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Message from Mrs. Kunze
8th grade FCAT Writing Scores
Our students did outstanding!
This year's results..........
93% scored a 3 or higher
75% scored a 3.5 or higher - up 7% from last year
56% scored a 4 or higher - up 6% from last year
We are ranked 2nd out of the 8 middle schools!
CONGRATULATIONS to our students and teachers for all of their hard work!!
8th grade Awards Assembly
Thank you to everyone who attended today. Thank you to Mrs. Edwards and the yearbook staff for the slide show. A HUGE THANK YOU to Emily Piscitello, 8th grade team lead, for organizing all of the awards!
Semester Exams
Thursday, May 31st - Silver 2 & Silver 3
Friday, June 1st - Black 2 & Silver 4
Monday, June 4th - Black 3 & Black 4
Tuesday, June 5th - make-up day & last day for students
PTSO Carnival
On Tuesday, June 5th from noon to 2pm, PTSO will host a carnival. The cost is $5 for PTSO members and $7 for non-members. Entrance and food tickets will be sold May 30th & 31st during lunches. You won't want to miss out on all the fun!!
A flyer was sent home with students on Thursday and their is more info in the PTSO section below.
Summer Reading
Our summer reading requirement will remain the same as last year. Students are allowed to read books of their choice to meet the required page count. Students do NOT have to complete book reports, journals, etc. All they have to do is READ!!
6th grade - minimum of 250 pages
7th grade - minimum of 350 pages
8th grade - minimum of 450 pages
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Daily Rotation & Calendar for the Week
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Monday, May 27 - No School- Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 -Silver Day
Wednesday, May 29 -Black Day - Early Release
Thursday, May 30 - Exam Bell Schedule
S2 & S3 Exams
Friday, May 31 - Exam Bell Schedule
B2 & S4 Exams
Monday, June 3- Exam Bell Schedule
B3 & B4 Exams
PTSO Carnival, 12:00-2:00 pm
Tuesday, June 4- White Day- Early Release
Last Day of School for Students
Make-Up Exams
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Volunteer Information
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Thank you to all the wonderful people who volunteered at
Switzerland Point Middle School this year!
Your help is greatly appreciated!
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PTSO
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Click here to view the May 13, 2013 PTSO Meeting Minutes
Spring Carnival -- June 3rd - 12PM to 2:00PM
Mark your calendars for our Spring Carnival scheduled for June 3rd from 12PM 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.
Food tickets for sale on May 30 and 31:
· Pizza: $1 (ONLY PRE-SALE, not available on day of event)
· Nacho Cheese: $1
· Drink: $1
· Snow Cone: $1
· Candy: $1
We will need lots and lots of cupcakes. Please bring them on June 3 before 12:00PM to school.
We need lots of volunteers to make this a successful event. Please volunteer.
Click here to View Carnival Flyer!!!
OUR HELP IS NEEDED
Our School District has over 360 homeless kids
who desperately need our help.
SPMS PTSO will be collecting school supplies on June 3rd during our Spring Carnival to support Crookshank, Webster, South Woods and Osceola Elementary Schools. Please help us provide the best support we can possibly give to those schools by donating school supplies. Collection dates:
June 2nd, 2013 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM
August 17th, 2013 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Another way to help is by becoming a foster parent. Teens need homes, too! The Family Integrity Program is actively seeking potential foster and adoptive parents located in St. Johns County zip codes 32081, 32082 and 32259 to open their hearts and homes to St. Johns County teens. For more information, please call (904) 209-6131.
Skilled and loving caregivers are needed for St. Johns County children who cannot safely remain in their homes. For more information on becoming a foster parent, please call (904) 209-6131.
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
Click here to view the May meeting minutes
Next Meeting will be September19th at 3:30pm
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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
Camp Safe Haven
Click here to view the flyer regarding Camp Safe Have, a place to help children and teens understand their feeling of loss and find peace. Camps are on June 14, at Camp Chowenwaw, Green Cove Springs and July 15 at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs.
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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
A "Thank You" goes out to all the parents who have sent their child's immunization records in!! FL680 Forms are coming in daily! Continue to send in those FL680 Forms for your rising 7th graders
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
Overdue Library Books and/or Fines
Please encourage your child to check with their homeroom teacher or the Media Center to see if they have any overdue books and/or late fees.
All library obligations must be cleared in order for a 6th, 7th or 8th grader to receive their SPMS yearbook.
Thank you for your help and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Media Center at 547-8650.
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
Sir Richard Steele
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Student Corner
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Textbook Collection
We have collected textbooks from your students Language Arts, Algebra and Geometry classes. If you student still has one of these books, please have them turn them into Mrs. Jones in the front office.
We will not be collecting Science Books.
During final exams, we will be collecting the Math and History textbooks. This will be done after they have completed their exams. Please make sure your student brings their Math and History textbooks with them to their final exam.
