EAGLE WEEKLY
SMA HIGH SCHOOL
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FROM THE ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear SMA Families and Friends:
It has been another great week at SMA! The administrative team and the wonderful instructional staff continues to work diligently in order to provide our cadets with the best education. SMA strives to provide a caring and safe environment for all to learn from one another. We hope our cadets have noticed the administrative team is consistently visiting their classrooms and available during lunch. We want our cadets to understand that we are available, approachable, and are here to assist in their academic success and student life. We are SMA!
Please make sure you have done the following if it applies to you:
Seniors:
Cap and Gown deadline is January 31st
College, FAFSA & Scholarship applications
If you need assistance and/or have any concerns, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your counselor and/or administrator.
SMA Parents and Cadets:
Complete this short survey that focuses on reviewing and revising SMA’s proposed vision and mission statements. Feel free to provide feedback and provide your response no later than Wednesday, January 23. Please
click here
to proceed.
Reminder that Monday is Martin Luther King Holiday and there is no school. Additionally, January 20th - 26th is National School Choice week. More information below.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Catherine Rodríguez
Assistant Head of School
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SMA MISSION AND VISION
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
The best educational practices include reviewing and revising vision and mission statements periodically. Please review the proposed mission and vision statements and provide feedback, if you desire. Please provide your response no later than Wednesday, 23 January.
Please
click here
to proceed.
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NO SCHOOL
Monday, January 21st
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SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK
January 20-26, 2019
Parents/guardians,
You have been empowered with the freedom to choose the best educational environment for your child. Next week we will be celebrating National School Choice Week and we wanted to say THANK YOU for choosing SMA as the school for your child!
Click here
to learn more about school choice.
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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
SMA-CPT HARVEY
IB FILM AND MEDIA CENTER
SMA-CPT Harvey is from our northern counterpart, OH CANADA, where she graduated from the University of Toronto. She has entered into her 4
th
decade of teaching and it is apparent that she has always wanted to be a teacher. It just runs in the family! Her mother taught elementary school in Europe and inspired her to be the amazing teacher she is today. Over the years, SMA-CPT Harvey has raised an astounding $40,000+ in grants and fundraisers for the schools she has worked in throughout the years. WOW!!!
SMA-CPT Harvey was an essential part of designing and building the library at Booker High School where she worked before coming over to SMA 6 years ago. Since taking over the Media Center, she has transformed our library into such a cozy and functional work space, and a place where students
want
to read. She is also responsible for starting the SMA Film Club. In 2018, SMA held their first film festival thanks to SMA-CPT Harvey and SMA entered their first film into the Sarasota Film Festival. What an amazing opportunity and experience she has created for our cadets who are interested in this area of study!
A few things you may not have known about SMA-CPT Harvey is that she played volleyball and coached a bit as well in Canada. Also, she performed in a lip sync event at school as Madonna! You’re welcome for that image. SMA-CPT Harvey
, do you have any pictures?!
I think we all need to see that!
THANK YOU FOR HELPING OUR STUDENTS STRIVE
TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND BEYOND!
THANK YOU FOR CREATING A WELCOMING AND SAFE LIBRARY
FOR OUR CADETS, AS WELL AS,
ALL THE RESOURCES YOU SHARE WITH THE TEACHERS.
SMA IS LUCKY TO HAVE YOU!!!
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SPORTS IN THE YEARBOOK
Attention: Varsity Athletes
If you play varsity sports at another Sarasota County school (not SMA), please see or e-mail SMA-CPT Cianci by Friday, January 25th, in order to be included in the yearbook. After this date, we won't be able to include your information. When providing information, give your name, grade, sport, and school where you play. This also includes Sarasota Crew and Scullers.
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DRILL TEAM
Great day for a Drill meet, (Yeah)! The Drill Team hosted the 3rd Annual Sergeant Major Dennis Richardson Drill Meet at Booker High School, on January 12, 2019. The kick off began with honor to our nation, the National Anthem was sung by Cadet Kaylah Norville. She was followed by the Mighty SMA Drum line, whose performance roused the crowd, and lifted their early morning spirits. Under the direction of SMA-MAJ Michael Finley, the drum line had us all fired up and ready to take the field.
The competition was fierce, with SMA Prep and a pool of 23 high schools from across the middle of the state, we battled until 1700 Saturday afternoon. With the assistance of SMA-CPTs Holland and Chipman, the results were tabulated rapidly. Math Department, Hooah! Thanks Booker High School JROTC, Maintenance, and Grounds crew for partnering with us in putting together a first class event. Our Head of School and his wife spent the day with us and had the opportunity to observe JROTC greatness. We would like to thank Mr. Steven Hall. the PTCC, Coaches, Drill Team members and other staff and faculty that supported our awesome event. The next Drill Meet is this Saturday, January 19th, at Brandon High School. In closing, we would like to thank the parents for spending a long day with us. See you Saturday!
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MUD PIT DAY
AND
ADVENTURE RAIDERS
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WRESTLING
The SMA Wrestling team repeated as District Duals Team Champs last Saturday night at Booker HS. They finished up the State Duals Series as the 2019 1A regional runner ups. Wrestlers to watch are Allysa Villa-Mosqueda, Sammy Varley, Sean Cervin, Erik Borresen and Nico Gyorgy. Go Eagles!
Today our wrestlers are traveling to Pinellas Park High School to compete in the Jerry Mita Invitational. Let's wish our wrestlers the best!
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2019-2020
FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, AND JUNIORS SCHEDULES
If you are currently in IB or plan on going into IB next year we can schedule an appointment to complete your schedule individually. Please send an email to -
pamela.donehew@oursma.org
- and include two dates and times that you are available. SMA-LTC Donehew will respond with an e-mail indicating which date and time fits her schedule to come to her office.
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CONNECT WITH
INTERACT CLUB & CONNECTING HANDS PROJECT
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Coming up:
Bingo at the Pines in January. Stay tuned for more details.
All year volunteer:
Habitat for Humanity Restore
Contact Person: Crystal Frazer
Community Outreach Manager
Manatee County Habitat for Humanity
941-748-9100 ext.116
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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
REALTORS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
CUSTODIAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
FINE ARTS OF SARASOTA SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
OUTREACH PROGRAM SPRING APPLICATION
FAFSA
Click here for more details on how to get money for college.
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
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SMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
On Thursday, February 14th at 2:30pm, the SMA Board of Directors
will meet in the conference room on the SMA high school campus.
SMA FOUNDATION BOARD, INC.
On Tuesday, March 12th at 2:30pm, the SMA Foundation 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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