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Message from Mrs. Kunze Monday, May 28th No School- Memorial Day Holiday Tuesday, May 29th Exams B2 & S4 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, 11:30am Intramurals - gym - 2pm Wednesday, May 30th Exams B3 & B4 Thursday, May 31st Silver Day classes Make-up Exams in auditorium - starting at 7:50am Textbook Return for 6th through Language Arts class Textbook Return for 7th through Civics class Student Council Field Trip, 8:00am 8th Grade Assembly regarding Field Trip, 1:30pm Intramurals - gym - 2pm Friday, June 1 8th Grade Field Trip, 6:30am Black Day for 6th & 7th graders Textbook Return for 6th through Language Arts class Textbook Return for 7th through Civics class Intramurals-gym-2pm Monday, June 4 8th grade Awards - Gym -9am 7th grade Awards - Gym - 11:30am 6th & 7th grades - Relay Races & Yearbook signing 8th grade Semi-formal Dance - 6pm - Nocatee Tuesday, June 5 6th & 7th grade Field Trips 8th grade - Relay Races & Yearbook signing Wednesday, June 6 Last day of School!!! White bell schedule - 1pm dismissal Report cards issued - If your child is not present, report cards can be picked up this summer. SPMS Wins the Battle of the Books! Congratulations to Cameron Wellington, Manoj Kandakumar, Lauren Saarela, Becca Jaeger, Taylor Friedman and Sneha Kapil who placed first in the county Battle of the Books competition. The competition is based on the 15 Sunshine State Young Reader's Award books. In the county contest, teams from across the county come together to demonstrate their abilities and test their knowledge of the books they have read. SPMS is so proud of our winning team and thanks them for all their hard work SPMS Summer Reading This summer you will select your own books for summer reading. Students going into 6th grade are to read at least 250 pages. Students going into 7th grade are to read at least 350 pages. Students going into 8th grade are to read at least 450 pages. The number of books you read is up to you, as long as you reach the page requirement for your grade level. Use this form to complete the information for each book you read and have your parent sign beside each book listed. Put your name on the top right corner of this paper and give it to your language arts teacher the first day of school. Be prepared to participate in a class activity in which you will discuss your reading and make book recommendations to other students. Click here to print the form. Current 6th & 7th graders will be given a form on the last day of school with their report card. Making a Move to Middle School Join us in starting the 6th grade adventure! Click here to view the flyer with registration form. The camp is on Tuesday, August 7 and Wednesday August 8 from 7:40-2:00. Highlights of the camp include getting to know the 6th grade teachers , opportunity to earn Raider Bucks and making new friends. The last day to register for camp is Wednesday, June 6th. Informational Videos Below is a link to a few video clips that Mr. Moseley helped me create. We know that many of you have questions about standards, high school graduation requirements, EOCs, etc. There have been so many changes lately in education that it is hard to stay informed. We hope that you find the clips helpful. Click here to view video clips |
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Daily Rotation for the Week
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Week of May 28th
Monday - No School- Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday - Exam Schedule
7:40-8:15 Homeroom
8:22-10:42- Black 2 Exam
10:42-10:52- Extended Restroom Break
10:52-2:00- Silver 4
Wednesday - Exam Schedule
7:54-10:04- Black 3 Exam
10:08-1:00- Black 4 Exam
Thursday - Silver Day- no study hall, make-up exams
Friday- Black Day- no study hall, make-up exams
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Volunteer Information
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I love SignUp Genius! This website has been extremely helpful in coordinating volunteers. Currently the only volunteer opportunity available has enough volunteers. Thanks so much in advance for the help that will be given in the book room.
NEW Sign Up Genius Email Sent Out! A new email was sent that asked for volunteers to help in the cafeteria and Fun Day events for 6th and 7th graders. Check it out and sign up for the fun!
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
SPMS would like to thank all volunteers who have helped this year in any way. Whether you volunteered for one hour or several days, if you proctored for the FCAT or plan on going on an end of year field trip, please join us on Tuesday, May 29th at 11:30 in the Multi-purpose room. Go to www.signupgenius.com to RSVP. Thank you to all the volunteers and we hope you can make the luncheon.
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PTSO News
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PTSO May 16 Meeting Recap
Our last meeting of the year approved the results from Survey Monkey for the Board 2012/2013. Thank you to all members who voted online. Click here to view the meeting minutes.
We would like to welcome rising 6th graders and their parents as well as rising 7th and 8th graders coming from a different school or district. We hope you will get involved with our organization and participate in the many events we have scheduled for next year. See "Welcome Letter" HERE.
Box Top, Campbell Soup & Tyson Label News
Please continue to save your box top, Campbell Soup and Tyson Labels through the summer. We will announce the new collection date in the beginning of the new school year.