Summer Band Camp Opportunity
The Switzerland Point Band program is excited to be offering a "Pops Concert" Band Camp this year! Check your calendars for June 10 - 13 for a 4 day musical adventure. This camp is designed for students who have completed at least one year of band class or more, can read notes and rhythms, and would like the challenge of preparing a fun concert in a short amount of time. The music will feature some familiar tunes and popular music that your child will enjoy playing. Thursday afternoon will culminate with a short performance showcasing the students' progress! Camp runs for four days from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Cost is $145 per student. For more information email Laurie Zentz at zentzl@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Yearbooks are SOLD OUT!
There are NO yearbooks left to sell.
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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.
Elite Camp @ BTHS
WHO: For rising 8th-9th grade boys (grade in fall of 2013)
WHEN: June 3-4, 6 from 6:30-8:30 and June 7 from 4-6:30
WHAT: Advanced Skills and Drills Camp
WHERE: Bartram Trail Gymnasium
COST: $85
Click here to view flyer
Mark your calendars!!
8th grade Dance - A Starry Night
Friday, May 24th at San Juan Del Rio from 7pm to 10pm
Tickets $25 (Money already due).
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.
Creekside High School Knights Dancers Tryouts
The Knights Dancers Varsity Team will be holding auditions on May 28.
Details can be found on the Dance Team's webpage on CHS Athletics website:
http://blogs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/athletics/sports/winter/dance
Bartram Trail 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)
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Policy Reminders
| Switzerland Point Standards
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
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 Cheerleading Squad
Christie Glavin
Ellie Ross
Kendall Sheffer
Julia Romano
Hannah Carter
Abbey Zager
Ashley Engle
Sam Deleo
Alex Murphy
Cora Johnston
Emily Chrystie
Sophie Dominguez
Lizzy Lego
Taylor Smith
MaryBeth Mahne
Jacqueline Yousefzadah
Emmy Iannone
Becca Bellomo
Meghan Wellington
Jasmine Beckett
Danielle Kelley
Jailyn Hopkins
Sophia Carguillo
Savannah Sweet
Haven Lyle
The coaches were very impressed with the level of talent this year. A "good Job" goes to all those students who came to try out.
Please email Marissa Sheffer at mcsheffer@msn.com. for more information as well as tryout information/registration forms if needed. Fundraisers
Fundraiser at Yofrodipity on 210
Monday, Memorial Day, May 27th from 4-8pm
Moe's (corner of Racetrack and SR 13) on Wednesday, May 29 from 5-8pm!!!
Please come out and help the girls raise money for competition fees:)
SJMSAA Football
Congratulations to the football team for beating Landrum 21-20 in their spring game. Great job gentlemen!
SJMSAA Golf Team
We had a great day of golf Wednesday with a lot of low scores. However, Landrum 1 was able to sneak by us and shot a lower score. Harrison shot the lowest for the day with an impressive 36 followed by Hayden Zitzewitz with a 38 and Eli Rawlinson with a 39. We ended the regular season ranked second in the district.
The playoffs start next week with our first match against Landrum 2 on Tuesday, May 28 at St Johns Golf and Country with tee times beginning at 4:00. If we win that match, we play on Wednesday at a place to be determined. If we win that match, the finals will be on Thursday, May 30 at Marsh Creek with tee times beginning at 4:00.
SPMS Summer Basketball Camp
Click here to view and print the 2013 Basketball Camp Brochure. Be aware, Session 1A, 2A and 3A(all boys camp) is now closed. 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 27th
Monday
No School- Memorial Day
Tuesday
Mini Corn Dogs
Cheese Tortellini with Marinara Sauce
Spinach/Romaine Salad Mix with LF Dressing Dunk Cup
Corn
Mixed Fruit
Mustard, Ketchup
Wednesday
Cheesy Garlic Flatbread or Personal Galaxy Cheese Pizza
Chicken Fajita Salad and choice of Whole Grain Garlic Bread
Baby Carrot & Cucumber Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup
Sweet Peas
Fresh Sliced Apples
Thursday
Hamburger on a Bun
Homestyle Chicken Sandwich
Potato Wedges
Baked Beans
Peaches
Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Cup
Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo
Friday
Chicken Nuggets and choice of Whole Grain Garlic Breadstick
Hot Dog on a Bun
Sweet Potato Puffs
Cherry Tomato & Celery Stick Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup
Choice of 100% juice: Apple, Apple Cherry, or Fruit Punch
Dipping Sauce, Ketchup, Mustard
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 5/15/2013
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.
Press Release- May 23, 2013
Kristi Dvorak, a school nurse within the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD), has been chosen by the Florida School Health Association (FSHA) as the 2013 School Nurse of the Year. The announcement was made at the FSHA Awards Luncheon held at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando on May 9.
Dvorak has worked in the nursing field for over 10 years and has been with the SJCSD for six years. Over the last two years, her role as a school nurse has been unique as she travels to work at different schools on a daily basis. She has been responsible for implementing plans of care throughout the SJCSD that have ensured safety in the school setting for students with chronic medical conditions and is seen as a leader in responsible organization and skill mastery by her colleagues.
