EAGLE WEEKLY
SMA HIGH SCHOOL
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FROM YOUR ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear SMA Families and Friends,
As Winter Break approaches there are a couple of reminders for the month of December:
- For Seniors Only:
- Winter Formal Dinner at the EVEN Hotel, Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. Friday, December 21st from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Cost $30. Contact Regimental Staff for more information. Tickets for sale until 12/17/2018
- Order your Cap & Gown online www.jostens.com (Cost $32 plus shipping)
- Local End of Course (LEOC) exams:
- Remind cadets to study for these tests and to do their very best.
- Final exams:
- Are scheduled Wednesday, December 19 and Thursday, December 20.
- Are half days and students are dismissed at 10:25am.
- Grab and Go lunch will be available.
- Busses depart at 10:40.
- Attendance:
- If your cadet is absent, always send a note to school for excused absences.
- If a cadet knows they will be absent for a final exam, they will need to bring an excused note 5 days prior to finals for teachers to plan with the cadet on making up the final. Otherwise, there are no make-up days after December 20 and grades will be finalized for report cards.
- Check the cadet agenda for more information on attendance policy.
- Also, be aware that chronic absenteeism from school will impact a cadet’s ability to get and keep a driver’s license in the state of Florida.
- Second Semester:
- Starts Monday, January 7, 2019.
- Have cadets check their schedules and speak with their respective counselors for any questions, changes, or concerns prior to Winter Break.
There are many great events happening at SMA, so check in with your club advisers for more information. Enjoy your weekend and the beautiful weather!
Sincerely,
Dr. Catherine Rodríguez
Assistant Head of School
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TOYS FOR TOTS
WE ARE COLLECTING
NEW
TOYS AND BIKES
THROUGH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
'TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE!
We are off to a great start, just check out all the new bikes!
A Huge "Thank You" to Brayden and the Katz family!
We ask everyone to please donate NEW and UNWRAPPED toys and NEW bikes to the Main Office. Make sure we know who the donation came from so that the cadet and their JROTC Company will be credited. For the purpose of the contest, one bike donation will be the equivalent of 5 toys donated.
Let the competition begin!
WHO WILL WIN THIS YEAR?
Due to varying company sizes, the company with the highest percentage of toys and bikes donated will determine the winner. Which Company will prove to be the most generous in their gift giving this year? It's up to you!
1st Place Winning Company
Pizza Party
Dress Down Day
2nd Place Company
Dress Down Day
Top Donor Cadet
The cadet who donates the most toys and/or bikes will win a surprise gift! Don't worry, it WILL be awesome!
Winning JROTC Instructor
1st and 2nd place awards will also be given to the instructors of the winning companies. Let's see who will take 1st place this year!
LAST DAY TO DONATE
Wednesday, December 19th
WHAT IS TOYS FOR TOTS?
If you would like more information on Toys For Tots,
click here
to view their website.
TOY REQUIREMENTS
New Toys Only Please
Unopened (in original package)
No gift wrapping or gift bags
No realistic looking weapons
No gifts with food
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WINTER CONCERT
DECEMBER 18th
THRILL to the sounds of the Sarasota Military Academy Music Department ensembles as they present a concert of seasonal holiday favorites sprinkled with specially prepared musical compositions!
The 2018 Sarasota Military Academy Music Department Winter Concert will start at 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 18th in Windom Hall (the SMA Gym).
Doors will open at 5:30pm.
We will be accepting a suggested donation of $5.00 per person at the concert which will help to defer the cost of our annual end of the year field trip that we make available to all of the cadets of the SMA music department.
Featured performances will be presented by the SMA Ceremonial Band, the SMA Pipe Band, the SMA Drum Line and the SMA Chorus Choir.
Mark your calendars for this December 18th and anticipate an exciting evening of wonderful music to begin your holiday season!
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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
Thank you to everyone for your support with our
Wreaths Across America campaign.
We have reached our goal once again!
Please join us for the
Wreath Laying Ceremony
December 15th at 10:00am
at Sarasota National Cemetery
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HOLIDAY PARTY!
Please join us!
Friday, December 14th
6:00pm-9:30pm
SMA H.S. Cafeteria
You may
click here to reserve online or call or e-mail.
Please see below for more details and contact information.
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HOME EC CLUB
The Home Ec Club meets on Mondays after school. If interested in learning how to sew, cook, clean, or create, join us in Cpt Weaver's room, Urfer 1004, on Mondays from 2:10pm-3:30pm. Certain projects will earn you community service hours.
