Midterms

Tomorrow is 2nd and 4th period midterms. 

If you're doing an alternate assignment, remember to do a random act of kindness and write a paragraph and a half about your act of kindness. 

Don't forget to add a picture. 

See you tomorrow. 

The Beauty In You {STUDENT OF THE WEEK}

By: Alexa Lopez 

We all judge people. We judge them on what they look like, what they like to do, we judge them on them. But the truth is no one will ever know that person like they know themselves. I and many people judge themselves more than anyone else. Its not because we are weird (we aren't) Its because nobody’s perfect, and we keep picking out every single flaw that we happen to think we see on ourselves. I can’t classify this as living because it’s not. Worrying what everyone thinks about your shoes, your hair, you, its just not worth it. I just wanted to take a moment and appreciate how beautiful every single person on earth is. you must not let the worst of times break you. Let the worst of times strengthen you, let them fill you with knowledge, and bring out really how amazing you are because under every plate of armor you pack on top of your self, inside of every wall you build around yourself there is a person, there is a person who is beautiful and worth it and simply amazing.

Depression cannot define you, anxiety cannot define you, only what is inside of your heart, and your true colors that may define you. Do not let the definition of one irrelevant, one stupid label that someone who judges you define you. No matter how many tears you shed, or how many times you want to give up, just remember, you are strong and beautiful and everything that they don’t see because they were wrong, they are wrong. You are you. You are amazing. You are simply and utterly beautiful.  

Parent Power Workshop: Talking to Your Child about DIFFICULT Topics

Parent Power Workshop: Talking to Your Child about DIFFICULT Topics

DATE: Wednesday, October 1st
TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Elementary Cafeteria

Come to a Somerset Academy

Parent Power Workshop:

Talking to Your Child about DIFFICULT Topics

(Targeted for children K-8th grades)

*Drugs, alcohol, and substance abuse

*Death and Illness *Sex and sexuality *Abuse and Violence

DATE: Wednesday, October 1st

TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

LOCATION: Elementary Cafeteria

For Further questions or information please email LSakay@somersetacademy.com

...I am back!

It's been a rough start this year for me and I wanted to take a moment to explain my time out of the classroom the past few weeks.

Over the summer my grandfather was diagnosed with Stage 4 esophageal cancer. This quickly trickled down to his stomach, lymph nodes and body. To make a very long story short, he quickly passed on Sept. 17th. I took my two bereavement on the 17th and the 19th. I also took the 26th to handle other matters related to this passing.

I am pleased to be back in class with your children. I wanted to thank you for all the heartfelt emails you have all sent to me. Your kids have been so understanding and caring during these difficult times. All the kind words, hugs and love have helped me surpass such a difficult time in my life.

Thank you for everything. You are all doing a fabulous job in raising such beautiful and kind hearted young adults. I am so blessed to be their teacher.

Thank you again,

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT

Dear Parents:

Just a reminder that this evening at 6pm is Open House. Due to a family emergency, I will not be in attendance. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please feel free to email me with any concerns or questions you may have.

Again, I apologize for not being here tonight. I look forward to meeting you all some other time. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE {I will be in room 407}

Middle School Open House

Tuesday, September 9th
6:00pm
Grades 6-8
*Please bring your child's schedule!
*Click here for special room assignments!

We welcome all Middle School Parents to our Annual Open House!  Please bring your child's class schedule and follow the itinerary below.

**2 Parent Volunteer Hours per FAMILY will be given**

Schedule:

•  6:00 - 6:25pm   1st period
•  6:30 - 6:45pm   2nd period
•  6:50  -7:05pm   3rd period
•  7:10 - 7:25pm   4th period
•  7:30 - 7:45pm   5th period
•  7:50 – 8:05pm   6th period
•  8:10 - 8:25pm   7th period

Special Room Assignments (MS):

• PE Coaches:  GYM
• Ms. Savon – Judo
• Ms. Glick – 101
• Ms. Nunez – 319
• Mr. Burgs – 403
• Ms. Gallo – 404
• Ms. Zamudio – 405
• Ms. Marrero – 406
• Ms. Escudero – 407
• Ms. Pyles – 410
• Ms. Salas – 411
• Ms. Sanderlis – Media Center
• Mr. Navarro – Weight Lifting Room
• Mr. Saenz - Stage

Boil Water Notice lifted...yay!!!

The effect of schoolwork and homework on student interactions

By: Michael Lambert (STUDENT OF THE WEEK) 6th period

I have experienced firsthand what homework can do to student interactions. Homework has made me interact with students to get help, or get homework. I’ve also done homework with people. This forces students to interact with others. This also creates disputes between students regarding who did what and who did all of the work. This is part of school life and I believe that we, as a class will face this type of thing.

Thoughts? 

