SPMS - Week of May 16th

Switzerland Point Middle School

5/13/2011

777 Greenbriar Road

St. Johns, FL 32259

547-8650

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Message from Mrs. Kunze

The recent PTSO Carnival at Swiss was a huge success. We would like to thank the following businesses or individuals for their contributions:

· A-1 Sod

· All Age Apparel

· Bug Pro

· Don Juan's

· Espling Jewelry

· FoodLion

· Gwen Gaines

· Jenea Knee

· Kool Kreations

· Nails by Joy

· Newman's Ground Care, Inc.

· Pinch-A-Penny (Sherri Simmons)

· ProCare Lawn & Shrub

· Red Door Reality (Jill Williams)

· Rip Line (Katie Bower)

· Salon 210

· Scruggs Sports Photography

· St. John's Learning Center

· Stephanie Brown

Wild Yo's

Algebra 1 EOC

The state Algebra 1 EOC will be administered state wide next week. Our students will test Tuesday through Friday. Students have been given their assigned testing date and computer lab. On their testing date, they need to check in with their homeroom teacher and then go to the computer lab. Please ensure that your child is well rested and has eaten breakfast. This exam will count as 30% of their final Algebra 1 Honors grade.

High School Musical

CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Edwards and the cast & crew of High School Musical! The students did an amazing job. The show is upbeat and loads of fun. Don't miss the final performance tomorrow, Saturday, at 2pm in the auditorium. Adult tickets are $10 & students are $5.

Faculty Show - Mark Your Calendar

The faculty will produce a "talent" show on Tuesday, May 24th at 6:30pm in our auditorium. More info later, but you will not want to miss out on all the fun!

Bus Routes

The bus routes for the 2011-2012 school year have been approved and are posted on the district website. Postcards will be mailed home in July again this year.

Coke Rewards

Our school has joined the My Coke Rewards for Schools program. That means by drinking the Coca-Cola products your family already enjoys, you can get My Coke Rewards points and donate them to our school.

It's easy to donate:

1. Purchase your favorite Coca-Cola products to get codes.

2. Go to mycokerewards.com (register if you aren't a member).

3. Enter codes to collect points - choose "Donate to Your School" from the six ways to spend points.

4. Find our school by zip code (32259). When our school's page comes up, click enter the amount of points you'd like to give, then click "Donate."

8th grade information

8th grade awards will be held in Bartram Trail High School's Auditorium this year on Monday, June 6th at 10am. The program should last approximately one hour. We will transport all of the 8th graders there on school buses. We will mail a letter home soon to the parents of any student receiving an award.

The 8th grade dance will be at World Golf Village the same night, Monday, June 6th, from 6-9pm. Tickets will be on sale May 23rd to 27th for $25 each.

Semester Exams

June 1st - Silver 2 & Silver 3

June 2nd - Silver 4 & Black 2

June 3rd - Black 3 & Black 4

End-of-Year Activities

June 6- 8th grade awards & dance

June 7 - 6th & 7th grade field trips

8th grade yearbook signing & relay races

June 8 - 8th grade field trip

6th & 7th grade yearbook signing & relay races

June 9 - Last day of school

If a student receive ISD or OSS before their field trip, he/she will not abe allowed to attend. The cost of the trip is non-refundable. This was on every field trip form that was sent home. PLEASE talk to your child about their behavior the last few weeks of school.

Daily Rotation for the Week
Week of May 16- May 20 Monday - Silver Day Tuesday - Black Day Wednesday - Silver Day- 1pm dismissal - no study hall Thursday - Black Day Friday - Silver Day

Volunteer Information

Field Trip Season Approaching

Chaperones need to have an approved volunteer application on file with the district before they can leave on a field trip. The process to apply and approve an application can take up to 6 weeks. Please make sure that if you plan on being a chaperone, that you have an approved volunteer application on file. You may go to the district website at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us and choose the link "Volunteer in Our Schools" on the left side of the home page.

PTSO News

Thanks to Costco

The PTSO would like to thank Costco for donating the delicious fruit and potato salad for our Teacher Appreciation luncheon last week.

Box Top, Campbell Soup & Tyson Label News

Do not forget to turn in your labels! Our final contest will end on May 25th and our winners will be announced the first week of June. Thank you for supporting our school!

PTSO Election Announcement

PTSO will be electing the new board for 2011/2012 on May 26th at 6:30PM before the band performance. Here are the nominees:

Executive Board:

President - Débora McCarty

1st VP Membership - Kelly de Faria

2nd VP Fundraising - David Lego

Treasurer - Sharon Moore

Secretary - Sarah Brittain

Committees:

Dance - Dyana Giles

TAW - Annette McIntosh

Box Tops - Karen McKay

Business Partner - Jen Vespi

Volunteers - Cathy Wilson

Spirit Wear - Michelle Langston

Concessions - Missy Kahn

Book Fair - Sue Watson

SAC News

School Advisory Council Meeting
Switzerland Point Middle School

The last SAC meeting of the school year will be Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 3:30 in the Home Ec Room. As always, this is a public meeting & all are welcome to attend.

