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Message from Mrs. Kunze Honoring Veterans To celebrate Veteran's Day every student in the school was invited to write about their loved one in the military - past or present by utilizing Student Council Representatives addressing each homeroom. They were given a piece of paper on which to write the name of their person and why they are proud of their service in the military. Each of these papers was placed on a red sheet of paper with a star border. Then each of those papers (8-1/2 x 11) was glued on a large roll of red paper and displayed throughout the school in the hallways. It gave everyone the opportunity to express their respect for our veterans. It has been fun this week to see students stopped in the hallway reading the letters. 2nd Harvest Food Drive All of the middle schools in St. Johns County compete in a food drive starting next week. ALL food donated stays in St. Johns County to help families in need. Last year Swiss Point won not only against the other middle schools but all the high schools as well. We will have a competition between grade levels all week. The food is measured by weight not volume. There will be a prize to the winning grade level. 8th grade dance Student Council be hosting an 8th grade dance this Friday, Nov. 18 from 6-9 pm. The admission cost is $10. Pizza and sodas will be sold. The theme of the dance is Pajama Night. All pjs worn must be appropriate. Parent drop-off and pick-up will be in the back of the school in the bus loop. Fall Band Concert! Our Band Program will be presenting their first concert of the year on Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00 pm in our auditorium. Featured will be our Beginning Band, our Concert Band, and our Symphonic Band. We invite you to join us as we celebrate our students and their accomplishments with an evening of music!
Lost and Found!
The lost and found will be donated to charity on Friday, November 18th. Please have your student check their classroom, PE and the front office lost and found for any lost items. If parents will put the students name, not initials, on items like hoodies, jackets, lunch boxes, etc.those items
with names are returned to those students.
Backpacks Students have done much better this week about NOT carrying their large backpack during the day. We appreciate your support!
SAVE MONEY WITH AN "ENJOY THE CITY" COUPON BOOK!
* The book only costs $20 and contains over $1000 in
savings!!!
* WOW! $20 in Winn Dixie Coupons are Included! (Pulbix
will also accept these coupons)
* Coupon Book can be purchased from any Dreams Come
True Club Member or contact Sue Black at
blacks@stjohns.k12.fl.us
* Coupon Book is for sale from Nov. 15th - Nov. 29th
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
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Daily Rotation for the Week
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Week of November 7th
Monday - Black Day
Tuesday - Silver Day
Wednesday - Black Day- 1pm dismissal
Thursday - Silver Day
Friday - Black Day
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Volunteer Information | |
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 c asperc@stjohns.k12.fl.us to have SPMS added to your volunteer file. Thank you.
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PTSO News |
5K Raider Run
(please keep this running until end of February)
Mark your calendars for our 5K Raider Run -- February 25th at Bartram Trail High School starting at 9:00AM. The course is very friendly and a lot of fun. You may register online now on www.active.com. We are running a logo contest among the art students due January 27th to Mr. Wilson. Registration fee is $15 general entry and $10 for students/staff. Golf Tournament We are glad to report the 2nd Annual Winn-Dixie Drive Fore Education Golf Tournament went really well with 3 foursomes representing Swiss Point. The winner was a foursome from Fruit Cove Middle School. We would like to thank all our SPMS parents who supported the golf tournament and helped us raise funds to improve our school technology. SPMS PTSO General Meeting is scheduled for November 16th at 9:30AM in the Media Center meeting room. All are welcome to participate. Magazine Sales Wrap-up Thank you all parents and students who helped our PTSO with the Magazine Sales. This was the best year ever and we could not have done it without your support! Our Extreme Party and limo rides were a huge success and, of course, all those ducks as well! The Magazine sale is a year-round project so any time you would like to subscribe to a magazine just go to the school's website and use the QSP link. Dance Party Photos available Several pictures from the dance party held in September went home last week. Only those students who signed in at the photo booth received photos but many more were taken. If you would like to print or save them click below: |
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Switzerland Point Middle School
School Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Room 725, 3:30 pm
Condensed Minutes (visit the SAC page on our website for the complete minutes)
Members in attendance: Mina Bustamante, Kristina Bransford, Kristee Burgess, Lena Ford, Shirley Jones, Lisa Kunze, Megan Miller, Tina Newman, Stacy Pendarvis, and Connie VanWinkle
Members absent: Lori Madrid, Luis Sanchez Ramos, and Christine Sanders (withdrew membership)
Non-voting guests: Bev Hawkins, Linda Martin, Janet Noack, and Emily Piscitello
- 3:36 Call to Order: Kristina Bransford
- 3:36 Good News: Kristina Bransford
- 3:39 Approval of September Minutes: Kristina Bransford
- Vote: Approved
- Minutes approved without change
- 3:40 Finance Report: Megan Miller
- Current Balance: $3,643.00
- Balance equivocates to approximately $3.78 per student.
