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Message from Mrs. Kunze
We received FCAT & Geometry EOC scores online at 6am this morning. Mrs. Robbins and I were anxiously waiting to see our results. Swiss Point ROCKED!! Our students and teachers have worked extremely hard this year and our scores reflect their effort. I am so proud of everyone!
FCAT Reading Results
6th grade
84% scored a 3 or higher - up 5% from last year
ranked 2nd among the 8 middle schools
7th grade
82% scored a 3 or higher - down 2% from last year
tied for 2nd among the 8 middle schools
8th grade
85% scored a 3 or higher - up 7% from last year
tied for 2nd among the 8 middle schools
FCAT Math Results
6th grade
83% scored a 3 or higher - up 2% from last year
ranked 2nd among the 8 middle schools
7th grade
76% scored a 3 or higher - down 7% from last year
ranked 5th among the 8 middle schools
8th grade
69% scored a 3 or higher - this score can't be compared to last year, because last year Algebra & Geometry students had to take their EOC AND the FCAT Math.
ranked 3rd among the 8 middle schools
FCAT Science Results
8th grade
83% scored a 3 or higher - up 12% from last year
ranked 2nd among 8 middle schools
Geometry EOC Results
EVERY student passed!!
(a level 3 is passing, 5 is the highest)
Out of 54 8th grade students the break down is........
1 scored a level 3
5 scored a level 4
48 scored a level 5
CONGRATULATIONS to our students & Mrs. Robbins for all of their hard work!!
FCAT & EOC Student Reports
We have not received paper FCAT or EOC reports. An Alert Now phone message will be sent when the reports are available for pick-up this summer.
Summer Camps for Rising 6th Graders and New Rising 7th & 8th Graders
SPMS is once again holding 2 summer camps this summer for rising 6th and NEW rising 7th & 8th grade students. Please print and send in with payment to SPMS.
Click here for the flyer for Rising 6th Graders
Click here for the NEW Rising 7th & 8th Graders
Report Cards will be printed the week of June 10th. An Alert Now phone message will be sent when they are available to be picked up.
FCAT and EOC Reports
An Alert Now will be sent when we receive paper copies of reports for you to pickup over the summer.
Moving & not returning to Swiss Point MS?
If you know that you are moving and not returning to Swiss Point next year, PLEASE contact Cynthia Casper in the guidance office at 547-8627.
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
6th grade teachers STRONGLY encourage students to read a book off of the 2013-2014 Sunshine State list.
Click here to view the 2013-2014 Sunshine State list
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Volunteer Information
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Volunteer Opportunity in August
I know that it sounds strange that we haven't even started summer vacation yet and I am putting out information regarding volunteering in August. Please "save the date" for Saturday, August 17th. SPMS is having a "Get Ready for School Event" and need MANY volunteers. Booths are set up where students can purchase locks, tshirts, workbooks etc. Textbooks and schedules will be handed out as well. Please save this date not only for your student but also to volunteer
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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
Important Information
The SPMS offices will be relocating to BTHS (in the 9th Grade Academy Building). Please see above "Important Dates" to know where the FL680 forms can be turned in.
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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Student Corner
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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
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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.
Summer Reading: 9th grade Standard and Honors: Bartram Trail High School
Click here to view the English/Pre-Ap and Honors Summer reading list for 2013
Click here to view the English/Standard Summer reading list for 2013.
Summer Reading: Rising 9th grade Standard and Honors: Creekside High School
Choose any book from the 2013 Florida Teen Reads selections, read it, and enjoy it!
2013 Florida Teen Reads:
- Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick
- Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell
- Don't Turn Around by Michelle Gagnon
- Fault in Our Stars by John Green
- Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
- Everybody Sees the Ants by A. S. King
- Every Day by David Levithan
- Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez
- The Healing: a novel by Jonathan Odell
- Starters by Lissa Price
- The Pregnancy Project: a memoir by Gaby Rodriguez
- Outcasts United: the story of a refugee soccer team that changed a town by Warren St. John
- The Latte Rebellion by Sarah Jamila Stevenson
- The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Steel by Carrie Vaugh
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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
Gifted Parent Needs Assessment Survey - 2013
Parents of gifted students in our district are invited to complete our online survey about educational opportunities provided to your child. This survey will provide us valuable information that will be utilized by schools and the district as we continue to improve our program. The survey can be accessed by visiting
https://surveys.stjohns.k12.fl.us/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=n2KH5n4K You can also access the survey by visiting the St. Johns County School District ESE Dept. webpage http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/depts/ese/
This survey will be available for completion until June 10, 2013. Thank you in advance for taking the time to give us this important feedback.
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. 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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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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