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Historical Document From Yale |
This is the time of legends, folklore and
mysticism but our Patrick was a very real
man with major battles. He was kidnapped forced into slavery, stolen from his home
and loved ones. Alone he fought tyranny
for the rest of his life.
There is much adoration, art and hoopla along with all of the fanfare in his following, but what he really left us with his legacy are his letters.
Yale was careful to preserve them.
http://www.yale.edu/glc/archive/1166.htm
Pictured above at the Hill of Tara in the Irish Royal seat rests this famous statue of Saint Patrick. For more sights visit New York City. It touts Saint Patrick's Cathedral full of gothic art work and beautiful stained glass, situated across from the Rockefeller Center.
If you love history, you will relish
these letters.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Suncoast Polytechnical
High School Boosters
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Flower Fund Raiser |
As of Friday, February 14th the after school tally deposited was $495.00 to the Boosters.
This $495.00 is in addition to the money
from the pre-sale of carnations earlier
in the week that I deposited with Sue
at the last board meeting. And
there was more sold on
the evening of the dance.
We did well. We'll do this again.
Thank you for supporting the
Drama Department in buying
carnations from the school.
- Dr. Hugh Burns
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BOOSTER MEETINGS
Executive and Booster Schedule:
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03/18/14 |
5:30 - 6:30 |
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Internet Safety | |
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05/20/14 |
5:30 - 6:30 |
6:30 - 7:30 |
Community Service |
*All Of These Evening Meetings Are Held On The SPHS School Campus.
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Attention Engineers and Enthusiasts |
The 25th Annual Toothpick Bridge
Awards Ceremony sponsored by
Trent Terry and
Suncoast Polytechnical High School,
will be here March 25, 2014
from 5pm to 8pm
celebrating their intricate
and smart designs.
https://twitter.com/Toothpick_SRQ
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Test Dates:
SAT March 8th
ACT April 12th
Suncoast_Polytechnical/Resources_
and_Download/ACT_SAT%20
Test%20Dates.pdf
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Suncoast Polytechnical
High School
In your journey to prepare for a successful future and career,
we are a great place for students to
gain theory and hands on skills
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Recommended Viewing
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There is a wealth of information
available to you online from our Sheriff's Department. Our very own School Resource Officer, a teacher himself instructs us to check out these videos to keep current on
important topics.
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Our School Store is now officially open for business! Pizza and soda are
convenient and bargain priced in a way that students can afford. Fifty cents for a can of soda and a dollar per slice of pizza.
Enjoy this deal and support our epic adventure in capitol venture!
We are the 1st ever school store here
at SPHS and we are operatedsolely by students for students. We appreciate your support of our School Store. Shop us after school at the school's entrance.
Proceeds benefit Mrs. Kuhns'
Business Class.
Thank You,
Miguel Pendon
General Manager
Jared White
Treasurer
Paul Nicowski
Public Relations
Ben Kleinberg
Tech Support
Gray Gordon
Graphic Artist
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SPHS Student of the Month |
12th Grade Karlee McNutt
11th Grade Nicole Silvertooth
10th Grade Daniel Mercado
9th Grade Elisa Constantineau
Student of the Month Breakfast
is held on campus
March 27th 2014 @ 7:00am
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SPHS Volunteer Opportunities
Our Volunteers Make a World of Difference...
Marcia Cruce
SPHS Volunteer Coordinator
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Friday, March 14th 2014
is Opening Day
Model: Ezekiel Dutkin
https://sarasotafair.com/Entertainment.html
Event Information Line: 941-955-1515
Admission Prices:
Adults: $8
Senior Citizens (55 and over): $4.00
Active Military: $4.00
Children: ages 6-17 $4.00
Children 5 & under: FREE
$1.00 Gate Entrance:
Fridays 2:00pm - 4:00pm only
FREE Parking on Fairgrounds!
Gates Open: Fridays: 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Saturdays: Noon to 11:00 pm
Sundays: Noon to 10:00 pm
Monday - Thursday: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Ride all mechanical rides for $20.00
plus fair admission
Steer Show: Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30pm
Steer Sale: Friday, March 21 at 7:30pm
Plant Sale: Saturday, March 22 at 1:00pm
See YOU at the Fair!
