We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week Oct. 21-24 which is a national week where schools across the country promote awareness of the dangers of using drugs. We will start showing drug awareness commercials on Friday, Oct 18th on the morning announcements. If you would like to preview these commercials/short videos please click on the following links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_56BQmY_e8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXLrMGVj6ss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkOO4tchyAY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgl7jXtLAwY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=392jFOsvpoQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHYFS7Fvy34

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4xmFcrJexk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuh2w2sFRMI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUWnmChsvQ0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOoh8clYREA

Dress up days for Red Ribbon Week

Mon, Oct. 21st - Wear Red

Tue, Oct. 22nd - Crazy Sock Day

Wed, Oct. 23rd - Twin Day

Thu, Oct. 24th - Jersey Day (favorite local team, college team or professional team)

Prayer Requests

Mrs. Hunter, 8th grade science teacher, had a baby boy Monday morning - Blake Edwards Hunter. Baby Blake had a heart murmur, which is common in premature babies. On Tuesday morning the heart murmur was still present, so an echo was ordered. Baby Blake was diagnosed with Truncus Arteriosus type 1 and is currently in the NICU at Wolfson's. Truncus Arteriosus means he has 1 large artery instead of 2 separate ones to carry blood to the lungs and body. This requires surgery to repair and additional surgeries throughout his life to maintain/upgrade the new path that will be created as he grows. Baby Blake will have his first surgery this week. PLEASE keep him, mom, Angela, and dad, Jody, in your prayers.

As many of you know, there was a horrible wreck Wednesday involving students from Bartram Tail High School. Aubrey Thompson, former Swiss Point student, is in critical condition. PLEASE keep him and his family in your prayers!

Edmodo Update

Remember that the parent view of Edmodo is very different from the student view. You may want to use your child's account.

As we continue to use this program if you have suggestions on how we could make things better, please email me.

PTSO Information

PTSO Meeting!

It was great to see some new faces, but we'd love to meet more of you. Plan on joining us next month for our First Friday PTSO meeting on October 4, 2013 @ 9:15. Location will be listed by the computer when you check in.

Click here to view the PTSO October 4, 2013

Meeting Minutes

Click here to view the PTSO September 6, 2013

Meeting Minutes

Want to Stay in the Know?

Besides the Raider Rap (which you absolutely MUST read!) PTSO has three other ways to keep you informed of upcoming dates and big plans.

*Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SwissPointPTSO

*Sign up for the PTSO newsletter

http://facebook.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=366f61a268e3580c9f689c964&id=b373be5c3e

* If you missed our first one, click here to take a peak!

Click here to chek out the PTSO webpage (still under construction) on the school website!

Neon Bash Photo Update:

We had a blast at the Neon Bash & your students loved the Walgreens photo booth. To view the photos, get your one free photo & order any others follow these instructions:

1. Go to

http://www.walgreens.com/

2. Select photo tab at the top

3. Login with the username: spmsptso@hotmail.com

4. Enter password: neonbash13

5. Select Folder: Neon Bash Fall 2013 to view pictures

6. Select which picture or pictures to order (one 4x6 is free) at what size

and go to photo checkout

7. Review order and proceed to checkout

8. Select Pick-up location as 2839 County Rd 210 W, Jacksonville, FL 32259 (do not pre-pay for your pictures or your credit card information will be tied to this account! You must pay in store)

9. On the checkout page, about halfway down you must *EDIT YOUR PHONE NUMBER (this will identify your order for pickup)

10. Select SUBMIT

11. Pick up order at Walgreen's Photo Dept. on CR 210 & enjoy your photos!

Offer expires October 31, 2013.

* PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD ANY PERSONAL PHOTOS OR MAKE CHANGES TO PHOTO ACCOUNT

Membership

Click here to print the form and send it in to your child's homeroom teacher.

Magazine Sales

Although the prizes for students are over, there is still the opportunity to purchase magazines and gifts through the website. Please visit:

GASCHOOLSTORE.COM

Online Store ID: 2529543

Any orders placed will benefit SPMS PTSO. Thank you for your support!

