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Message from Mrs. Kunze Welcome back- hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend! With the start of the new semester on January 18th, students may need to clean out notebooks, replace broken notebooks or restock their supply of paper, pencils & pens. Please help students get reorganized to start a new semester off right. THANK YOU! On Wednesday in homeroom students will be given a new schedule. Some students will have a non-core class that will change. Report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, January 24th.
Attention 8th grade parents!
Your 8th grader will be getting a lot of information about high school in January. On January 20th, students will view a DVD in Study Hall that will highlight each high school and what academies are offered. St. Johns District Schools offers a variety of Programs of Study and Career Academy options. The goal of these programs is to encourage relevant academics through real-world activities tied to student interests. Students can prepare for further education in academic and career areas which require post-secondary education at a college, university, community college or technical institute, and in career areas which are open for immediate employment upon graduation. Academy students can earn free college credit through dual enrollment or by earning industry certifications which may articulate to college credits. Please take the time to visit www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/academies to explore the exceptional programs that St. Johns County has to offer.
Please mark your calendar for January 26, 2012 for this year's High School Showcase at World Golf Village. This conference style event will showcase the variety of programs available to St. Johns County high school students. Eighth grade students will be attending during the day (called High School Blitz) to get an in-depth view of academies and are encouraged to return that evening with their parents to learn more about the opportunities available in St. Johns County high schools. The showcase will allow parents and students to meet teachers and other students representing these programs and will allow the public to gather information on programs of interest.
2011-2012 Programs of Studies Timeline for Middle School students:
Jan. 20 Middle School Blitz DVD will be shown in Study
Hall.
Jan. 26 8th grade field trip to High School Showcase, at
World Golf Village. Open to parents/community that evening.
Jan. 27 Online Academy Registration Opens
Jan. 30- Academy Nights offered at each high school Feb 9
Feb. 13 Academy Registration DEADLINE
Feb 24 Letters of invitation (from each high school) are mailed to the students*
Feb 25 Online acceptance opens
March 2 Online acceptance DEADLINE**
March 5-6 BTHS comes to SPMS for 9th gr registration meetings with students and parents. You will receive info about an appointment time from BTHS beforehand.
* Please note that IF students apply for more than one program, they may receive multiple invitations.
** Students may only accept invitation(s) to one school, thereby committing to attending that selected school. Students may select an additional academy within that chosen school.
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. |
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Daily Rotation for the Week
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Week of January 16th
Monday - MLK Holiday
Tuesday - Student Holiday/Teacher Work Day
Wednesday - Silver day - 1pm dismissal
Thursday - Black day
Friday - Silver day
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Volunteer Information
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New System to Sign Up to Volunteer Coming Soon!!
SPMS is in the process of setting up an account with Sign Up Genius. It is an internet program that conveniently allows volunteers to sign up for events, to bring things to school, etc. Currently, the program is being set up to schedule FCAT proctors. Please continuously look for updates! Any questions or concerns regarding volunteering at SPMS, contact Cynthia Casper at
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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Box Top, Campbell Soup & Tyson Label News
Congratulations to the top three winners in our 1st label's contest of the year.
1st: Jordan Potts
2nd: Annseley Grantham
3rd: Megan Hayes
You all did a great job! A special thanks goes out to Scott Mallatt who is the store manager for Walmart store #4444 on Shops Lane for donating the gift cards for our winners. Thank you for supporting our school. The next contest starts now. Please send in your Box Top, Tyson and Campbell Soup labels.
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 free ATM 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 (magazine sales and 5K Run) Secretary Committees: Business Partner PTSO Meeting Recap Box Top raised $1226.20 so far this year and we have another shipment scheduled for February. Please keep sending box tops and Campbell Soup labels to school. PTSO provided lunch for SPMS staff and teachers this past Wednesday. Total membership number so far is 397. Moe's donated over $500 in gift cards for teacher's appreciation. THANK YOU, MOE'S! Please consider joining PTSO and help your school. Visit our PTSO webpage to read the meeting minutes. Our next meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2012 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 students due January 27th to Mr. Wilson. Registration fee is $15 general entry and $10 for students/staff.
