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May Memorial Day Celebrations |
Casualty of War is never an easy topic.
Emotions range through grief to anger and leaves us asking why. The loss of loved ones and images of endless heroism and timeless camradery come to mind. Our military, the united front that protects us all is a formidable foe to our enemy. They are
our brothers and sisters, our fathers, cousins, mothers and our honored designation for homage on Monday, May 26th, when we reflect on our brave warriors while celebrating Memorial Day.
Always remember their sacrifice holds true that
freedom is never free.
The Armed Forces are an American tradition for strength and courage. It can offer multi faceted and phenominal opportunities for travel, free education, hands on training and pride that goes along with a job well done for serving your country. There is a great future in the Armed Forces. Even a chance to become something greater than ourselves boast the promises in defending this Country, our land of Liberty.
General George S. Patton, Jr. said,
"If I do my full duty, the rest will take care of itself."
Let's do our full duty in recognizing our Military. The Internet is full of links to organizations that can help out. https://operationshoebox.com/ Dedicate your computer screen with patriotic wallpapers, free!
www.theholidayspot.com/memorialday/wallpapers.htm
Have a Safe and Memorable Memorial Day!
Suncoast Polytechnical
High School Boosters
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Suncoast Polytechnical Event |
Friday, May 16th @ 7:30pm
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BOOSTER MEETING
Executive and Booster Schedule:
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5:30 - 6:30 |
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Community Service |
Senior Parent Commencement Meeting
&
The Parent Volunteer Appreciation Night
will also be held.
*This Evening Meeting Is Held
On The SPHS School Campus.
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(Featured above are Dr. Burns and Trenton Terry, the Assistant Director)
"Dr. Hugh Burns holds a B.S. in English from Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut, a M.S. in Guidance and Counseling and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership both from Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri. He has served as an English teacher in the middle, high school, and Community College levels in New Jersey, Missouri, and Florida. Dr. Burns has also been an assistant principal and principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels in addition to private business ventures with Prudential Insurance Company. He is a published author of Black is Me, An anthology of African American Literature, It's Not My Fault: A Parent's Guide to Teenagers and Drugs, The easy and Elegant Company Cookbook, as well as being featured in a movie, Parents, Do you Know Where Your Kids Are? made for Kiwanis International as a community outreach. Mr. Burns has twin uncles, a twin brother, twin daughters and twin grandsons!"
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Report Cards
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End of Fourth Grading Period:
June 2, 2014 the last day of school
report cards will be administered.
For more information view
Sarasota County's School website at: http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/
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National Drug Turn-in Event Saturday
PRESS RELEASE #: 14-061
"Law enforcement agencies throughout Sarasota County will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) national event to "take back" and properly dispose of prescription medication on Saturday, April 26, from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has permanent drop boxes at the Criminal Justice Center, 2071 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, which is open 24-hours a day; and the south county office, 4531 State Road 776, Venice, where the hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Sarasota Police Department, the Venice Police Department and North Port Police Department also have permanent drop boxes in each of their lobbies and are participating in Saturday's event. Medication turn-in is
always anonymous.
Prescription and over-the-counter solid dosage medication such as tablets and capsules are accepted. While boxes at each location are available to the public year-round, the agencies participate in the national turn-in initiative to publicize the permanent option for
proper disposal.
Drug turn-in events address a vital public safety and public health issue. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition, proper disposal of medication is safer for the environment, which is timely in recognition of Earth Day."
The Sheriff's website is highly
recommended by our School Resource
Officer Deputy Dagnon
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SPHS Student of the Month
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12th Grade Xavier Griffin
Xavier was nominated by Ms. Henderson. When asked why she nominated Xavier, Ms. Henderson said: "Xavier is naturally gifted with talent, ability and curiosity. His easy manner and excellent communication skills allows him to easily navigate any situation. But what I've enjoyed watching develop is his determination, adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges. This year he has continuously raised the bar for himself both academically and for his future career. His self-awareness and intrinsic motivation are an example to other Seniors and SPHS underclassmen."
11th Grade Devin Dixon
Devin was nominated by Mr. Finger. When asked why he nominated Devin, Mr. Finger said: "Devin Dixon is an outstanding student and deserves the Junior Class Student of the Month for April. Devin is a pleasure to teach since she embodies our schools pillar of acting responsibly and actively participating. Devin is always willing to put in extra effort to really understand an idea or concept. She puts in the extra time required to obtain good results during labs and to write her exceptional lab reports. Devin turns in all of her work on time and assists other students in class. She is a model student here at SPHS.
