Switzerland Point Middle School

School Advisory Council Meeting

  Click here to view the March 20th SAC Meeting Minutes

Proposed Agenda 

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Room 725, 3:30pm-4:30pm

As always, this is a public meeting, and all are welcome to attend. 

Welcome:  Call to Order: 3:30

Good News

Vote:  Approval of March minutes

Finance Report: Emily Piscitello

Analyzing Results from Parent and Student Needs Assessment Surveys

School Improvement Plan Suggestions

Principal Update:  Mrs. Kunze

New Business/Questions and Answers 

Adjourn

Next Meeting will be May 15th at 3:30pm

beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Phone Number Changes

Please notify the front office(547-8621) of any changes in your student's emergency card such as change of home number, new cell number or new work number.  This is vital in case of an emergency and we are trying to reach you.

Procedure for Student to Carry Over the Counter Medication

An adult must bring in all medications  to the clinic. If you want your student to be able to carry an over the counter medication you must have an over the counter medication form filled out with the medication that you bring. It must be in an original sealed container. Your student fills out the bottom of the form stating that they will not share this medication with anyone. This form can be found on the SPMS website by clicking "Parents" at the top and then clicking on "Clinic/Health Information" on the left side of the page. There you will find both the prescription and the over the counter med sheet. You must have a doctor fill out our St. Johns County prescription form when you bring in a prescription that you want the nurse to give. I cannot give the first dose of any medication in case of a reaction. Call me or e-mail me if you have any questions.

Requirements for 7th Grade

VERY IMPORTANT! Rising 7th graders can NOT attend classes or receive their schedule in August without proof of Tdap vaccine! This shot must be documented on a DH 680(Florida shot record) Please do not wait till the last minute to get this!  If you have any questions, please contact Joan Beccard in the clinic at 547-8628.Check with your physician to see if your student has already had the shot and have them document the Tdap along with your student's other immunizations on a DH 680(Florida shot record).  If you choose to go to a walk in clinic you must ask the clinic to print you out a hard copy of the 680 shot record which shows the Tdap your child received. A receipt from the clinic will not be accepted! If you choose to go to the St. Johns County Health Department (825-5055) please call ahead to see if you qualify for their Vaccines for Children Program.

Athletics

SPMS Cheerleading

Tryoutswill be held from Aril 30-May 3 from 4-6pm in the SPMS gym.  An email to announce the squad will be sent on May 4th. Premier Athletics offers an optional class from 3:30-4:40 on Mondays.  Students who are not currently enrolled at SPMS but will be attending next year will be able to tryout via video.  Please email Marissa Sheffer at mcsheffer@msn.com.

for more information as well as tryout information/registration forms if needed.

FCA Basketball Tryouts

Click here to view a flyer for FCA Basketball Tryouts on Thursday, April 18.   

Running of the Knights

The Creekside High School Athletic Department is hosting the Running of the Knights 5K Run/Walk on Friday, May 10, 2013. See flyers below.

2013 Running of the Knights Informational Flyer

2013 Running of the Knights Registration Form 

SPMS Football Tryouts

There is a Football information meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 in the SPMS Gym (the meeting should last about an hour).  Football tryouts will be Wednesday and Thursday, April 17 and 18 from 3-5:30pm.  Forms MUST be turned in to Coach Singleton on Mon or Tues., April 15th or 16th.

Click here for the SJMSAA Football Registration Form 

Click here for the SJMSAA Consent Form 

For more information visti www.sjmsaa.com.

SJMSAA Golf Team

Cheesy Garlic Flatbread or Personal Galaxy Cheese Pizza

Chicken Fajita Salad and choice of Whole Grain Garlic Breadstick

Baby Carrots and Cucumbers Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup

Sweet Peas

Fresh Sliced Apples

       Thursday     

Picasso

Click here to view information regarding works of art from the Picasso Foundation  Event runs from February 1-May 11 at the St. Augustine Visitor Center

Internet Safety Highly Recommended by Dr. Joyner

and it is FREE to the Public

Over 95% of teens use social networking

·       Last year over 500,000 kids had their online identity stolen

·       85% of teens have been cyber bullied at least once

·       Sexting: 71% of teen girls and 67% of teen boys have participated in posting/sending sexually suggestive content.

