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Pictured here are Brandy Hauser, Duncan Pressey, Rachel Peters, Mario Ferrucci, and Molly Herbert along with the Principal of Cyesis, some of the babies from Cyesis, and one of the nursery aides. These students read children stories to the babies while the mommies watched. This is the fourth year that SMA has gone on Valentine's Day to Cyesis to read with the mommies and babies for a program called "For the Love of Reading" sponsored by Sarasota Reading Council (SRC). SRC has sponsored this event for 6 years now. The hope is that by modeling reading to the babies the mommies will learn to make it a life-long habit. SRC also gives a book and accompanying stuffed animal to each baby.
Four students attended the Literacy Council of Sarasota's "Luncheon with 10 Author's" held at Michael on East on March 18, 2010, with Major Donehew. Pictured here is Coy Carter and Chanler Jackson
Pictured here is Karol Rodriguez and Nick Sarria
SMA Lacrosse Go for the Gold Fundraiser
Cash in your unwanted Gold, Platinum, and Silver Jewelry, Flatware, Tea Sets,
and other Treasures while helping your school.
Help Send Kate to Haiti With
Hand to the Plow Ministries!
Hi! I, Kaitlin Jeffrey will be going to Haiti with my church, Church at the Barn, in just a few weeks. I am looking for charitable donations toward my ticket, and/or money for medical supplies, food and clothing to take along. I will be going for 5 days, helping church-school and helping spiritually, i.e. through prayer, sharing of the Gospel and ministering along with friends to individual Haitians looking to build a relationship with the Lord.
If donating, you may specify if you would like to contribute to either buying supplies or to my ticket.
I am so excited to have this blessed opportunity and have God and Jesus to thank for my incredible healing in my own life! Praise God!
If you would like to contribute to my church and for this cause, and would prefer to write a check, please may it payable to;
Hand to the Plow Ministries, Inc.
Thank you so much! For more information and to see some amazing videos capturing God’s remarkable power at work already in Haiti, please visit www.plow.org. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful body of people to turn to for help. Thank you SMA! (As we even say in church…Hooah!)
Very Truly Yours,
Former Cadet Captain Kaitlin Jeffrey
ONE of our students, Luke Moeckel, was invited to attend the morning news conference with President Musharraf! The two cadets who attended President Musharraf's evening lecture were Ben LeBoutlillier and Luke Moeckel.
UP, UP and Away!
SMA Lax Goalie, John Villotti, having attained appointment to USAFA Colorado Springs, CO has sights set high
SMA Rifle Team Competes on the World Wide Stage at the US Army JROTC Service Championships in Camp Perry OHIO!
CAN’T AFFORD A PROM DRESS?
VISIT
CINDERELLA’S CLOSET
Attention
SMA students and families. Next year, our 2nd annual
springbreak trip will be a cultural tour of Italy. The tour will run
from March 3-11 and will include stays in Rome, Florence, and Venice.
Further details can be found at
www.acis.com under
the trip title “Insider’s Italy”
Please contact Major Lee at ryan_lee@sarasota.k12.fl.us
if you are interested in this exciting opportunity or have any questions.
Photo courtesy Barbara Banks Photography and Ringling College Library Association
SMA students attending Bradley Collins and Stephen Roscher
News from the Guidance Department
Urgent 2010-11 scheduling information click here
Go to Guidance page for more information click here
WIN A $500 SCHOLARSHIP! Write a 1 page essay with the subject being, "How Has Your School Counselor Impacted You?" Pick up an entry form in the guidance office. DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2010
Colonel Kennedy took cadets Katie Cerchio, Monica Cubillos, and Major Wasserman to January's SARASOTA SISTER CITIES lunch meeting on 1/20/10. Guests heard about Tel Mond, our Israeli sister city, and the efforts of the Shahak family to promote peace between Israeli Arabs and Jews. Bat-Chen Shahak was murdered by a suicide bomber on her 15th birthday in 1996, and her parents have dedicated their lives to working for peace and understanding in her memory. Katie and Monica are holding some of the "kites for peace" that Arab and Jewish make TOGETHER as part of the Shahak's ongoing program. The children are brought together to work on art projects and to get to know one another as individuals rather than as stereotypes.
Lacrosse 2010 Schedule click here
West
Point Bound .... GO ARMY
12/17/09
Mike Martino #16, a senior at Sarasota Military Academy has received an appointment to the USMA @ West Point Class of 2014 . Proud parents Mike Sr. and Linda stated "It has always been Mike's desire to become a commissioned officer in the United States Army ". "For him, it was a natural progression to attend Sarasota Military Academy which provided the discipline, JROTC Leadership program , and rigorous academics he needed".
