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Message from Mrs. Kunze
Teacher of the Year The faculty nominated and voted on this year's Teacher of the Year. The nominees were Kelly Abbatinozzi, Dottie Anagnostou, Sue Black, Marian Campbell, Missy Kennedy, Julie Pantano, Sherry Sweatt, and Lisa Yeaple.
Representing Swiss Point this year in the District's competition is 7th grade Advanced Language Arts teacher, Julie Pantano. CONGRATULATIONS to all who were not nominated and good luck to Mrs. Pantano. We know that she will represent us well.
Rookie Teacher of the Year The faculty nominated and voted on the year's Rookie Teacher of the Year, which is someone who has 3 or less years of teaching experience. This year's nominees were Michele Joyner, Marci Norton and Andrew Wilson.
Representing Swiss Point this year in the District's competition is our amazingly talented art teacher, Andrew Wislon. CONGRATULATIONS to all who were nominated and good luck to Mr. Wilson. We know that he will represent us well.
Visitors today in our Career Academy Today we had several important guests at Swiss Point to see first hand what students are learning in our Introduction to Informational Technology course. We are currently 1 of 15 middle schools in the state who offer a career academy. Eighth grade students are able to earn a high school practical arts credit required for graduation and earn industry certification in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Today's visitors included....... Dr. Joseph Joyner, Superintendent of St. Johns County Mrs. Paula Chaon, Director of Career Academies for St. Johns County Mrs. Pam Stewart, Commissioner of Education for Florida Mr. Ron Duckworth, Chancellor of Career & Technical Education Ms. Belinda Chason, Director of Educational Initiatives for CTE Office
Swiss Point's Career Academy will be featured Monday morning around 6:45am on Channel 12.
Thank you to Mr. Moseley and to all of the student in Black 2 for representing Swiss Point so well today!
Red Ribbon Week Next week we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week by saying NO to Drugs and Alcohol. Please encourage your child to participate in the events throughout the week. Monday - Twin Day Tuesday - Wacky Tacky Day Wednesday - Wear Red Day Thursday - Favorite Sports Team Day (wear jersey or shirt) (We will have a fall pep rally in the gym during study hall to recognize fall sports. Only 7th & 8th graders will attend the pep rally, since we can not fit all students in the gym. 6th graders participating in a fall sport will attend to be recognized.)
Become a Surrogate Parent for an ESE Student
There are exceptional students in our community who very much need a surrogate parent. A surrogate parent is an individual who has been appointed to act in the place of a parent in safeguarding a child's rights in the special education decision-making process. The surrogate parent represents the interests of the child in all areas relating to the exceptional student education process and the provision of a free appropriate public education. A surrogate parent is not someone who takes care of the child (like an adoptive parent or a foster parent). A surrogate parent is not financially responsible for the child.
Surrogate parents have a very important role. They help the child and the school; they also help their community meet the needs of its exceptional students. The rewards for surrogate parents: the opportunity to share your time, use your skills, build relationships and see the results in your own community and in the life of a child.
We will be hosting a training on November 16, 2012, from 8:00 - 10:00 at 40 Orange Street, please contact Jill Bullard at 547-7712 to register. If you have questions about becoming a surrogate parent please contact Tina Kennon at kennont@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Attention: Active Military and Veterans
We are attempting to organize a speaking event in honor of Veteran's Day, and we're looking for interested speakers. The idea is to have an assembly for each grade level on November 5, 6 & 8 from 1:15 - 2:00. With about 5-7 people per grade level, each person only needs to speak about 5-7 minutes. All you would speak about is your experience in the military; why you joined, what you've done, training, deployment, etc. We want you and your children to share yourselves with our family here. Many students have no idea what goes on in the military, and this could be the perfect opportunity to give them some insight about what you go through. If you think you might be able to participate, please email me at
and I will organize the details and get back to you as soon as possible. If you would like to speak about it on the phone, please include your phone number in the email and the best time to call.
