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Message from Mrs. Kunze
We are almost at the end of the quarter. Next Tuesday through Friday, we will administer district quarter exams in each core class. Tue & Wed are Language Arts & Social Studies and Thursday & Friday are Math & Science. If a student is absent we will administer make-up exams during study hall the following week on Tuesday (10/25) and Wednesday (10/26).
Swiss Point will have a Yankee Candle Fundraiser this month. We are trying to raise $11,000. to purchase 6 new clicker systems for classrooms. We will have kickoff assemblies during study hall....
6th grade - Friday, Oct 14th
7th grade - Monday, Oct 17th
8th grade - Tuesday, Oct 18th
ALL orders will need to be turned in by October 31st.
Students will be taking District Quarter Exams on October 18th through the 21st. Attendance is important!! The last day of the first quarter is Friday, Oct. 21st.
PTSO Spirit Wear
Friday, October 21 is the last date to turn in spiritwear orders. Get your long sleeve shirts now before the cold weather arrives! The order form can be accessed using this link (please insert the link just as you have been doing each week). Attach a check payable to SPMS PTSO and send it in to the school by the 21st.
We also have a small supply of last year's long sleeve shirts available for $10 each and last year's blue short sleeve shirts for $5 each. If you are interested please contact Michelle Langston at langstonhome@bellsouth.net
Dr. Joyner's State of the School Address
Click here to view the invitation
LEE Spanish Program
Language Exploration Enrichment (LEE) fall session begins the week of Oct. 31st. Registration is now opened for ALL students. Hurry up and sign up today. Space is limited. Next session, we will touch on Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Holiday Season and more. Cultural Theme: Argentina.
Fee is $95 per student, for 12 classes,meeting twice per week.
Net proceeds benefit YOUR school for cultural awareness.
See you at LEE. Learn a Language, Share a Culture, Change the World. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Jacksonville-FL/LEE-Language-Exploration-Enrichment/106795721624We tweet!
www.twitter.com/LangExploration
For more info, please contact LEE: 904 657-1918, or via email LEEStJohns@aol.com
Donna Guzzo
LEE Administrator / Tutor, Spanish ACTFL National Certified
LEEStjohns@aol.com
Yearbooks are on sale NOW!
Yearbooks are now on sale for $30 (only $35 with nameplate). All orders must be placed online at www.yearbookordercenter.com Our school # is #359. Don't miss out, order now!
Coke Reward Points
Do you drink Coca Cola products. Help us earn double points this month. Click below to learn how.
Click here for Coke Reward flyer
Our Spring Musical will be GREASE! (School Version)
In order to make the original musical suitable for young performers and audiences, Jim Jacobs decided to write a "School Version" of the play. This edition eliminates all of the references and uses of cigarettes and alcohol, as well as any swearing or bad language. Practically all of the songs have undergone changes as well; the numbers are all shortened tremendously and edited for content/language. Some plot lines are missing from the school version, such as Rizzo's pregnancy and her song "There Are Worse Things I Could Do." This section is entirely cut from the script and score. The beginning of the pajama party in Marty's bedroom is cut as well. (In this version, the Pink Ladies do not offer Sandy cigarettes or wine. Instead it begins directly with piercing her ears.) Overall, this version is considered to be G-rated.
The following songs of the School Version have undergone lyric changes:
Alma Mater Parody
Summer Nights
Freddy, My Love
Greased Lightning
Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee
Beauty School Dropout
The remainder of the songs have been edited severely for time, deleting several verses from the original songs. |
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Daily Rotation for the Week | |
Week of October 17th
Monday - White Day - visit all 6 classes
Silver 2, Silver 3, Silver 4, Black 2, Black 4 (lunch) , Black 3 and then study hall
Tuesday - White Day
Wednesday - Black Day- 1pm dismissal
Thursday - White Day
Friday - Black Day |
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Volunteer Information | |
Become a Surrogate parent for an Exceptional Student in our Community
A surrogate parent is a person who is appointed to act in the interests of an exceptional student who does not have a parent who can make educational decisions. The surrogate parent works with the school to plan the child's special education services.
