EAGLE WEEKLY
SMA HIGH SCHOOL
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FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear SMA Family and Friends,
In honor of the tradition of giving thanks during this season, I would like to express a heartfelt Thank You to SMA families and parents, the SMA Faculty and Staff, and most importantly the amazing SMA Cadets for the warm welcome that my family and I have received in our life move to the Sarasota area and SMA in particular. I am truly honored to be the Head of School of an organization that is so positively represented by the amazing cadets, and so well led by this incredible and talented Staff and Faculty.
There have been some incredible accomplishments this school year thanks to the efforts of the staff, faculty, and the cadets. In the words of our Executive Director, we have “momentum”! Let’s keep that momentum going as we approach the end of the first semester and prepare for our Local End Of Course (LEOC) and End Of Course (EOC) assessments. Please encourage the cadets and reinforce that the faculty has set them up for success, and this is their time to shine!
Please take some time in this next week to give thanks for the opportunity to be a part of an organization that has a mission focused on giving our cadets the tools they need to be successful throughout life, as we give thanks to you for trusting us with this ever important role of molding your children into the leaders that they all have the potential to be.
Respectfully,
SMA-LTC Frederick T. Fout
Head of School
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NEXT WEEK
Monday and Tuesday
Regular school days
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
No school
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ANTHONY BARROSO
YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY
What an honor it is to have Anthony Barroso as our Regimental Commander. Not only does he shine at SMA, but on November 13th, Anthony received the Youth Philanthropic Award at the Annual Philanthropy Luncheon. We are so proud of you!
“If you feel worried for the future of the world, you should know about Jonathan Barroso. A senior at Sarasota Military Academy, musician, young philanthropist, academic achiever, and founder of a UnidosNow high school club, Jonathan is and will be kind of the leader who pulls us together with ideals that are important to our country. Loved to see him recognized at
#NationalPhilanthropyDay
. Great job, Association of Fundraising Professionals, SW Florida Chapter and nominator Community Foundation of Sarasota County.” ~ Susie Bowie, Executive Director,
Manatee Community Foundation
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DRILL TEAM NEWS
On 3 November 2018, the SMA Drill Team traveled to Mulberry, FL to compete in the Mulberry High School Drill Meet. We competed against 11 schools in our second meet of the year show casing the first year drillers. This meet completed the tryouts for the upcoming season. Our next meet is the Sergeant Major Dennis Richardson Memorial Drill Meet at Booker High School on 12 January 2019. This meet will bring 20-25 schools from throughout Florida. Please come out to support the team, hope to see you there!
Results from Mulberry Drill Meet
Exhibition Solo: 3rd Place:
Cadet Sebastin Katra
Male Unarmed Squad:
3rd Place Commanded by Cadet William Vice
Female Unarmed Squad:
2nd Place Commanded by Cadet Neveah Sellers
Female Unarmed Platoon:
2nd Place Commanded by Cadet Skyla Chenkus
Knockout Drill:
3rd Place Kacee Bonilla
8th Place Natalie Devlin
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JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
We have new spirit wear!
These dri-fit, long sleeve shirts are
only $20 ($15 for veterans).
You may purchase one in the main office,
while supplies last.
They make excellent holiday gifts!
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VETERANS DAY PARADE
Thank you to all cadets, staff, and families who joined us last Sunday for the parade!
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Thank you SMA PTCC
for recognizing our SMA Veterans
and for providing the delicious lunch!
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SPONSOR A WREATH TODAY!
Sponsorship Deadline
Tuesday, November 20th
The deadline to sponsor a wreath is almost here. , but you still have a few days left! You may stop by the main office, click on the link below, or call our office at 941-926-1700 to
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Cadet Wreath Contest
Cadets that sponsor 5 or more wreaths will receive a t-shirt that they can wear on Fridays during November and December. Please turn in money to the main office as it is collected. All funds are due by November 20, 2018. In addition, the High School PTCC will be awarding a gift basket to the Cadet that sponsors the most wreaths and there will be prizes to the top three cadets for the Thank a Veteran Wreath Designing Contest.
Wreath Laying Ceremony
December 15th at 10:00am
at Sarasota National Cemetery
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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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HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM IB!
Carved by Abby Watrobsky, SMA IB senior
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SPOTLIGHT ON FIELD TRIPS
The ALAS field trip to Sarasota Courthouse and Sarasota County Jail:
During the tour, SMA Cadets had the opportunity to watch a Dependency case with Judge Rochelle Curley and they spoke with an Official Court Reporter who showed them how to operate a stenography machine. Deputy Duffy, which is Cadet Megan Duffy’s mother, conducted the tour at the courthouse premises, and Colonel Hoffman along with Captain Scott, conducted the tour at the jail. It was a unique opportunity for the SMA cadets!
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We the People:
US History students went on a field trip with SMA-CPT Vanston to see a musical called
We the People
at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Students had a blast learning about the three branches of government, the First Amendment, presidential elections, democracy, and the judicial process. On the way back, they stopped in to the Art Center and got the chance to meet a visiting artist from Brussels and learn about her work. What a great day of fun and inspirational and cross-curricular learning at SMA!
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Marine Science trip to USF:
SMA-CPT Marks' cadets toured four laboratories on the campus and a 100' research vessel. Thanks to all who made this possible!
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Chinese class trip:
Cadets ordered their food and drinks in Chinese at the Yummy House!
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CONNECT WITH
INTERACT CLUB & CONNECTING HANDS PROJECT
Thank you to all cadets for supporting and participating in Bingo at the Pines, Operation Christmas Child and World Kindness Day.
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Congratulations to the 2018 World Kindness Poster Winners and thank you to all participants. All posters are displayed in the cafeteria. Check them out!!
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PLEASE JOIN US!
Resurrection House Project
We will be sewing bags for the homeless if you would like to help. We meet after school on Wednesday from 2:00pm-3:30pm. No sewing experience needed. Everyone is welcome.
Donations needed for Resurrection House Project:
U
sed or old backpacks and reusable bags
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 donation in room 216 or main office.
All donations must be turned in by December 21
st
. Thank you for your support!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Christmas Arts and Crafts at the Pines---date coming soon!!!
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:
November 30th in room 216 during lunch
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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
Click here for more details and for the sign up form.
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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
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
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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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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