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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
DECEMBER 13th ASSEMBLY
IN THE GYM
SESSION ONE: Period 1
10th & 12th Grades
NAMI: 7:30 am-8:15am
SUNCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE: 8:15am-8:30am
Q/A Time: 8:30am-8:50am- Period 1 dismissal
SESSION TWO: Period 2
9th & 11th Grades
SANDY HOOK PROMISE: 9:00am-9:25am
YMCA Family & Children Services: 9:25am-9:40am
REACHCOUTRECOVERY: 9:40am-9:55am
Q/A Time: 9:55am-10:15am- Lunch dismissal
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NEWS FROM THE PTCC
SMA Shirts
Wreaths Across America T-shirts are now on sale in the main office for $15. Cadets may wear them on Fridays in December with their polo pants/shorts.
Love bling? Our bling shirts are on sale for $20 (regular $25).
We still have some blue and red long sleeve eagle shirts left! Only $20!
All shirts may be purchased in the main office and they make great holiday gifts, so don't wait!
PT pants only $15!
Donations needed
We are in need of some small poinsettias for the annual Staff Holiday Party. These will be used as table decorations, and then sent home as door prizes to our outstanding staff. Donations may be dropped off in the front office on Monday the 17
th
or Tuesday the 18
th
. Thank you!
PTCC Meeting
Join us for our next PTCC Meeting Tuesday, December 11th at 6:00pm in the Cafeteria.
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JSA FUNDRAISER
JSA is continuing to partner with Yankee Candle® Fundraising to help achieve our goal this year. Yankee Candle is the world's #1 candle brand, offering a wide range of premium candles, fragrances, and decor items at a very wide range of prices. The most important thing to know is that our group will receive the profit for every item sold! To help support us, go to the web address below and order items online. Your purchases ship directly to your home and our group receives profit on each and every sale. This promotion is good through January 9, 2019. Start Shopping Now!
www.yankeecandlefundraising.com
Once you are on the site, enter Group Number
990092496 in the "Start Shopping" box there. With that number your purchases will still JSA. THERE ARE NOW OVER 500 ITEMS ONLINE, SO BE SURE TO ORDER YOUR ITEMS IN TIME TO GIFT THEM OR ENJOY THEM IN YOUR HOME OVER THE HOLIDAYS!
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BELL RINGING
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Are you looking for volunteer hours? SMA will be helping the Salvation Army with their Bell Ringing fundraiser at Mortons Market. Mondays through Saturdays now through December 19
th
. The Shifts are from 3:00pm-5:00pm and must be in groups of two or more cadets, parents, teachers or friends. Civilian clothes, such as holiday attire must be worn, no class B’s or uniforms are permitted. You can make this fun with music and people-friendly pets if you’d like. If interested, see Mrs. Olree in the Counseling Office or call ext. 221 to sign up. We have 42 spots to fill up, so get your friends and family and let the ringing begin!
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PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
AP & DE & IB, OH MY!
Thursday, December 13th
5:30pm - 6:30pm
SMA Cafeteria
Families and cadets of incoming SMA cadets, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, come and learn what the differences are between AP & DE & IB, to help guide you with your future academic plans.
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CONNECT WITH
INTERACT CLUB & CONNECTING HANDS PROJECT
Donations needed for Resurrection House Project:
Used or old backpacks and reusable bags:
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Drop off in room 216 and get a Chic-Fil-A gift card or PBIS points.
Personal kit items:
-Travel size shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, black socks, snack bars.
-Drop off donations in room 216 or main office.
All donations must be turned in by December 21
st
. Thank you for your support!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Christmas Arts and Crafts at the Pines—December 14th ~~ Save the Date!
All year volunteer:
Habitat for Humanity Restore
Contact Person: Crystal Frazer
Community Outreach Manager
Manatee County Habitat for Humanity
941-748-9100 ext.116
NEXT MEETING: December 14th in room 216 during lunch
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DONATIONS FOR HOMELESS PETS
Donations may be dropped off at the main office through December 20th.
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RAIDERS 2ND ANNUAL RISE AND RUN 5K
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
The SMA Raiders 2nd Annual Rise and Run 5K sponsorship and registration is up on our
school website.
It is open for donors, sponsors or to register for the run on February 16, 2019. Please contact Coach Trecartin with any questions at jackie.sharkey@oursma.org.
Please
click here
for more details.
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NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
and other important information from the Director of Counseling.
FAFSA
Click here for more details on how to get money for college.
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
TESTING INFORMATION
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SMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
On Thursday, December 13th at 2:30pm, the SMA Board of Directors
will meet in the conference room on the SMA high school campus.
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Sarasota Military Academy
High School Campus
941-926-1700
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