe considered unless things improve NOW. • ONLY school hoodies are allowed.
Announcements • After School tutoring schedule: • Mondays-English-Room 103 • Wednesdays-Math-Room 101 • Thursday-Science-Room 114 6