EAGLE WEEKLY
SMA HIGH SCHOOL
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FROM OUR ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear SMA Families and Friends,
Can you believe it is November already? I am truly amazed of the wonderful lessons happening in and out of the classroom at SMA. Therefore, I want to encourage you all to talk to your cadets and find out what they have learned this week. Some questions to start conversations with your cadet could be the following:
Tell me one thing that you learned today.
If you were a teacher, what class would you teach? Which class would be the worst to teach? Why?
What was the coolest (saddest, funniest, scariest) thing that you saw today/this week?
If your day at school today was a movie, what movie would it be?
Besides walking to their next classes, what else do people do in the halls in between classes?
Which is your easiest class? Which is your hardest class? OR Which class are you learning the most in? Which class are you learning the least in? Why?
In addition, check in with your cadets in regards to the following: what they are reading, social media posts, class assignments, and school projects. Remember to check grades online on a weekly basis and contact your cadet’s instructors for check-ins and questions if necessary. Grade reports will be due soon and, before you know it, it will be Winter Break. So, time to regroup! Encourage your cadets to persevere at SMA as we get closer to the holidays.
Sincerely,
Dr. Catherine Rodriguez
Assistant Head of School
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VETERANS DAY PARADE
Sunday, November 11th
All SMA Cadets, staff, faculty, parents, guardians, friends and family from both campuses are encouraged to participate. Please note that the parade will be on
SUNDAY,
November 11th in the morning. Please stay tuned for more details. W
e are looking forward to great support and attendance!
WATER DONATIONS NEEDED
We are asking for your generous donation of cases of bottled water for the Veterans Day Parade. The water may be dropped off in the Main Office between 6:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday. Thank you in advance for your help!
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SCHEDULE FOR VETERANS DAY
It is advisable to arrive on the SMA high school campus prior to 0815.
Schedule:
All Prep cadets arriving prior to formation report to the gymnasium.
0840-0845 Call to formation
0845-0850 Formation
0850-0855 Executive Director of Schools welcomes Academy cadets, distinguished guests,
families and community members
0855-0900 Each Head of School addresses the Regiment and thanks the veterans from each campus
0900-0905 EDOS introduces Mr. Herb Jones to address the Eagle regiment
0905-0910 EDOS introduces LTC Ben Weiss to give orders to Eagle regiment
0915 Eagle regiment departs campus
0935 Eagle regiment arrives staging area; hydration!
1000 Parade begins
1005 Step off into parade
1050 Return to high school campus and final formation
1055-1100 All cadets released
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SPONSOR A WREATH TODAY!
Sponsorship Deadline
Tuesday, November 20th
Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.
Please show your patriotic appreciation for the thousands of veterans laid to rest at the Sarasota National Cemetery. The remembrance wreath laying ceremony embraces honor and respect for our uniformed service veterans. Since the Sarasota National Cemetery opened in January 2009, the Wreaths Across America annual campaign for the Sarasota National Cemetery has been led by SMA, its cadets, and their families.
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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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HOLIDAY FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT FUNDRAISER
Enjoy a family photo just in time for the holidays! Each family will receive 5 professionally edited digital photos for use in their own holiday cards. Children and pets are welcome. Register today for a scheduled session on Saturday, November 10th between 10am and 4pm.
Locations are:
SMA Prep - Middle School 3101 Bethel Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240
SMA High School 801 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
REAL LIFE. MEMORIES. CAPTURED.
*All proceeds will go to both SMA High School and SMA Prep-Middle School specifically for the purchase of digital cameras for classroom, yearbook and media use.
Thank you for your support!
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CLASS RINGS, CAP & GOWNS, AND INVITATIONS
Attention Juniors and Seniors:
Jostens will be on campus Monday and Tuesday during lunch to take class ring and cap and gown orders. Information packets were handed out on Monday and are available in the main office. Orders can be made
online here
at any time, however, there will be representatives available either day to answer any questions.
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SMA ANNUAL MILITARY BALL
November 17th
Click here for Military Ball information and the agreement form.
Don't wait! Limited tickets!
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MAYORS' FEED THE HUNGRY DRIVE
November 5th-16th
SMA is once again taking part in the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Drive. Donations may be brought in to the main office or to your cadet's JROTC classroom.
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ATHLETICS
Cross Country Girls have advanced individually to Regionals! Congrats to Cecelia Petereit & Victoria Morton-Majares!
The Basketball teams are searching for a very responsible and consistent volunteer to work the game clock and introductions for the Boys & Girls home games. Please email SMA-MAJ Mazner if you are interested:
amy.mazner@oursma.org
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SUPPORT SMA ATHLETICS!
SMA Spirit Shop
Find items that we have picked out specifically for SMA! There is a large variety of very comfortable & high quality UA gear in our Shop! Our Middle School & High School families are encouraged to show off their EAGLE Pride! With the holidays right around the corner, these items will make great gift items!!! Check out the shop details below.
Store open from
November 5th-12th
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IMPAIRED DRIVING DAY
The SMA National Honor Society is holding an IMPAIRED DRIVING DAY on Thursday, November 15th, during 2nd, 3rd, and the first part of 4th period. This activity will be held in the senior parking area of the rear parking lot (behind Windom). Cadets will wear impaired vision goggles while attempting to complete various tasks (a mini-obstacle course, jumping rope, etc.).
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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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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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PICTURE DATES
MAKE-UP PHOTOS:
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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CONNECT WITH
INTERACT CLUB & CONNECTING HANDS PROJECT
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Thank you to all cadets for supporting the Halloween Gram!
Winners for the raffle are:
Rayne Felix
Caroline Gast
Nolan Hefron
See SMA-CPT Bauck for your prizes in room 216.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Join Interact Club in making SMA a little kinder on November 13. SMA’s Interact Club will be hosting a poster contest to spread kindness throughout the school. 1st Place $25, 2nd place $ 20, and 3rd place $15. Come by Captain Bauck’s (room 216) or Major Catena (counselor’s office) now to receive a poster.
Your poster must include:
Illustration, drawing or painting
Kindness inspiring or positive quote (cite the quote)
Can be colored or in black and white
Can be in any language
Must be submitted no later than Nov. 9th in room 216.
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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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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
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FREE TICKETS
This is an outstanding opportunity to see the performance, "The American Soldier Solo Show" as well as light hors-d'oeurves and spirits free of charge.
Fifty tickets have been graciously donated to SMA and will be provided on a first come first serve basis.
Harvest House is hosting a unique showing of "
The American Soldier Solo Show"
at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing on Tuesday, November 13th at 5:30 pm. The American Soldier has been nominated for the Amnesty International Award for theatre excellence, received 4 stars internationally, and has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Washington Post and Time Out, to name a few. The solo play was performed Off Broadway and at The Kennedy Center during inauguration weekend at the Library of Congress on Veterans Day in 2017. The show is based on real stories and accounts from soldiers’ letters written from the American Revolution through current day Afghanistan. It reveals the struggles our veterans face at war and their internal struggles to come back home. It’ll be a great night honoring veterans and their families!
Generous Gulf Coast Community Foundation donors have underwritten the cost of 50 tickets to this event for SMA students, parents and faculty. Please use
this link
to register SMA guests:
What: The American Soldier Solo Show
When: Tuesday, November 13
5:30pm Beer, wine & hors d’oeuvres
7:00pm Show
Where: Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
7051 Wireless Court
Sarasota, FL 34240
We hope you are able to take advantage of this excellent opportunity!
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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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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
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SMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
On Thursday, November 8th 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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