Thank you, Mrs. Anagnostou
Click here to read the Superintendent's Weekly Review dated 10/16/2012 Picture Retakes Picture retakes were held yesterday. You may order online. To view pricing and available packages, go to www.leonards.com/order. Order number: 92075-152 Home Access Information and Instructions The school district has launched a new system for parents to access their child's academic progress. Please review the following documents to learn more about how the system works and instructions on how to access the system. If you are still having trouble logging into HAC after you have read all directions, please email Cynthia Casper at casperc@stjohns.k12.fl.us Home Access Account Registration Instuctions eSchoolPlus and Home Access Center (HAC) Introduction Home Access Center Email Verification Form 2012-2013 |
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Daily Rotation & Calendar for the Week
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Week of October 22th
Monday - Silver Day
Red Ribbon Week- Twin Day
End of the First Quarter
Make-up District Exams in Silver classes
Tuesday - Black Day
Red Ribbon Week- Wacky Tacky Day
Science Fair Seminar #3, Study Hall, Bransford, Kennedy and Milton
Road Raiders after school
Wednesday - Silver Day - 1pm dismissal
Red Ribbon Week- Wear Red Day
Winterguard Practice, 1:30-5:30pm, gym
Road Raider's Race, 4:00 pm at Swiss Point
Thursday - Black Day
Red Ribbon Week- Spirt Day or Favorite Sports Team Day
Pep Rally during study hall for 7th & 8th graders
6th graders will be outside during study hall - snow cones sold for $1 (real money)
Chess Club, Study Hall, MPR
Chorus Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
Friday- No School for Students- Teacher Planning Day
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Volunteer Information
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A volunteer is needed to enter some names and codes into an internet based system. It will take around 8 hours. One person is needed to come to school to complete this task. Please contact Mrs. Roberts at the front desk if you are interested.
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PTSO
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Our next PTSO meeting is scheduled for November 5th at 9:30 am in the Media Center. We encourage all members who can come to join us.
Open Board Positions and Committees for 2013/2014
PTSO has a few open positions for 2013/2014. Please contact Débora McCarty at rdmccarty10@comcast.net if you are interested in holding a position:
President: OPEN
1st VP Membership: OPEN
Secretary: OPEN
Committees:
Fall/Spring Parties: OPEN
Membership 2012/2013
Family membership is $20. Teacher membership is $10. Your membership helps us provide so much more. Please join.
PTSO Membership Drive Update
Thank You EVERYONE for a Great PTSO Membership Drive. We have 464 Families that signed up to be members. We would love to have more, so if you want to sign up, you still can.
Spirit Wear
SPMS PTSO has a brand new spirit wear logo for both boys
and girls. T-shirts (short and long sleeves), hoodies and
drawstring bags will be available for pre-order only. We will
place a 2nd order by mid October to be delivered beginning
of November. This will be our last order.
Gator Bowl Tickets
The Gator Bowl is more than a football game... it is a week-long celebration for the entire family! If this one has become a
tradition in your family, please consider purchasing the tickets
through our PTSO and help Swiss Point. See link to flyer
below. Deadline is November 15, 2012. Please write checks to SPMS PTSO.
Magazine Fundraising
Thank you all who participated in our magazine sales. Our Limo Ride took place earlier today and the kids had a great time. See pictures on same link for Dance Party Photos below.
Box Top, Campbell Soup & Tyson Label News
Continue cutting those labels! We are keeping running totals
for the first contest that will continue until 12/1/12. Remember,
each student who brings in 50 valid labels will receive one
Raider Buck. Be sure to check the expiration dates on each
label. Please place your labels in a zip lock bag or an
envelope with the student's name, grade and homeroom
teacher's name listed. Speaking of teachers, there will also
be prizes for the homeroom teachers with the highest label
count from all of their students' totals. So, along with earning a prize for yourself, you can help your teacher win a nice surprise too!