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On February 6 SPHS AP Environmental
Science (APES) students participated in
the Manasota Regional Envirothon at Oscar
Scherer State Park, finishing in 2nd place!
Envirothon is a national outdoor environmental
team competition for high school students,
testing their knowledge of aquatics, forestry,
soils, wildlife, and a current topic:
"Sustainable Local Agriculture/Locally Grown."
Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation
District along with Sarasota Soil and Water
Conservation District sponsor the regional
competition. The students enjoyed applying
the environmental concepts they have been
learning in class and working collaboratively
to reach a common goal while immersed in the
native Florida outdoors.
Pic 1: SPHS APES (L-R) Lennon Spoonmore,
Samantha Tidwell, Owen Homeister,
Ashley Eugene, Xavier Griffin, Kyle Mercado,
Helen Liu, Julia Groom, Heather Billington,
Amanda Boyd, Kaylee Hood.
Pic 2: Team taking Soils Test (L-R)
Julia Groom, Helen Liu, Amanda Boyd,
Heather Billington, Kaylee Hood.
Pic 3: 2nd place winners Team Renegades
Orange (L-R) Teacher Nina Henderson,
Julia Groom, Helen Liu, Amanda Boyd,
Heather Billington, Kaylee Hood.
Nina Henderson
Science Teacher, Senior Class Advisor
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
(941) 921-3981
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March Observances:
Sarasota Springfest is March 1st
Johnny Appleseed Day March 11th
Purim begins March 15th
Vernal Equinox is March 20th
Read more at:
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SPHS students will participate in the
Mega Moody Math Challenge on
Saturday, March 8th. 125K in
Scholarship prizes are available.
Brought to you by
The Moody's Foundation
https://m3challenge.siam.org/
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INTERNET SAFETY
Join us for an informative
presentation at our
Booster's Meeting
March 18th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
to keep current with strategies
for keeping safe while on
the Internet.
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Professional Day
The campus will be closed on
Friday, March 28th.
No classes will be held.
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Fond Memories and
Fun Times at SPHS
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Professional Certifications
Mrs. Kuhns' employs modern
course technology with
SAM Cengage Learning online
as a training tool, enabling
students to get their
professional certifications
in Microsoft® Office.
These achievements look
great on a resume.
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Carolyn Jones, President
April Swe, Vice President
Tammy Butz, Secretary
Susie Murray, Treasurer
Marcia Cruce, Volunteer Coordinator
Joan Dutkin, Newsletter Editor
Marisa Dawson, Freshman Rep.
Jonna Jung, Sophomore Rep.
Marquita Liappis, Junior Rep.
Jan McNutt, Senior Rep.
Hugh Burns, Teacher Rep.
Ricardo Bellon, Teacher Rep.
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Cantaloupe Rum Soup,
Pan-Seared Spiced Chicken Breast with
Mango and Pineapple Salsa with
Risotto Cake and Braised Celery Heart,
Poached Pear in Port Wine with Creme
Anglaise and Dark Chocolate Truffle...
Got your attention?
We all are somewhat self proclaimed foodies.
We can agree everyone loves a good meal.
That's why you can appreciate dining at
Bistro 502! They do not disappoint!
Every scrumptious bite is better
than the last. On this campus, you can regularly
hear people raving about the food at our
on-site restaurant. To indulge in the student's
creations is the highlight of the day.
They give complete attention to detail in producing perfection in the
preparation and presentation
With Accreditations and Approvals from
American Culinary Federation (ACF) and
Dietary Managers Association (DMA)
you must try this Bistro!
You will come to know it as amazing.
They are brilliant in natural ability for perfectly
spicing and combining ingredients.
Because of their passion for sumptuous cooking
the people happily gather.
The students and staff are extremely professional
and work incredibly hard to give their guests the ultimate culinary experience and we highly recommend them. For reservations or
take-out please call 941. 924. 1365 x62089.
Thank you students and staff of
Bistro 502 for all of the
great flavors and for making
everything so delicious!
- Joan L. Dutkin
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Sarasota County Schools
Don't Forget to Vote Tuesday,
March 25th 2014
regarding important school funding.
Please contact your elected official
or the school board for
more information.
