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Message from Mrs. Kunze
Swiss Point's 1st Annual A Night of the Arts
Thank you to all who braved the rain to attend our 1st Annual A Night of the Arts. The event was organized by Julie Pantano and Andrew Wilson, who wanted to celebrate all the creative outlets of our students. They did an amazing job as the event was a huge success.
Swiss Point's 3rd Annual Spring Fling
Although the weather did not cooperate, Spring Fling was a success. The students enjoyed the entertainment during lunches from their fellow classmates in the auditorium. Hopefully next year the weather will be nicer and the students can enjoy the outdoors. There were many students disappointed that snowcones were not sold today during Spring Fling. Due to the rain, we could not use the outside patio. We will sell snowcones for Raider Bucks one day next week.
State Civics EOC
Monday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 7th - 7th graders will rotate through computer labs through their Civics classes to field test the State's Civics EOC. Please ensure that your 7th grader eats a good breakfast and gets a good night's sleep.
The First Coast Kids Triathlon Last Thursday Jacksonville Jaguar player Cam Bradfield and meteorologist Mike Buresh rallied the SPMS students to participate in the First Coast Kids Triathlon. The students were very excited! Click here to view the flyer. The event is held on May 5, 2013 at Jacksonville University and SPMS will receive $10 for every student who participates. Furniture Needs Swiss Point is in need of very sturdy bookcases and chairs for the teacher's desk. If you are aware of a business that might be remodeling or down-sizing, please let us know. We can provide a letter to the business for their donation. I can be contacted at kunzel@stjohns.k12.fl.us Thank you! Town Hall meeting School Board member Bev Slough will hold a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 PM at Creekside High School. She will share information on changes to our schools next year, zoning process for the two new K-8 schools, and other items pertaining to St. Johns County Schools. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Relay for Life The Relay for Life event made an announcement regarding small change in layout and time: Due to inclement weather projections we have moved Relay location at BTHS & changed times. PLEASE MAKE NOTE of the following if you are a team member, volunteer, Relayer, Survivor or joining us for fun... Relay for Life BTHS will be held this Saturday in the BTHS courtyard w/tents & canopys, courtyard walkway, cafeteria & sm cafeteria. TIMES 2pm - midnight. 11am Team set up 2pm Opening Ceremonies/Survivor Ceremonies/survivor lap 5pm Survivor Dinner & Bingo 9pm Luminaria Event Team Roxie is the SPMS team! Important Testing Dates - PLEASE mark your calendars! Monday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 7th - 7th graders will rotate through computer labs in assigned groups to field test the State's Civics EOC. Monday, May 13th through Wednesday, May 15th students taking Algebra 1 Honors will rotate through the computer labs by classes to take the State's Algebra EOC. This exam must be passed in order to earn high school credit for Algebra. Tuesday, May 21st Geometry Honors students will take the State's Geometry EOC. This test will be 30% of the student's overall grade. |
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Daily Rotation & Calendar for the Week
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Monday, May 6 - Silver Day- No Studyhall
Civics EOC
FCA General Meeting, 2:00-3:30, Gym
Tuesday, May 7 - Black Day- No Studyhall
Civics EOC
NW Battle of the Books for Elementary, 8:00 am, Auditorium
Beginnng Band Concert, 7:00 pm, Gym
Wednesday, May 8 -Silver Day - Early Release
Thursday, May 9 - Black Day
Algebra EOC Review, Studyhall, MPR
Dreams Come True, Studyhall, Gym
Chess Club, Studyhall, Raider Roost
Chorus Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
Friday, May 10 - Silver Day
Algebra EOC Review, Studyhall, MPR
Saturday, May 11
Algebra EOC Review, 9:00-10:30 am, MPR
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Volunteer Information
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EOC Proctors Needed
There are still several spots available to volunteer for EOCs. The Civics EOC starts on Monday and volunteers are needed. Please go to www.signupgenius.com and enter casperc@stjohns.k12.fl.us to find the sign up. Thanks in advance for the help.
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PTSO
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Click here for the April 12, 2013 PTSO Meeting Minutes
Spring Carnival -- June 3rd - 12:10PM to 2:00PM
Mark your calendars for our Spring Carnival scheduled for June 3rd from 12:10PM to 2:00PM. Inflatables, talent show, cupcake walk are a few of the fun activities lined up for our students to say THANK YOU for a great school year. Tickets will be available for sale during lunch time on May 30th and 31st.
· PTSO Members pay $5
· Non PTSO Members pay $7
Concessions will be available starting at 1:00PM.