- 3:41 Approval of School Advisory Council By-Laws: Kristina Bransford
- Vote: Approved
- By-Laws can be found on SPMS SAC website
- 3:42 School Recognition Money Allocations
- Vote: Approved
- Monies approved in accordance with SPMS Faculty vote
- 3:50 Request for Monies to be Spent: Kristina Bransford
- Monies requested total $2,520
- Vote: Approved
- 4:05 Principal Update: Lisa Kunze
- Switzerland Point Middle School is currently an 'A' school under the Florida state school grading system. Under the federal system of No Child Left Behind, every school is required to meet Adequate Yearly Progress in specified sub-group populations. It is important for SPMS stakeholders to understand SPMS goals to move out of Differentiated Accountability status for our students with disabilities. Think-Link testing is used to monitor progress for all SPMS students in math and reading. Students have completed first Think-Link assessment to establish a baseline from which growth from the school year can be compared. Think-Link data is shared with students/parents and is used to guide math/ language arts instruction and practice.
- Fundraiser: Yankee Candle Company fundraiser to raise money for SPMS classroom technology. SPMS has set goal to raise enough money to purchase 6 new CPS clicker sets to be used for formative and summative assessment/data tracking in classrooms. The new clicker sets will cost the school approximately $11,000. Fundraiser runs through October 31st.
- Clothing donations for students in need. Suggestions for assisting some SPMS families in need. Requests for clothing sizes/genders from guidance department so that SPMS families in need can be supported anonymously through SPMS community support.
- 4:45 New Business/Questions and Answers: Kristina Bransford
- Next Meeting November 16th, 3:30pm
- Next meeting agenda to include: Begin review of Needs Assessment Survey.
- 4:45 Adjournment: Kristina Bransford
- Vote: Approved
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Guidance News | | Guidance Counselors
Ellen Dail - 6th grade & 7th grade A-L
Tanya Moseley - 7th grade M-Z & 8th grade
Camp Healing Powers
If your child has experienced the death of a close loved one in the last 2 years we encourage you to look into a camp that Northeast Florida Community Hospice runs about 5 minutes away from the school.
The camp is free and will be held on February 24 - 26, 2012 and you need to register by February 7, 2012. Please call 904-407-6222 to schedule an appointment for a camp assessment.
The St Johns County School Counselors' Professional Learning Community discussed Your Defiant Child
by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D. at the last meeting. This book details how to restore a parent's loving relationship with their child while bringing peace to the household. Dr. Barkley and Christine Benton give parents a way to assess defiance in a child through a comprehensive look at all that can impact it. Temperament, environment and parenting style are all discussed in this book to help parents come up with a plan to more effectively and positively tackle defiance. There are 8 steps to follow and to see change parents have to be committed to implementing new strategies over a period of time - there is no quick fix. If you child's negative behavior demands most of your attention, you spend most of your time "managing" your child, you are stressed about your relationship with your child, are running out of ideas or is impacting your marital relationship this may be the book for you! Just remember... there is no quick fix!
