Another of Our Weston Middle School’s “Message in a Bottle” Found!

A 2^nd of Our Weston Middle School’s “Image in a Bottle Project” Floats Ashore in Spain Two Years Later

Exciting news! Another bottle has washed ashore overseas! Two years ago students sent their "Image in a Bottle" projects out to sea and, yet again one has survived the journey. Read the email below that we received from the girl who found it.

"I found your bottle with a message inside. My name is Laura, I am 12 years-old, and live in Galicia (Spain). I found the bottle on a beach in Ferrol. I was playing on the shore with my father, sister and cousins, when I saw the bottle floating in the ocean. It was a big surprise when I saw that the bottle had a note inside. Your project has been a success and the story will be published in a local newspaper. By the way ... When did you send the bottle? I hope you are proud of your work and we can communicate soon."

In the spring of 2014, approximately 80 Sagemont middle school students created collages of their lives, wrote a “letters to the world”, sealed them in bottles they decorated which were sent out to sea from Ft. Lauderdale. The project was called “Image in a Bottle” which middle school art teacher Scott Hemeon conceived to challenge his students to consider how they wanted to project their image to a global community…a virtual concept delivered in an old-fashioned way. Two years later, and an ocean away, two of those bottles have washed ashore…so far!

Weston’s Top High School College Guidance Program Begins

Weston’s Top High School College Guidance Program Begins for the 2016-17 School year

One of Sagemont's best programs is its College Planning Guidance with Cecilia Grana De Oro. Here she kicks off her program for the year. College planning starts as early as 6th grade as students are tracked and mentored through graduation.

The College Counseling Program at The Sagemont School believes that the college process is based upon individualism and self-reflection as students prepare for the next phase of their academic experience. The College Counselor serves as a liaison between The Sagemont School students and universities. For more information visit our website: www.Sagemont.com

Weston’s Sagemont School High School Middle School Elementary 20th Anniversary

Weston’s Sagemont School Proudly Celebrates It’s 20th Anniversary 

The Sagemont School proudly celebrates its  20th anniversary in achieving excellence in academics, athletics and the  arts! Sagemont gives campus tours daily. Are you looking for a smaller school  with BIG opportunities? Sagemont graduates attend the finest universities in  the nation. Please visit our website and learn more about our exciting  program for students in preschool through 12th grade.

Nike Sponsors Weston & Davie Area Top High School Basketball Program

Nike Sponsors Sagemont Basketball as Elite Weston & Davie Area High School Program

By Stacey Bomser

When basketball season starts in a few months, the Sagemont Lions will be wearing Nike from head to toe. The team has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with Nike, Inc. It is one of only 150 high school programs nationwide to align with the sports apparel leader.

“This partnership is a monumental step forward for our program,” stated Head Basketball Coach Adam Ross. “To be part of program that has been sought out by the premier sports apparel company in the world is an incredible accomplishment.”

As a Nike Elite team, The Sagemont School is among the country’s 150 best high school basketball programs. “We are very fortunate to have been identified as such,” said Coach Ross. “I believe they look for consistency and character starting with the administration of the school, through the coaching staff and then on court performance. I believe Nike wants to be involved with programs that have had significant impact on the lives of their players. We are flattered to have this opportunity.”

As a Nike sponsored school, Sagemont players will be provided Nike products to train, practice and play. The team will wear Nike on the court exclusively. Additionally, Sagemont will have the opportunity to play in some of the Nike-sponsored national tournaments. The Lions will begin their season this year at the City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers. They will also play in the Slam Dunk to the Beach tournament in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Next season, Sagemont will travel to Honolulu, Hawaii.

According to Coach Ross, another benefit of being a Nike-sponsored school is that this partnership furthers Sagemont’s reputation nationally and among college basketball coaches. The Lions have placed many players in the NCAA, with players at Syracuse, Indiana, UCLA, and Boston College, to name a few.

Coach Ross predicts big things for his team this season. “We have a really great group of guys coming back this year. I’m looking forward to getting to work with them. We have a great schedule put together.”

Although the first pre-season game is not until November, Coach Ross is setting his sights on post-season play with hopes of making it to the playoffs. “In my 11 seasons, we have been to Florida’s Final Four six times, winning two state championships in 2011 and 2014.” Sagemont was also the first school in Broward County to finish a season undefeated.

Broward County’s VPK Program to Launch at Sagemont

Broward County’s VPK Program to Launch at Sagemont /

By Stacey Bomser

The Sagemont School is offering its award-winning college preparatory program to even more students this coming year. It is introducing a free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) education program for four-year-olds. The program helps build a strong foundation for school using educational materials that are geared toward the various stages in a child’s development to ensure success in kindergarten and beyond.

According to the State of Florida’s Office of Early Learning, children who attend a high-quality preschool do much better when they get to kindergarten. In fact, in 2011-12, 79 percent of children who finished VPK were ready for kindergarten, whereas only 55 percent of children who didn’t go to VPK were kindergarten ready.

There has been a high demand for VPK programs in Weston and The Sagemont School is expanding its curriculum to help meet this demand. “It is a major advantage to be a part of a VPK program in a college-preparatory environment with access to a multitude of materials, enrichments, and opportunities,” states Monica Vigna, Sagemont Lower School Campus Principal. “As we will continue to utilize the Links to Learning curriculum, we are very confident that our VPK students will excel academically, socially and emotionally.”