Membership 2012/2013
Family membership is $20. Teacher membership is $10. Your membership helps us provide so much more. Please join.
Box Top, Campbell Soup & Tyson Label News
As we are heading toward the end of the school year we are also coming to the end of our 2nd contest. We will again have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the students with the most labels collected since January. There are some great prizes to be had! And there is still plenty of time to get those labels in! The contest will end May 28th, 2013.
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
Next Meeting, Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Teacher's Lounge, 3:30 pm
Click here to view the SPMS SAC April Meeting Minutes
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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
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From the Nurse
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Joan Beccard
Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Requirements for 7th Grade
Currently there are 147 students that have turned in their shot records to be in compliance for 7th grade. Approximately 280 are still needed. Please continue to send them to the clinic. 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) 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.
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Media Center Messages
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Media Specialist - Jane Phillips
Media Assistant - Nery DiDeo
Top 3 Accelerated Reader Point Earners for April
Congratulations to our top 6th grade AR point earners for the month of April!
Roberto Fernandez earned 169 points
Frederique Victor earned 162 points
Jian Zhang earned 105 points
Fantastic job and keep up the great reading!
Media Center Checkout News
Students need to make sure they return their overdue library books and clear late fees. Any student with an overdue book and/or fine is not able to check out additional books until their record is cleared. The fine for an overdue book is $.05 per book, per day. Thank you so much for your help and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Media Center at 547-8629.
Recommended Fiction Book:
90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis - a SSYRA nominated book
"Drawing on his own experience as a child refugee from Cuba, Flores-Galbis offers a gripping historical novel about children who were evacuated from Cuba to the U.S. during Operation Pedro Pan in 1961. This is a seldom-told refugee story that will move readers with the themes of betrayal and kindness."-Booklist (starred review)
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
Sir Richard Steele
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Student Corner
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Textbooks
Similar to library books, students are assigned their books through a barcode system: the book assigned to a specific student has a specific barcode. There is a charge for lost or damaged books that are not turned in.
Volunteer Opportunity
Message from Director of Volunteers at Westminister Woods
Dear students,
I am the Director of Volunteers at Westminster Woods on Julington Creek, a retirement community located at the south end of the Julington Creek Bridge. We are holding orientations for summer volunteers on the following dates: Saturday, May 11 from 10am-noon and Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm. If you are looking for a great way to earn your Bright Futures hours, we have some great opportunities for you! Spend some time getting to know some amazing senior citizens, help with activities or work on projects behind the scenes. Shifts are 4 hours long and we ask volunteers to spend 2 days a week with us from June 24th - August 16th. (We are flexible with any vacation plans.) Please contact Pam Benfer at 9904) 287-7181. We look forward to sharing in you summer! Click here to view flyer.
Only 69 Yearbooks Left
If you have not ordered one, please do so asap. 7 yearbooks have been sold this week! The price is $40, cash or check made payable to SPMS. Money should be delivered to Mrs. Edwards in the drama room. Once these remaining 69 yearbooks are sold, there will be no more. Don't miss out!!!
Second Semester Reward Trips
6th grade- Friday, May 24th, Epcot
7th grade - Friday, May 24th, Wild Adventures
8th grade - Friday, May 17th - GradVentures at Universal
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Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders
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Class of 2017- Apparel Order
Click here to view the flyer that will allow you to purchase apparel before you get to Bartram Trail High School. The BTHS Class of 2017 tshirt is only available through this flyer.
Mark your calendars!!
GradVenture Field trip to Universal (both parks) on Friday, May 17th. (Money and permission already due)
8th grade Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 24th at Swiss Point MS, 9:30am start
8th grade Dance - A Starry Night
Friday, May 24th at San Juan Del Rio from 7pm to 10pm
Tickets $25 (Money already due).
BTHS Fall Colorguard Auditions
Bartram Trail High School will be holding auditions for the 2013-2014 school year on May 6,7 and 9th from 6-8:30 in the BTHS Band Room. No experience necessary. Click here to view flyer.
High School Readiness Course
Click here to view a High School Readiness Course for rising 9th graders. A $20 discount will be discounted if enrollment is completed by June 4.