If you have any questions please contact Mary Panariello at mary.panariello@hrblock.com

Box Top, Campbell Soup & Tyson News

It's time again to cut those labels! And don't forget to bring in the ones that you clipped over the summer. Each student who brings in 50 valid labels will receive one Raider Buck. Please be sure to check the expiration dates on each label. Place your labels in a zip lock bag or an envelope with the student's name, grade and homeroom teacher's name listed. Watch the news letter for upcoming contests!

Also, please visit [ http://www.boxtops4education.com/ ]http://www.boxtops4education.com/ to register and learn more ways to earn Box Top credits for our school. Thank you for your support.

Volunteer Information

More Volunteers Needed for Ms. Lime

Ms. Lime is in need of a few volunteers to help with data input. Please see her email above to set up times.

Next Big Event

The next need for many volunteers will be before the holiday bread to help in the Raider Buck Store. The holiday shop is stocked with new and gently used items to sell to the students who pay with Raider Bucks. Clerks will be needed to set up the store and work it during lunch times. A SignUp Genius will go out sometime in November. Want to donate items? Sure you can. Please send any new items or very gently used to the front office. Thanks in advance.

Guidance News

Guidance Counselors

Barbara Seaton-6th grade and 7th graders with last names beginning with A-J.

Tanya Moseley- 7th graders, last name ending in K-Z and the entire 8th grade.

Unity Day Success

Below is a chart outlining schools and numbers of students who participated in Unifying Against Bullying. Great Job Raiders!

SCHOOL       WEARING ORANGE        PRESENT PERCENT
Gamble Rogers     641 781                  82% of present students
Fruit Cove              720 1300                55% of present students
Pacetti Bay             535 995                 54% of present students
Landrum               650 1300                 50% of present students
Swiss Point            542 1217               45% of present students
Sebastian                219 581                38% of present students
Murray                      237 789                30% of present students

Total 3544 6963 51% of present students

Moseley's Food for Thought

Next week is Red Ribbon Week when we promote drug prevention, so I thought I'd share some statistics on teenagers and drug use. Did you know...

25% of all alcohol consumed in the U.S. is consumed by those under the age of 21.
Children of smokers are at a higher risk of becoming smokers themselves.
1 out of 3 people who use marijuana become addicted.
Middle school students (ages 12-14) account for the age group that uses inhalants the most.

Character Counts luncheon - a huge success!

We had 71 students who received Character Counts Awards from teacher nominations on Thursday! How awesome! A HUGE shout out to Mrs. Colleen Wood, the PTSO president for securing Zaxby's lunches for each of these students! Wow! What a treat! The students were so excited, not just for the awards they received from their teacher but for a really 'cool' lunch! The other students in the cafeteria were quite envious! Congratulations to these 71 students for their exemplary character! Thank you again PTSO!

SAC News

School Advisory Council

Switzerland Point Middle School

Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Room #725

As always, this is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend.

Click here to view the minutes from the September meeting.

Meeting Minutes for Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Members in attendance: Lori Madrid, Tracey Williams-Payne, Karen Merrifield, Jennifer Plotkin, Jennifer King, Elizabeth Loeser, Al Pantano, Jennifer Comfort, Melissa Muley, Megan Miller, Emily Piscitello, Lisa Kunze, Carol Higley

Members absent: Marcela Lopez-Macedino, Kalynn Franklin, Sophie Lendino, Lena Ford

Non-voting guests:

Proposed Agenda

3:35 pm Welcome: Call to Order - Megan Miller
3:36 pm Vote: Approval of September Meeting Minutes
3:39 pm Vote: School Recognition Money Allocation: Due to district 10/28
3:45 pm Vote: SAC By-Laws: Due to district 10/28- Change #7 (change to say: "Meetings will be up to ninety minutes, unless the Council agrees to extend the time.")
5. 3:55 pm Finance Report: Emily Piscitello- Budget: $1,001.1
6.4:00 pm Vote: Teacher/Department Requests for SAC Monies

Karen Ostrow, Language Arts Department

(Motion was made to table the request until the next meeting to ensure that we have the funds to accommodate the request)

Amy Huber, Social Studies

(Motion was made to approve the request for funding of $150.00)

7. 4:18 pm Review of Needs Assessment Survey - Parent Survey Questions

- Delete #4, 6, 10

- Change #5: "Is the following amount of homework given in the following subjects appropriate?"

