Volunteer Designation

HELLO PARENTS:  WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A GENEROUS PARENT TO HELP US OUT AS A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR -  Anyone who is interested PLEASE contact Kathleen Roberts at 547-8650.

The St Johns County School Counselor Professional Learning Community's October Discussion was on Leadership.

Counselors across the district read books that are age appropriate for each of their students' age group: The Leader in Me by Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens or The 7 Habits of Happy Children , both by Sean Covey.

These books are full of "hands on" ideas for students to develop critical thinking skills, self awareness, empathy, and resourcefulness all in the context of what being a Leader really means.

As school counselors we look for opportunities to grow these skills in our students and even though our rare and short time in the classroom is a luxury - especially at the middle and high school levels - we can use the suggestions these books offer in our discussions with students, parents and teachers.

Leadership needs to be purposefully taught, for children do not truly understand what it encompasses. All adults would do well in "fine tuning" their vocabulary in order to teach this very important concept to their children, friends and students and reading these books is an easy and enjoyable method of doing it.

November's professional reading for school counselors will be on Your Defiant Child - 8 Steps to better Behavior by Russell A. Barkley and Christine Benton, a book about parenting.

 Is your child in need of extra help? If you would like a copy of tutors in our area please have your child come to the guidance office or email Mrs. Moseley or Mrs. Dail. Tutors work with your child for a fee after school and are available for different subject areas.

Parent Assist and Teacher Class Pages

It is the parent's responsibility to be aware of their child's grades on an ongoing basis by going on the Parent Assist account. If you do not have your password, you must send in a copy of your drivers license and a signed parent waiver (you can download it from our website) with your child to Ms. Miller in Guidance. If you have a question about an assignment, please check your child's planner and/or go to the teacher's class webpage on our website, with your child present, to try to find the answer. If you still have a question then email the teacher.

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 15th 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 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 Guidance this week. The last day for payment is Friday, October 14th. Your child will receive a receipt. A parent info letter and PSAT Study Guide was given to your student last week by Mrs. Robbins. Please email Mrs. Moseley if you have further questions.

SAFETY TIP LINE

SPMS Basketball

The girls and boys will host their last regular season home game on Monday, October 10th.  The theme is PINK OUT.  The players are asking that everyone wear pink to school on Monday and support them at the game Monday night.  The girls play at 5:30pm and boys play immediately afterwards.  Tickets are $2 for students and $3 for adults.

SJMSAA Football

The boys lost their first game this week against Murray.  Their next game is Thursday, Oct. 13th at 7pm against Buddy Taylor at Plantation Park. 

First Coast Lacrosse Now Registering!

Building the Game through Quality Instruction and Fun! Now entering its 6th year, First Coast Fall Ball League (FCL) is one of the most established and complete girls lacrosse leagues in the southern U.S. The philosophy of the league is simple: Help players take their games to the next level and provide quality playing experiences with certified officials, college players, college coaches and area high school coaches providing structure! Get PUMPED UP! Lax is right around the corner! This league provides options for female laxers of all ages. There are instructional clinics for elementary-middle school ages as well as regularly scheduled game play for high school ages. The league starts on October 9h and registration closes SOON! SIGN UP TODAY!

For more information, or to register, please visit www.firstcoastlax.com.  Questions? Contact Linda Kelly, Linda.kelly@laxmaniax.com or Jeff Greenert, jeffgreenert@gmail.com.

Registration for Ancient City Sports Ladies Flag Football isnow open!  

Calling all women 25 andolder, returning teams, and individuals looking for team placement!  This is a recreational, no-contact version ofFlag Football, no professional players allowed.  Two divisions; upper "SPICE", lower "SUGAR".  Jim Ed Williams, SJC Recreation & ParksDirector, will hold a Rules Review and Registration Meeting on Thursday, October 13 @6:30 pm at Veteran's Park in the meeting room above the concession stand.  This is a mandatory meeting for all Coaches that will be on the field duringgames.  This meeting is also stronglyencouraged for new players and team captains. For more information, please visit the ACS Ladies Flag website athttp://ladiesflagfootball.shutterfly.com or you may also email the Leaguecoordinator, Jamey at flkumps@bellsouth.net  or you can call Stacie at (904)588-5831.