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Message from Mrs. Kunze PTSO Fall Dance Thanks to all those who helped make the PTSO Fall Dance a great time! The students seemed to have lots of fun. Thanks to all the Cruise Acts that filled the event with entertainment. Thanks also to the teachers, staff and parents who chaperoned the event. THANK YOU to our PTSO Board, especially Dyanna Giles, for all of your hard work to provide a wonderful event! Interim Grades This past week marked the 1/2 way point for the 1st quarter. PLEASE check your child's grades on the Home Access Center. After discussing grades with your child, if you still have questions please email the teacher. Talent Identification Program Information for 7th Grade (TIP) Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program) seeks to identify students with strong intellectual abilities that would like to voluntarily take the ACT or SAT while in 7th grade. This program is not sponsored by Swiss Point but we are happy to provide parents with the information needed to register with TIP if interested: 1. Please review your child's 5th or 6th grade standardized test scores (FCAT, TerraNova, Iowa, CTBS, SAT, ITBS, etc). 2. If your child scored at or higher than 95% on either the reading OR math portions on a norm referenced test, he/she is eligible to register for TIP. Florida students took the FCAT in 5th and 6th grade which does not provide a percentile score, however, the developmental score can be converted to a percentile score that can be used on the registration form. If your child scored at or above the following developmental scores in 5th OR 6th grade they can register: 5th grade Reading 256 5th grade Math 256 6th grade Reading 259 6th grade Math 259 *Please note that all of the qualifying developmental scores are within the FCAT Level 5 3. Please find all of the information about the program, differences between tests (ACT/SAT), when and where the tests are offered and how to register by going to Duke TIP's website at www.tip.duke.edu. If you have any additional questions please call TIP at (919 )668-9100 4. If you do register for one of the tests ($72.00 cost), you will use the following middle school ID: 200293-AB 5. If unable to access the site please, send your child to Melissa Lime, Academic Coordinator, for a paper registration to take home. Click here to read the Superintendent's Weekly Review dated 9/18/2012 Home Access Information and Instructions The school district has launched a new system for parents to access their child's academic progress. Please review the following documents to learn more about how the system works and instructions on how to access the system. If you are still having trouble logging into HAC after you have read all directions, please email Cynthia Casper at casperc@stjohns.k12.fl.us Home Access Account Registration Instuctions eSchoolPlus and Home Access Center (HAC) Introduction Home Access Center Email Verification Form 2012-2013 |
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Daily Rotation & Calendar for the Week
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Week of September 24
Monday - Silver Day
Basketball game at home vs. Sebastian MS - girls at 5:30pm and boys play immediately afterwards - $2 for students and $5 for adults
8th grade Project SOS assembly during study hall
Tuesday - Black Day
7th grade Project SOS assembly during study hall
Road Raiders after school
Wednesday - Silver Day - 1pm dismissal
Meet at the Pole for Prayer, 7:00am
Winterguard Practice, 1:30, gym
Basketball game away at LPA- girls at 5:30 and boys play immediately afterwards
Thursday - Black Day
6th grade Project SOS assembly during study hall
Road Raiders after school
Friday- Silver Day
International Club Meeting, study hall
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Thank You
Thank you to all thoses who volunteered for the PTSO Fall Dance. Look for more exciting ways to volunteer in our school. |
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PTSO
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PTSO NEWS
Our next PTSO meeting is scheduled for October 8th at 9:30am in the Media Center. We encourage all members who can come to join us.
Membership 2012/2013
Family membership is $20. Teacher membership is $10. Your membership helps us provide so much more. Please join. See form below.
Click here for membership form
Please remember that all money must be in by Friday, September 28. The teacher with the highest participation rate will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to the place of his/her choice PLUS each student will receive an Ice Cream Treat during Study Hall. The Ice Cream Treat date will be determined by the winning teacher. We will award these prizes - 1 per grade level. So three teachers and classes will win!! So, get your money in as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to be a part of our PTSO and helped support Swiss Point. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nery DiDeo nerydideo@comcast.net.
Leaders of this Week
Mrs. Bransford for 6th grade with 80%
Ms. Hurst with 75%
Mrs. A. is closing in with 70%.