CPR Training Class
Sarasota Military Academy Lacrosse Program and US Lacrosse Gulf Coast Florida Chapter are hosting a CPR training class. Upon completion of the class, participants will receive a AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification card that is good for 2 years.
WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH
CINDERELLA’S CLOSET
Sarasota Military Academy Lacrosse becomes an
IL Affiliate Program
FREE TUITION TO HARVARD!
Go the guidance page for more information
Cadets are Reg. CSM Cade Kenny, PVT Hannah Walker and Tyler Lambert all on the SMA Precision Air Rifle Team
This past
weekend I with my dad (Gunny Sgt. Pitts assistant coach for Precision
air rifle team) took 3 Precision rifle team cadets to the Gary Anderson
Invitational match in Anniston, Al. and they got their picture taken
with 2 amazing people.
http://www.odcmp.com/Director.htm
Please read here about Mr. GaryAnderson
Chief Operating Officer
Thank You,
Gina Purdy
How Can I Graduate Sarasota Military Academy with an
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree from State College of Florida?
click here for more information
Veteran's Day Parade 09
FRESHMEN OF THE MIGHTY 1ST BATTALION
LEAD THE WAY IN JROTC SERVICE-LEARNING
SMA Rifle Team Competes in the US Army JROTC Postal and Continues Quest for a repeat to the
Sarasota County JROTC Air Rifle League Championship
Veterans Day Information
Sarasota Military Academy graduate, Joe Reynolds, currently serving in Afghanistan.
Halloween at SMA 2009
GIVE A LITTLE – GET A LOT!
PLEASE HELP US FEED THE HUNGRY
The freshmen cadets of the Mighty First Battalion are conducting a Food Drive to help feed the hungry in our community. We could really use your help! Please send non-perishable food items to school with your cadet from now through 11 November, Veterans’ Day (or come for a visit and bring the items with you). The food items may be dropped off in any of the freshmen JROTC Instructors’ classrooms, and there will be a table set up at school before and after the Veterans’ Day Parade to accept food donations. This is part of the freshmen cadets’ service-learning project, and it will serve to fill a very real need in our community. As always, thanks for your support!
Thanks in advance for your generosity!
CSM Thomas
SGM Richardson
1SG Thomas
c/LTC Folts
c/CSM Brodil
Wreaths Across America started in 1992 when the Worchester Wreath Company donated 5000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery for display at our honored Veteran’s gravesites. Other national cemeteries desired to hold this ceremony at their own local, state, or federal cemeteries so that now 360 cemeteries participate in the event.
This year the Sarasota National Cemetery will conduct the ceremony on 12 December starting at 11:30 AM.
You can sponsor a wreath to be placed on an honored Veteran’s gravesite by donating $15.00 Please make your check payable to Sarasota Military Academy – PTCC and designated it for Wreaths. Send a check to LTC William Brockman, Sarasota Military Academy, 801 N. Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236.
The wreaths are approximately 22 inches across and are made from live greens.
The Academy Band, Pipers, and Chorus will be participating in the Ceremony.
Show our Veterans we are with them till the very end –
SPONSOR A WREATH
Sarasota Military Academy Lacrosse becomes an
IL Affiliate Program
Carpool Candidates 2009-2010
If you are interested in carpooling or have found a match
please contact Elke Olree at smadreamteam@hotmail.com
Thank you!
Dear Sarasota Military Academy Parents and Cadets,
Sarasota Military Academy’s (SMA) High School Sailing Team is getting ready for the 2009/2010 season. Any current SMA Sailor and new interested SMA Sailor, whether you have experience or not, can begin sailing now with the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program (SYSP) in conjunction with SMA
Attention SMA students and families. This spring, we will be taking a select group of students (families are welcome) on a tour of England and France. The tour will run during spring break, from March 24 - April 1. Highlights will include a visit to the D-Day beaches in Normandy, 2 days in London, and 3 day in Paris. Further details can be found atwww.acis.com under the trip title “London, Loire Valley, and Paris.”
Please contact Major Lee at ryan_lee@sarasota.k12.fl.us
if you are interested in this exciting opportunity or have any questions.
Lacrosse is referred to as “the fastest game on two feet” and is one of the more arduous tests of strength and endurance. Lacrosse is a sport well-suited to the cadets of the Sarasota Military Academy.