A surrogate parent does not take care of the child at home, like an adoptive parent or foster parent does. A surrogate parent is not financially responsible for the child. A surrogate parent is more like a "school parent"-involved only in planning and making decisions about the child's special education.
We will be conducting training on Nov. 4, 2011, from 9:00 - 11:00 am, at the District Office, 40 Orange Street. If you are 18 years old, a resident of Florida and are not an employee of the district, please attend this training. Call Susan Wells at 547-7772 to register.
Volunteer Designation
Many volunteers from the elementary schools, whose children are now in 6th grade are very enthusiastic about volunteering at SPMS (and it is appreciated!). SPMS is probably not indicated on the approved volunteer file as a facility where the volunteer would like to donate time and must be added before volunteering. Please email Mrs. Casper at
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. |
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PTSO News |
Support the PTSO by purchasing 2011 Spirit Wear
You can download an order form on the SPMS website, here:
Spirit Wear Order Form
Box Top, Campbell Soup & Tyson Label News
It is time to cut labels. Our first contest will begin now and end on 12/1/11. The student who sends in the most labels will win a gift card. 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. Thank you for supporting our school.
2nd Annual Drive Fore Education Golf Tournament
The 2nd Annual Golf Tournament is being held to help 8 NW St. Johns Schools. Each school is asked to get 4 foursomes and Swiss Point only got 1 foursome last year. Please consider this great opportunity to have fun playing golf and at the same time help our children succeed in life.
Saturday, November 5th with a 1:30pm start time
The Champions Club at Julington Creek
$75 per golfer and $300 per foursome.
For more information, please visit Swiss Point's website or register online via the PayPal option.
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SAC News | |
School Advisory Council Meeting
Switzerland Point Middle School
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Teacher's Lounge, 3:30pm-4:30pm
As always, this is a public meeting, and all are welcome to attend.
Proposed Agenda
- Welcome: Call to Order: 3:30
- Good News
- Vote: Approval of September minutes
- Finance Report: Megan Miller
- Vote: SAC By-Laws (current by-laws can be found on our SAC webpage)
- Vote: School Recognition Money Allocation
- Vote: Monies to be spent for Language Arts teachers to grade required writing prompts.
- Principal Update: Mrs. Kunze
- New Business/Questions and Answers
- Adjourn
Next Meeting will be November 16th at 3:30pm
Proposed Items for November meeting:
Begin Needs Assessment Review |
Guidance News | | Guidance Counselors
Ellen Dail - 6th grade & 7th grade A-L
Tanya Moseley - 7th grade M-Z & 8th grade
Teaching our Children Leadership
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.
Tutoring List
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.
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Student's Corner | |
SAFETY TIP LINE
Officer Koweski has started an anonymous tip line for our students to report anything they feel school administration should know to keep our school safe. The number is 904-335-8609.
8th grade FUN FRIDAY was moved to Friday, Oct21st - 4 Raider Bucks! |
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 |
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AthleticsAthletics | |
SJMSAA Football
The boys play Liberty Pines Academy at Bartram Trail High School next Thursday, October 20th at 5pm.
SPMS Winterguard
GATOR BOWL TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE SPMS WINTERGUARD TEAM for $30/ticket
Please contact any SPMS Winterguard team member or
fourshermans@comcast.net
to purchase your tickets TODAY!!
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Lunch Menu | |
Traditional lunch is $2.50
Ala carte pricing can be found using the link on the parent page of the SPMS website.
Monday - Breakfast Buscuit OR French Toast Sticks w/yogurt, potatoe triangles, sliced peaches, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Tuesday - Cheese Tortellini w/choice of bread OR Chicken & Rice w/choice of bread, sweet peas, fresh sliced apples, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Wednesday - Oven Baked Chicken w/choice of bread OR Breaded Beef Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, Strawberry Cup, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Thursday - Twisted Stixs w/marinara dipping sauce OR Mini Corndogs, seasoned green beans, diced pears, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Friday - Chicken Nuggets w/choice of bread OR Spaghetti & Meat Sauce w/choice of bread, carrot coins, Cinnamon Apples, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk |
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Bartram Trail High School Thespians are performing 4 "One Acts" on Thursday, October 20, 2011 beginning at 7:00 p.m. I am writing to ask if you are able to send a small flyer home with the students to make their families aware of these performances. All One Acts are school age appropriate. Please advise. Thank you in advance for your assistance in helping us promote this fun filled evening.
