SMA Prep News
Middle School Campus
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Here's what is happening at the Prep:
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Dear Families,
Our school community reaches beyond the walls of the school, to the families and community members who connect with us in so many ways. We are fortunate to have a strong and caring network of parents who are as passionate about education as we are! One of our first Parent Teacher Cadet Council (PTCC) activities is coming up next week with the Fall Book Fair. If you haven't had a chance to volunteer yet, this is the perfect opportunity! We hope that you will consider signing up through the link listed below.
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There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.
—Jacqueline Kennedy
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Our campus will be buzzing with activity next week. Be sure to connect with one of our social media pages to see what's happening.
Thank you for being a part of our community of readers!
~ MAJ Becky Morris, Asst. Head of School
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Prep Cadets Collect Red Mangrove Propagules
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Sixth grade cadets have been collecting Red Mangrove propagules for bay replenishment projects in SMA-MAJ Walker's Agriscience classes. Two cadets have gone above and beyond expectations, bringing in over 3000 props between them! Timothy Porak and Jayla Galvan went to local beaches, collected mangrove props, rinsed, counted and carried them to school. Thanks go to both of them for their contribution to our environmental cause!
#EcoSchool #IBWorldSchool
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Club 28 Hosts Character Day
September 26
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Club 28 is hosting this year’s Character Day on September 26th! Character Day is a global initiative where people of all ages participate in events focusing on the science of character development from different perspectives and the importance of developing character strengths. This event was created by “Let it Ripple” and Tiffany Shlain, one of this year’s Project Inspire speakers. SMA Prep cadets will be spending the day learning about different character traits through discussions and hands on activities. Be on the lookout for our final poster showing some ways to strengthen those traits.
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Cross Country
September 25th - first practice
Congrats to our girls and boys cross country teams! Practices are Monday/Tuesday/Thursday from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Meets are on Wednesdays. Please come out and support our home meet on October 24 at 4:45 pm. Contact Coach Trecartin with any questions.
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Book Fair Next Week
September 24-28
The Fall Book Fair will be held September 24-28. If you would like to volunteer please sign up here:
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Club 28
Club 28 is a leadership club focused on creating and spreading equality. Members actively take part in educating the campus about the different groups that make up our society through hosting various events. Any cadet and staff member is welcome to join the meetings and be a part of the exciting activities we have planned for the year. Our first major event is Character Day on September 26th. Remember to sign up for your Character strength in the google doc!
Club 28 meetings will be held in the Media Center on Tuesdays of the second and third full week of each month from
8:00 - 8:45 am. The schedule differs during months including extended holidays.
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- October 9 and 16
- November 13 and 27**
- December 11**
- January 15 and 22
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- February 12 and 19
- March 12 and 26**
- April 9 and 16
- May 14 and 21
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SMA-CPT Fallon's June 2019 Puerto Rico Trip
Friday, September 28 at 5:00 pm Final Enrollment Deadline:
You and your child are invited on our 2019 tour to Puerto Rico. Our final deadline to sign up will be Friday, September 28
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at 5:00 PM EST. Prices will increase after this date so we’re officially closing our enrollment window and I expect the remaining spots on tour to be filled by then.
I would love you to join us on this unforgettable experience! Visit our tour website below to enroll on the trip:
www.efexploreamerica.com/2098209SH
or call EF Explore America at 1-888-333-9756.
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Prep Drill Team
Drill team starts in November.
New recruits welcomed!
Cadets grow upon the fundamentals of unarmed precision drill and ceremony, focusing on self and team discipline, through the assistance of Prep Captains and SMA High drill team cadets. This is a competitive team competing against high school teams at the start of the new year.
November:
- 6th and 8th - Clinics
- 13th and 15th - Tryout
- 20th - no practice (Thanksgiving week)
- 27th - Mandatory parent meeting and practice begins (T/TH)
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Ducks Unlimited Club
Ducks Unlimited will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 4:30-5:30. Our Second meeting will be Wednesday Sept. 26th.
Cost to join is $35 and there is still time to sign up! Get applications in to SMA-CPT Wright or Nurse Jackie. Students will research and explore our local wetland through projects, volunteering, and a camping trip.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, SMA-CPT Fallon’s classes created molas like those made by the Kuna women of Panama. Here are some of the molas decorating our cafeteria!
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Community Service Opportunity
September 22
8:30-11:30 am
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Join us at the Celery Fields located at 6893 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota on Saturday, September 22nd from 8:30-11:30 am.
Improve Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility by weeding, pruning, removing nuisance exotic plants and picking up trash.
Bring loppers or hand pruners, gloves, a hat, sunglasses, water, bug spray and sunscreen.
Wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes, such as hiking boots or sneakers.
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GAME DAY 5K FUN RUN
Saturday, October 13th
The Game Day 10K is a fun fitness event promoting the College Game Day ritual of Tailgating. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in support of their favorite college team. All proceeds from this fund raising event will be gifted away in the form of academic college scholarships.
Click here
for more information and the registration form.
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Substitute Teachers Wanted!
Anyone that has a bachelor's degree and is interested in substitute teaching should contact
Denise Harper.
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Enrollment Information Meetings
8:30-9:30 AM
Please share with neighbors and friends that are interested in their child attending SMA Prep that our Enrollment Information Meetings start promptly at 8:30 AM and end by 9:30 AM. Let them know to bring their inquiring student to hear directly from Prep Cadets about campus life at the Prep.
The first meeting date is on Wednesday:
October 10th
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No reservation is needed. Please share with any interested family, friends, and neighbors!
Upcoming Enrollment Information Meetings:
10/10, 11/14, 12/5, 12/19, 1/16, 2/6, 2/27, 3/13, 4/10, and 5/1.
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Rise and Run 5K
February 16, 2019
SMA Raiders 2nd Annual Rise and Run 5K and sponsorship and registration is up on the main website. It is open for donors, sponsors or to register for the run on February 16, 2019. Please contact Coach Trecartin with any questions.
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SMA Board Meeting
September 27, 2018
The next SMA Board of Directors will hold a board meeting on September 27, 2018 at 2:30 in the conference room on the high school campus to approve the annual audit.
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Gently-Used Clothes Closet
Uniform donations are greatly appreciated throughout the year. This allows us to continue offering a selection of sizes at a reduced cost of $7 per item. Please bring items you wish to donate to the office during office hours.
We are taking appointments for anyone wanting to purchase a gently-used uniform. Please call our office at 941-877-7737 to make your appointment.
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