School Service Volunteer Opportunities:
Cafeteria - help serve from 10:00 am to 11:00 am - help needed daily
Media Center - various times / days
Front Office Work - seasonal
"Volunteers" can call the school and talk with individual departments
for volunteering in these areas, or you can contact me directly at
dspetsios@verizon.net or
941-914-5215.
click on "Volunteer" button above for more info
Request for Schedule Change
Instructions
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America invites you to a free Webinar
SMA Drumline performs at Ed Smith Stadium
click on picture for video
Sarasota County launches free prescription discount card
click link below
MENTORING
Sarasota Military Academy has coupled with Friendship Volunteer Center to provide MENTORS to students that may need some positive adult encouragement. This program is called “Miracle Mile of Mentoring, and uses volunteer recruits from the “mile” around the campus. Volunteers are trained and receive a security clearance. These volunteers are professionals in the area and are released from work to meet with a student for (approx.) one hour a week, on the school grounds. The activity that takes place during the time that the mentor and mentee spend together is dictated by the need(s) of the student. It may be reading together, doing homework, setting up a time management schedule, setting goals, or simply talking. This is a very successful program and can change a student’s life forever. If you have a child that could benefit from this program, please contact Major Donehew.
Feeling stressed?
Feeling down?
How do you cope?
Visit the guidance page and click on "Family Tips" for coping strategies
you can use this holiday season and beyond.
SMA Renews Accreditation With Rave Reviews
SMA has successfully renewed its five year accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The team members were impressed beyond belief with our incredible corps of cadets. We offer a sincere thank you to all the teachers, parents, cadets, community members, SMA Board members, Mayor Palmer, and representatives of the Sarasota District Schools who helped us reach this pinnacle of academic success!
By clicking on the link below, you will see three pages of commendations and only two recommendations. This may be the finest endorsement of a school in the history of accreditation. SMA--where the next generation of America's great leaders is now in training.
Headmaster Kennedy is a
guest on air with Cliff Roles
Planning for college? A career? The SAT, ACT, PSAT, or AP Exams? You now have free access to an online resource center that can help you with all your preparation. Sarasota Military Academy is pleased to announce that Peterson’s StudentEdge is available for all high school students. StudentEdge gives you access to test preparation, college searches, a scholarship search, financial aid tools, a career assessment, and a resume builder—all in one location and totally free! Students will also get a personalized to do list that will guide them through the planning process. Even 9th grade students can get a head start on college and career prep with the online practice tests and career assessment. You can access StudentEdge by going to www.mystudentedge.com. First time users should go to the Guidance office to get our access code
FREE TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL IN ALL SUBJECTS
Room 209 from 2:00-4:30 Monday through Thursday
Don't allow your cadet to get a low grade. Start tutoring now!
Onward.
Dan Kennedy
Something Unique At SMA
Among the many unique features of SMA is the fact that we are a drug free school. This program originated several years ago when five cadets visited the headmaster's office. They wanted to create a policy for random drug testing of every student. Over the next year, they helped to write the policy and seek approval from the School Board of Sarasota County and the Florida State Department of Education. Cadets are called to the sick bay, and all testing is done in complete privacy.
This policy has been in place now for several years. Random testing is done with all faculty, staff, and cadets. We believe that this makes it easier for everyone to "just say no" to drugs. It takes only a moment to assure that our cadets are happy, healthy, and free of harmful
substances.
ATTENTION: ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN WINNING SCHOLARSHIP MONEY!
FastWeb, an online scholarship search program, is sponsoring Scholarship Bootcamp. Scholarship Bootcamp is available to all students seeking to improve their scholarship application package.Visit the website each week for a section concerning a different topic, and locate the dog tags.Each time you find a dog tag, email us at scholarshipbootcamp@fastweb.com to be entered into the weekly $1000 drawing.The more tasks you complete, the better your chances of winning.
Go to www.fastweb.com for more information. Good luck!
OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A PART OF SMA'S PRESENT AND FUTURE!
Cadet Steven Headley has an innovative project in mind to help him
complete his Eagle Scout award and assist SMA as well. As you may be
aware, the ground beneath the picnic tables is currently covered with
white stones. Due to all the pedestrian traffic, the stones sometimes
get on the sidewalks. This requires constant attention from our school
custodians.
Steven's project is to place bricks engraved with the donor's/student's
name to spruce up this area. It's
an excellent way to become part of the legacy and history of SMA.
Please consider donating to this worthy activity.
Dan Kennedy, Headmaster
Want to go to College?? Some words of advice!! read this
Dear Business Owners and Friends of SMA
Would you help us
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Parents and Students:
Recently we have seen an increase in the number of students interested in the possibility of taking dual enrollment classes. Consequently, we would like to share information concerning the process.
Links
SMA Audit
Committee
Announcement
Computer and
Internet use Policy
SMA Boards Minutes
SAC Meetings
Third Weds. of the month 7:30am
Headmaster's
Recommended
Reading List
SAT, ACT Test
Dates
SATand ACT
side by side comparison
Community Service Opportunities 08-09
Program of
Studies
Senior Promotion
Worksheet
Climate Survey
2009
Climate Survey
2008
Climate Survey
2007
Climate Survey
2006
Civil Air Patrol
Teenage Driver Contract