Mrs. Pantano for 7th grade with 63%
Mrs. Siple is closing in with 57%
Ms. Hunter with 46%
Mrs. Kennedy for 8th grade with 63%
Mrs. Ostrow coming in close with 52%
Ms. Robbins with 43%
Membership Grand Total: 542 members- 1235 Total (includes everyone individually)
Fundraising opt-out options are:
1) $40 (includes drawstring bag)
2) $60(includes drawstring bag and a t-shirt)
(You may still receive fundraising materials, just disregard them if opted-out).
PTSO Member Perks
2 RAIDER BUCKS per child
FALL Dance Discount
SPRING Carnival Discount
FREE Calendar Refrigerator Magnet
FREE Directory
Magazine Fundraising
If you did not turn in your magazine orders on Friday, September 21, 2012 you can hand them in on Monday. You can receive your prizes on Wednesday in the lunchroom.
The following homerooms are in the lead - for 6th grade, Mrs. Williams is in first place with 55 orders, but Mrs. Huber is in close second with 52 orders and Mrs. Bransford in third with 50 orders. For 7th grade, Mrs. Pantano is leading with 54 orders with Mr. Milton in second with 37 orders and for 8th grade, Mrs. Robbins is leading with 21 orders and Mrs. Wisdahl is in second with 11 orders. Who will finish first in each grade to win the opportunity to participate in the SPMS First Ever Pig Race? Thank you for all that have ordered and lets finish strong!
Remember the top classes for each grade will participate in Swiss Point's First Pig Race !
Visit www.gaschoolstore.com
and follow prompts to register your student using our Online Store ID shown below. You will be given a student ID number and will be provided with easy tools to start your email campaign.
Shop online! Email friends & family & ask them to shop & support our school. People will like how easy it is to help!
Online orders are processed right away and pay is easy with a credit card!
Online Store ID: 2529543
Important dates:
9/14 -- 2nd Turn in date
9/21 -- 3rd and last turn in date
10/8 -- Basketball dunk show
10/12 -- Limo ride (includes lunch)
Spirit Wear
SPMS PTSO has a brand new spirit wear logo for both boys and girls. T-shirts (short and long sleeves), hoodies and drawstring bags will be available for pre-order only. We will place a 2nd order by mid October to be delivered beginning of November. This will be our last order. See form below.
Click here to view exciting new Spirit Wear!
Box Top, [Marker]Campbell Soup & Tyson Label News
It's time again to cut those labels and be sure to watch the newsletter for upcoming contests! Remember, each student who brings in 50 valid labels will receive one Raider Buck. Please make sure to place your labels in a zip lock bag or an envelope with the student's name, grade and homeroom teacher's name listed.
Also, please visit http://www.boxtops4education.com/ to register and learn more ways to earn Box Top credits for our school. Thank you for your support.
Teacher Appreciation
Book Fair
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! To all Volunteers and Customers of our SPMS Fall Book Fail, we could not have done it without everyone's help.
We sold $6,100.47 at the Book Fair, this does not count our online orders. We do not keep all this money, half goes to Scholastic. But we raised more than last year - Thanks Everyone.
SPMS Book Fair
is ONLINE!
Order online from now until Sept. 25th.
There are 2 ways to order.
Number 1
1 Log into: Scholastic.com/fair
1 Type in our Zip Code: 32259
3 Look for Our School: Switzerland Point Middle Schoo
3 (no "l" in school - it did not fit)
Number 2
OR go to this link:http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/switzerlandpointmiddleschoo
(no "l" in school- it did not fit)
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SAC News
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Switzerland Point Middle School
School Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Room 410, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Meeting Minutes
As always, this is a public meeting, and all are welcome to attend.
