SMA Prep Weekly
Middle School Campus
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Dear Families,
As I meet people throughout our Sarasota and Manatee communities, it is clear that SMA Prep is growing as a leader in providing unique learning opportunities and a high quality education for families in our districts. This academic reputation, including our authorized IB Middle Years Programme, has grown over the past 4 years through the hard work of our talented teachers, staff, PTCC, students, and families. Each week as I walk through our campus, I find our cadets actively learning, asking good questions, and developing their skills as current and future leaders.
Thank you to Cadet Garet Pearson and his mom, Michelle, who helped SMA-MAJ Currie and me this week by sharing the powerful mission of our school with families at a district elementary school looking for the best education for their child. You can help too by letting your friends and family know about our upcoming enrollment information meetings so they can see SMA Prep for themselves. Open enrollment runs from October 1st through January 31st, so this is the time to take action for anyone interested by submitting an application for the upcoming school year.
As we prepare to celebrate this Veterans Day, I want to acknowledge the many SMA family members and friends who are serving and have served our great nation through their military service. Please accept my sincere gratitude for your sacrifices and commitment to protect the freedoms we hold so dearly. Thank you!
I look forward to seeing everyone at the parade on Sunday!
~ MAJ Becky Morris, Asst. Head of School
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Here's what is happening at the Prep:
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LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!
HOLIDAY FAMILY PHOTO SESSION
SATURDAY, Nov. 10th
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.
Location:
SMA Prep Cafeteria, 3101 Bethel Lane, 34240
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*Proceeds go to SMA Prep-Middle School for the purchase of digital cameras for classroom, yearbook and media use.
Thank you for your support!
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Veterans Day Parade
Sunday, November 11th
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The Veterans Day Parade is on a
Sunday
this year. SMA Prep cadets and their families are encouraged to join us for this wonderful opportunity to honor our nation's veterans on November 11th.
We will be meeting at the high school campus (801 N. Orange Ave.). Parking will not be available on campus, therefore, we recommend that you arrive no later than 8:30 AM. After a formation, we will depart for the staging area at 9:15 AM. The parade begins at 10:00 AM down Main Street in downtown Sarasota. We estimate that we will return to the high school by 10:50 AM. It is important that parents return to the high school no later than 11 AM to pick up their child.
Prep dress uniforms are expected for all cadets, faculty, and staff. Please remember, this is
not a school day
so buses and lunches are not provided.
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PARENTS: GET YOUR SPIRIT WEAR BEFORE THE PARADE!
PTCC's new SMA Spirit Wear is here just in time for the Veterans Day Parade on Sunday! SMA gear may be purchased before the parade at the high school.
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KONA ICE on Sale After Parade
Please be sure to stop by the the Kona Ice truck after the parade. The ice treats range from $3-$6 and 20% of all sales will be donated back to SMA! Cash and cards will be accepted.
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Learning in Action
7th Grade Language and Literature
In SMA-CPT Beth Sampson's language and literature classes, cadets organized a group debate for their novel,
The Outsiders
. They prepared their textual evidence, counter claims, and rebuttals and then presented their argument. "They were fantastic! Great job, cadets!" ~ SMA-CPT Sampson
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SMA Prep Partners with Apparel Co. MANG to Give 7,000...
SMA Prep welcomed back Kyle Rossin, co-founder of the West Palm, high-performance apparel company, MANG. Prep's young environmentalists work with MANG to give dying mangroves a second chance at life which in turn positively impacts Florida's...
Read more
news.oursma.org
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Students in SMA-MAJ Munson's science class observed and determined various reactions using evidence to support their reasoning for any chemical or physical changes.
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Picture Retake Day
November 13 - During 4th Period
Cadets that did not have their picture taken on picture day or those that need retakes should plan to have their picture taken on Tuesday, November 13th in the cafeteria during 4th period even if you do not want to order any pictures.
Picture order forms are available in the Prep front office if you wish to order pictures. Forms should be completed and turned in to the photographer with payment the day of picture retakes.
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Learning In Action:
Pickleball in PE Class
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Promotion Ceremony
Thank you to all the families who joined us Wed. morning for the promotion ceremony! We have some new cadet captains, majors, and a colonel at the Prep!
