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Switzerland Point Middle School

6/3/2011  

 777 Greenbriar Road

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

 

It is hard to believe that the last week of school is here!  We have had a great year at Swiss Point and want to thank all of the parents for their continued involvement, which makes Swiss Point such an amazing school.

 

We have many activities this week.  Your student was given a green sheet for the last 8 days of school with everything listed.  If he/she has misplaced this, you can print a new copy from our website.  A brief overview is below..

 

Monday, June 6th

6th & 7th graders attend all classes.  ALL students need to clean out their lockers.  This is the LAST day that students can bring a backpack to school!  Textbooks will be turned in.  PLEASE bring any textbooks that you have at home.

8th graders have Awards Ceremony at 10am at Bartram Trail HS in the auditorium.  Their dance is from 6-9pm at the St. Johns County Convention Center which is connected to the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.

 

Tuesday, June 7th

6th & 7th graders have field trips.

6th graders are meeting BEHIND Swiss Point.

7th graders are meeting down the road from us at Cross Creek Church.

8th graders have their yearbook signing & relay races

 

Wednesday, June 8th

6th & 7th graders have their Awards Program, Yearbook signing & relay races.

8th graders have their field trip.  The are meeting BEHIND Swiss Point.

 

Thursday, June 9th

All students will attend every class.  1pm dismissal

Students will be given report cards & summer reading assignments.

 

 

Library Fines

We have MANY students who owe library fines for overdue books or owe for a lost or damaged book.  Students will NOT receive their yearbook until fines are cleared.  Students who owe will NOT be allowed to participate in the fun day activities.  PLEASE have your child clear his debts.

 

FCAT Scores

The FCAT scores will be available online to principals this Monday morning.  Teachers will be given scores to share with students on Monday.  I do not know when the scores will be available on Parent Assistant or when paper copies for students & parents will be delivered.  We will share information as soon as we know.

 

74 station computer lab

We are trying to raise funds to install a 74 station computer lab for next year.  The cost is $28,000 and we have $21,900.  We are in need of $6,100.  The PTSO is hosting a Gold & Silver Party next week on Tuesday & Wednesday to help raise funds.  We are also accepting donations in any amount from any family or business who can donate.  Checks need to be made payable to Swiss Point Middle School.  Please mail your check or send in with your child,  Attention:  Computer lab

 

We are adding the new computer lab to prepare for all of the required computer-based testing, but also to allow rising 8th graders the opportunity to take HOPE online next year here during the school day instead of PE.  HOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education) is required for high school graduation.  If this course is taken online, then students will have an extra period at Bartram their 9th grade year to take something else.

 

Tdap - REQUIRED for rising 7th graders!

We currently have 280 6th graders,upcoming 7th graders, that do not have their Tdap for 7th grade.

 

Please don't delay on getting your student ready for 7th grade!  Students will NOT be allowed to attend class in the fall until we have proof of this vaccination.

 

Summer Reading

Students will be given a sheet regarding summer reading on the last day of school.  We are allowing total choice this year on books to read.  The reading requirement is to read a minimum number of pages per grade level & to complete a book report on the book or books read.

rising 6th grade - 250 pages

rising 7th grade - 350 pages

rising 8th grade - 450 pages

Book report forms & the information sheet that your child will recieve on Thursday will be posted on our website this week.

 

Paper Recycling

Wow! We are so proud of our students for having made our paper recycling program a success this year. During the summer please save all paper at home so your child can bring it to school when school starts in August. All homerooms have paper recycling containers that get emptied often. The following paper items can be recycled: newspapers,magazines,catalogs,direct mail,office paper,school paper and shredded paper in clear plastic bags

 

 Lost & Found

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.
Daily Rotation for the Week

Week of June 6- June 10

  

Monday - Special Schedule, Students attend all classes

 

Tuesday - 6th and 7th Grade Field Trips-8th Grade Fun Day 

 

Wednesday- 6th and 7th Grade Fun Day-8th Grade Field Trip- 1 hour early dismissal

  

Thursday - Last Day of School- 1 hour early dismissal

 

Friday - First Day of Summer Vacation!

Volunteer Information

 

Volunteer Hours Over the Summer

 

If you accummulate volunteer hours over the summer, please email the hours to casperc@stjohns.k12.fl.us.  All hours volunteered outside the school can be submitted to be entered into the Keep N Track system.   

 
PTSO News

 

Help the PTSO raise money for the new 74 station computer lab by turning your unwanted Gold & Silver into CASH!!

 

Tuesday, June 7th & Wednesday, June 8th from 6 to 8pm in the SPMS cafeteria. 

 

You MUST RSVP for the event, so the buyer has enough cash on hand.

 

RSVP to Debora McCarty at Rdmccarty10@comcast.net or call Bette Smith at 504-6672

 

THANK YOU for your continued support to our students!