Bartram Tail Dance Team
The BTHS Dance Team will be conducting auditions on Tuesday, May 28th-Friday, May 31st, 2013. Parent Meeting (attendance strongly suggested) Tuesday May 21st, 6:30 pm in room N126 (Ninth Grade Academy). Audition Clinic Dates: May 28th-May 30th 4:00-5:15PM (BT Gym). Tryout Date: Friday May 31st, 4:00-8:00PM (BT Dance Studio)
Nease Cheerleading Tryout Meeting
Click here to view the flyer regarding the Nease High Competition & Sideline Cheerleading Tryout Meeting on May 7th at 4:00 in the Nease Cafeteria
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Policy Reminders
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Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Bus Passes
Bus passes to ride home with another student are NOT allowed. The buses are at capacity.
Volunteer Approval Necessary to be at School
Very soon there will no longer be the option to be just a visitor in schools. Everyone will need to be a cleared volunteer. We review applications everyday. Please fill out an application by visiting http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/depts/cr/volunteer/
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Athletics
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SJMSAA Cheerleading
The cheer tryouts were held this week and ended today. All the girls are doing a great job! The team members will be announced on Saturday. Please email Marissa Sheffer at mcsheffer@msn.com. for more information as well as tryout information/registration forms if needed.
SJMSAA Football
The team is practicing getting ready for the Spring game. The schedule will be posted as soon as it is available.
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
SJMSAA Golf Team
Schedule
4/3- Landrum, Valley Course, 3:00: Just a few putts short of a win. Good Luck against LPA!
4/10- Liberty Pines, South Hampton, 2:30: WIN!!. Eli Rawlingson shot the lowest score for the match with a 38. Not far behind, Harrison Presta shot a 39. Overall the whole team played excellent with many low scores.
4/17- Fruit Cove, South Hampton, 2:30: WIN by 15 strokes!! Low round: Harrison Presta, 38. Eli Rawlingson, 39. The team had many low scores and are getting better playing together.
4/23- South, South Hampton, 3:00 WIN!! Score 262-281. Eli Rawlingson was again lowest score for the match with an impressive 37.
5/1- Landrum 2, South Hampton, 2:30: WIN!! 253-278. Harrison Presta shot the lowest score for the match with a 38 and Hayden Zitzewitz shot a 39. The team played excellent and shot their lowest score of the season.
5/14- Pacetti Bay, Palencia, 4:00
SJMSAA Baseball
Varsity Boys beat Pacetti Bay and the JV team beat Landrum! The playoffs will begin on Monday. Good luck Raiders!
SJMSAA Softball News
The team had a forfeit win versus Landrum and lost to Fruit Cove. Good luck in your next game. Go Lady Raiders!
SJMSAA Tennis News
Games were cancelled due to to the rain and will be rescheduled.
SPMS Summer Basketball Camp
Click here to view and print the 2013 Basketball Camp Brochure. Any questions, please contact Coach Singleton at singlet@sthohns.k12.fl.us.
SPMS Winterguard
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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 May 6th
Monday
Chicken Quesadilla Max
Max Cheese Sticks
Steamed Broccoli
Mandarin Orange
Taco Sauce
Tuesday
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Beef Taco on Ultra Grain Tortillas with Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese Cup
Baby Carrot dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup
Corn
Mixed Fruit
Wednesday
chicken Nuggets and choice of Whole Grain Garlic Breadstick
Chicken Fajita Salad and choice of Whole Grain Garlic Breadstick
Baked Beans
Cherry Tomato & Celery Stick Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup
Fresh Sliced Apples
Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup
Thursday
Pasta & Meatballs
Fajita Chicken Wrap
Spinach/Romaine Salad Mix with LF Salad Dressing
Sweet Green Peas
Peaches
Taco Sauce
Friday
BBQ Chicken and choice of Whole Grain Garlic Breadstick
Cheesy Garlic Flatbread or Personal Galaxy Cheese Pizza
Steamed Carrots
Green Beans
Choice of 100% juice: Apple, Apple Cherry or Fruit Punch
As always, a variety of low fat or fat free milk offered daily
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From the District
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This new section will contain information coming from the St. Johns County School Board. Visit their website at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us
Superintendent's Weekly Review dated 5/2/2013
The Community Relations Department is proud to announce the Superintendent's Weekly Review as an electronic newsletter! Please visit http://blogs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/supt/ to view.
Parents as Partners
Click here to view the newsletter from th St. Johns County School District ESE Department entitled Parents as Partners.
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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
2013 Flagler Volleyball Camps
Click here to view flyer regarding Volleyball camps held at Flagler College. Registration deadline is June 1.
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
Sandlot Beach Volleyball Club
Click here for Sandlot Information and Click here for 2013 Sandlot Volleyball Club Flyer.Sessions start on May 6th and end on August 18th.
Introducing TeenzArt Workshops by KidzArt
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. |
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