10th Grade Rose Kordonsky
Rose was nominated by Mr. Wormington. When asked why he nominated Rose, Mr. Wormington said: "Rose consistently demonstrates the four cornerstones
of SPHS. She is motivated, meticulous, enthusiastic and a caring student. Rose has set her goals high for both academics and her future career. She consistently works hard for the grades she has earned. Rose can frequently be seen helping other students with classwork, offering to lend an attentive ear and is sensitive to other's needs. I am honored to have helped contribute to her education this past
year. As a dedicated student, with high aspirations for her future, we at
Suncoast Polytechnical High School look forward to ger post high school success."
9th Grade Yen Nguyen
Yen was nominated by Ms. Argentina.
When asked why she nominated Yen, Ms. Argentina said: "Yen is a personable young lady who is always pleasant and respectful. Her behavior, attitude and work habits
represent our community attributes in the SPHS pillars of success! Yen is always respectful, both to adults and other students. Yen is ready to be a service to others and works well within the group.
Yen is always responsible with her work and never misses an assignment or activity.
Consistently she takes is upon herself to locate the work she may have missed when not in class. Yen has career and educational goals and she is an example to others on how to be a successful ninth grade
student."
Student of the Month Breakfast
is celebrated in honor of our exemplary students. This May our celebratory breakfast will be on
the 22nd from 7:00am to 7:30am
in the Junior Quad.
Thank you!
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SPHS Volunteer Opportunities
Our Volunteers Make a World
of Difference...
Dear SPHS Parents & Students,
As we near the end of the school year I just want to thank each and every one of you for making this a great year through your volunteering and donations. With your help Boosters has supported many clubs, events, dances, teacher and student needs. I hope all of you will attend our Parent Volunteer Appreciation Night on May 20, the night of our last Booster meeting of the year. We will have refreshments and honor you and all of your hard work. May is a very busy month with school wrapping up. We have many volunteer opportunities as listed below. If you still have volunteer hours to fulfill now is your chance! As always THANK-YOU very much for everything you have done this year for our students & school.
May ASAP - water bottles & granola bars for testing dates throughout the month. ASAP - Digital Video Prod. room needs 5-SD cards or monetary donations to purchase them.
5 - 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week - look for upcoming email about how you can help out. 16 - Drama production - parent volunteers to sell drinks & snacks, need monetary donations so we can feed the students each night that week at rehearsals. 22 - Senior Awards night - juice, lemonade, ice tea, cookies or non-messy desserts & parent volunteers to set up, serve drinks & refreshments. 29 - Senior Field Day - need food donations & parent volunteers. 30 - Senior Breakfast - 2-3 parents for one hour to set up, serve students breakfast and clean-up.
Marcia Cruce
SPHS Volunteer Coordinator
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Guest Speaker Event
By: Stacey Fulgieri
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The 9th grade had the pleasure and wonderful opportunity to have Mr. Guy Yovan from the Home Shopping Network (HSN) visit us! He's one of the television hosts on HSN.
He talked to us about career choices
and gave some great advice! He hooked
the kids with his stories of job interviews
and past employment as a television talk
show host in New York. Mr. Yovan
emphasized that persistence, determination might sound cliché, but you must at least try something more than once to
gain the experience that you may need for your future, whether it be interviews, try-outs
or internships. He also gave us some excellent presenting strategies and tips that the kids
loved and will hopefully use in their career presentations at the end of the year!
Stacey Fulgieri
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Teacher: Applied Communications
/English I - 9th Grade
Room 225
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Sexting
A Sarasota County Schools Alert
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A moment spent 'sexting' can affect many lives for years. "Sexting," or the sending or posting of nude or partially nude
images of minors, is not just a bad idea.
It's a crime.
Many teenagers report that they have
sent a sexually suggestive image or message, and a growing number are being prosecuted under child pornography laws, even if the "child" in the photo or message is a
young adult.
A student who takes a nude or partially nude picture of himself or herself and sends it to a friend may be charged with the production
and/or distribution of child pornography. If the receiver forwards it to another student who does not delete it, there are now three people who could be charged with a crime.
In addition to criminal prosecution, sexting may lead to humiliation, bullying and other forms of harassment. Adults who prey
on children may find the image and target
its subject.
Because images can quickly be sent to and easily viewed by millions of people around the world, a sudden decision to do something
"funny" or impulsive may seriously jeopardize a young person's academic and job opportunities.
The Sarasota County Schools Student & Family Handbook, Section 300.3, Technology Use, describes the following "inappropriate
and/or illegal uses of technology": Accessing or distributing offensive, inflammatory, pornographic or obscene images, language or
materials...on school district-owned technology or on any other electronic device brought to school."