Proposed Agenda

o Welcome: Call to Order: 3:30

o Good News: Kristina Bransford

o Approval of Minutes: April 2011

o Finance Report: Megan Miller

o SAC member survey information: Deadline June 1st

o Vote 2011-2012 SAC Chair: Kristina Bransford, CoChair: Megan Miller

o Intention for next year forms

o SIP 2011-2012-suggestions

o Principal Update: Lisa Kunze

o New Business/Questions and Answers

o Adjourn

Thank you to all for serving on our team!

Click here for the minutes of the April SAC meeting.

Guidance News

Guidance Counselors

Ellen Dail - 6th grade & 7th grade A-L

Tanya Moseley - 7th grade M-Z & 8th grade

News From our Friends from the PACT Prevention Coalition

Lazy Cakes:

A new product of concern called lazy cakes has surfaced and is available around the country as well as St. Johns County.

Cick here to learn more:

Teen Drinking Under Parents Watch Backfires:

MSNBC recently published this article about the negative effects of parents providing alcohol for their teens. Please read and share this article.

Click here for more information.

DDT21 T-Shirt Contest:

70.7% of St. Johns County middle school students and 35.2% of high school students have NOT consumed alcohol in the past 30 days according to the 2010 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey (FYSAS). Our youth group, Don't Drink 'Til 21 (DDT21), is looking for a catchy, interesting and fun t-shirt design to highlight how many students in our community don't drink alcohol. If you are a middle or high school student that lives in St. Johns County send us your awesome design. A flyer with contest rules is attached.

Vote for your favorite Safe Driving Public Service Announcement:

Mothers Against Brain Injury, Allstate and Shands Trauma One, need your help in judging a contest for a distracted driving public service announcement (PSA).

Visit this website to vote on these amazing student-produced commercials. The last day to vote is Friday!

Know The Law:

Be on the lookout for "Know the Law" books. This book was produced by PACT Prevention Coalition, St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, St. Johns County School District, The State Attorney's Office and several valued sponsors. The book highlights many commonly broken laws and the consequences resulting from an arrest. Please let us know if you would like hard copies or a digital link for your website. Thank you to everyone who donated their resources to make this available to St. Johns County families!

-DEA Prescription Drug take back:

St. Augustine Beach Police Department and City of St. Augustine Police department participated in the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) national prescription take back initiative recently. Thank you to all agencies who provided the service and all citizens who took the time to drop off their expired or unwanted medications. This will help keep these dangerous drugs out of the hands of youth an adults who may abuse them.

-PACT Regional Prevention Councils (RPCs) Need Your Help:

RPCs meet in five different areas around the county (Northeast, Northwest, Central, Southeast and Southwest) in order to assess youth substance abuse in those areas and implement strategies to change youth usage rates. We need diverse groups of community members at the table in order to accurately assess the community. You are welcome to join us at any time. To learn more please contact Brandon at:click here for email address or call at (904) 829-6261.

Student's Corner

FCA's Last Meeting Scheduled

FCA will have it's last meeting on Wednesday, May 25 from 1-2:30 in the Raider Roost and Gym. If you have any questions see Mrs. Phelps in the Media Center.

SPMS 2011-2012 WInterguard Squad Announced

The following students will compete for the SPMS Winterguard next school year:

Aida Aidoo

Allie Arciprete

Kai Burkett

Julie Dideo

Ariel Gibson

Sarah Hansen

Katie Harper

Sarah Hemmen

Emily Hobby

Caroline Knee

Kirsten Jacobs

Maggie Jeffries

Katie Kilpatrick

Charis Lapkovitch

Courtney Lee

Katie Lovelace

Cole Noack

Katie Schmidt

Jesse Sherman

Samantha Speiser

Kaylee St John

Emma Stone

Jacob Tall

Cassie Thompson

Ashley Vrtikapa

Erica Warwick

Kendall Wilson

Jacqueline Yousefzadeh

Class of 2015 at Bartram Trail High School

Click here to order a Class of 2015 t-shirt. Complete the form and send it in to the address indicated with your payment. Be ready for your freshman year!

SPMS Band Camp

There will be a band camp for incoming 6th graders from Monday June 13th through Thursday June 16th in the band room at Swiss Point. Get a jump start into band, make new friends, get aquainted with the school and start learning an instument!!!