2nd period doing mock mediations

Today I snapped some pictures of my 2nd period rockstars doing mock mediations. They did awesome!!! 💕

#word

Comments? Thoughts?

Putting a Pet to Sleep...

by: Briana Mauri (STUDENT OF THE WEEK) 4th period

Putting a pet to sleep is always a hard thing to do. I've gone through it twice and will be doing it again soon. When I was 8, my first dog was really sick so my parents decided to put him to sleep . I didn't know until 3 days later. I was so sad when I found out but after some time passed, I realized that it was the best thing for my dog . He was suffering all the time and by putting him to sleep, we were taking away his pain . Even though this was painful for my family and I, we couldn't be selfish and keep him alive for our benefit.

Then a year later my other dog went through the same thing and we put her to sleep . This second time around , I understood more. I realized that with time, you accept the situation and feel better knowing that your pet is no longer suffering and that you did the right thing. 

Our pets don't have a voice . We have to do what is best for them and putting them to sleep is a selfless act. It is sad for us to have to experience this but it is even sadder to let them live with pain or suffering. 

Can anyone relate to this?

International Day of Peace

By: A.J. Cordoba (STUDENT OF THE WEEK) 2nd period

International Day of Peace is September 21st. That day is dedicated to peace all over the world. It is a day absent of violence worldwide. Peace day originated in the year of 2002. 

There are lots of ways people celebrate peace day. People have art exhibitions promoting peace, a peace walk, picnics for peace and peace meditation.

 If you go to http://internationaldayofpeace.org/actions/, you can find a list of activities to celebrate peace day. This year the theme is “Right to Peace.” This day is very important to this world because it shows that people still care about world peace, not just about money, power and war. 

This year it is very important because of all of the non-peaceful things going on in this world currently. For example, Russia taking land from Ukraine. Also, The war between Israel and Gaza. There is also the protesting in Venezuela. Then there are even some at home in our country. They are protesting the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri which is causing lots of riots and looting amongst the city of Ferguson. 

In retrospect, The International Day of Peace is very important to earth and everyone on it. It makes us come together and stop violence. It helps us realize the importance of world peace. 

Making sure you are all signed up...

Dear Parents and Students: 

If you are receiving blog updates via email PLEASE shoot me a quick email at rescudero@somersetacademy.com to confirm. 

Some people are reporting they are notified when I post to the blog while others report they signed up but are not receiving any notice when I post. 

...I hope to hear from you all. 

Let's try this again...

Hello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying your Labor Day weekend! I have been able to catch up and rest for a wonderful 4 day week starting on Tuesday.

Last week was still a transitional week since we had many students getting schedule changes and still moving around a little. I announced the STUDENT{s} OF THE WEEK last week but I was not able to speak to my 3 students and give them the proper instructions.

Sooooo...LET'S TRY THIS AGAIN! I will let them stay as STUDENTS OF THE WEEK one more week so they fulfill their duties completely.

As STUDENT OF THE WEEK, you are recognized in class and are able to assist me throughout the week with lesson deliveries, projects and/or planning. The Student of the Week also gets to be an honorary CO AUTHOR on this blog. I give them the freedom to write an a blog post on a topic of interest to them. I am so eager to read what they have prepared...I know it will be GREAT!!

...here's to an amazing and short week!

...and the STUDENTS OF THE WEEK are...

::drum roll::

My dear hubby picked the name of this week's students since I am still getting to know you guys! He looked at the list and picked the students randomly. 

::drum roll:

2nd period: AJ

4th period: Briana 

6th: Michael L. 

CONGRATS to all the students, see me for instructions on how to start your co author post for the blog! YAY!!! 

Quick message for all Parents...

Parents: Please make sure to add yourselves to your child's class at my SCHOOL WEBPAGE. I will not be using this webpage much, just for sending out HW notifications and deadlines.

I would really prefer you sign up under "follow by email" on the top left of this post. This blog is where I will be posting ALL deadlines, notifications. This is also where your child will be posting guest STUDENT OF THE WEEK blog posts on topics affecting teens.

I am soooooo excited to get this year started! Please sign up so you don't miss a beat!

Finally, as I start to receive the last page of the syllabus, I will send you all an email verifying the email listed on the page. I love to send emails to parents whether it's to share the good or the not so good. Communication is KEY!!

Please send me an email if you have any questions, I usually respond immediately or at the end of the day.

I look forward to meeting you all, whether in person or via email.

...so far so good!

Hi Guys! SO FAR SO GOOD! The school week is passing us by and next thing you know it's FRIDAY!

It has been such a pleasure meeting you guys. I know we haven't had much time together but tomorrow we will have our usual 90 minutes.

Remember to follow the blog by putting your email in the  Follow this page by email 
space on the left.

Tomorrow we will get to know each other by sharing our likes, dislikes, hobbies among other things. We will also decorate our file folders and file the syllabus contact papers.

...here's to an amazing school year!