Violating this rule can lead to suspension or expulsion from school and may have other far-reaching and long-lasting consequences.
"We take sexting very seriously at the school district," said Executive Director of High Schools Steve Cantees. He added this advice
for students: "Think before you use your cell phone for something that may hurt you or others...and that you may regret for years to come."
Scott Ferguson
Communications Specialist
Sarasota County Schools
1960 Landings Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34231
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May Observances:
May 1st National Day of Prayer
May 5th Cinco de Mayo
May 11th Mother's Day
May 17th Armed Forces Day
May 22nd National Maritime Day
May 26th Memorial Day
Read more at:
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Things always work out in the end.
If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end. - Author, Tracy McMillan
Shared By: Susan Odell
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Located on Beneva Road in building 28
in the strip of white professional buildings,
just before Sarasota Polytechnical
High School. Luxurious prom gear for young men and women.
Please contact Dana Lowery
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Roses, jewels to toes is,
a thunder to asunder,
love for one another.
In the gift of wisdom they said,
thinking from the back of my head,
no longer will I be misled.
A cockatoo softly sounding,
a tune through and through,
the still a thrill 'till morning.
A dawn break dayed winds
meet with accolades,
trees boast the promise of marmalade.
We are not self, but wonderfully made.
Deep to water's edge a protective hedge,
the waterloo, a sip or two
enjoying the bayou.
Water lilies relaxing in fragrant moonbeams,
drunk from the algeed pond.
From the depths of centeredness I rest.
Surmount the contours of the mind,
soundly, tightly never to untwine.
Author,
Joan L. Dutkin
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Memories from Prom Past...
Melanie Ferris, Nancy Mills, Nina Henderson
and Jeffrey Kahler SPHS Teaching Staff.
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Bicycles are a privileged entertainment that comes with great responsibility. Personal safety is paramount. Let's put caution right up there
at the top. Proper gear and operational procedures are key. Make the most of the optimal weather and warm wishes for many safe and enjoyable activities to you and your family.
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
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It is 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014, and a group of eager, hungry, and sleepy students gather around breakfast waiting to be able to download the problem that will mark the beginning of the 2014 Moody Mega Math Scholarship Competition. Helen Liu, Conner Weber, Jordan Stephens, Tyler Sherknus, and Jorge Carrasco, all students at Suncoast Polytechnical High School have taken on this 14 hour, marathon mathematics experience. The team will be given a problem to solve. The will have to analyze and research the problem, come up with possible causations and solutions, and demonstrate and support their findings and recommendations using mathematical supported models, in a well written, and clearly communicated written thesis. The S.P.H.S. Team worked hard all day, and their hard work was rewarded with a successful submission at 8:57 p.m. Congratulations to this hardworking and committed group of young people.
About the M3 Challenge
The M3 Challenge spotlights applied mathematics as a powerful problem-solving tool, as a viable and exciting profession, and as a vital contributor to advances in an increasingly technical society. Scholarship prizes total $125,000. The Challenge is entirely Internet-based and there are no registration or participation fees. Each high school may enter up to two teams of three to five junior and/or senior students. No exceptions will be made to allow underclassmen. Home schooled and cyberschool students may also participate. Students choose which day they wish to work on Challenge weekend and have 14 hours (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time) to solve an open-ended, applied math-modeling problem focused on a real-world issue. Teams can work from any location they choose and can use any free and publicly available resources, but they may not discuss any aspect of the problem with, or seek help from, their coach or anyone other than their teammates via any medium. See Official Rules and Guidelines for complete details.
Panels of Ph.D.-level applied mathematicians serve as judges in three rounds of judging. Coaches and teams are notified in April of the judging results. Teams selected for the top six prizes are required to present their papers at the confirmation (third) judging round to determine final rank-order of those papers.
The top six prize-winning teams receive scholarship awards ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, which are divided equally among team members and paid directly to the colleges or universities at which the winning students enroll. Semi-finalist and honorable mention winners (more than 50 awards) receive team prizes of $1,500 and $1,000, respectively.
Written By: Ricardo Bellon
https://m3challenge.siam.org/about/
(Link for information on Moody Mega Math M^3 Scholarship Program / Competition.)
https://m3challenge.siam.org/
( Link for Regular Moody Mega Math M^3 2014 General Site Information.)