Also, please visit http://www.boxtops4education.com/ to
register and learn more ways to earn Box Top credits for our
school. Thank you for your support
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SAC News
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Switzerland Point Middle School
School Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Teacher's Lounge, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Minutes
Members in attendance: Mina Bustamante, Lena Ford, Ross Garza, Alice Kromphardt, Lisa Kunze, Michael Lewandowski, Elizabeth Loeser, Megan Miller, Melissa Muley, Stacy Pendarvis, Emily Piscitello, Tanya Thompson, Connie Van Winkle, Patrick Victor
Members absent: Kristee Burgess
Non-voting guests: Melissa Lime, Carol Higley
- 3:35 pm Welcome: Call to Order: Megan Miller
- 3:36 pm Good News: Megan Miller
- 3:38 pm Vote: Approval of September Minutes
- Approved
- Current Balance: $0.00
- SAC committee read the SAC By-Laws before attending meeting, and discussion about altering By-Laws occurred at this time
- Motion to approve by Mr. Garza
- Discussion of School Recognition funding; there was concern with the length of time a teacher must work before receiving recognition funds, as well as giving recognition funding to teachers who were not reappointed (this discussion was tabled to the spring when recognition funds for the next school year (2013) are discussed)
- Megan Miller explained the process of voting on the recognition funds by the school, which included three ballots:
- 3:38 pm Finance Report: Emily Piscitello
- 3:39 pm Vote: Approval of SAC By-Laws: Megan Miller
- 3:40 pm Vote: School Recognition Money Allocation: Megan Miller
- 1. The first ballot asked how the money should be allocated. The choices were:
- All money to the school
- All money to faculty/staff bonuses
- Money should be given to both the school and to bonuses
- 2. Ballot two asked who should receive the bonus (2011-12 faculty and staff, 2012-13 faculty and staff, or some money to be given to employees of both school years).
- 3. Ballot three asked how much each 2011-12 employees should receive. Faculty, Administration & Staff should receive a whole share (as defined) Or Faculty & Administration should receive a whole share, and Support Staff should receive a ˝ share (as defined).
- 3:53 pm Principal Update: Lisa Kunze
- Visitors will be on campus on Friday for recognition about our middle school career academy
- Total school count: 1169 students (we added an associate teacher; ESE teacher for support facilitation classrooms; and a part-time paraprofessional for Band)
- There is a possibility of hiring an associate teacher if more students register at SPMS
- Shared discussion and concerns of the paradigm shift in education, which includes: teaching to the standards, common assessments, pacing of the curriculum, the increase in rigor, the communication between the school and the parents/students
- Next meeting: December 19, 2012 at 3:30pm
- December agenda will be focusing on beginning the process of the "Needs Assessment Survey"
- Vote: Approved
- 4:37 pm New Business/Questions and Answers: Megan Miller
- 4:38 pm Adjourn
Survey Request
The district is currently preparing to go through the accreditation process this spring. Each school is required to have students, parents and faculty complete the accreditation survey.
This survey is NOT the SAC Needs Assessment Survey that you will take in the spring to provide data for our School Improvement Plan.
This survey is strictly required for accreditation and we MUST have a certain percentage of parents respond.
PLEASE take a few minutes to complete the survey.
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Guidance News
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Guidance Counselors
Ellen Dail - 6th grade & 7th grade A-G
Tanya Moseley - 7th grade H-Z & 8th grade
Gifted Parent Advisory Dates 2012-2013:
10/16/12 The Webster School
1/8/13 Durbin Creek Elementary School
3/19/13 Ocean Palms Elementary School
5/13/13 Julington Creek Elementary School
*All meetings are from 3:30 to 4:30
Career Academies and Programs of Choice
The district's career academies and other programs of choice have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. To ensure that students know their options for high school, the following dates will help parents and students to consider options available.
November 19-22 Middle school and high school videos shown during class
November 26-30 Middle School Blitz at middle schools given by high school teams
December 3 Registration begins for returning academy students
December 17 High School Showcase 3-8 p.m. at the World Golf Village
Registration opens for new applicants for Programs of Choice
February 8 Registration deadline
February 15 Acceptance letters mailed
February 22 Acceptances due
July 1 Deadline to appeal decisions
Academy Nights
Monday, January 14-St. Augustine High School/St. Johns Technical High School
Thursday, January 17-Bartram Trail High School
Thursday, January 24-Pedro Menendez High School
Monday, January 29-Allen D. Nease High School
Thursday, January 31-Ponte Vedra High School
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Student Corner
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No School Friday, October 26!
Red Ribbon Week
Monday - Twin Day
Tuesday - Wacky Tacky Tday
Wednesday - Wear Red Day
Thursday - Team Spirit Day
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Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders
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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
Bus Passes
Bus passes to ride home with another student are not allowed. The buses are at capacity.
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Athletics
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2012 SJMSAA Raider Football Schedule
Date School Location Time
10/24 Liberty Pines Bartram Trail HS 5:00
The football team lost this week to Buddy Taylor Middle School. Note that next weeks game against LPA is at Bartram Trail High School.