Answer choices will be: No/Never, Sometimes, Frequently, Yes/Always, Not Sure

- Change #8: "HAC is updated frequently enough to keep me informed of my child's academic progress." (Answer choice should include box by subject)

- Change #9: "How often do you use Edmodo?"

Answer choices will be: daily, weekly, monthly, never

- Add question: "Are teachers effectively using Edmodo's functionality?"

Answer choice: Break up by subject, "Yes OR No OR Needs Improvement (comment box attached)

- Add question: "Is Edmodo an effective form of communication?"

Answer choice: Yes, No, Not Applicable

- Change #12: "When I inquire, teachers provide productive feedback and strategies."

- Tabled the discussion of by-laws until next month.

8.5:00 Principal Update: Mrs. Kunze

- Discussion of principal update will be done via email.

9. 5:00 Adjourn

Proposed Items for November meetings:

Finalize and vote of Needs Assessment Survey - Parent Survey Questions

Next meeting: November 20, 2013

From the Nurse

Joan Beccard

Licensed Practical Nurse

547-8628

beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Emergency Cards

Parents I am still missing 28 emergency cards! Please ask your student if their homeroom teacher has told them they are missing one. All students missing an emergency card have been given another one. Please fill it out ASAP and have student return it to their homeroom teacher.

Current 6th grade parents!

It is not too early to start preparing for your child's 7th grade immunization requirement. As soon as they have their 11th birthday they can get their Tdap shot. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me. This school year we had 108 students that did not have their Tdap two weeks before school was to start! Please don't wait till the last minute! This shot must be documented on a Florida Certification of Immunization.

Asthma Workshops

There are some upcoming Asthma Workshops that are free to the public. They are offered once a month on a Saturday from 11-1 and on a Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. They are offered at 3563 Phillips Highway, Building E,suite 502. These classes are sponsored by Wolfson Children's Hospital. Call 202-5132 to register or for more information.

Attention 6th Grade Parents

The 6th grade Health Screening will be held on November 14 and November 21. A letter will be coming to you 2 weeks prior with more information.

Raider Band News

Our Raider Band program at SPMS is growing so fast!!! We have over 400 students placed in 5 different bands (beginning, Jazz, Concert, Symphonic and Wind). We definitely need your help to make this band program the best ever. So, please support your Raider Band program:

Bozard Oil Change Vouchers for $20 each

SPMS BBA is partnering with Bozard Ford and is offering $20 vouchers for FREE OIL CHANGE, VACUUM & CAR WASH in support of our Band Boosters. This is a great deal!!!! All makes/models are welcome (diesel & European models may cost extra)!!!! Please contact Débora McCarty at rdmccart10@comcast.net if you would like to purchase a voucher and support our Raider Band. Vouchers are good through 12/31/2013.

Click here to view flyer.

SPMS Band Boosters Fundraising

Monday, November 18tth at Firehouse Subs (210 and SR 13)

From 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Firehouse will donate 20% of proceeds to our band. Please join us for a fun night with friends at Firehouse Subs on SR 13 and 210. Make sure to bring the attached flyer so you can be counted!! You can just show it on your phone as well!

Click here to view Firehouse Fundraiser Flyer

Raider Band Tumbler for $10 each

Our special Raider Band Tumbler is available to all parents at Swiss Point. A great gift for any occasion! Contact Débora McCarty at rdmccarty10@comcast.net

Click here to view the SPMS Band Tumbler Flyer

Dunkin Donuts Coffee Fundraising
Our Raider Band is selling Dunkin Donuts Coffee until October 28th. Please support SPMS band programs and buy this wonderful, tasty coffee from us. You can send the attached form and your payment to Mrs. Zentz anytime before October 28th. Each pound of coffee sells for $9. Stock up and buy from us again in January 2014. See flyer attached. If you have any questions, please contact Débora McCarty at rdmccarty10@comcast.net

Click here to view flyer.

