EAGLE WEEKLY
SMA HIGH SCHOOL
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FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear Parents and Families!
The first quarter of the school year is behind us now, as we look forward to what is traditionally thought to be a very happy holiday season. This, unfortunately, is not necessarily the norm. Many of us, and many of our children, look at this time of year with trepidation due to personal histories such as loss of a loved one, anxiety over school grades and testing, a sense of hopelessness in relation to future goals or lack there of, and overwhelming pressures to do well in school - please the family - and conform to peer expectations. As we move into this season, please take the time to do some of the following with your cadets and the rest of your children:
- Have dinner with your family and talk about what "good" things are happening at school, work, etc.
- Ask about their dreams, desires, delights - let them just talk about who, what, and where they want to be - it could help with direction and making the connection between hard work (at school) and the achievement of their dreams
- Discuss what they are reading for their "fun" personal reading at school - what makes this book interesting? do you feel like you can connect of understand one of the characters? do you think I would enjoy reading it?
- Just have some fun with your kids - it may seem at times that teens don't want to talk with their parents, but actually they just don't want to be talked "at" by their parents, or their Teachers
Thank you for all you do - you ARE the first, and most important, Teacher!
Have a great weekend!
Respectfully,
SMA-LTC Frederick T. Fout
Head of School
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PINK BREAST CANCER AWARENESS T-SHIRTS
All pre-ordered t-shirts may be picked up during lunch in front of the Counseling Office beginning Monday.
Extra t-shirts will be available for purchase for $15.00.
These shirts may be worn to school with the rest of the Polo Uniform on Friday, October 26th.
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FREE FLU SHOTS FOR STUDENTS
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
D
ear Parents,
A team will be at SMA, Monday, October 29th in the conference room from 7:30 am until 9:30 am to administer the flu shot to the students. This is a great opportunity for the parents not to be charged for a doctor visit. Please protect your child from the flu. If your cadet gets the flu, they might be out for weeks. The forms are being sent home. Please fill out the form and send it back in the office. These shots are FREE. Please keep your child healthy.
Estimados padres: El lunes 29 de octubre tendremos un equipo de profesionales de la salud en la sala de conferencias de 7:30am a 9:30am administrando la vacuna contra la gripe a los estudiantes. Esto es una gran oportunidad para que los padres no tengan que pagar una visita al médico. Por favor, proteja a su hijo(a) de la gripe. Si su cadete se contagia de gripe, es posible que tengan que estar ausentes durante semanas. Los formularios están siendo enviados a los hogares. Por favor complete el formulario y envíelo de vuelta a la oficina. Estas vacunas son GRATIS. Por favor, mantenga a su hijo(a) saludable.
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STUDENT INFORMATION UPDATE
Parents, please make sure that SMA has the correct mailing information and phone numbers for your cadet. If you have moved, the district requires you to provide us with a copy of a utility bill, lease/ bill of sale (just the page with the address). Below is the form that needs to be submitted to make any changes to a student record.
Click here for the Student Information Update Form.
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INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK AT SMA
SMA will be holding an International Heritage Week from December 3rd-7th. IB is the sponsor of this school-wide event that will celebrate the diversity at SMA. Our theme is "Making Connections." In order to make this event a success, we need donations. If everyone sends the link below, to at least, 20 other people, we will reach our goal of $5000.
All donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support. Please click below to make a donation or copy and paste when sharing.
http://www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.org/sma-international-heritage-week
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SPORTS, SPORTS, & MORE SPORTS!
You may access all of our schedules through our website
here.
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SMA GOLF
Both of our SMA Golf Teams advanced to Regionals and the Boys Golf team are the District Runner-Up!
Congratulations to both teams! Way to represent the EAGLES!
