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Message from Mrs. Kunze It is hard to believe that it is Thanksgiving already. This year Tuesday, November 22nd is not an early release day. We will dismiss as normal at 2pm. Students will be off Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. Please enjoy the time off and be safe!
Staff Updates Mrs. Gebauer requested and was granted a year's leave of absence to stay home with her new baby girl. Mrs. Shaaber who was substituting has been hired as the teacher for the remainder of the year. Mrs. Shaaber is certified in Math and will continue to do an excellent job for our students.
Mr. Moody was one of our associate teachers that was in several 6th grade classrooms. Mr. Moody was hired at Pacetti Bay Middle School as a full time Social Studies teacher. We are sad to see Mr. Moody leave Swiss Point, but congratulate him on his new position!! Good luck Mr. Moody!!!
Cell Phones
Please remember that district policy states that cell phones MUST be off and in a locker, purse or bag during the day. They may NOT be carried in a pocket. If we suspect that a student has used their phone to call or text, we can search the phone log and administer a consequence. We have a phone available in the main office for emergencies and if a student is ill, he/she can call from the clinic. PLEASE talk to your child about following this rule. Staff Email Responses Please be patient when you leave a message or send an email to a teacher or staff member. The district guidelines give an employee 48 hours to respond. Thank you.
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!
- Coupon Book can be purchased from any Dreams Come True Club Member or contact Sue Black atblacks@stjohns.k12.fl.us
- Coupon Book is for sale from Nov. 15th - Nov. 29th
Swiss Point Band to March in Parade
Our Concert and Symphonic Bands will be participating in the Annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade on Saturday morning, December 3, in beautiful downtown St. Augustine. Band parents may check the band website and your email for more details. Everyone else, we hope to see you cheering us on at the parade!
Food Drive
We are extending the canned food drive until after Thanksgiving as the food is donated to our local Second Harvest Food bank. Homerooms will have a friendly competition and each homeroom per grade level that brings in the most will get a pizza lunch before winter break provided by SPMS Student Council.
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks are currently on sale for $30 or $35 with a personalized nameplate. All orders can be placed online at www.yearbookordercenter.com.
SPMS Hoodies on Sale
Brr.... Getting Chilly? Buy Your SPMS Hoodie Now!
Show your school spirit and purchase a black with silver writing hoodie sweatshirt. Front of the hoodie "Swiss Point", back of hoodie "Raiders." Cost is only $25 and sale ends Nov. 30th. Turn order forms in to your homeroom teacher.
Essay Competition Switzerland Point had some 7th graders participate in the VFW essay competition, Patriots Pens. District-wide 148 essays were received and Swiss Point had 2 students receive honorable mention - Megan Fallon and Rebecca Mlynarczyk. CONGRATULATIONS!!! |
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Daily Rotation for the Week
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Week of November 21st
Monday - Silver Day
Tuesday - Black Day
Wednesday - NO SCHOOL
Thursday - NO SCHOOL
Friday - NO SCHOOL
Week of November 28th
Monday - Silver Day
Tuesday - Black Day
Wednesday - Silver Day- 1pm dismissal
Thursday - Black Day
Friday - Silver Day
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Volunteer Information
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Raider Buck Store......Holiday Store
This is one of my favorite places in the school. The store will be open in December to allow students to purchase items for presents for their families and friends for the holidays. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Casper at casperc@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
Fcat Proctors Needed
The FCAT testing will be administered on the following dates:
Monday, April 16
Tuesday, April 17
Wednesday, April 18
Thursday, April 19
Friday, April 20
Proctors will need to be cleared as volunteers. Arrive at 7:30 am and plan on staying for 3 hours each day. Some slots will only be 1 1/2 hours but until teachers and students are assigned, these days and times are not known yet. Please consider this extremely important volunteer opportunity. Contact Mrs. Casper at casperc@stjohns.k12.fl.us. Thank you. |
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PTSO News
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Welcome Atlantic Coast Bank -- our newest Business Partner
Atlantic Coast Bank became a business partner with Swiss Point PTSO and would like to offer their support with a great fundraising opportunity and a great checking relationship that offers a strong interest rate and the ability of the parents to have $50 donated back to our PTSO. Qualified parents will earn 2.01% APY on balances up to $15,000 and .50% APY on balances above that cap. Plus you get freeATM usage nationwide, free online banking and free Visa Check cards. Also, they offer Rewards Savings accounts which earn parents 1.01% APY on balances up to $100,000 and .50% APY on balances above that cap. If you are planning on opening a checking or savings account, please consider doing it with Atlantic Coast Bank.
Positions Open for 2012/2013 PTSO Board and Committees Several board and committee members will be leaving our school next year. We have a few open positions to fill for 2012/2013. Please let Débora McCarty ( rdmccarty10@comcast.net) know if you would like to volunteer: Board Positions: Treasurer , 2nd VP Fundraising, Secretary Committees: Box Tops, Business Partner PTSO Meeting Recap We are glad to report a donation made to Swiss Point in the amount of $2000 to complete the funds needed to purchase the 6 clickers. We also donated the proceeds from the Golf Tournament towards technology ($722). PTSO will also support 7 students to the DC trip. Our next PTSO meeting will be on December 14th at 9:30AM. 5K Raider Run - February 25th at Bartram Trail High School at 9:00AM 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. Thank you Winn-Dixie (210) for donating bananas to the 2-mile run.
Teacher Appreciation
Parents if you would like to donate a gift card to the teachers, please put it in a envelope marked PTSO. Have your student drop it off at the front desk. The PTSO will be doing a raffle for the teachers at the December luncheon.
Thanks for your support, Annette McIntosh
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SAC News
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Switzerland Point Middle School
School Advisory Council Meeting
Last meeting, Wednesday, November 16, 2011
No meeting in December
Next meeting, Wednesday, January, 19, 2012
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Guidance News | | Guidance Counselors
Ellen Dail - 6th grade & 7th grade A-L
Tanya Moseley - 7th grade M-Z & 8th grade
Hope For The Holidays
The festive holiday season can be challenging for those experiencing the death of a loved one. They may find themselves torn between the need to grieve and pressure to get into the holiday spirit. It makes no difference whether the death took place last week or several months ago. A loss can be felt more acutely at this time. Hope for the Holidays is available at no charge to the public. If you would like to attend a support group in your area to cope with the grief and restore a sense of hope for the upcoming season, reserve your spot by calling 904-407-6355. There are 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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Dreams Come True Meeting
Nov. 29th - Dreams Come True Club Meeting during study hall. All order forms and money for the "Enjoy the City" fundraiser are due on this day.
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.
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.
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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AthleticsAthletic | |
We will be happy to include information regarding SJMSAA Soccer if a parent will email information to kunzeL@stjohns.k12.fl.us |
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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.
Week of 11/21/11
Monday - BBQ Chicken with choice of bread OR Corn dog on a stick, baked beans, cinnamon apples, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Tuesday - Managers choice, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Wednesday - NO SCHOOL
Thursday - NO SCHOOL - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Friday - NO SCHOOL
Week of 11/28/11
Monday - Spaghetti & meat sauce with garlic bread OR Oven baked chicken with choice of bread, carrot rounds, sliced pears, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Tuesday - Assorted pizzas OR Breaded chicken sandwich on whole wheat bun, whole kernel corn, diced peaches, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Wednesday - Popcorn chicken with choice of bread OR Mini twin jalapeño burgers, tator tots, applesauce, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Thursday - TBA, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
Friday - TBA, assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, variety of milk
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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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