Members in attendance: Mina Bustamante, Kristee Burgess, Lena Ford, Ross Garza, Alice Kromphardt, Lisa Kunze, Michael Lewandowski, Elizabeth Loeser, Megan Miller, Melissa Muley, Stacy Pendarvis, Emily Piscitello, Tanya Thompson, Connie Vanwinkle, Patrick Victor
Members absent:
Non-voting guests:
3:32 Call to Order: Megan Miller
3:33 Member Introductions/Team Builder Activity: Megan Miller
- "Good News" with the group
3:38 Vote: parent elected new members and alternates: Megan Miller
- Motion to approve: Tanya Thompson; second by Connie Vanwinkle
- Paperwork-SAC composition forms: Due to district 10/19
3:42 SAC Training Powerpoint: Megan Miller
- Power point will be placed on the website
3:52 Review SAC By-Laws on our SAC page to discuss next meeting: Megan Miller
3:53 Vote: Future Meeting Dates and Times (Due to district 10/19): Megan Miller
- Future meeting dates will be October 17th, December 19th, January 16th, February 20th, March 20th, April 17th, May 15th, and June 4th (no meeting in November)
- Motion to approve: Kristee Burgess, second by Michael Lewandowski.
3:56 Finance Report: Emily Piscitello
3:57 Vote: 2012-2013 School Improvement Plan (Due to district 09/24): Lisa Kunze
- Lisa Kunze (principal) discussed SIP (focus on vocabulary, comprehension strategies, text complexity, cognitive complexity of questions)
- Table the discussion on Home Access Center versus teacher website (until next meeting)
- Motion to approve: Stacy Thompson; second by Kristee Burgess
4:50 Vote: District Accreditation Survey vs. Needs Assessment Survey: Megan Miller
- Needs Assessment survey has been changed this year-the survey is typically designed to drive school improvement plan (SIP)
- This year, SAC and the school needs to provide the District Accreditation Survey but can utilize another needs assessment survey, if desired.
- District Accreditation Survey is due November 16, 2012
- Motion to complete both surveys by Kristee Burgess; second by Ross Garza
4:54 Principal Update: Lisa Kunze
- Enrollment is at 1,165 (with 8 growth teacher positions)
5:05 New Business/Questions and Answers: Megan Miller
- Next meeting: October 17, 2012 at 3:30pm
- Proposed Items for October meeting:
(1) Vote: School Recognition Money Allocation
(2) Vote: SPMS SAC by-laws
5:09 Adjournment: Megan Miller
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Guidance News
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Guidance Counselors
Ellen Dail - 6th grade & 7th grade A-G
Tanya Moseley - 7th grade H-Z & 8th grade
Gifted Parent Advisory Dates 2012-2013:
10/16/12 The Webster School
1/8/13 Durbin Creek Elementary School
3/19/13 Ocean Palms Elementary School
5/13/13 Julington Creek Elementary School
*All meetings are from 3:30 to 4:30
Redirecting Children's Behavior
Next One Starts September 25th
The Redirecting Children's Behavior (RCB) course is a 15-hour course that meets on Tuesday evenings at
the Fullerwood Training Center from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The next course starts on September 25. The
course is open to parents and school district staff and registration is required. To register, please contact
George Freeman via phone 547-7704 or email at freemag2@stjohns.k12.fl.us RCB presents non-violent
strategies that foster appropriate behavior in children. Topics include assessing and building relationships,
styles of interaction and results to expect, handling emotions during heat-of-the-moment exchange, diagnosing motivations that lead to misbehavior, appropriate redirection strategies, improving self-esteem, fine-tuning communication skills, and creating problem solvers.
Military Child Education Coalition
Military children generally move six to nine times during their K-12 school years. Many make multiple moves during high school years alone, some even during their senior year.
In addition to giving up friends and routines, students must deal with other frustrations as they move across state lines or even from school to school, such as:
academic standards and courses,
access to programs,
promotion and graduation requirements,
programs for children with special needs,
and transfer and acceptance of records.
Separation from a deployed parent (or parents) raises an additional issue. The role of the MCEC is to help families, schools, and communities be better prepared to support military-connected children throughout their academic careers. If you are one of our wonderful military families or you know military children and want to learn more about the MCEC and how to support them go to www.militarychild.org.
New Student Get Together
Switzerland Point Middle School has experienced great growth this year and with that in mind, we understand the challenges that students who are new to our school experience. During the summer we offered camps to any 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to help them transition to our school. The students had a chance to see old friends, make new friends and learn about SPMS! Both camps were a success and students came to school on the first day ready to learn. Recognizing that close to 130 of new students did not come from an elementary feeder school or are Fruit Cove rezoned students we felt that we needed to support them further by having a New Student Get Together the first Friday of each month. Our first get together was on September 7th during study hall - the new students who attended played a game, made new peers and had a snack. This project is planned and facilitated by our Junior Student 2 Student grade level representatives and sponsored by Mrs. Dail - School Counselor. If you would like to donate drinks or small snacks for any of the get togethers please contact Mrs. Dail at 547-8624.
