Cobra News Headlines for October 2008


  • Congratulations to the SMSH girl's soccer team for their huge 5-1 win against Booker T Washington On Tuesday.

  • The Social Studies Department hosted a demonstration of the new voting machines for the 2008 elections in the Media Center on October 20th, 2008. Students were shown how the new election ballot machine operates and were told of the different ways of voting. Click on the banner below for more information on elections here in Miami Dade County.


  • Attention parents, October 28th is the first PTSA meeting for the school year at 6:30pm in the auditorium.


  • COBRA Spirit Night at . On Wednesday, October 15th; 15% of sales sold at the Chick-Fil -A at 7501 N. Kendall Drive between the hours of 5 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15th will go back towards our school. Invite ALL your friends and family members to join us for this fun filled event (please be sure all friends and family members mention to cashier that they are here for Spirit Night!!!

  • The next EESAC meeting is scheduled for Wed., Oct. 15 at 2:40 pm in the Media Center. This meeting is open to the public. Students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to attend.

  • Attention parents, the 2008-2009 Parent/Teacher conferences listed below have been canceled district wide for all high schools.
    • October 21, 2008
    • December 9, 2008
    • February 3, 2009
    • April 14, 2009.

  • Homecoming is near and SGA would like to invite clubs/classes and homerooms to participate in the Homecoming Hallway Banner/ Classroom Door Contest! Banners and door decorations may reflect the homecoming rival team - Southwest Senior and/or the homecoming dance these "Hollywood" Decorations must be up by October 10th.
    SGA members will select judges to judge the decorations on October 13th. The top three winners will receive prizes. Banner paper, paint and brushes are available in the Activities Office.

  • Miami HEAT Special Offer to Benefit United Way. Tickets for the Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings on Friday, October 31st @ 7:30 pm at American Airlines Arena. Must order and pay for tickets by October 7th. Support the Student United Way Campaign! Email Ms. Rodriguez if you are interested.
    • 300 level @ 40.00 (reg. $55.00)
    • 400 level @ 25.00 ( reg. $45.00)
    • 400 level @ 15.00 (reg. $35.00)

  • COFFEE HOUSE - "WE BREW TALENT" (AND COFFEE). What is Coffee House? An intimate, non-competitive talent show for our students. AUDITIONS: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AFTER SCHOOL IN RM 230.
    • OCTOBER 1 @ 2:45 AND 7PM - $2 students, $5 adults FREE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF!

  • The 2008 "Hollywood" Homecoming Dance will be held on October 18, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight at Signature Gardens located at 12725 SW 122nd Avenue.


  • CAP News - For More CAP News Click Here!
    • Florida International University will be visiting SMSH on October 1st at 1:30 pm. Please sign up in the Guidance with Mrs. Manchola.
    • The University of Pennsylvania will be coming to Miami on Thursday October 2, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Fort Lauderdale Marriot North 6650 N. Andrews Ave.
    • Duke University will be in Miami on Sunday October 5, 2008 at 3:00 pm at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida 101 West Flagler Street. To RSVP go to www.admissions.duke.edu
  • In an effort to fundraiser, we are partnering with the Miami Dolphins to sell game tickets (Upper Corner/Endzone Seats). Tickets are sold for $20.00 (per ticket). The ticket face value is $52.00. If interested, come by the Activities Office. Tickets are available for the following games:
    • Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills; Sunday, October 26th - 1:00 p.m.
    • Miami Dolphins vs Oakland Raiders; Sunday, November 16th - 1:00 p.m.
  • Representatives from New York University will be visiting Miami on October 18th. To reserve space and get more information visit www.nyu.edu/receptions.