Hope For The Holidays meetings in Jacksonville ( Nov 14, 19, Dec 3, & 5) and in St. Augustine (Nov 22 & Dec 3rd). 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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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
Dreams Come True Meeting
There will be a MANDATORY meeting: Nov. 15th in the Raider Roost (Band Members who are club members and will be in a special rehearsal on the 15th are to report to Mrs. Black's room during study hall on Nov. 14th.)
Annual Winter Audition Prep Clinic
December 9th, 2011 5:00pm-9:00pm - BTDT Dance Studio
Registration at the door - Please make checks out to BTHS in the amount of $25.00.
Audition Prep Clinic:
Open to all students in 8th -11th grade
Designed for those considering trying out for the 2012- 2013 season of Dance Team, or for anyone wishing
to improve their dance skills
One on one assistance from present members
Mock audition with immediate feedback
Pizza and drink included in price!
$25.00 per person
*Any 7th grader wishing to join the prep class is encouraged to challenge themselves!*
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL COACH LINDELL
CHASTAN@STJOHNS.K12.FL.US
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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 | |
Road Raiders Congratulates our Top Runners
Last Wednesday our runners competed in the the largest middle school cross country meet in our county. We would like to recognize our top runners for an amazing race. Hailey Weisman, Kathryn Bransford, Lexi Peterson, Matt Nelson, Cameron Wellington, Stain Funk.
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
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Traditional lunch is $2.50
Ala carte pricing can be found using the link on the parent page of the SPMS website.
Monday - Macaroni and cheese with choice of bread OR Chef Boyardee Ravioli with Choice of Bread, sweet peas, applesauce, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Tuesday - Beef fingers OR Deli Sandwich on whole grain bun with yogurt, mixed vegetables, garden salad, 100% fruit sidekick, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Wednesday - Grilled cheese sandwich OR Homestyle chili with breadstick, tator tots, beans, sliced peaches, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Thursday - Thanksgiving lunch: Turkey and gravy, Mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, cranberry sauce, fruit crisp, variety of milk
Friday - Fish sandwich on a bun OR Beef quesadilla max, whole kernel corn, mixed fruit cup, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
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Creeks Athletic Association (CAA)
NW St Johns County Sports Leagues
Creeks Athletic Association - Boys Lacrosse 2012 Registration Is Now Open Season: February 13th through May 13th 2012 Ages: Grades K-8th Locations: Durbin Crossing Lacrosse Complex & Plantation Park | St Johns, FL 32259
Cost: $140
The Creeks Boys Lacrosse 2012 League includes the following divisions: Kindergarten thru 2nd grade 3rd/4th grade league 5th/6th grade league 7th/8th grade league and local travel The league is capped at 300 players. Register NOW to ensure your spot. For more information please visit the Creeks Lacrosse website at www.CreeksLAX.com
Creeks Athletic Association - Girls Lacrosse 2012 Registration Is Open Season: February 13th through May 13th 2012
Ages: Grades K-8th Location: Aberdeen Park | 1401 Shetland Drive St Johns, FL 32259
- Cost: Register Early & SAVE!
- Early Registration until November 15 $125
- Registration November 15 to December 31 $140
- Late Registration January 1-31 2012 $155
New player lacrosse clinics will be held in November and December at 4PM at Aberdeen field on the following dates: - November 5th and 19th
- December 10th and 17th
Clinics are FREE. Bring a friend. There will be something for all levels and ages (k-18), in person registration and stick buy back tent during all clinics.
Camp Composition: Florida Writes! A camp for 4th through 10th grades will take place at UNF over the course of six Saturdays in January and February 2012 (immediately prior to the FCAT writing exam). Camp Composition: Florida Writes! will be led by local lead area teachers who specialize in writing instruction. These teachers will work with specific writing teams on a variety of topics, including the introduction of weekly prompts and feedback to each individual student. Stress reduction strategies will also be taught to students by an expert. For more information seehttp://www.unf.edu/coehs/camp_comp.html
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 |
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