Thank you for supporting the SPMS Raider Band program!

Daily Rotation

Week of October 21st

Monday, October 21st- Black Day
Red Ribbon Week- National Wear Red Day

Exams- LA & Social Studies

Basketball Playoff games - girls start at 5:30pm

Girls play Gamble Rogers MS

Boys play Sebastian MS

Tuesday, October 22nd - Silver Day
Red Ribbon Week- Wear Crazy Socks and "Sock it to Drugs!"

Exams- Science & Math

Road Raiders, 2-3:30pm

Wednesday, October 23rd - Black Day - 1pm dismissal
Red Ribbon Week- Twin Day!- Friends keep friends healthy

and drug free!

Exams- Science & Math

Thursday, October 24th- White Day
Red Ribbon Week- Be on the Drug Free Team and wear your favorite team jersey!

End of 1st Quarter

Make-Up Exams

Expectation Assemblies, Magazine Reward Assembly

Guest Speaker, Marc Mero, former professional wrestler

Road Raiders Race, 4:30 (runners at 3:30), SPMS fields

Friday, October 25th

No school for students!!! Teacher planning day.

Policy Reminders

Access to the building

We have been informed by the district that ALL parents that plan on entering the building during the day before or after school ,even if students are not in the building, need to be cleared. We are asking that EVERY parent or guardian that might be on campus for a conference, IEP meeting, 504 meeting or for anything else, PLEASE click on the link below to register for access.

Click here to go to the School Access Form

Athletics

SJMSAA Football & Cheerleading

No games this past week. Next game will be October 24 versus Fruit Cove Middle School.

Thu, Aug. 29th - 6pm - Sebastian at Plantation Park - WIN!!

Thu, Sep. 5th - 6pm - Fruit Cove at Plantation Park - Postponed due to lightening

Thu, Sep. 12th - 5pm - Pacetti Bay at PBMS WIN!!! 32-26

Thu, Sep. 19th - 5pm - Gamble Rogers at Gamble Rogers WIN!! 28-8

Thu, Sep. 26th - 5pm - Landrum at Ponte Vedra HS WIN!! 20-16 with excellent sportsmanship

Wed, Oct. 2nd - 5pm - Fruit cove at Bartram Trail HS Loss

Wed, Oct. 9th - 7pm - Murray at Plantation Park WIN!! 38-24

Thurs, Oct. 24th - 6:00- Fruit Cove (continuation game from 9/5/2013) at Plantation Park

Wed. Oct 30- Playoff Week 1- Plantation Park

Sat, Nov. 9th - Consolation and Championship Games

Sat. Nov 16th- All-Star Game

SPMS Basketball

10/21******************PLAYOFFS***************

Congratulations to the girls and boys as they are the 2013 St. Johns County regular season champions. The regular season is over and the playoffs will begin next week. The girls will play Gamble Rogers Middle School and the boys will play Sebastian Middle School in the 1st round of the playoffs on Monday, October 21. Good luck Raiders in the playoffs.

SJMSAA Boys Soccer

Practices will begin November 4th. ALL players must have a physical exam before the start of the first practice.

SJMSAA Golf

Fall golf tryouts on Tuesday, October 22 at 3:30 at South Hampton Golf Course. Some golf experience required. Registration for the tryout is free and must be completed at: http://www.sjmsaa.com/sports/golf/ Please contact George Zitzewitz at gzitzewitz@hotmail.com or call 904 545-8348 if you have any questions.

SJMSAA Golf Tournament

Click here to view fall middle school golf tournament information through the SJMSAA.

Team Tennis Challenges

The USTA is sponsoring a Team Tennis Challenge. Click here to view flyer.

