It is hard to believe that school starts in just 5 days! Where has the summer gone? We will host our annual "Get Ready for School" event this Saturday, Aug. 17th. We have made a few changes with locations, so please click on the link below to view the flyer.
We are asking that you try to attend during your assigned time to avoid wait time in long lines. We do understand that there are conflicts and will allow you to pick up materials outside of your assigned time. If you can not attend at all, please send a note with a friend, who can pick up materials for you.
Students that can not attend or do not have anyone willing to pick up stuff on Saturday, will be okay for Monday. ALL students will receive a new copy of their schedule in homeroom on Monday. Planners and lockers will be sold during lunch the first week of school. Textbooks will be distributed Tuesday through Friday the first week during lunch.
Students can bring homeroom supplies in on Saturday to deliver to their homeroom teacher. Other supplies can be placed in their locker.
Get Ready for School flyer
We currently have 1260 students enrolled with 20 more that we are waiting appropriate documentation from before enrolling. Our count on day one will be 1280 or more. This is 100 students more than last year. Due to the increase in enrollment and the return of the 7 period day to middle schools, we have several new faculty members. Please join me in welcoming them to Swiss Point.
New Employees
Marilee Churchill - 6th grade Language Arts
Kelly Gibian - 6th & 7th grade Language Arts
Kim Barker - 8th grade Language Arts
Meghan Collier - 6th & 7th grade Math
Lindsay Miller - 8th grade Math
Keith Morris - 8th grade Math
Alison Whitaker - 6th grade Science
Sarah Ehlert - 7th grade Science
Keith Tilford - 6th grade Social Studies
Janice Fallon - 6th grade ESE Support Teacher
Sara White - Spanish
Claire Montessano - Art
Brad Segal - Drama
Ellen Dail - moving out of guidance to Teen Leadership 6th gr
Barbara Seaton - 6th & 7th grade Counselor
Nidi Miller - Virtual Lab Assistant & Assistant to 6th grade computer course
Rousara Dawson - ESE classroom aide
Al Pantano - Maintenance Coordinator
Unfortunately, we do have vacancies
2 Reading Teachers - interviews will be conducted Thu, Aug 15th
ESE Support Teacher - interviews will be conducted the end of next week
Aide for Spanish Classroom - interviews will be conducted Fri, Aug 16th
First Day - Monday, August 19th
On Monday, we will follow a white day - 2pm dismissal bell schedule, which is below. Students will receive a new schedule and their lunch pin number in homeroom. During the extended Silver 4 period, teachers will distribute the District Code of Conduct and will discuss required forms that need to be completed, dress code, tardy policy, etc. All forms sent home need to returned to the HOMEROOM teacher during the first week of school.
All students with Exploratory Wheel on their schedule with the teacher listed as Lime, Joyner or Zentz need to report to the library on day 1.
Bell Schedule - Day 1
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
Parent Drop-off & Pick-up
Parent drop-off and pick-up are in the FRONT loop. The school was not built with a large loop for parent drop-off. To speed up the drop-off process, we ask that students are ready to exit the vehicle quickly. We also ask that parents pay attention to the adults out front and follow their directions in regards to pulling forward and letting students get out of the vehicle. Students can be dropped off starting at 7:10am where they will sit in the media center until buses are released at 7:30am.
Lunch Assignment
Lunches are assigned by location in the building NOT by grade level. The lunch assignment is based on what teacher a student has Silver 4 or Black 4. Below is a link to the lunch assignments.
Lunch Assignments - Silver & Black Days
REQUIRED Vaccination for 7th graders
There are still 46 of our 7th graders that still need a Tdap. .In order to avoid a long line on Saturday,August 17th, you can bring your shot record to the school as soon as you have it available. You can fax it to 547-8635,attention Joan,also if you would like. Remember, it must be on a Florida Certification of Immunization form! No other form or receipt will be accepted. Your student will not receive a schedule or be allowed to start school on Monday,August 19th, without this proof of immunization. Please call Joan Beccard at 547-8628 or Cynthia Casper at 547-8627 if you have any questions.
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 be around 1280, 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.
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.