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PICTURE DATES
SENIORS:
Thursday, October 25th:
Formal Boys (Room 11)
Friday, October 26th:
Formal Girls (Room 11)
Friday, November 2:
All Seniors Cap & Gown (Room 10)
MAKE-UP PHOTOS:
Thursday, November 1st: Underclassmen and Senior Class A (Room 10)
Thursday, November 15th: Senior Boys Formal and Cap & Gown (Room 11)
Friday, November 16th: Senior Girls Formal and Cap & Gown
(Room 11)
Underclassmen photo forms were distributed to cadets in class.
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DRILL TEAM, RAIDERS, AND RIFLE TEAM
We hope that you show your support to our JROTC teams by
showing up to some of our competitions and events.
Please note, the first calendar is for the prep school
and the second one is for the high school.
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CONNECT WITH
INTERACT CLUB & CONNECTING HANDS PROJECT
Donations Needed!
Operation Christmas Child
Make a child’s Christmas joyful by sending love in a box!!
If your club or sports team or you and your family would like to fill a shoe box, please pick up a box in the front office or stop by room 216.
The donations need to be in by November 9th and National Collection Day will be November 12th-19th.
Thanks for your support!
How to make a gift box?
Find a shoe box
Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoe box. If you want to wrap it, cover the box and lid separately.
Girl or Boy?
Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.
Fill with Gifts
Select a quality “wow” toy such as a doll, soccer ball with pump, or stuffed animal. Then add other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies
NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK: NOVEMBER 12th-19th!
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COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Join us this Saturday, October 20th at Nathan Benderson Park!! We will be helping set up for the survivor tent. Earn community service hours! Email SMA-CPT Bauck at lorene.bauck@oursma.org.
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HALLOWEEN GRAMS
Purchase a Halloween gram for your Boo by the Registrar’s Office (room 34) beginning October 22nd during lunch. The cost is .50 cents and proceeds will be donated to help Floridians affected by Hurricane Michael. Donate an additional $1 and get a raffle ticket to win Chic-Fil-A gift card or a Dress Down Day Ticket.
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PLEASE JOIN US!
Interact Club Meetings:
1
st
and 3
rd
Friday of every month during lunch
Connecting Hands Project Meetings:
Every Wednesday from 2:30pm-3:30pm
INTERACT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
All year volunteer: Habitat for Humanity Restore
Contact Person: Crystal Frazer
Community Outreach Manager
Manatee County Habitat for Humanity
941-748-9100 ext.116
Making Strides for Breast Cancer
October 20, 2018
10:00am- 2:30pm
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WANT TO TRAVEL?
If you sign up by the 23rd of October, you will need to complete the registration through the QR code on the flyer (below) to reserve your spot. If you come to the meeting, you automatically save $200 OFF THE COST OF THE TOUR!
Click here for more details.
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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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CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER
SUPPORTING THE RAIDERS RISE AND RUN 5K
Please visit the Chipotle on Fruitville Road on Tuesday, November 20th between 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Show
this flyer
on your phone or tell the cashier you are supporting SMA Raiders - Rise and Run 5k. See flyer for more details. 33% of proceeds will be donated to the SMA Raiders Programs.
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THE 2018 STATE OF JOBS CONFERENCE
If you are a sophomore and want to learn more about what jobs, careers, and education tracks are offered in our community, register to attend the 2018 State of Jobs Conference on October 30
th
, 2018 at Robarts Arena. The conference will kick off promptly at 8:45AM and will conclude at 1:15PM. Transportation & lunch provided. Register in the Counseling office to attend. Permission slip must be signed by a parent/guardian.
This year, there are six tracks to select from including:
Healthcare
Sponsored by Plymouth Harbor
Hospitality/Tourism
Sponsored by Visit Sarasota
Business/Entrepreneurship
Information Technology
Art/Design
Sponsored by Ringling College of Art & Design
Engineering/High-Tech Manufacturing
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NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
and other important information from the Director of Counseling.
ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY
AT MTC
DeSantis INTERNSHIP
FAFSA
Click here for more details on how to get money for college.
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
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SMA FOUNDATION, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
On Thursday, October 25th at 1:00pm, the SMA Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
will meet in the conference room on the SMA high school campus.
SMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
On Thursday, October 25th 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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