Sagemont’s Links to Learning curriculum includes many educational facets including exploring language and literacy, mathematics, social-emotional growth, wellness, digital interactions, creative expression, citizens of the world, science and social studies.

“With our technologically-rich, supportive, and culturally-diverse learning community, our students will have several opportunities to learn and experience these facets first-hand, having access to multiple hands-on learning tools to cater to various learning styles,” adds Ms. Vigna.

Students enrolled in Sagemont’s VPK program can apply to matriculate into kindergarten and a path to academic success at The Sagemont School. “Our VPK students are a part of our college-prep campus with access to rich technology, innovative learning opportunities, a supportive environment, cultural diversity, and so much more,” shares Ms. Vigna. “Students who stay with us through graduation have had great success in getting into top universities and Ivy League schools.”

To complement the half-day VPK, families may enroll students in the Wrap-Around program. “Children are able to partake in the same specials as our preschool and kindergarten through fifth grade students,” states Ms. Vigna. “They would also have access to our Innovation STEAM Lab, air-conditioned gymnasium, swimming pool, and more.”

For more information on Sagemont’s new VPK program go to www.sagemont.com/vpk. Contact 954-384-5454 to schedule a VPK tour on Tuesday or Thursday nights from 6-7pm.

Weston’s Top High School Athletes Graduate Sagemont Head to College

Some of Weston’s Top High School Athletes from Sagemont Class of 2016 Head to College

We are so proud of these high performing Athletes and our entire Athletics program. Good Luck 2016 athletes on your new college teams!!

Congratulations to The Sagemont School's Class of 2016 senior student-athletes who will be participating in collegiate athletics next year! These graduates were honored at a celebration n May, surrounded by friends, family, coaches and administrators.

Thank you all for the leadership and dedication that you have shown during your time representing Sagemont Athletics. Good luck at the next level!

Nikola Popovic - Boys Basketball / Boston College

Isabella Lowrey - Girls Tennis / Nova Southeastern University

Kelsey Calamaro - Girls Soccer / Chatham University

Nicholas DeFeria - Boys Basketball / Rhodes College

Austin DeBruyne - Boys Tennis / Ferris State University

Broward County High School Salutes 2016 Co-Valedictorians

Broward County’s Top Private High School Salutes it’s 2016 Co-Valedictorians

We couldn’t be prouder of our 2016 co-valedictorians and our salutatorian. We wish them the best as the head off to college!

From Left to Right: Kavya Narendra-Babu, Aleeza Kessler, Braedon Villano

Kavya Narendra Babu

Weighted GPA: 5.16

Outstanding Achievements:

Co-Valedictorian, National Merit Scholarship winner, All-State Flutist (9^th & 12^th), All-County Flutist (9^th, 10^th & 12^th), AP Scholar with Honor, President of Music Honor Society (11^th & 12^th), Concertmaster of FYO’s flute orchestra (11^th & 12^th)

Accepted to:

UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSD, UM, UF, BU, NYU

Will Attend:

UC Berkeley

Career Goal:

Neurosurgeon

Favorite Teachers:

Dr. Oganezov, Mr. Roe, Mr. Leip and Ms. Gronberg

Favorite High School Memory:

Performing at the Broward Center with the Youth Pride Band and performing at Mizner Park with FYO on the same day 

Favorite Quote:

“To define is to limit.” ―Oscar Wilde

Aleeza Kessler

Weighted GPA: 5.16

Outstanding Achievements:

Co-Valedictorian, National Honor Society President, Lead Student Ambassador, Congressional School and Community Service Award winner, AP Scholar with Honor, National Merit Scholar Finalist, Science National Honor Society Vice President, SGA Secretary, Varsity Cheerleading Co-Captain, IMACS graduate, UF Honors Program participant

Accepted to:

Brandeis University, Boston College, University of Toronto, Queens University, University Of Central Florida and University of Florida

Will Attend:

UF Honors

Career Goal:

Dermatologist

Favorite Teachers:

Dr. Oganezov, Ms. Sponnoble, Mr. Leip and Mr. Roe

Favorite High School Memory:

Dancing at Battle of the Grades

Favorite Quote:

"Even Achilles was only as strong as his heel." ―Frank Underwood

Braedon Villano

Weighted GPA: 5.13

Outstanding Achievements:

Salutatorian, Varsity Soccer Captain, Senior Class President, Georgia Tech Provost Scholar, AP Venture Scholar, Junior Travel Award Spanish Scholar, National Honor Society Tutoring Chair, Spanish National Honor Society Vice President, two-time Literary Fair Winner, Harvard Merit Scholar

Accepted to:

Columbia, Harvard, Duke, Yale, Georgia Tech, Northwestern, Swarthmore, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Butler University and Fordham University

Will Attend:

Harvard 

Career Goal:

CEO of a start up company 

Favorite Teachers:

Ms. Sponnoble, Mr. Leip, Dr. Dennis, Dr. Oganezov and Mr. Roe

Favorite High School Memory:

Playing soccer with my best friends

Favorite Quote:

"If you don't like how the table is set, turn over the table." ―Frank Underwood