"Kristi has been a part of the Health Services Department since its beginning and her leadership skills have been invaluable to the program's success," said Melissa Petty, BSN, RN, Health Services coordinator. "She places organizational interest ahead of personal convenience and works tirelessly to enrich the lives of students both academically and socially. Kristi exemplifies professionalism and commitment to the nursing profession."
Dvorak will be recognized for her accomplishment at the School Board's monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11. For more information on FSHA, visit www.fsha.net
Bus Routes
The 2013-2014 School Bus routes were approved by the School Board at the May14, 2013 School Board meeting. The routes will be on the District web site by 3:00PM on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
If you feel it appropriate, we would appreciate it if you would let your respective parents know of the availability of the 2013-2014 School Bus Routes.
Additionally, on the 7th of August 2013, we will mail Post Cards to the parents of each eligible school bus rider. The Transportation Department telephone number is 547-7810.
Gifted Out of Zone Requests
This option is available to parents of 2nd through 8th grade students receiving gifted services. The 2013-2014 application process will close on June 4, 2013.
The Redirecting Children's Behavior Course
Course Content
The Redirecting Children's Behavior course presents non-violent strategies that foster appropriate behavior in children. The following topics are explored: assessing and building relationships, styles of interaction and results to expect, handling emotions during heat-of-the-moment exchange, diagnosing motivations that lead to misbehavior, appropriate redirection strategies, improving self-esteem, fine-tuning communication skills, and creating problem solvers.
Details
The St. Johns County School District is offering the course free of charge. The 15-hour course is divided into a series of five 3-hour classes (one night per week). Participants must attend the first class to be eligible for the remaining classes. The course will be taught at the Fullerwood Center auditorium (10 Hildreth Drive, St. Augustine FL 32084). Participants must arrange for child care on their own. Special accommodations must be arranged with Nancy Morrison at 547-7672 the week before the first class session. Participants completing all 5 classes will receive a certificate from the International Network for Children and Families in collaboration with the St. Johns County School District.
Registration
The course is open to school district staff and to the public. Seating is limited. To register, please contact Jill Bullard at jill.bullard@stjohns.k12.fl.us 547-7712. If you leave a voice message, be sure to spell your name and provide a phone number or email address. Please be sure to indicate which session you would like to attend (Summer or Fall). Seats will be held until 5:45p during the first session - and then made available to those on the waiting list.
Summer Course Dates
Class 1........ 530p-830p, Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Class 2........ 530p-830p, Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Class 3........ 530p-830p, Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Class 4........ 530p-830p, Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Class 5........ 530p-830p, Tuesday, Aug 6, 2013
Fall Course Dates
Class 1........ 530p-830p, Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Class 2........ 530p-830p, Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Class 3........ 530p-830p, Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Class 4........ 530p-830p, Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Class 5........ 530p-830p, Tuesday, October 15, 2013
About The Publisher
The Redirecting Children's Behavior course is published and monitored by the International Network for Children and Families in Gainesville, Florida (Kathryn Kvols, President).
About The Instructor
The certified instructor for the course is George Freeman who holds a masters degree in psychology and is certified in the state of Florida as a behavior analyst. He currently serves as a Program Specialist for the St. Johns County School District. He has taught the Redirecting Children's Behavior course since 1999 and values its techniques and philosophy.
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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2013 Flagler Volleyball Camps
Click here to view flyer regarding Volleyball camps held at Flagler College. Registration deadline is June 1.
Modeling Camp
Click here to view flyer with information regarding a Modeling Camp sponsored by Sessions Studio Inc. There are 10 sessions starting on June 3 and run through August 17. For more information go to www.sessionsmodeling.com
BTHS Cheerleading Kiddie Camp 2013
Click here to view the BTHS Cheerleading Kiddie Camp flyer. The camp is for ages K-8th grade and runs from July15-July 18 from 9:00 am -11:30 am. Registration is due June 10, 2013. For more information email Danielle Parker at danielle.parker@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Flagler College 2013 Summer Camps
Click here to view summer camps offered at Flager College. Sports include Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Baseball and Volleyball.
Host Families Needed for 28 days in July
Spanish exchange students arrive in the area on Sunday, June 30 and return to Spain on Friday, July 26th. Local families are needed to host these students. Host families provide a room, meals, limited transportation and a warm supportive environment. Students are to have chores and be treated like a family member not a guest. All students speak English and come with their own spending money and medical insurance. We have two field trips a week in which host family members are welcome to come along at group discounted pricing. We will be visiting Universal Studios, Sea World, Daytona Lagoon as well as local sights.
This is a great program for families with younger children as it's a great way to start off the summer with a responsible teenager in the home especially when day care is no longer available for your 5 th & 6th graders. Enrich your life with an exceptional young person and open doors to learn about a new culture. Hosting can change your world!
Interested families please contact Susan James at 904-806-1392 or steptousa@aol.com
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.
Tournaments are held on:
May 18-19
June 22-23
July 20-21
August 3-4
October 4-5
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