SPMS Winterguard
You've Been BOO'ED!
SPMS Winterguard will be selling BOO-Grams from October 15-October 31 during all three lunches as a fundraiser!
Here's how it works: If you'd like to BOO a special friend, teacher, or family member at SPMS purchase a BOO-gram during your lunch for $1.00 and the gram will be delivered to that special someone during Study Hall! BOO-Gram deliveries start October 22 so don't delay!
Help BOO'tify Swiss Point by supporting the SPMS Winterguard team!
SJMSAA Soccer
Congratulations SPMS Soccer Teams
GIRL'S SOCCER TEAM
KELLEY COOKSEY SYDNEY SMITH
HANNAH YOUNGBLOOD SEQUOYA MERRITT
ALLISON FELTS HANNAH VRANICAR
COURTNEY JEFFERS KAELYN HUGHES HANNAH CEDILLO NICOLE WYNN
SAVANNAH RAHN BREANN AKERMAN
OAKLEY HARRELL JULIANNA CERNATESCU
REBECCA WILLIAMS DANIEL EARL
CAMRYN SIMMONS CASSIDY BOLTON
PAYTON YEOMAN NATALIE ROARKE
MEGAN FALLON JULIE SECURE
BOY'S SOCCER TEAM
OSCAR AGUILAR JARED AXELRAD
ZECHARIAH DAPAAH ORIN NORRIS
STIAN FUNK GARRETT LEIRVIK
JAKE GRUBBS HENRY GRAHAM
ALEX LORNE JACOB McINTOSH
GRANT CIOFFI SEBASTIAN CERNATESCU
SAM MATARELLI NICOLAS PANDOLFI
TAYLOR SWEET JARED PLOTKIN
HERBIE STEIGELMAN ZACH REDDINGTON
SJMSAA Baseball
The Varsity and JV teams won this week versus Pacetti Bay Middle School.
SJMSAA Golf
The try-outs were held this past week and the team will be announced very soon.
SPMS Basketball
The basketball teams won one and lost one game this week. Both teams will start their playoffs games on Monday. The girls will play Pacetti Bay Middle School at 5:30 and the boys will play Gamble Rogers Middle School at 6:30. Good luck to both teams in the playoffs. Raiders #1 Baby!!
SJMSAA Cheer Team
We would like to Congratulate all the cheerleaders for doing a great job every week. RAH!!! RAH!!! Gooooooooooooo Raiders!!!!!
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Lunch Menu
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Click here to view information regarding the cafeteria.
Traditional lunch is $2.60
Ala carte pricing can be found using the link on the parent page of the SPMS website.
Week of October 22
Monday
Macaroni & Cheese
Asian Glaze Chicken over Brown Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Cherry Tomato & Celery Stick Dippers with LF Dressing Cup
Peaches
Variety of Milk
Tuesday
Mini Corn Dogs
Cheese Tortellini & Marinara Sauce
Baby Carrot & Cucumber Dippers with
LF Dressing Cup
Mandarin Oranges
Variety of Milk
Mustard, Ketchup
Wednesday
Cheesy Garlic Flatbread or Personal Galaxy Pizza Spinach / Romaine Mix Salad with LF Dressing Cup Corn Variety of Fresh Fruit to include: sliced Apples, pears, or oranges Variety of Milk Thursday
Hamburger on a Bun Hot Dog on a Bun Potato Wedges Baked Beans Pears Variety of Milk Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Cup Ketchup, mustard, mayo
Friday
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Lions, and Tigers, and BEARS, Oh My!
Follow the yellow brick road to Bartram Trail High School to see the musical version of the Wizard of Oz performed by the Bartram Trail High School theatre department. It should be a spectacular show! Performances are November 29-December 2.
Creekside High School has an exciting fall theatrical season!
The first of three fall shows will hit the Creekside stage next week. Come check out The Curious Savage on Thursday (10.18), Friday (10.19), or Saturday (10.20). The doors will open at 6:30 and the show will start at 7:00. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. This show is sure to make you laugh and warm your heart!
Next up is The Murderous Mansion of Mr. Uno on Monday, November 5th. This show will be presented in the style of a dinner theatre; pre-sale tickets for $15 will be sold and will include show admission and the pre-show Italian dinner. Tickets for the show portion only will be sold at the door for $7. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned food donations to this show as the drama students will be participating in the Educational Theatre Association's "Trick-or-Treat so Kids Can Eat" campaign. Also, a percentage of proceeds from this show will be donated to "Broadway Cares."