Homework Assistance/Tutoring
St. Johns Learning would like to offer parents of SPMS a homework assistance option at the lowest possible cost to families. Students may attend any days Monday -Thursday from 2:45 until 5 for an assisted homework session. Tutors will be available to answer questions, provide feedback, check homework for accuracy, and assist students in preparing for tests.
For families with one student, the cost is $250 a month. For families with 2 or more children, the cost is $350 a month for the family.
Students will not receive extensive one-on-one tutoring as they do in our tutorial programs, but tutors will be assisting all students and checking for understanding as well as providing strategies for study skills and test preparation.
The Tutoring Club, St. Johns/Julington Creek
Teachers offer tutoring to students of all ages in all subjects, including SAT/ACT and FCAT prep. and study skills. We also offer homework assistance M-Th 5:30-7:30 PM for the following rates per family:
For one child, $200.00/month
Two children: $250.00/month
Three or more children: $300.00/month
Tutors will be available to assist students with understanding assignments, checking for accuracy, editing, and completeness of assignments as well as studying for tests.
Students will not receive one-on-one intense tutoring or teaching of subject matter during this time, as they would in any of our regular programs. Students must be scheduled for sessions, but can schedule as many per month as desired for the rate quoted. Homework assistance rates will not apply to assistance in algebra or geometry, as that is a separate program with its own rates.
Elizabeth Loeser, B.S. Ed.
Owner/Director
605 State Road 13, Ste. 109 / St. Johns, FL 32259 / (904) 230-2855 / www.tutoringclub.com/stjohnsfl
Girl Scouts Commemorate 100 years of Girl Scouting -- You are invited!
In 2012 Girl Scouts of the USA will mark 100 years of inspiring girls and young women with the ideals of courage, confidence and character. Girl Scout troops from the Creeks Cove Service Unit will kick off the celebrations on October 22nd, at Alpine Groves Park by the river from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. This event is free and open to the public and patches will be distributed to the first 150 Girl Scouts coming that day. Please bring a canned food item to help our local food pantry. Kids of all ages are encouraged to wear their Halloween Costumes and participate in activities such as face painting, games and a not-so-haunted trail.
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.
Creeks Girls Lacrosse 2012 Registration Starts October 01, 2011
Creeks Athletic Association - Creeks Girls Lacrosse
Ages: Grades K-8th
Cost: Register Early & SAVE!
Early Registration October 1st to November 15 $125
Registration November 15 to December 31 $140
Late Registration January 1-31 2012 $155
This year Creeks Girls Lacrosse will try something NEW!
Uniforms will be the same as last year. If your child played in the past and her uniform still fits, you may opt to keep the uniform and your registration will be discounted $25
If you refer a new player, you will receive a $25 credit towards your registration
If you secure a Sponsor for Creeks Girls Lacrosse with a sponsorship level of $500 or more your daughter's registration is FREE!
New player clinics will be held in October, November and December. Time & dates TBA by October 1, 2011.
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.
Creeks Athletic Association - Flag Football
Cost: $140
Where: Plantation Park, St Johns, Florida
When: Season Runs November 2011 - February 2012
CAA Flag Football is for players 4 as of April 2011 up to the age of 17. Teams will have one scheduled practice during the work week, and one scheduled practice during the weekend. Once games have started there will be only one practice held during the work week. The CAA Flag Football season will run from November 2011 through February 2012. Team Drafts will be held October 17-18. Games will start December 3rd with the final playoffs in February 3rd. There will be a two week, single elimination tournament during the final two weekends of the season.
Important Dates:
Draft Dates are scheduled for October 17, 18, 19 & 20th at Veterans Park. Time frames for individual age brackets will be posted at the conclusion of registration.
Mandatory Coaches Meeting October 25th location TBD
Referee Meeting October 27 & 28th at Veterans Park.
For more information and to register online, visit the CAA Flag Football Website at: caaflagfootball.org |
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