 

 
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

 

 

Grief Relief: A Family Experience (Workshop)

I wanted to let you know that we are offering a new family workshop - Grief Relief: A Family Experience.  The event is being held from our Mandarin location - the Charles M. Neviaser Educational Institute on Sunbeam Road, Saturday, June 25.  We still have spots available, so please don't hesitate on referring families to this workshop.  If you have any questions, please give me a call or reply to this e -mail.  Thank you!

 

 

Student's Corner
  

SPMS Sponsors a Dream

 

The Switzerland Point Middle School Dreams Come True Club, which raises funds for children battling a life-threatening illness, is pleased to announce that we helped make a "dream come true" for a former student, Hannah Lee.  We are thrilled that we were able to contribute $4,000 to Hannah's Hawaiian Dream through our fundraisers.  100% of the money raised goes directly to sponsoring the dream, and we earned funds through selling Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cards and coffee, Domino's Pizza Cards, Dreamsicles, and the Annual SPMS Student Talent Show.  We appreciate the support of our amazing club members and our school community for helping to make this happen!  A special THANK YOU goes to the Publix and Winn Dixie stores located on 210 for their help with our party needs!

 

 

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

 

 

 

Policy Reminders
Switzerland Point Standards
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe

  

Have a safe and fun summer!

Athletics

 

BTHS Sports Tryout Dates for Fall 2011

 

Aug. 8-12          JV/Varsity Football- 8:00 (practice fields) additional afternoon dates may be added)

Aug. 8-10          JV Vololeyball- 9am-11am (gym) 1pm-3pm (gym)

Aug. 15              Cross Country, 7-9am (track)

Aug. 4                Boys/Girls Swimming, 9:00am team meeting (SJGCC)

Aug.9                 Boys/Girls Swimmimg 8:00-10:00 (SJGCC)

Aug. 9                 Boys Golf, 1:00 pm (Champions Club)

Aug. 11               Boys Golf cont., 3:00pm(South Hampton)

Aug. 16               Boys Golf cont., 12:00pm (SJGCC)

Aug. 17               Boys Golf cont., 3:30pm (Cimarrone)

Aug. 24               Girls Golf, 3:00 (TBA)

Aug. 25               Girls Golf cont., 4:00 (TBA)

 

To participate in any tryout, student/athletes must have submitted to BTHS Athletic Department in advance:

     *Parent consent form (both parent consent and physical form are available on the athletic home page of the BTHS website

     *Current physical dated June, 2011 or after

     *10-12th graders must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

                   

 

Lunch
Traditional  lunch is $2.50
Ala carte pricing can be found using the link on the parent page of the SPMS website.

 

Monday-  Pizza, Chicken & Rice with a Roll, Cheese Sticks & Sauce, Green Beans, Raisins

 

Tuesday-   Pizza, Popcorn chicken with a Roll, Chili with a 1/2 Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Sweet Peas, Sliced Peaches

 

Wednesday- Pizza, Meatloaf with a Roll, Spaghetti & Meat with a Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Diced Pears 

  

Thursday-   Pizza, Lasagna Roll with a Roll, Hot dogs, Carrots,100% Fruit Sidekicks

 

Friday-  No School

Community Events 
   
Middle School Math
  

The math curriculum has become much more rigorous.  Algebra 1 now requires students to understand concepts that were not introduced until geometry and Algebra 2 a few  years ago.  Middle school students are capable of understanding these concepts, but often they need more practice and different kinds of practice than older students.

 

We are offering a "preview" of the more difficult and basic concepts your student will need as he or she advances in math.  We will make sure students have a through understanding of integers, linear equations, inequalities, and graphing .  We also work with students on word problems that require them to apply the concepts.

 

For students entering or continuing pre-algebra, we will work with problems containing fractions, as well as analyze the individual math issues of each student.

 

At St. Johns Learning, we work with each student individually, tailoring the instruction and the materials to his or her needs. 

 

Our teachers are certified math teachers and college graduates with degrees in math and engineering.  We use patience and understanding to help students become more confident in their math skills.

 

One to three hours a week, depending on your child's needs, could make next year's math course much more successful and much less stressful. Our schedules are flexible and we have family pricing available.  We have been serving St. Johns' families since 2005.

 

Please contact us to discuss your child's needs.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Kathy Gilmore,

904-287-8213

1629 Race Track Rd.

www.stjohnslearning.com

 

 

Shamrock Soccer Camps at Flagler  College

 

Session 1     June      27 - July 1       Ages 5 - 14

Session 2     July      3  - July 7       Ages 8 - 18

Session 3     July      10 - July 14      Ages 8 - 18

 

For more information please visit www.flaglerathletics.com and click on camps or

please contact Coach John Lynch at 904 819-6254 or email lynchj@Flagler.edu

  
 
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.