#RaisingUpLeaders
#ourSMA
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Wreaths Across America
Please join Sarasota Military Academy in honoring our nations resting veterans, by sponsoring a wreath for the National Cemetery. By doing this, you will help us to honor our veterans and support SMA at the same time. Five dollars from every wreath comes back to SMA to help support cadet activities.
Cadets will have the opportunity to earn a shirt to wear on Fridays during the months of November and December. They can also enter our "Thank a Veteran" coloring contest by submitting the coloring page enclosed in the packet they received. Please turn in all wreath forms and coloring contest to the main office. Thank you for your support!
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This weeks cadets with top wreath sponsorships:
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Help us grow this group in the next three weeks!
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SMA Prep Interact Club Collection
Mayors' Feed the Hungry Food Drive
November 5 - 16, 2018
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The Interact Club is proud to support the The
Mayors’ Feed The Hungry Program
. The purpose is to collect canned food and non-perishable food items to help feed people all around the Sarasota County and Manatee County area. The collection will start on November 5th - November 15th. Please help local families and food pantries.
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Students can bring in 3 food items to their first period teacher and earn 5 Eagle points. The class with the most items collected will win a pizza party.
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Prep Sports Results
The girls basketball team traveled south yesterday and lost their first game to Sky Englewood. Leading scorer for the lady Eagles was Zara DeGraw folled by Sarah Wildermuth and Neveah Harmon. Coach Williams said that the girls played their hearts out and never gave up. The next game is home Thursday against Student Leadership Academy.
The SMA Prep boys basketball team overcame a 15-8 deficit heading in to the 4th quarter to win 23-22 at Sky Englewood. It was a tremendous team effort that lead to the comeback victory. Staff and students, come out to support the boys and the girls tomorrow at 4:45 for their first home game of the season!
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Prep Soccer Club
The soccer club will begin November 28th. The club will meet on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30. This is a great chance to work on skill development, physical conditioning and game play before the team tryouts the second week of January. The cost is $25. Turn your money and registration form in to Coach Smith to sign up.
Prep Wrestling Team
Anyone interested in signing up for the wrestling team should see Coach Smith to sign up. The team will begin the first week of December.
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Rise and Run 5K
February 16, 2019
SMA Raiders 2nd Annual Rise and Run 5K and sponsorship and registration is up on the main website. We are looking for families and businesses that are interested in sponsoring and having names advertised on the race shirt. The first order of shirts is in December. This is a great way to advertise and show your support for both schools.It is open for donors, sponsors or to register for the run on February 16, 2019. Please contact
Coach Trecartin
or MSG Browning with any questions.
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CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER
Supporting the Raiders Rise & 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 attached flyer for more details. 33% of proceeds will be donated to the SMA Raiders Programs.
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Substitute Teachers Wanted!
Anyone that has a bachelor's degree and is interested in substitute teaching should contact
Betty Bultemeier
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Enrollment Information Meetings
8:30-9:30 AM
Please share with neighbors and friends that are interested in their child attending SMA Prep that our Enrollment Information Meetings start promptly at 8:30 AM and end by 9:30 AM. Let them know to bring their inquiring student to hear directly from Prep Cadets about campus life at the Prep.
Our next meeting date is on Wednesday:
November 14th
.
No reservation is needed. Please share with any interested family, friends, and neighbors!
Upcoming Enrollment Information Meetings:
11/14, 12/5, 12/19, 1/16, 2/6, 2/27, 3/13, 4/10, and 5/1.
Open Enrollment:
begins October 1, 2018 and ends January 31, 2019 for the 2019/20 school year.
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SMA Board Meeting
November 15, 2018
The SMA Board of Directors will hold a board meeting on November 15, 2018 at 11:30 am in the conference room on the high school campus.
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Gently-Used Clothes Closet
Uniform donations are greatly appreciated throughout the year. This allows us to continue offering a selection of sizes at a reduced cost of $7 per item. Please bring items you wish to donate to the office during office hours.
We are taking appointments for anyone wanting to purchase a gently-used uniform. Please call our office at 941-877-7737 to make your appointment.
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