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Switzerland Point Middle School

5/27/2011  

 777 Greenbriar Road

St. Johns, FL  32259
547-8650
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Message from Mrs. Kunze

 

Swiss Point is trying to raise funds for a 74 station computer lab.  Why so many computers you ask?  Computer-based testing is here.  Students in Algebra 1 Honors this year took an End-of-Course (EOC) exam on the computer.  Next year EVERY 7th grader (320students) will have to take the Reading FCAT on the computer.  The Geometry Honors EOC will start next year which is computer-based as well.

  

We currently have two 30 station computer labs.  These are the only labs that teachers can sign-up and take students to for computer-based projects or research.  This year starting on April 21st, both of these computer labs have been used for Think Link (progress monitoring) testing and Algebra 1 EOC.  No classroom teacher has been able to use these labs.

 

We can use the new 74 station lab for required testing, so we keep the 2 small labs available for teacher use.  An additional benefit to the new lab would be to allow some 8th graders to take HOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education,) which is required for high school graduation, online during the school day instead of taking PE.  This would allow students to take an additional elective freshman year at Bartram.

 

We have received a quote from the district office for the new computer lab - $28,886.98

 

Funds we have to date are....

$9,000.  District funds that we have saved throughout the year

$5,800  MixedBag fundraiser

$8,000   NEW donation from our AWESOME PTSO!!

Total = $22,800

 

We are still in need of $6,086.98

We are asking for your help, so we can have the new lab ready when school starts.  If you can make a donation for any amount or know of a business that could donated, it would be greatly appreciated.  ALL donations are tax deductable since we are a nonprofit organization.  If you can help, PLEASE send checks to Switzerland Point MS, Attn: computer lab, 777 Greenbriar Road, St. Johns, FL  32259

 

THANK YOU for your continued support to our students!

 

 

I would like to thank the PTSO for all they have done for Swiss Point this year.  In addition to all of the fun activities for our students - dance, movie, 5k family fun run, & carnival, they have provided.....

a camera for TV production

IMAC computer for news media

MacBook pro for Technology class

Computing system for yearbook - 5 stations

Computing system for library - 5 stations

5 LCD projectors and 3 Elmos

Teacher mini-grants for supplies (over $8,000)

and recently an $8,000 donation to our new computer lab

 

Swiss Point can not thank our supportive parents enough!!

 

Your child should have brought home a flyer for the lastest PTSO fundraiser on Thursday.  They are hosting a gold & silver party on Tuesday, June 7th & Wednesday, June 8th from 6-8pm each night.  The PTSO can earn up to 25% for your unused gold & silver.  All proceeds will go towards our new computer lab.  If you are interested, PLEASE RSVP to Deb McCarty at rdmccarty@comcast.net or call Bette Smith at 504-6672.  It is very important to RSVP so there is enough cash on had to purchase your gold & silver.

 

 

ATTENTION Rising 7th grade Parents:

Students entering,repeating, or transferring into 7th grade will need to provide documentation for the Tdap vaccine. This vaccine is in addition to the previous immunization requirements that are grade appropriate.This shot needs to be provided to SPMS on a blue 680 immunization form. A receipt will not be accepted.This shot record(blue 680 form) can be brought to SPMS until June 16th. Starting June 20th,the blue 680 shot record can be brought to BTHS where SPMS will have an office during the summer with hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Today in study hall students were given a blue sheet of paper with all of the bell schedules and activities listed for the next 2 weeks.  We will also post this on our website.  PLEASE ask your child to use the sheet to know what is happening. 

Semester Exams 

Mon, May 30th - Memorial Holiday! 

Tue, May 31st - see all classes

Wed, June 1st - Exams in Silver 2 & Silver 3

Thu, June 2nd - Exams in Silver 4 & Black 2

Fri, June 3rd - Exams in Black 3 & Black 4

 End-of-Year Activities

Mon, June 6- 8th grade awards & dance

Tue, June 7 - 6th & 7th grade field trips

               8th grade yearbook signing & relay races

Wed, June 8 - 8th grade field trip

               6th & 7th grade yearbook signing & relay races

Thu, June 9 - Last day of school - report cards issued - 1pm dismissal

 

If a student receives 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 30- June 3

  

Monday - No School, Memorial Day

 

Tuesday - Students attend all classes, modified bell schedule, no study hall 

 

Wednesday - Exams Silver 2 and Silver 3- modified bell schedule- no study hall- 1 hour early dismissal

  

Thursday - Exams Black 2 and Silver 4- modified bell schedule-no study hall

 

Friday - Exams Black 3 and Black 4-modified bell schedule-no study hall

Volunteer Information

 

THANKS!

 

To all the wonderful volunteers that helped Switzerland Point this year.......THANK YOU!  Volunteers are so important to our school and the thousands of hours that were dedicated here are greatly appreciated. 

 

 
PTSO News

  

Band Parents:

Thank you for allowing PTSO to hold their General Meeting and Board Elections at the start of your child's band concert.  We are required to have a certain forum to be able to vote in next year's board.  In the past we have found it difficult to get enough parents to attend a PTSO General Meeting.

 

Congratulations of our 2011-2012 SPMS PTSO Board!