Membership 2012/2013
This school year is coming to end but it's not too early to become a PTSO member for next year. By registering now you will beat the crowd and craziness of the first week of school. You can drop off the registration form and fee anytime during summer or register online via PayPal. Click here to print the membership form or the link below to pay with a credit card.
http://www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ptso/
Magazine Sale -- RENEW with us ANYTIME!
Our PTSO has a major fundraising in the beginning of the school year. Our Magazine Sale will kick off on August 29th. So, be on the lookout for the catalogue coming home that day. If you already have a magazine subscription, please renew it with us! Visit gaschoolstore.com and register using our Online ID 2529543.
*Consider giving magazine subscriptions as gifts this year!
*Purchase subscriptions for the school!
*Let friends and family know about our fundraiser and ask them to save their order for us.
*Magazines offer a wonderful opportunity to promote reading in the home.
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SAC News
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Switzerland Point Middle School
School Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Teacher's Lounge, 3:30 pm
Members in attendance: Kristina Bransford, Kristee Burgess, Lisa Kunze, Megan Miller, Connie VanWinkle , Mina Bustamante, Tina Newman, Lena Ford, and Stacy Pendarvis
Members absent: Shirley Jones and Luis Sanchez Ramos
Non-voting guests: Emily Piscitello
- I. 3:38 Call to Order: Megan Miller
- II. 3:38 End of Year Celebration:
a) We sometimes take for granted In the rush of all we do, And forget to say a special thanks To volunteers like you! So we give you this treat to tell you How much all you do means, Your gifts of time and of yourself Are special ones indeed.
- III. 3:39 April minutes
A. Vote: Approved
- IV. 3:40 Finance Report: Megan Miller
- A. Current Balance: $1099.00
- V. 3:45 Remainder of funds to be spend for mounting of LCD projectors in classrooms
- A. Vote: Approved
- VI. 3:46 School Improvement Plan Goals for 2012-2013
- A. Goal is to increase the number of parents who are informed and know what is happening at SPMS and with their child's education.
- B. Goal is to increase the percentage of student who felt that an adult at Swiss Point cared about them by 3%-Next year consider changing or adding needs assessment survey questions to narrow down the 21% of students who do not feel someone cares.
(1) Vote: Approved
VII.3:54 2012-2013 SAC chair and co-chair
- A. Megan Miller-Chair and Emily Piscitello-Co-Chair: faculty voted in favor
- 1. Vote: Approved
- VIII. 3:55 2011-2012 SAC member survey is online please complete, link was sent out in last two emails.
- IX. 3:56 2012-2013 SAC member intention form
- X. 3:58 Principal Update: Lisa Kunze
- A. We were one of fifteen middle schools awarded the opportunity to offer a technology class. Students will get a certification for Microsoft products. Students who pass this certification will earn money back for our school. Students will earn a high school credit. There are 6 high school academies that this class will count as an introduction course. Partial funded through "Work Force Florida" who will provide support to our school and additional supplemental materials.
- B. Course selections are going on now, information was mailed home. Due by May 25th
- C. Rising 7th and 8th grade parent night was May 14th. Over 100 parents came
- D. Rising 6th grade will be held this Thursday
- E. Portables are going in on the side of the school to accommodate for the additional students next year.
- F. FCAT scores: do not have a time frame on when scores will be back
- XI. 4:26 New Business/Questions and Answers: Megan Miller
XII.4:31 Adjournment: Megan Miller
- A. Vote: Approved
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Guidance NewsGuidance News
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Ellen Dail - 6th grade & 7th grade A-L
Tanya Moseley - 7th grade M-Z & 8th grade
Keeping The Kids Sharp During the Summer
If you are looking for a way to improve your child's skills during the summer you may want to consider utilizing SOAR (Student On-line Achievement Resources). SOAR is an internet based application on which students take assessments aligned to state standards and then directs them to individualized tutorials to improve skills where needed. Parents can check on their child's progress and are provided with resource materials.
SOAR is brought to you by the Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA). You can register your child at www.SoarAtHome.org
Camp Save Haven
Click here to view the first page of the flyer. Click here to view page 2 of the flyer. Camp Save Haven is a place to help children understand their feelings of loss and find peace. The camp is for students who have lost a loved one in the last year. |
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Student's Corner
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Zoo Camp Counselors in Training Needed
Click here if you are interested in volunteering as a counselor in training with Zoo Camp at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm.
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Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders
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8th Grade Dance
Reminder: "Here's to the Night" Black & White semi-formal dance party is scheduled for June 4th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Nocatee Crosswater Hall. Tickets must have been purchased in advance.