Thank You!
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Regional Science Olympiad |
On Saturday, February 1st a team of 12
SPHS students participated in the West
Regional Science Olympiad at Hillsborough Community College in Brandon, FL.
Pairs of students from high schools
throughout West Central FL. compete in 23
events from all fields of science and multiple fields of technology. This talented group of students in grades 9-11 represented SPHS admirably; had fun engaging in science, engineering, and technology and enjoyed
working together as a team. Students are
already preparing for next year!
Pic 2 (L-R) Ravi Patel, Miguel
Pendon, Jovana Hoti, Ricardo Mejia,
Alessandra Guerra, Anna Youmans,
Jacob Dunn, William Stephens,
Jessica Schwab. Not pictured:
Michael D'Agostino, Erik Palm,
Nalton France. Pic 4 (L-R) Nalton France, Ricardo Mejia. 
Nina Henderson
Science Teacher
Senior Class Advisor
Suncoast Polytech H.S.
(941) 921-3981
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IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD TIME TO DONATE
TO SPHS. YOUR FUNDING DIRECTLY ENRICHES OUR STUDENTS LEARNING.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS
GIVING AND MAY IT FIND IT'S WAY BACK TO YOU FROM THE CARE OF OUR STUDENTS FROM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
*All sponsors will receive a letter of receipt detailing your tax deductible contribution
upon request.
Suncoast Polytechnical
High School
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Animal Crackers... Mariel McCool is a Senior at SPHS and our club President of the 4H chapter named Animal Crackers.
Mariel has been a member for two years and has shown exemplary leadership abilities.
She has been awarded the big honor and responsibility of the 4H Foundation Steer.
Our steer Moonshine eats approximately 200 pounds of feed a week. Diligently she will feed, groom and care for this live stock as well as show him at the fair this year. As a commodity, it will be auctioned off to the highest bidder! If you are interested you too may purchase him or send in an add-on to offset the cost.
All the fun happens March 21 @ 7:30pm at the Sarasota County Fair.
Mariel participates in 4H Club all on a volunteer basis. She loves to ride & train horses along with all of the 4H activities.
FFA is on campus through the Vet Assisting program here at SCTI. Our horse judging team goes to State in April and Mariel is a also a member that Horse and Live Stock Judging Team. She participates in parliamentary procedures and tractor driving CDE's.
Feeling lucky? Contact Mariel about the 4H Foundation Pig Raffle tickets! For just $2.00 you can enter for a chance to win an entire pig cut and wrapped or non processed.
* If you want more information about 4H Clubs in the Sarasota County area, please contact: Sheila Holland, Program Specialist
941-861-9810 or visit their web site:
sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu
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A profound woman
was overheard saying,
"In life a lesson is repeated
until it is learned."
Thank you to her for the
words of wisdom.
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The Florida Department of Education
Division of Workforce hosts
a web site to help explore
your future choice of careers,
skills and financial aid. Navigate
this site as a valuable resource.
www.FLChoices.org
Or call 1-800-342-9271
helpful Guidance Office information:
www.sphscounselorscorner.wordpress.com
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United States Naval
Academy
Candidate Guidance Office
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
410-293-4361
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April 23rd is, as everyone knows, Shakespeare's Birthday. At SPHS the senior class is invited to attend a birthday party for the MAN. Attendees will be wearing Elizabethan costumes, dance to Elizabethan music, write and read to the assembled guests some slightly off-color Limericks (a favorite form of entertainment in the age), play an Elizabethan party game, watch and participate in a Miracle Play written by one of the guests, and eat Elizabethan foods. If you recall the Elizabethan Age was a time of settlement in the new world. The foods eaten at an Elizabethan table are some of the same foods traditionally eaten in the islands of the Caribbean. The persons settling in those areas brought certain foods with them: small "fry pies" filled with meat, fruits, vegetables, or a combination of these (Empanadas). Rice balls were a special treat (Balls of rice filled with a small piece of sharp cheese, rolled in bread crumbs and lightly fried).
If any parents would like to help out with the food, I'd welcome the help. At the end of the party we sing "Happy Birthday to Willie" and then devour a birthday cake. The party is from 12:45 until 2:00. All seniors (only)are invited. It is the only event that is limited just to the
senior class.
