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Message from Mrs. Kunze Events this week: Spring Break!! No school for students Monday April 2- Monday April 9th. Classes resume Tuesday, April 10 for students which will be a Silver day. The school will be open Monday, April 2nd through Wednesday, April 4th from 7am to 3:30pm. Monday, April 9th is a teacher inservice day. The school is open this day for teachers and staff from 7am-3:30pm. Mixed Bag Fundraiser We hope everyone is selling, selling, selling! All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards classroom technology. All orders and money need to be turned in by April 12th. Thank you for your support! Report Cards Report cards were issued today. Please review the report card with your child. If there is room for improvement, please discuss strategies that could be implemented for 4th quarter. Congratulations A and A/B honor roll students: 6th grade will recognize 110 students for their academic accomplishments for 3rd quarter. These students will celebrate during study hall on Friday, April 13th with popcorn and soda. 7th grade will recognize 104 students for the academic accomplishment of A or A/B honor roll for third quarter. Thursday, April 12th students will have free time during study hall while they enjoy a snow cone. Thank you Mrs. Watson for volunteering. Save the Date...8th grade Festivities The 8th grade end of the year festivities will take place on Monday, June 4, 2012. The day will start with an awards/recognition ceremony at 9:00am here in our auditorium. Every student will be given a certificate of completion. Parents are welcome to attend this event. Our day will conclude with our annual "Semi-Formal". This year's dance will be held at Nocatee, from 6-9pm. This is a student only event, sorry parents! There will be finger foods, beverages, music, dancing, and fun times for all. TICKETS FOR THE DANCE ARE $25 AND WILL BE SOLD AT A LATER DATE! Click here to view event flyer.
Attention 8th Grade Students
The JROTC at BTHS is at capacity, but if you would like to sign up on a waiting list, please use the following link:
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Daily Rotation for the Week
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Week of April 2nd
No school for students- Spring Break
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Volunteer Information
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Volunteers Signing Up but Not Quite Enough Yet
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PTSO News
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Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11th
at 9:30am in the media center.
Click here to read the PTSO minutes from the March 14th meeting.
Clothing Drive -- Bring your donation on April 13th
The PTSO is partnering with Fundraising for the Future by collecting used clothing that will be recycled and sent to countries less fortunate than our own. Please fill your donation bags with clothing of your own, your neighbors, relatives and friends. We will be accepting clean, gently-worn clothing of all sizes, as well as linens, handbags and shoes. If you are donating shoes, please tie them together. Any type of plastic bag will be accepted. YOU WILL RECEIVE A TAX RECEIPT! Please bring your donation to school on April 13th. We are hoping for 100% participation - let's work together to make a positive impact on our school and on our environment. Click here to view the informational flyer.
Box Top, Campbell Soup & Tyson Label News
Do not miss out on our final contest of the year which ends on 5/25/12. The top three students who send in the most labels will each 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.
2012/2013 PTSO Board and Committees
This is the slate of candidates for the 2012/2013 PTSO Board and Committees. Election will be held in May.
Board:
President: Débora McCarty
1st VP Membership: Nery DiDeo
2nd VP Fundraising: Mary Panariello
Treasurer: Sharon Moore
Secretary: Michelle Soto-Rivera
Committees:
Teacher Appreciation: Annette McIntosh
Concessions: Missy Kahn
Spirit Wear: Mary Ryan
Business Partner: TBA -- Still need volunteer
Volunteers: Cathy Wilson
Dance: Dyana Giles
Box Tops: Dena Warner
Book Fair: Nancy Ridley
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SAC News
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School Advisory Council Meeting
Switzerland Point Middle School
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Teacher's Lounge, 3:30pm-4:30pm
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Guidance News | | Guidance Counselors
Ellen Dail - 6th grade & 7th grade A-L
Tanya Moseley - 7th grade M-Z & 8th grade
Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC Assessments
EOC Assessments are part of Florida's Next Generation Strategic Plan for the purpose of increasing student achievement and improving college and career readiness. EOC Assessments are criterion-referenced assessments that measure the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for specific courses, as outlined in the course descriptions. The computer-based Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC Assessments contain multiple-choice and fill-in response items. For more information on Florida EOC Assessments and computer-based testing, please visit the Department's web site at http://fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/
The dates for the Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC exams are:
Geometry Practice EOC - April 12
Geometry EOC - April 25
Algebra Practice EOC - May 3 or 4 (depending on their assigned group)
Algebra EOC - May 8 or 9 (depending on their assigned group)
The computer-based Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC are two 80 minute sessions, however students who do not finish after 160 minutes will be allowed to continue to work on the test the remainder of the school day until they finish. Students may not leave the test before the start of the second 80 minute session. Students are required to participate in a practice test session at their school prior to testing so your student will have an opportunity to participate in a Practice test to become familiar with the software, item types, and online tools they will encounter and use during testing. Teachers, parents, and students can go on and check out the Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC Assessment computer-based practice test, called an ePAT. This tool is available online www.FLAssessments.com/ePAT
Instructions for downloading the installer software and ePAT are also located on this website.
How will this exam affect my child?
For students in Algebra 1 Honors, the exam will count as 30% of their final course grade. These students must also pass the test in order to receive high school credit. For students in Geometry Honors, the exam will count as 30% of their final course grade.
Drug Prevention Lessons for 8th graders
8th grade students who had the Careers class either first or second semester have completed drug prevention lessons taught by Mrs. Moseley (guidance counselor) who was a drug prevention specialist for nine years. Students were taught many important facts on alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. Students were also taught many ways to handle peer pressure and the importance of having a plan of action when they are faced with difficult choices. Please ask your 8th grader to share with you some of what they learned!