SPMS Road Raiders

Road Raiders will have regular practice on Tuesday, October 22nd from 2-2:30 pm. We will have a two mile race against other middle schools at Switzerland Point on Thursday, October 24th! The race will start at 4:30 pm, but runners need to be there by 3:30pm. Please check Edmodo to find the fastest updates for Road Raiders! Email Ms. P if you can't get on! If you are interested in helping out, please email Ms. Piscitello at piscite@stjohns.k12.fl.us

SPMS Winterguard

SPMS Winterguard continues practicing on Wednesday from 1-5:30.

Competition Schedule

Jan 18 - Premier (site stil TBA)

Feb 22 - Lyman HS (longwood FL)

Mar 1 - University HS (Orange City, FL)

Mar 8 - Freedom HS (Orlando, FL)

Mar 15 - Cypress Creek HS (Orlando,FL)

Mar 22 - Fletcher HS (Neptune Beach, FL)

Mar 28/29 - Championships (Daytona bch, FL)

SPMS Winterguard will be selling BOO-Grams from Oct 21-Oct 31. Students can purchase a BOO-Gram during any lunch to send to someone at school for a $1.00. The BOO-Gram will be delivered the next day during homeroom. Don't forget to bring your money and stop by the Winterguard Boo-Gram table at lunch to "Boo" someone special!!!

Student Corner

SPMS Dreams Come True Club- Next Meeting Oct 28th

To join the Dreams Come True Edmodo Group, please use the following code: na7u8c Visit often to learn of our club's activities. If you were unable to attend our first meeting, please come to our next meeting on Oct. 7th in Mrs. Bower's room, Portable 1. We look forward to a Great year with a Great group of SPMS students while working to make a dream come true for a child battling a life-threatening illness.

SPMS Winterguard BOO-Grams

Next FCA Meeting

The next FCA Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 23 from 1-2:30 on the patio. The game planned is flag football. Please pick up your child promply in the parent pickup line at the front of the school.

National Junior Honor Society will have applications available in October after the first Quarter grades are given out. Look for more information in upcoming Raider Raps.

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.

Remember of check Edmodo for homework assignments.

Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders

Washington DC Trip

We have filled 3 buses and are so excited!!! If you have paid money and you've had a change in plans and you can NOT go on the DC trip, please make sure you contact Mrs. DiDeo, Nereida.dideo@stjohns.k12.fl.us. We have several students on the "Waiting List" that would like to go. The last day to receive a refund is November 8th. Please remember for everyone going that ALL money is due by November 1st.

Remember to check Edmodo for homework assignments.

Lunch Menu

Week of October 21st

Monday - Chicken Quesadilla Max, Max Cheese Sticks, Marinara Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, Taco Sauce, Variety of Milk

Tuesday - Cheese or Pepperoni Calzonettes with Marinara Dipping Sauce, Beef Taco with lettuce, tomato, cheese cup, Baby Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Taco Sauce, Variety of Milk

Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets & Choice of WG Garlic Bread stick, Chicken Fajita Sald & Choice of WG Garlic Bread stick, Cherry Tomato & Celery Stick Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Baked Beans,Fresh Sliced Apples, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Variety of Milk

Thursday - Pasta & Meatballs, Fajita chicken Wrap, Spinach/Romaine Salad with LF Salad Dressing, Sweet Green Peas, Peaches, taco Sauce, Variety of Milk

Friday - No School for Students

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

Superintendent's Weekly Review- 10/15/2013

The Superintendent's Weekly Review for this week is now posted at [ http://blogs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/supt/ ]http://blogs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/supt/. The newsletter can also be found on the home page of the St. Johns County School District website at

http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us

Teen Defensive Driving

The St. Johns County School District is pleased to announce its partnership with the St. Johns County Tax Collectors Office to offer the Teen Defensive Driving course at all high schools in the district. This 28-hour program focuses on teaching students to be a defensive driver with knowledge of the laws that relate to the operation of a motor vehicle and safe driving procedures. The "behind the wheel" training includes braking, backing, parking and lateral control movements. Once a student can safely control a motor vehicle, 20 additional hours will be spent with other students driving on a variety of roadways, including I-95, with a certified instructor.