Mr. Bellon's work in the classroom has also earned him recognition as Sarasota County Elementary Teacher of the Year, Sarasota County Model Classroom Teacher Award, Sarasota County Teacher of the Year in 2000 and The Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM) Teacher of the Year. Mr. Bellón is a NeXt Generation Teacher Leader and very active with the County, State and National chapters of the Council of Teachers of Mathematics serving in various leadership roles including presenter, organizer and President.
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You are a piece of the puzzle financially
helping our school nicely fit things together.
Every penny counts! When you donate to our
initiatives, enriching Suncoast Polytechnical, the
students prosper. Thank you for being part of
the rich rewards.
*All sponsors receive a letter of receipt
detailing their tax deductible contribution
Suncoast Polytechnical
High School
Boosters
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The Library is open
Monday through Thursday
7:15am until 7:00pm
and Fridays from
7:15am until 2:30pm.
Computers are available
with Internet access and Microsoft
Word programs for homework
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Achieva Credit Union is
sponsoring a photo contest for
students and school employees
for awesome cash prizes. Enter
a photo now for your chance to win.
Please make your submissions
before May 2nd.
Visit our local Achieva Credit Union
here on campus for more details!
If you have a photo to submit
it is not too late. Capture this
opportunity, it is a picture
perfect moment!
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Pictures from the Masquerade Dance 2014 are posted!!!
https://sphs201314.shutterfly.com/
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ACT 1
"The whole musical is set in the Villa
Caprice where Maisie, the girls (Dulcie, Nancy,
Fay), Hortense (the maid), and Mme Dubonnet
live at Mme Dubonnet's School for Young
Ladies. Act I begins when Hortense orders
a costume for "a Miss Polly Browne" and
Maisie and the other girls (Dulcie, Nancy,
and Fay) sing the ironic "Perfect Young
Ladies" with Hortense. Polly arrives and tells
everyone about her made-up boy friend who
is "motoring down from Paris" to meet her
for the upcoming carnival ball, and sings about
"The Boy Friend". Later, Bobby surprises Maisie,
and they dance to "Won't You Charleston
With Me?" Polly's widowed father, Percy,
then arrives at the school to discover that
the headmistress, Mme Dubonnet, is an old
flame of his. They sing "Fancy Forgetting"
to rekindle the spark. Polly, though a
millionaire's daughter, feels left out because
she is the only one of her friends who does
not have a boyfriend and she needs a partner
for the fancy dress ball. The errand boy,
Tony, arrives to deliver her Pierrette
costume and they are immediately
attracted to each other, and sing "I Could
Be Happy With You."
Our play is scheduled for the Conference
Center and will be performed on Friday,
We have rented a stage, lights and
microphones. SCTI has supported us by
assisting in the cost of renting of the stage!
Brought to you by: Dr. Hugh Burns
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Dear SPHS Parents,
The school needs parent volunteers for the following dates of AP testing:
Time: 7:20 am -12:00
for all listed dates.
Monday - May 5
Wed. - May 7
Thurs. - May 8
Fri. - May 9
Tues. - May 13
Parents will be sitting in the
hallway of bldg 3, monitoring
the students as they use the
rest rooms. I would suggest bringing
some reading material.
*You may not volunteer on the
same day your student is testing.
Please let me know if you can help
out on one of these dates.
Marcia Cruce
SPHS Volunteer Coordinator
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Dear SPHS Parents & Students,
SPHS Spring Fundraiser to benefit
the Sophomore Class of 2016......
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Each year the Junior class hosts the Jr.-Sr. Prom so our Sophomores are getting a head start!
Hosting this fundraiser is Premier Designs jewelry, presented by Kim Aristimuno.
15% of all sales orders will be donated back to the Sophomore Class of 2016.
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Premier Designs offers a line of more than 500 beautiful and affordable fashion jewelry items,
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with something to appeal to every customer's sense of style and budget.
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With Mother's Day right around the corner, this is the perfect time to pick out something special on her wish list.
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click "browse the catalog" and enter access code kima.
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(Should you wish to see the jewelry in person, just give Kim a call to schedule a time and place to meet.)
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To place an order, fill out the attached order form and email to:
kimberlya66@gmail.com
or call 941-232-8074
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All major credit cards are accepted.
If you prefer to pay by check,
please fill out the order form
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and return to the SPHS front office by: Monday April 28th
( Please place your order and check in an envelope marked Sophomore Class Fundraiser)
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Orders placed by the 28th will be available for pick up at SPHS on:
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Thursday May 8th and Friday May 9th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm in the front lobby of the school.