 

Executive Board

President - Debora McCarty

1st VP Membership - Kellyde Faria

2nd VP Fundraising - David Lego

Treasurer - Sharon Moore

Secretary - Sarah Brittain

 

Committees:

Dance - Dyana Giles

TAW - Annette McIntosh

Box Tops - Karen McKay

Business Partners - Jen Vespi

Volunteers - Cathy Wilson

Spirit Wear - Michelle Langston

Concessions - Missy Kahn

Book Fair - Sue Watson

 

The PTSO is looking for a tax accountant to file our taxes over the summer.  If a parent is a tax accountant, or can refer us to someone in the area please contact Sharon Moore at SMoore1920@yahoo.com or via cell phone 904-894-7554.

 

Message from Treasurer, Sharon Moore

We have had a great year and I want to thank each and every one of you for your contributions.  We have exceeded our expectations in several areas this past year such as Family and Teacher Memberships, Box Tops, the Magazine Drive and recently the Carnival.  These were successful because of your contributions and we were able to put back so much into the classrooms for needed equipment and books.

 

We were also able to make a huge contribution in the area of technology by purchasing $11,000 worth of equipment earlier in the year and last week donating $8,000 towards the new computer lab. 

 

It has been a very productive year because of our great parents who are willing to donate time and money to our children's education.  We thank you and look forward to another outstanding school year in the fall.

 

 
SAC News

School Advisory Council Meeting
Switzerland Point Middle School

  

If you are interested in joining our SAC team for 2011-2012 please contact Kristina Bransford at bransfk@stjohns.k12.fl.us.   Meetings are once a month for an hour and a half. 

 

Some roles and responsibilities of all members of the School Advisory Council shall:

-           maintain a school-wide perspective on issues

 

-           participate in council meetings

 

-           participate in information and training programs

 

-           act as a link between the school council and the community

 

-           encourage the participation of parents and community members

 

-           attend council meetings on a regular basis

 

-           establish and review annually the council's goals, priorities, and procedures

 

-           hold a minimum of eight meetings per year (all meetings shall be public)

 

-           communicate regularly with parents and other members of the community to seek their views and preferences with regard to matters being addressed by the council, and to report on the activities of the council to the school community

 

 

  

Guidance News
Guidance Counselors
Ellen Dail - 6th grade & 7th grade A-L
Tanya Moseley - 7th grade M-Z & 8th grade

 

 

Book Drive to Help Our School

 

Bins have been placed in each homeroom to collect new or gently used books to be donated to the Switzerland Point Middle School media center.  The book drive will begin on Monday, May 23rd and run through Tuesday,  May 31st.

 

PACT: Prevention Coalition of St. John's County

 

View some important information regarding this wonderful agency at www.pactprevention.org

 

 

Student's Corner
  

Lost and Found Pickup

 

Our next lost and found pick up will be on June 10th. Please encourage your student to start bringing home any items not needed, now, so they will not have alot to carry on the last day of school,June 9th.

 

 

 

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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

 

 

 

Sparkle Effect Coming To Nease High School

After watching an Oprah special about two cheerleaders (from Bettendorf, Iowa) who founded a cheer squad at their school for girls with disabilities, Adrianna Barranco, a Varsity cheerleader, made a dedicated decision to find a way to bring the same lasting, positive impact to Nease.
After meeting with Principal Dresback, athletic director, Ted Barbato and varsity cheer Coach Linda Carnall, and PE teacher, Sharon Cox, about how to make this program a success, the Nease Sparklers was created.
The Nease Sparklers, in its inaugural season, will consist of 6 girls with special needs to cheer alongside the varsity cheer squad at two home football games. Adrianna will serve as captain of the squad with Coach Carnall and Mrs. Sharon Cox acting as advisors. A core group of cheerleaders will act as buddies for the participants assisting in cheer routines and stunts at practices and the football games.
The Nease Sparklers is open to any St. Johns county female student from middle through high school ages. If you are interested please contact Coach Linda Carnall via email: carnall@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Policy Reminders
Switzerland Point Standards
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe

  

We have some fun activities planned for the end of the year. PLEASE remind your child that horseplaying is not appropriate at school.  It almost always ends up with someone getting hurt and another receiving a consequence. 

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-  No School- Student & Teacher Holiday

 

Tuesday-   Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fish Nuggets with a Roll, Glazed Carrolts, Fruit Crisp

 

Wednesday- Pizza, Honey BBQ Ribette, Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, 100% Fruit Sidekick 

  

Thursday-   Pizza, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Corndogs, Baked Beans, Applesauce

 

Friday-  Chef Boyardee Ravioli with a Roll, Fish Sandwich, Carrots, Frozen Peach Cups 

Community Events 
     

Volunteer Opportunity at Westminster Woods

 

Westminster Woods on Julington Cree is a non-profit retirement community located just South of the Julington Creek Bridge.  We are proud our our connection to the Jacksonville community and want to offer volunteer opportunities to students aged 13 and over (by June 1st) during our summer volunteer program - service hours will be awarded.  We will have an orientation the first week of the summer vacation and will get them ready to go!  Opportunities on this campus are varied!  There are 400 folks who live here.  All senior citizens, all different levels of care.  We have had volunteers help with activities, help in the pool, go on outings, play the Wii, take wheel chair bound residents for walks, call Bingo, organize our library, etc.  There really is something for everyone! For more information or to apply please contact Pam Benfer - Director of Volunteers 287-7181 or email at pbenfer@wservices.org. 

 
Host Families Needed 
 

There is still a need for 17 students who need host families. This is a great program for young teens as it gives them a responsible companion for the month of July. Click here for more information.

 
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.