If any parent would like to assist in the preparation of food or in helping by serving out on that day or by contributing toward the purchase of the cake , please let me know. This event is so senior-focused that the kids enjoy wearing a costume and performing and don't object to parents being there. It's really very rewarding to see these kids having a bonding time together. No dates. Just friends. All senior parents are invited not just to help in the cooking, but also to attend (in costume yourself if you wish). Let's celebrate not just Shakespeare but the experience of high school together.
- Dr. Hugh Burns
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
~ 8:45AM ~
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The week of March 10th,
SPHS participates in the
tradition of Spring Break.
Classes resume on Monday,
March 17th. Have a safe and
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SPHS and Chili's
What: Chili's Give Back Night!
When: Friday, April 4, 2014
11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Where: Chili's 4131 South Tamiami Trail
Sponsored By: SPHS Student Council
Enjoy Good Food for a Good Cause.
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Dear Parents, Students and Staff,
Please join me in congratulating Claire Fuller and all SIX of our student winners from the Science Fair.
BIOCHEMISTRY
NATASIA NIECKOSKI
Suncoast PolyTechnical High School
Paper Chromatography: Pigments found within different species of leaves.
BOTANY
YEN NGUYEN
Suncoast PolyTechnical High School
The Physiological Effect of Acid Rain on Flora.
ENGINEERING
JENNIFER WOODFORD
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Conductivity Contributes to Efficient Electric Commuting.
MATHEMATICS
NATALIE TEKNUS
Suncoast PolyTechnical High School
Proving Pick's Theorem for Lattice Polygons.
JESSICA BYNUM
Suncoast PolyTechnical High School
Concepts of the Golden Ration of the Modern Day.
SPACE SCIENCE
JERRY ALLEN DEBUSK
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Correlation of Coronal Mass Ejections.
Great Job!!!!!
Trent Terry
Assistant Director
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
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Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats
Ingredients
- Lucky Charms Cereal
- 1 bag of colorful mini marshmallows
- 1 stick of real butter
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9 x 13 presentable container with chilled butter
- Melt the rest of the butter over low heat, or by microwave
- Pour in the marshmallows and stir until melted
- Mix in cereal, stirring until coated
- Pour into the container, smoothing over
- Allow for cooling and cut into squares
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TESTIMONIAL
"Many parents send their child
off to their districted school without looking into whether or not it's the right place
for their son or daughter. We faced that
problem four years ago with
a gifted, ambidextrous, math
and music kid. Each school we checked out
just wasn't right - the programs were
too rigid or not rigid enough, not
enough flexibility in scheduling ...
and it was at the advice of another
teacher we checked out Polytech. It
frankly was with some trepidation
we attended an open house. Within
five minutes, our son was deep
in conversation with students like himself; kids with multiple interests. After talking with teachers and the principal,
we knew where our son belonged.
And over the four years, Polytech has
molded classes to fit the students, added
clubs and activities, and grown to the
point I would recommend it to any parent
looking for "that school with something extra." We've helped where we can
as parents and the Boosters are great,
as are the teachers that give
so much of their free time for special events.
Polytech has been great. Our son is moving on to a career in Nuclear Science
in the Navy and who knows
where the skills he learned at SPHS
will take him from there? But we know
the school has given him the
opportunity for a great future
and we thank you from
the bottoms of our hearts for it."
Jeff and Teri Weber
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"Bricks and mortar make a house, but the laughter of children makes a home." - Ancient Irish Proverb
What we won't do for our children. In wanting
the best education for the next generation,
SPHS makes the most out of a day's curriculum.
In excelling in training for our youth for fortuitous careers to earning early college credits with the dual enrollment program, while yet still attending high school, these are the building blocks that we take joy in.
The generosity, school spirit and willingness to help one another to get things done at our high school, shows we are all a real community
of friends.
We are pleased with everything our school accomplishes from student volunteers, winning competitions, to all of it's achievements.
For us Suncoast Polytech High School students, staff and volunteers, aren't we the lucky ones...
Feeling Fortunate,
Joan Dutkin, Editor
and Ezekiel Dutkin, Junior Editor
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