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During the fundraiser period if you schedule a private in home show,
15% of your in home show sales will also be donated back to the Sophomore Class of 2016. In addition, you, as a private hostess, would also earn 30% of your show sales in Free jewelry. (In home shows just need to be scheduled during the fundraiser period to be considered for the Sophomore Class. Actual Show dates can take place anytime during the year)
If you have any questions,
please contact Kim Aristimuno at:
kimberlya66@gmail.com
or call 941-232-8074.
Marcia Cruce
SPHS Volunteer Coordinator
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Please Note:
May 29th & May 30th
SPHS hosts half days of school.
Please call the office with any
questions, thank you.
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Our Guidance Department doors
are always open to you. Please visit us.
Michael Cellamare, Guidance Counselor
Michael.Cellamare@sarasotacountyschools.net
Phone: (941) 921 3981 | Fax: (941) 921 9900
7:15am - 3:00pm
Koch, Bob
Bob.Koch@sarasotacountyschools.net
Phone: 941-921-3981 | Fax: 941-921-9900
7:15am - 3:00pm
Current Financial Aid Data
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
helpful Guidance Office information:
www.sphscounselorscorner.wordpress.com
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Testimonial
I never thought I would ever hear
these words come out of my Son's mouth,
"I can't wait for school next year!" I am
very pleased to report that my teenager
is ecstatic about his Sophomore year
schedule. And I agree, Engineering,
History, Robotics, Spanish, we like all of
his courses. This school ranks, literally,
Gold Star awards and student achievements galore! If I had a choice to do high school
over again, I would have not wasted
four years on just passing the time. I would have excelled with the opportunities doing relevant, specialized career oriented training
in certifications that are honestly
applicable for the real world.
During this time, I have witnessed the
tremendous development of my son.
How can we express our gratitude?
By giving it all we've got. We enjoy
volunteering at the school and giving
back to the community.
The people here are exceptional and
work hard to accommodate the needs
of everyone. This is high school to the max,
maximum goal oriented, for maximum
great results. We are happily looking
forward to a bright future with the skills
learned while at Suncoast Polytechnical
High School.
Sincerely and Happily Yours,
Joan
(Ezekiel's Mom)
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Florida National Guard
Also find them on facebook
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You're Invited!
An Invitation to Chocolate...
We are meeting our fund raising goals,
one bite at a time.
Please come to the front office
to engage in this delicious
and decadent chocolate feast.
This is for a limited time and once
we are sold out, the chocolate
is gone. Hurry in for yours!
Thank You,
Suncoast Polytechnical High School Boosters
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Tuesday, May 6th, 2014
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Prom Update
From Mrs. Lowery
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Laurel Oaks Country Club
May 17th 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Bullet Points:
- Theme is "An Enchanted Evening"
- Sit down dinner will be served; Chicken Marsala or Pasta Primavera for vegetarian option.
- Ticket sales will continue until Wednesday, May 14, for $60 each.
- Permission slips need to be turned in to the main office by then, also.
- Groups of eight to ten students can reserve a table for $25. See Mrs. Lowery or Mrs. Pat in the main office with your $25 payment and list of names.
- Prom Committee is meeting every Monday until Prom.
- If you would like to reserve a table for 8-10 people for the Prom, the cost is $25. See Mrs. Lowery or Ms. Pat for the form before May 14.
- Attn: Seniors!! If you would like to nominate a friend or yourself for prom court, please give your name to Ms. Pat. Nominations will be voted on during seminar and the final vote will take place at prom.
Thank you very much for the donations of
birdhouses and lanterns that we have received so far. Contact me with any questions.
Thank You!
Dana Lowery
SPHS ENG II Teacher
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
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Students interested in participating in sports programs, remember to check with your districted high school by phone or on their website to find out about upcoming tryouts.
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Dates To Remember:
Senior Awards Night - May 22nd
@ SCTI from 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Class of 2014 Senior Breakfast - May 30th
7:30am until 10:45am
Graduation! Class of 2014
Commencement - May 30th
Sarasota Opera House at 6:00pm
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The SPHS eNewsletter will be published throughout the summer as a point of contact keeping us informed about the upcoming school year and continued community opportunities. All announcements and submissions are happily received and are eagerly anticipated. Personal pictorials, articles of interest and event information is news worthy so please keep sending us your emails.
Did you know that the Suncoast Polytechnical administrative office is open to you all year long? This summer make the most of next year's school year by getting the jump on needed information. We are here for you.
It has been a great year together, with many wonderful memories formed to fondly reflect upon. Thank you for all of your successes, triumphs and as always, thank you for your readership.
An Excellent May,
Joan Dutkin, Editor
and Ezekiel Dutkin, Junior Editor
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