These are only a few reasons why Dr. Joyner stresses the importance of registering for the Community Empowerment Series final event featuring Cyber Expert,  Theresa Payton.  Circle the date, Saturday, April 27th at Nease High School, doors open at 9:00am.  You can't afford to miss this opportunity to learn from one of the country's leading experts regarding Internet Safety and Security.  Payton was the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the White House, the only female to hold that position, and is listed as the top 25 most influential people for online security. 

She will be discussing cyber bullying, online identity theft, cell phone safety and other areas of cyber safety.  From teachers, to guidance counselors, to parents  and especially students, this event should be mandatory.  Sure, some proms are in the evening, but before your kids go to prom and start posting those pictures to their Facebook and Instagram profiles, shouldn't they find out the consequences first?  There will be plenty of time to get ready for prom and these few hours in the morning of an education of their digital future will actually provide them with the tools to insure their digital footprint for a bright future.

Parents as Partners

Click here to view the newsletter from th St. Johns County School District ESE Department entitled Parents as Partners.  

BeaTPAC 2013:A BLAST FROM THE PAST

Bartram Trail Performing Arts Camp

Bartram Trail High School

7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway

St. Johns, FL 32259

Camp Dates: June 17th - June 28th

Performance Showcase at 3 p.m. on June 27, 2013 in the BTHS Auditorium

On Fridays (6.21 and 6.28), camp is held at San Juan Del Rio.

Times:  9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Please contact us for BeaTPAC questions, information, and brochures at www.beatpaccamp@yahoo.com

Upcoming Performances of JANE AUSTEN's "EMMA" at Bartram Trail H.S.

The Bartram Trail High School Theatre Arts Department proudly presents JANE AUSTEN's "EMMA" Adapted By Sandra Asher for the Dramatic Publishing Company

EMMA - the timeless romantic comedy - has been told on the big screen in many different ways including the popular "Clueless."  Come see a classic adaptation by Bartram Trail's Theater Arts Department.  Mark your calendars for a night of romance and humor...

Performances are:

Thursday, April 11th at 7pm

Friday, April 12th at 7pm

Saturday, April 13th at 7pm

Sunday, April 14th at 2pm (matinee)

Tickets are $10.00 per person for all performances.  General admission seating.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or purchased at the door.

Ticket booth opens evenings at 6:00pm and auditorium open at approximately 6:45pm for general seating.

Ticket booth opens Sundays at 1:00pm and auditorium open at approximately 1:45pm for general seating.

Come see our family-fun performances with a bit of something to enjoy for everyone.

Our theater booster parents sell concessions before each show and during intermissions. 

$5 flower bouquets for your favorite star are also available for purchase.

Bartram Trail High School Auditorium

7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway, St Johns, FL 32259

Friend us on Facebook at "Bartram Thespians".

Sandlot Beach Volleyball Club

Our art-enriched classes are full of challenging design projects and fun surprises intended to motivate students at this age level and to push their creative potential to the max. Our students in grades 6 through 8 become more independent and we see their personal sense of individual style grow stronger. In these 1-2 hour TeenzArt workshops, we will explore many different types of media including watercolors, pastels, collage, acrylic painting, metal tooling, and more! Famous artists, cultural history, art history, and different artistic styles are studied and practiced. Sign up for one workshop, or sign up for them all...you choose! Classes are held at the River of Life United Methodist Church at 2600 Race Track Road Jacksonville, FL 32259 (just South of Julington Creek Elem) every other Friday night. Visit our website www.simpson.kidzart.com to view our complete schedule and to register or call our office (904)287-8603. Registration is required to attend. Minimum of 5 enrollments for class to take place.

Press Release from the District

The St. Johns County School District will hold pre-registration for children entering kindergarten and students new to St. Johns County and/or public schools on Wednesday, February 6 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wednesday, March 6 from 1-6 p.m.; Wednesday, April 3 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Wednesday, May 1 from 1-6 p.m.

To be eligible for public kindergarten in St. Johns County, children must be 5 years old on or before September 1 and must reside in St. Johns County. To register for first grade, children must be 6 years old on or before September 1 and have documentation of successful completion of kindergarten.

Parents must register children at the school where they are zoned for the 2013-2014 school year. Three proofs of residency must be provided such as a current mortgage statement, lease or rent agreement and two other forms of residency documentation such as a current electric bill, car registration and/or driver's license. Additional information on residency and guardianship as well as a link to the Attendance Zone Locator can be found on the website at