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Student Corner
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Dreams Come True Club
The Dreams Come True Club will have an informational meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2nd in the auditorium during study hall. A person from the Jacksonville organization will be our guest speaker and share with us how we can make a difference in the life of a child who is battling a life-threatening illness. We welcome any student who is interested in our "Kids Helping Other Kids" club! We always meet during study hall so that any interested student is able to attend.
Language Exploration Enrichment (LEE)
Semester 1, Sept.-Dec 2012
Spanish class meets twice per week after school for 50 min. each.
Fee: $195 per student, for 24 classes. All 6-8th grade students are welcomed.
You can download a LEE flyer for your school here
http;//leestjohns.pbworks.com/
OR visit the LEE link on your school website.
For more information contact us via email at:LEEStJohns@aol.com OR
via telephone at 904 657-1918 and leave a message.
LEE is a non profit organization benefiting your school.
Learn a Language, Share a Culture, Change the World.
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Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders
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Attention parents of 8th grade Algebra and Geometry Students!!!
Your 8th grade child is being given the opportunity to take the PSAT at Switzerland Point on Saturday, October 20th from 8am to 11am. This is a national test day for the PSAT and there is not a make-up date. The cost is $20. The PSAT measures critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills that are important for success in college. The PSAT Score Report gives your child personalized feedback on their test performance allowing them to see which questions they answered incorrectly and which academic skills they may need to improve. The PSAT is excellent practice for the SAT which your child will take in high school. Payment (cash or check payable to SPMS) for the PSAT should be turned in to Melissa Lime, Academic Coordinator. Students will receive an "Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT" when they register for the test. Seating is limited. The last day for payment is Wednesday, October 17th. Your child will receive a receipt. A parent letter with more information about the PSAT will be distributed in Mrs. Robbins and Mrs. Piscitello's math class. Please email Mrs. Lime at limem@stjohns.k12.fl.us if you have further questions.
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Policy Reminders
| Switzerland Point Standards
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
School Safety!
Students, remember YOU help us keep Switzerland Point safe. Report any suspicious activity to Dean Hurst or Deputy Kowieski, or use the school tip line at 335-8609
Bus Passes
Bus passes to ride home with another student are not allowed. The buses are at capacity.
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Athletics
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2012 SJMSAA Raider Football Schedule
Date School Location Time
9/27 Fruit Cove Plantation Park 6:00
10/4 Landrum Landrum MS 5:00
10/11 Buddy Taylor Flagler Palm Coast HS 6:00
10/24 Liberty Pines Bartram Trail HS 5:00
The football team played Sebastian Middle School on Thursday and came up short. Good luck next week versus Fruit Cove Middle School.
Registration is NOW Open for SJMSAA Soccer Tryouts!
Tryouts will take place October 1 - 12. Please check with your school Sports Director for your specific dates. The season will run from November 16 through January 20 (tentative).
Teams will be formed immediately following tryouts. At that times players will be provided more information about SJMSAA registration & Pay-to-Play, games & practices, and other important team information.
Registration is NOW Open for SJMSAA Golf Tryouts!
Tryouts will take place October 3rd & 10th. The season will run from October 15th through November 21st. Practice is Tuesday and games Wednesday games.
SJMAA's Fall golf program will be an instructional team based golf league starting in mid October. Students are encouraged to come represent their school in this all inclusive team formatted league for the average to skilled level player. Our players will continue to build their game with the area's best PGA professionals and other skilled teachers.
Teams will be formed immediately following tryouts. At that times players will be provided more information about SJMSAA registration & Pay-to-Play, matches & practices, and other important team information.
SPMS Basketball
The season started with victories by the boy's and girl's team over Murray Middle School on Monday. On Wednesday the girl's lost to Landrum Middle School. The boys won versus Landrum Middle School. The girl's record is 1 - 1 and the boys are 2 - 0. The next game will be on Monday versus Sebastian Middle School and Wednesday versus Liberty Pines. Good luck to the basketball teams.