On December 13th and 14th, you can join the Creekside drama group for some holiday fun as they perform a theatrical adaptation of The Nutcracker. Tickets for the show will be $7 and will include a reception after the show with the characters; attendees are encouraged to stay after the show to take photos with the characters and to enjoy complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. A percentage of proceeds from this will be donated to "Broadway Cares" as well.
For more information about any show, please contact Creekside's Theatre Director Leia Fixel via email at
Fall Festival
Click here to view the UF Fall Family Festival for autism awareness
Project Autism: Trick-or-Treat Trolley Old Jail Museum
Get out the costumes and goody bags for some ghostly family fun! This is a great event to give your child practice for trick-or-treating before Halloween. Volunteers will be throughout the grounds of the Old Jail, allowing our children to have several opportunities to fill their goody bags and get used to those costumes, have a fun time! THere will be tours of the Old Jail as well as trolley rides through downtown St. Augustine. Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 am -Noon. Old Jail Museum, 167 San Marco Ave, St. augustine, FL 32084. RSVP by email: Awareness@ProjectAutismSJ.org or by phone: 904-716-6657
Calling all Young Artists
The St. Augustine Art Association is currently taking registrations for the upcoming Fall AFTER SCHOOL ART STUDIO session that takes place five Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 24, from 3 to 6pm at 22 Marine Street in downtown St. Augustine.
This fun art-making adventure includes painting, drawing and sculpture projects that will be exhibited in the gallery! Open to students ages 6 through 12.
Space is limited, so register today by phone with a credit card or send in the registration form on the attached flyer via mail or fax.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call. We hope to see you there!
Elyse Brady
Administrator
St. Augustine Art Association
22 Marine Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
PHONE: (904) 824-2310
FAX: (904) 824-0716
elysebrady@staaa.org
www.staaa.org
San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church 6th Annual Fall Festival
The San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church 6th Annual Fall Festival is November 2,3,4, 2012. There are: rides, games, silent auction, jail & bail, country store, cafe san juan, book nook, food/refreshments,
reverse draw dinner Saturday night, bingo, all ages talent show contest, free entertainment all 3 days, homemade soup contest and our grand draw and raffle with over $10,000 in prizes. The Grand Draw top prize is
Cruise to Bermuda value of $4,000 limited to first 500 entries. Great odds in winning. Cost is $60 a ticket. For additional information contact Sal Santapola - saldesanta@gmail.com. Click here for the informational flyer.
St. Johns County School District Community Education
The St. Johns County School District is conducting Community Education classes in the evening and are available in a variety of subjects including, computers (Microsoft Office and Excel), World Languages (Spanish, French, ASL, ESL), yoga, sewing, photography, bluegrass string band, memoir writing, drawing and painting. Classes begin soon at 6 locations around the county. Visit www.sjccommunityed.com
When Girls Succeed, So does Society!
It is never too late to join Girl Scouts! Whether exploring their own neighborhoods, going on overnight camping trips, participating in community service projects, or flying to one of the four world centers, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons. Girl Scouts today thrive to build a better world by helping others. Come see what we are all about! Call Débora McCarty at 230-2669 or send an email to rdmccarty10@comcast.net
Middle School Girls Lacrosse
Dates: Sundays October 7th - November 4th 2012
Time: 12:00pm-2:30pm
Location: Plantation Park (Fruit Cove MS)
Price: $105 early registration (before 9/7)
$150 registration (after 9/7)
Just for Parents
The Florida Department of Education's Bureau of Family and Community Outreach is pleased to send you our "Just for Parents" newsletter. We hope that you will share this newsletter with your friends, colleagues, schools and especially parents.
Our first issue, published in July, focuses on fun ways to keep children actively learning throughout the summer break from school.
Our August issue offers great tips for parents to help get the new school year off to a great start, how to choose a quality afterschool program, what children will be learning in their grade level this year, and more!
To view the July and August newsletters that include "live" links to other helpful resources, please click on the link below which will take you to the Florida Department of Education's "Just for Parents" web page. http://parents.fldoe.org/newsletter
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