Tuesday, October 28, 2014

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.  



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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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

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...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,
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

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. 

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

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
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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? 

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