Sept. 26 Liberty Pines AWAY 5:30
Oct. 8 Pacetti Bay AWAY 5:30
Oct. 10 Landrum AWAY 5:30
Oct. 15 Liberty Pines
Oct. 3 Fruit Cove
Oct. 1 Gamble Rogers
Oct. 17 Fruit Cove AWAY 5:30
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is offerting developmental training on Sunday's for GIRLS ONLY at Plantation Park starting October 7th. The times will be from 12:00pm - 2:30pm. If you have any questions, please go to www.firstcoastlax.com
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Lunch Menu |
Click here to view information regarding the cafeteria.
Traditional lunch is $2.60
Ala carte pricing can be found using the link on the parent page of the SPMS website.
Week of September 24
Monday
Macaroni & Cheese or Asian Glaze Chicken over Brown Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Cherry Tomato & Celery Stick Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Pineapple Tidbits, Variety of Milk
Tuesday
Mini Corn Dogs or Cheese Tortellini & Marinara Sauce, Baby Carrot & Cucumber Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Peaches, Variety of Milk
Mustard, Ketchup
Wednesday
Cheesey Garlic Flatbread or Personal Galaxy Pizza, Spinach / Romaine Mix Salad with LF Dressing Cup, Corn, Sliced Apples, Variety of Milk
Thursday
Hamburger on a Bun or Hot Dog on a Bun, Potato Wedges, Baked Beans, Pears, Variety of Milk, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo
Friday
Fish Sandwich or Beef Quesadilla Max, Sweet Potato Puffs, Green Beans, Applesauce, Variety of Milk, Dipping Sauce, Taco Sauce |
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San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church 6th Annual Fall Festival
The San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church 6th Annual Fall Festival is November 2,3,4, 2012. There are: rides, games, silent auction, jail & bail, country store, cafe san juan, book nook, food/refreshments,
reverse draw dinner Saturday night, bingo, all ages talent show contest, free entertainment all 3 days, homemade soup contest and our grand draw and raffle with over $10,000 in prizes. The Grand Draw top prize is
Cruise to Bermuda value of $4,000 limited to first 500 entries. Great odds in winning. Cost is $60 a ticket. For additional information contact Sal Santapola - saldesanta@gmail.com. Click here for the informational flyer.
Saint Johns County Education Foundation
Click here for information regarding the 2nd Annual Nissan of St. Augustine Charity Golf Tournament on October 10th.
St. Johns County School District Community Education
The St. Johns County School District is conducting Community Education classes in the evening and are available in a variety of subjects including, computers (Microsoft Office and Excel), World Languages (Spanish, French, ASL, ESL), yoga, sewing, photography, bluegrass string band, memoir writing, drawing and painting. Classes begin soon at 6 locations around the county. Visit www.sjccommunityed.com
Register Online for Flag Football
Registration Dates: Now thru Friday, October 5th
Cost: $145 (includes uniform)
Ages: 4 thru 17 (must be 4 by August 1, 2012)
When Girls Succeed, So does Society!
It is never too late to join Girl Scouts! Whether exploring their own neighborhoods, going on overnight camping trips, participating in community service projects, or flying to one of the four world centers, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons. Girl Scouts today thrive to build a better world by helping others. Come see what we are all about! Call Débora McCarty at 230-2669 or send an email to rdmccarty10@comcast.net
Middle School Girls Lacrosse
Dates: Sundays October 7th - November 4th 2012
Time: 12:00pm-2:30pm
Location: Plantation Park (Fruit Cove MS)
Price: $105 early registration (before 9/7)
$150 registration (after 9/7)
Just for Parents
The Florida Department of Education's Bureau of Family and Community Outreach is pleased to send you our "Just for Parents" newsletter. We hope that you will share this newsletter with your friends, colleagues, schools and especially parents.
Our first issue, published in July, focuses on fun ways to keep children actively learning throughout the summer break from school.
Our August issue offers great tips for parents to help get the new school year off to a great start, how to choose a quality afterschool program, what children will be learning in their grade level this year, and more!
To view the July and August newsletters that include "live" links to other helpful resources, please click on the link below which will take you to the Florida Department of Education's "Just for Parents" web page. http://parents.fldoe.org/newsletter
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