8th Grade Students Zoned for Bartram
Bartram Trail High School is offering S.T.A.R.T. The Summer Transition and Readiness Training Program for 8th graders zoned for Bartram next year. Click here for the informational flyer and click here for the registration form. Contact Rachel Kusher, school counselor at 547-8349 or kusherr@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
8th grade parents - MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
Monday, June 4th at 9am we will have the 8th grade awards ceremony in the gym at Swiss Point. Every student will have their name called and will be given a certificate of completion. All parents are welcome to attend!
8th Grade Textbook/Lock Return
8th graders may (it is optional) return their books/locks on Tuesday, May 29th during the extended homeroom time from 7:40-8:15. 8th grade students who have not returned books/locks can do so during study hall on Monday, June 4th.
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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
Pre-Excused Absences
Students planning a future absence MUST submit a completed "Pre-Excused Absence Form" to the attendance office at least one week prior to their absence. The form is available on line or from the attendance office.
Vaccine Requirements
Students entering,repeating or transferring into the 7th grade will need to provide to the school Guidance Department proof of their Tdap vaccine before they can receive their schedule for the 2012/2013 school year. It is not too early to take care of this requirement. You can go to your private physician or the St. Johns County Health Department(825-5055). If you choose to go to a walk-in clinic,a receipt will NOT be accepted as proof of the Tdap vaccine. The vaccine must be documented on a Florida shot record. If you have any questions,please call Joan Beccard at 547-8628.
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AthleticsAthletic
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Winterguard Tryouts
Wintergurad tryouts were held this past week and the students that were selected for the 2012-2013 Winterguard Squad will be posted as soon as they are available.
SPMS Basketball Camp
Switzerland Point Middle School will be hosting its Annual Summer Basketball Camp for boys & girls ages 6 - 14. The camp will have three one - week sessions June 11-14 (1A session is closed), June 25-28, and August 6-9 (Notice this session is now completely booked and is not available). This is a fun filled camp where "Teaching Never Stops". Don't be left out of this year's camp because the camp fills up fast. Please check your child's school for a brochure or Terrance Singleton's website at Switzerland Point Middle School. Questions/concerns, please call Coach Singleton singlet@syjohns.k12.fl.us
at 287-2626 or 547-8650.
Also, we are seeking donations or prizes for the students. (Example: gift certificate, T-shirt, coupons, drinks or candy). If any area business can contribute it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
SJMSAA Football Team
The Swiss Point Raiders middle school football team played there spring football on May 19th versus Landrum Middle School. The team lost in the final minutes 3-0.
SPMS Golf TeamThe Golf Team's record will be announced in the next Raider Rap. SJMSAA Boys Baseball
The Switzerland Point Raiders middle school baseball team finished the regular season 14-2 en route to winning their first St. Johns County Middle School baseball title. Luis Torres pitched a shutout in a 11-0 win over Gamble Rogers in the semifinals. Jarred Davenport followed that with a shutout of his own in a 7-0 victory over Landrum Middle School in the finals.
Basketball Camps at BTHS
BTHS Elite Basketball Camp for Rising 8th-9th Grade Boys (grade in fall of 2012) Click here for the Elite Camp flyer. - CAMP DATES:
- Tuesday, June 5 from 6:30-8:30
- Thursday, June 7 from 5:30-8
- Friday, June 8 from 6-8
- Saturday, June 9 from 8:30-11am
- Camp cost is $85
BTHS Basketball Camp for Rising 3rd-7th Grade boys (grade in fall of 2012). Click here for the camp flyer. - Camp Dates: Monday, June 18 through Thursay, June 21
- Camp Description: The BTHS Basketball Camp is a great way for campers to learn the FUNdamentals of the game and improve their basketball skills. Campers will be instructed by the Bartram Trail Basketball Coaching staff as well as members of the 2012 District Championship team
- Camp Cost is $85
- Any questions please contact Coach Jeremiah Teuscher at teuschj@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
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Lunch Menu
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Click here to view information regarding the cafeteria.
Traditional lunch is $2.50
Ala carte pricing can be found using the link on the parent page of the SPMS website.
Week of May 28th
Monday - No School- Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday - Cheese Tortellini with a Roll, Breaded Beef Fingers with a Roll, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Cinnamon Apples, Assorted fresh fruit & fruit juices, milk
Wednesday - Chicken and Rice with a Roll, Hot Dog on a Bun, Seasoned Green Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Assorted fresh fruit and fruit juices, milk
Thursday - Brunch for Lunch Breakfast: Biscuit with sausage, egg and cheese, French Toast Sticks with Yogurt, Potato Triangles, Mixed Fruit, Assorted fresh fruit and fruit juices, milk.
Friday -Not Available at time of Publishing
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New Camp Information
Flagler College offering Summer Camps
Summer Camp Information or Programs
Listed below are the flyers or contact information from camps that have been listed in previous Raider Raps:
Caring for Kids: Sitter Training
Play Works Therapies & Developmental Program
Beckman Etiquette Children's Program
BEATPAC 2012
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