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SAC News
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School Advisory Council Meeting
Switzerland Point Middle School
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
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 November minutes Finance Report: Megan Miller Vote: Needs Assessment Survey question review: Due to district Feb. 1st 2012. Principal Update: Mrs. Kunze New Business/Questions and Answers Adjourn
Next Meeting will be February 15th at 3:30pm |
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Guidance News
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Ellen Dail - 6th grade & 7th grade A-L
Tanya Moseley - 7th grade M-Z & 8th grade
Does Your Child Need Extra Help in ANY Subject????
SOAR is an innovative program that makes it easy for parents to play an active role in their children's education. SOAR is designed for military families but can be accessed by any civilian families as well for FREE. SOAR is an internet-based application. Students take an assessment aligned to the Florida State Standards which identifies strengths and weaknesses, and SOAR directs them to individualized tutorials to improve skills where needed. Parents can monitor their children's progress from anywhere, and are provided with resource materials.
To register for SOAR:
2. register yourself and your child/ren
3. Students can begin taking assessments immediately
4. Parents and children can then enjoy skills resources, analysis of assessments, utilize skills tutor lessons, view parent resources, and students can take additional targeted quizzes based on one skill.
The Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA) sponsors SOAR in partnership with the University of Northern Iowa, The Princeton Review, and Skills Tutor.
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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Vids For Kids!
We are collecting gently used and new DVD's for donation to the Wolfson's Children's Hospital.
Why? To help patients get their mind off of medical procedures and fill their time during hospital stays.
Where? There is a collection box in the front office of Switzerland Point Middle School.
When? We are collecting DVD's from now until Friday, January 27th.
Thank you for helping to make a difference! The DiMartino Family
GOT TALENT? SPMS WANTS YOU!!!!
The annual student talent show is coming soon! Auditions will be held Jan. 31st and Feb. 2nd. Start preparing your act! We are interested in all kinds of talent, so NOW is the time to showcase yours! All proceeds from the talent show benefit Dreams Come True and will help provide a dream for a child with a life-threatening illness. Audition Registration Forms are available in the front office and must be returned to the front office by Thursday, Jan. 26th.
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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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St Johns Middle School Athletic Association
Baseball & Softball Tryout Registration is now open!
Tryouts are January 23rd, 24th & 26th
All students are welcome to tryout!
SJMSAA Boys Soccer
The score of this past game was Swiss 1 Fruit Cove 1 with Alex Wajsman scoring on a WONDERFUL cross from Taylor Sweet & how SWEET it was to beat our rival Fruit Cove. |
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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 1/16/12
Monday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday - Macaroni & Cheese with roll OR Tacos, mixed vegetables, peach cup, assorted fresh fruit and fruit juices, milk.
Thursday - BBQ chicken with roll OR Fish sandwich on a bun, baked beans, applesauce, assorted fresh fruit and fruit juices, milk.
Friday - Popcorn chicken with roll OR Assorted pizzas, oven baked potato fries, fruit crisp, assorted fresh fruit and fruit juices, milk.
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Registration for the spring season of St. Augustine fastpitch softball will be held at the Ponce Mall on:
Thursday, January 05, 2012 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Saturday, January 07, 2012 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Saturday, January 14, 2012 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Girls 7 to 16 are eligible to play. The child must be 7 years old by April 30, 2012. Teams are assigned by age. Please bring the players Birth Certificate as we will need to verify the child's age. Registration fee is $60. Cash, checks, or credit or debit cards are accepted. Scholarships available. For more information please check the website ( www.mysall.org) or call 823-9825 (leave a voicemail). Debbie Oakes St. Augustine Little League Board
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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