Click here for a flyer with information

Click here for camp application

BTHS Dance Team Tryout Information Meeting

The BTHS Dance Team Tryout Information meeting will be Tuesday, May 24th at 6:30 pm in Room N126 at Bartram Trail High School. Tryouts will be held the week of May 31st. Packets are available in the front office of BT. Any questions, email Natalie Chastain at chastan@stjohns.k12.fl.us.

Mr. Cole's Retirement Party

Beloved Switzerland Point Middle School teacher Glenn Cole will be retiring at the end of the school year. There will be a party at Outback Crab Shack on Friday, May 20 starting at 6:30pm. Please email canepav@stjohns.k12.fl.us or visit Glenn Cole Retiring on Facebook.

Policy Reminders
Switzerland Point Standards Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Excessive Demerits Students that reach 7 demerits will be suspended out of school for one day. Eating on the Patio Students may pay 2 Raider Bucks to sit on the patio during lunch. The "Free Patio Pass" may also be used.

Athletics

SPMS BASKETBALL CAMP

Switzerland Point Middle School will be hosting its Annual Summer Basketball Camp for boys & girls ages 6 - 14. The camp will have three one - week sessions June 13-16, June 27-30, and August 1-4. This is a fun filled camp where "Teaching Never Stops". Don't be left out of this year's camp because the camp fills up fast. Please check the website at Switzerland Point Middle School to download a brochure. Questions/concerns, please call Coach Singleton (singlet@stjohns.k12.fl.us) at 287-2626 or 547-8650.

Also, we are seeking donations or prizes for the students. (Example: gift certificate, T-shirt, coupons, drinks or candy). If any area business can contribute it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Lunch

Traditional lunch is $2.50

Ala carte pricing can be found using the link on the parent page of the SPMS website.

Monday- Twisted Sticks with Dipping Sauce, Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Peas, Applesauce

Tuesday- Mini Tacos with Rice & Salsa, Spaghetti & Meat Sauce with a Roll, Whole Kernel Corn, 100% Fruit Sidekick

Wednesday- Chicken Nuggets with a Roll, Honey BBQ Ribette Sandwich, Tater Tots, Fresh Sliced Apples

Thursday- Hot Dog on a Bun, Lasagna Roll Up with a Roll, Seasoned Green Beans, Diced Pears

Friday- Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Fish Sandwich on a Bun, Baked Beans, Pineapple Tidbits

Community Events

Project SOS Summer Camp

Project SOS will be having summer camp again this year; but wait the news gets even better!!! This year the students will have two weeks to choose from, June 20-24 or July 18-22. What's even better, is that our camps this year will be held at Adventure Landing. The camps are open to all students between the ages of 12 and 18. Students need to get their applications in ASAP; the response is sure to be great, however, applications will be accepted through June 10th, 2011, and we will only be accepting the first 50 applicants.

Click here for the flyer

Click here for Application

Running of the Nights

Click here for information regarding a road race to benefit the Creekside High School Athletic Association.

St. Augustine High School to host Youth Football Camp

Click here for information regarding a Youth Football Camp at St. Augustine High.

The Children's Museum of St. Johns Hosts Fourth Annual Kids Triathlon

In partnership with the St. Johns County Parks & Recreation and the YMCA of Florida's First Coast, CMSJ invites you to participate in this fun and challenging event at the phenomenal Solomon Calhoun Center in West St. Augustine. Construction work on the roads and sidewalks is complete and our race course is ready!

Since 2008, the annual Just TRI It! A Kids Triathlon has been CMSJ's signature event, raising funds and awareness about the importance of exercise and good nutrition for kids. This non-competitive race for kids ages 5-12 awards medals to all participants, no matter their finishing times. Children ages 4 and under are invited to race in a 25-yard Tot Trot and 50-yard Fun Run after the triathlon at 10 a.m. $5 suggested donation for Tot Trot and Fun Run.

WHAT: Just TRI It! A Kids Triathlon 2011

WHEN: Sunday, May 15, 2011 · 8:30 a.m.

Tot Trot and Fun Run · 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Solomon Calhoun Center

1300 Duval Street

St. Augustine, FL 32084

FREE PARKING

REGISTRATION: To register, please click here or contact us at info@explorecmsj.org or 904-797-7243 to register by mail.

ELIGIBILITY: Children ages 5-12 (kindergarten through seventh grades); all athletes will race in the appropriate division based on their ages on September 1, 2010, not on race day. Must provide proof of swimming efficiency.

ENTRY FEE: $20 early registration fee ($10 each additional child), payable to the Children's Museum of St. Johns (CMSJ). The fee covers the cost of tee shirts, medals and other event materials. After May 1, registration fee increases to $30. Financial aid is available; please contact CMSJ for more information.

Training clinic to be held Sunday, May 1, 2011, 2 - 5 p.m.

Race details, swimming proficiency requirements, training clinic information and specifics about Race Day, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities can be found at ExploreCMSJ.org.