Cobra News Headlines for Feburary 2009
  • South Miami Senior High School is proud to announce that we have partnered with the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) to present “College Recruiting Simplified” presentation on Thursday February 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.

    South Miami Senior High School is one of over 500 “College Recruiting Simplified” locations for the 2008-2009 school year. NCSA Educational Speakers guide parents and student-athletes through the importance of establishing athletic and academic goals, setting realistic expectations and seeking opportunities at all college levels. Attendees learn valuable tips on finding the best college based on their student-athletes’ academic and athletic abilities. Most importantly, “College Recruiting Simplified” reiterates that the most valuable goal anyone should strive for is a college education.

    Topics covered include:
    • The benefits of playing collegiate sports
    • Understanding whether your student-athlete is really being recruited
    • Strategies on how to maximize an athlete’s recruiting potential
    • Is Division I the only option?
    • Timelines for college recruiting
    • The importance of character and keeping good grades
    • The 5 things every potential college recruit must do to get recruited

    For questions regarding “College Recruiting Simplified,” contact NCSA High School Event Coordinator, Jim Knebel, at jknebel@ncsasports.org or 312-624-7439.



  • Cobra Service Fair at SMSH will be held on Friday, February 27th, 2009 during both lunches at the Cobra Hall Main Lobby. Many of our students (including some seniors) need community service. This is a great opportunity for them to explore various opportunities that are available in the community. We have commitments so far from:
    • Our Drama Students have two upcoming productions that they would love for you to attend:
    • IMPROV JAM, FEB. 20TH, 2:45 RM. 230
      WATCH OUR STUDENTS CREATE LAUGHS WITH THEIR COMIC GENIUS
      $2 STUDENTS, FREE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
    • A NIGHT OFF-BROADWAY, FEB. 27TH, 7PM
      SMSH AUDITORIUM
      A NIGHT OF SCENES, MONOLOGUES, AND MUSIC, SHOWCASING
      OUR BEST TALENT
      $3 STUDENTS, $5 ADULTS

 

  • SGA is sponsoring two SMSH Weekend - Service Projects on Feb. 21 and Feb. 28
    From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. Students may sign up in the Activities Office It's a great opportunity to get community service hours!


  • Check out the latest issue of the Cobra X-Press with articles on the Curriculum Fair and a new movie page.

  • The following Visual Fine Arts, Visual Media Arts and Photography students have been selected for exhibition and sale of their works at the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove's 2009 Young Artists' Gallery at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival (February 14th-16th, 10:00 am-6:00 pm). Congratulations to all the students.
    • Violeta Acosta, grade 12
    • Max Borgen, grade 12
    • Sasha Bruno, grade 11
    • Alexandra Epstein, grade 10
    • Laura Garcia, grade 12 (2 pieces on display)
    • James Heredia, grade 11 (2 pieces on display)
    • Michelin Janvier, grade 12
    • Alexa Morales, grade 9
    • Lisette Ortiz, grade 11
    • Sulay Palenque, grade 12 (2 pieces on display)
    • Joanne Rodriguez, grade 11
    • Ariel Soto, grade 12
    • Gabriela Velez, grade 11

  • There will be a PTSA Meeting on February 19th in the auditorium at 6:30 pm and a Bilingual Parent Outreach Program Seminar on February 24th at 7pm in the auditorium.

  • Congratulations to our Silver Knights nominees. Click here for more information.

  • Check out the latest edition of the Cobra Bridge on the Parents page with FCAT test information.

  • The class of 2011 will be holding a meeting on February 11, 2009 at 2:40pm in room 427. The class field trip for 9th, 10th, 11th grade students to Busch Gardens on March 27,2009 will go on sale for $80.00 in front of the Cobra Hall cafeteria. All sophomores must have their class t-shirt
    which they can now purchase in room 427 for $10.00.

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