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Switzerland Point Middle School


     7/15/2013

 777 Greenbriar Road

St. Johns, FL  32259
547-8650
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We hope everyone is enjoying their summer and finding time to relax and unwind.  Even though we are a month away from starting school, we want to ensure everyone has all the information needed to prepare.

 

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 SPMS School Supply List by Grade

Click here for the 6th Grade School Supply List 

Click here for the 7th Grade School Supply List 

Click here for the 8th Grade School Supply List 

 

 

Courses for next year

Home Access Center, HAC, has been turned off by the district.  We are working on the master schedule, but there will be many changes before students receive their schedule on Saturday, August 17th.

 

 

Get Ready for School

Attached is the flyer for the Get Ready for School event on Saturday, August 17th.  PLEASE attend during your assigned time to help with wait time in lines.  If you are unable to attend the event, you can have someone else pick up stuff for you. We will not distribute schedules, books, etc before August 17th.

Get Ready for School flyer 

 

 

Backpack Policy for 13-14

 

Why a backpack policy? 

Our number one priority is safety in our hallways and classrooms.  The large backpacks cause problems in crowded hallways and they block the aisles in classrooms.  Our enrollment is projected at 1225, which will make our hallways tight.

 

What is the policy?

Large backpacks can be carried to and from school, but MUST be kept in the student's locker during the school day.

 

Students can only carry small drawstring bags to class - no other small backpacks will be allowed.  The PE Department and PTSO will sell drawstring bags for $10, but one can be purchased from somewhere else. 

 

The purpose of the drawstring is to carry small supplies, such as pencils, pens, highlighters, calculators, index cards, markers, etc.

 

Students should not stuff folders and books into the drawstring bags or the bags will rip.  The bags are not made to carry books and folders.

 

Students will have 5 minutes between classes and at the most will only need to carry books and notebooks for 2 classes at a time. 

 

 

St. Johns County Dress Code

While you are out shopping for school clothes, please keep in mind the following dress code requirements:

  • No sleeveless shirts, muscle shirts, tank tops or spaghetti strap tops
  • No backless shirts or dresses
  • No shirts that reveal midriff or reveal cleavage
  • No see-through or lace shirts with a tank underneath
  • No yoga pants
  • Shirts may not have profanity or inappropriate slogans advertising alcohol, drugs, sex, weapons, racial and/or ethnic slurs, sadistic or violent themes or the confederate flag.
  • No flip flops or backless shoes
  • ALL dresses, shorts and skirts MUST be 4 inches or less above the knee in length.  If leggings or tights are worn, the outer garment must still be in dress code. 
  • No jeans or shorts with holes showing skin anywhere 4 inches above the knee. 
  • Pants MUST be worn at the waist.  

Summer Reading
The summer reading requirement is listed below in the Student Corner Section.  Please ensure that your child has met this requirement before school starts.


Tutoring Club
Swiss Point MS will be working with The Tutoring Club to offer after school tutoring through The Tutoring Club but at Swiss Point after school two days a week.  Please click on the link below to view the flyer for details.


Volunteers needed for Saturday, August 17th
A sign-up genius will be sent this week.  We hope that you will find time to volunteer.


REQUIRED Vaccination for 7th graders
We are still missing shot records for about 100 rising 7th graders.  PLEASE read below in the Nurse's section about the requirement.  Once you have received the Tdap vaccine, PLEASE bring us the updated DH 680 form.  Delivering this form to us during the summer, will save you time in a long line on Saturday, August 17th.


Report Cards, FCAT & EOC Results

Report cards and paper reports of FCAT and EOCs are available to be picked up from us Mon - Thu between 7:30am and 5:30pm.  We are located in the 9th grade center at Bartram Trail High School.

  

 

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.

 
Volunteer Information

 

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


Guidance News
Guidance Counselors
The SPMS work minimal hours during the summer months.  You may contact them through email and they will reply as soon as they can.

  

From the Nurse
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.

 

Student Corner

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 visit the Sunshine State Reading List

Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders

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
From the District
This new section will contain information coming from the St. Johns County School Board.  Visit their website at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us

  

Bus Routes

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.  

 

Community NewsEvents

 

Julington Creek Baseball 

Fall registration is now open for Cal Ripken Ages 5 - 12 and BabeRuth Ages 13 - 18.  Please go to the Julington Creek Baseball website at julingtoncreekbaseball.org to register.  

You will find the link to the registration on the top left hand side of the website.   Registration for the fall season will Close on August 17th at midnight.   JCB fall baseball practices will begin the week of Labor Day with games beginning the first week of October with Final Day on Nov 16th

Julington Creek Baseball is a non profit organization and is soley run by volunteers.  If you are interested in volunteering or need more information about JCB Baseball you can contact one of the following board members
Gary Hickman -  President - Gartyl1223@comcast.net

Jarrett Scarpiello - Vice President - jarrett.scarpiello@att.net  

 

   

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 

   

Flagler College 2013 Summer Camps

Click here to view summer camps offered at Flager College. Sports include Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Baseball and Volleyball.  

 

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