Powerpoint From 8th Grade Night at BTHS On Thursday, March 1st Bartram Trail had an informational meeting for 8th grade parents. If you would like to view the power point presentation visit the BTHS website, Guidance Resource Page.
For more information, please contact your child's Guidance Counselor at BTHS: Last names A-G, Mrs. Rachel Kusher kusherr@stjohns .12.fl.us
Last names H-O, Mr. Andrew Hurley hurleya@stjohns.k12.fl.us Last names P-Z, Ms. Linda Howard howardl@stjohns.k12.fl.us |
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Students Corner |
New L.E.E. Classes Starting
Click here to view a flyer regarding the L.E.E. program. Classes begin on April 24th.
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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
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SPMS Golf Team
Congratulations to the SPMS Golf Team for defeating Pacetti Bay Middle School at Palencia 223-229. The lowest score of the match was 6th grader Hunter Layne with a 42. The next match is Tuesday, April 10th at Champions Club versus Pacetti Bay.
SJMSAA Baseball
The boys baseball team is currently 7 and 1! For current scores and schedules, go to www.sjmsaa.com.
SJMSAA Softball
The girls softball team is about half way through their season. For current scores and schedules, go to www.sjmsaa.com.
SJMSAA Tennis Team
The Raider Tennis team had another close match. They split the matches against Landrum Black 2-2. Tyler Dugger won singles. Martin Gutierrez and Daniel Welch won doubles. Overall, Landrum edged us with 14-13 games.
SJMSAA Football
Football registration is open and the players need to register for try outs. They do not have to pay until they make the team. They register on the SJMSAA website.
SPMS Winterguard
Good luck to the Winterguard at their last competition: Championships in Daytona Beach on Friday, March 30th!
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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 April 2nd
No School- Spring Break
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Junior Golf Program to be Held During Spring Break
Bobbie Beattie, LPGA Class A Teaching Professional will be instructing a Junior Golf Program to be held during spring break. Click here to view flyer with registration.
CHS presents Bye, Bye Birdie
The Creekside High School Performing Arts Department is presenting Bye, Bye Birdie in just a few short weeks. Please share the following information with your teachers and students. Thank you so much, and we hope to see you there!
Creekside High School's spring musical is Bye, Bye Birdie. The energetic and colorful show stars Andrew Morales as Albert, Lexi Inks as Rosie, and Caroline Spell as Kim. The wonderfully entertaining show will make its debut on the Creekside stage on Thursday, April 12th with additional performances on April 13th and 14th. Creekside is bursting with talent. But don't take our word for it, come see it for yourself! Check out Bye, Bye Birdie on the Creekside Stage at 7pm on April 12th, 13th, or 14th. Pre-sale tickets for Bye, Bye Birdie will be available and additional tickets will be sold at the door; Bye, Bye Birdie admission is $10. For more information, contact CHS Theatre Director Leia Fixel by email at Bartram Trail High School.
BEATPAC 2012
The Bartram Trial Performing Arts Camp is hosting "I've Got the Magic in Me" this summer. Click here for more information.
Reading Skill & Speed Reading Program Offered for Children and Adults
The University of North Florida Division of Continuing Education is offering a Reading Skills and Speed Reading Program for Adults and Children. Click here for page one of the flyer and click here for page two.
FCTC 2012 Kids Cooking Camp
Promote learning enjoyment and be a chef for a week! Learn from First Coast Technical College's award-winning School of Culinary Arts how to prepare a variety of taste-tempting items. Food prep basics, good nutrition, kitchen safety, and how to properly use various gadgets/appliances included. Camp is "hands-on" and campers will enjoy all the foods they make in a safe, supportive environment.
'Tweens, ages 8-12
Choose from June 18-21 or July 16-19
Mon - Thurs, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Teens, ages 13-17
Choose from July 9-12 or July 23-26
Mon - Thurs, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Class size is limited. $195 fee includes all materials, groceries, professional instruction, and lunch for the four-day session.
For info, email Jean Salce at jean.salce@fctc.edu
or call 904.547.3461 to register with a credit card. Cooking camps held on FCTC's main campus, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine.
Click here to view chef camp flyer
Click here to view cook camp flyer.
YMCA to Offer Middle School Youth In Government Program
Middle school students motivated to learn more about how our state government works will want to sign up for the First Coast YMCA's upcoming Youth in Government (YIG) program. They will be the "founding members" of a local organization that has been part of the state YMCA program for over 50 years.
Youth will learn how to research, draft, and present a bill for it to become law. They will learn legislative procedures and protocol as they debate their bills before their peers.
High school Youth in Government participants hold their General Assembly in Tallahassee at the state Capitol and debate in the actual Senate and House chambers. Members of the current high school Youth in Government program, organized last fall, will be facilitators and mentors.
David Bonaro (Creekside High School), Peighton Jones and Katie Dyal (both of Nease High School) were recently installed as president, vice president and project manager, respectively, by St. Johns County Judge Clyde Wolfe.
Volunteers Tim Brooks, Jeani Taliaferro and Nancy Birchall will assist YMCA staff to coordinate the four sessions and the mock legislative assembly. Sessions will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the Palencia Club (600 Palencia Club Drive) on March 22nd, April 5th and May 3rd. An April 12th meeting will be at the Prosperity Bank building (790 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd.). The legislative assembly will convene at 9:00am and run until 5:00pm at the County Commission Auditorium on June 8. Lunch will be provided.
Cost of the program is $60.00. Scholarships are available. Applications are online at www.firstcoastymca.org. Look under St. Augustine and the Download Center for Junior Youth in Government application. Print, complete and return along with a check for the program fee to Danielle Smith at St. Augustine YMCA, 500 Pope Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080. For more information about YIG, visit http://www.floridayig.net. Questions about the program? Call danielle at 904-471-9622, Ext. 211.
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