The reduced cost of the Teen Defensive Driving Program is $200 with a 10 percent discount for students who acquired their Learner Permit through their high school's course. Scholarships are also available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs.
For schedule information or to register, go to

www.sjctax.us/DriverEducation.aspx or contacdt Ricky McIntryre at rmcintyre@sjctax.us or 904-209-2298

The District May Be Able to Help

Are you living in a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground; on the street; in abandoned buildings; or living with friends or relatives to to an economic hardship, are you a teenager and living independently or with someone other than a parent or legal guardian; then you may be eligible to receive services provided under the McKinney-Vento Act. Contact your school Computer Operator or your local Homeless Liaison-Mr. Chris Stone @ 547-7589 for more details. You may also visit: http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/depts/student/homeless/

Parents as Partners

Click here to view the Parents as Partners, the St. Johns County School District ESE Department Newsletter. It contains detailed information regarding events, contact information and more.

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.

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.

Community News vents

MacBeth at Bartram Trail High School

The drama students at BTHS would like to invite you to their fall performance of MacBeth.

Thursday, Oct. 31st & Friday, Nov. 2nd at 7pm

Saturday, Nov. 3rd at 2pm

Tickets are $10

There will be a costume contest with a prize to be given at the end of Thursday night's show (Halloween). Join us for a small gathering after the show for a toast and treats!

Girl Scouts Founder's Day at Alpine Groves Park

Girl Scouts from around the area will be participating in a Founder's Day event at Alpine Groves Park to commemorate Juliette Low's birthday. We invite all kids around the area to dress up in their fun Halloween costumes and come share this special day with us. There will be fun activities such as face painting, tattoos, games and more!!! This is a FREE event for the community! Come have fun with us!

When: October 19th, 2013

Where: Alpine Groves Park by the river

Time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Junior Wave Academy

Click here to view a flyer regarding girls lacrosse from the North Florida Wave Lacrosse Club.

KidzArt Presents: Friday Night Teen Art Workshops!

Join us for our new TeenzArt workshops at River of Life United Methodist Church 2600 Race Track Road! Our art enriched "workouts" are packed 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! Painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, and more! Workshops are from 6:30-8:00pm and are $20-$22 depending on the project scheduled. View our schedule online and view samples of our planned projects! First class is Friday, September 20th. Register for classes online at /www.simpson.kidzart.com or call (904) 287-8603

San Juan Del Rio Fall Festival

Click here to view flyer for the San Juan Del Rio 7th Annual Fall Festival located on 1718-State Road #13 St Johns, Fl 32259 3 miles south of Race Track Road. The festival is on November 1, 2, and 3 2013. There are rides, games, silent auction, Cafe San Juan, book nook, food/refreshments,

reverse draw dinner Saturday night, bingo, all ages talent show contest, free entertainment all 3 days, homemade

soup contest and our Giant Raffle with $7,000 in Cash Prizes.

For additional information contact Sal Santapola at saldesanta@gmail.com or287-3382. Visit the website at
www.sjdrparish.org/faal festival/ff.htm

HEAL and JCP Cares unite with a Fall Celebration

HEAL (Healing Every Autistic Life) and JCP Cares will be hosting a Fall Celebration on Sunday, October 27 from 1-3 at Plantation Park in Julington Creek Plantation. Click here to view flyer. For the kids, there will be a bounce house, pumpkin painting, games (such as boo bowling, a skeleton bone hunt, bean bag toss and more), a storytime blanket and a Lego corner. There will be information about resources available for Mom and Dad. (Bottled water will be available but no food or candy will be served at this event so you might want to bring your own snacks.) A big thank you to Publix for donating the pumpkins and bottled water.

We are also looking for students who want to volunteer to help out with this event. It would be a great opportunity for those needing service hours.

Chili's Fundraiser

Chili's at Bartram Crossing on Old St. Augustine Road is hosting a fundraiser for us on Tues. Oct. 8 from 11am-11pm. If you take in our coupon they will donate 10% of your check to us. We will be giving these funds to HEAL. So please put it on your calendar now!! Please let your family, friends and neighbors know as well. Click here to print coupon.

Contact Linda Gomolka for any questions or information at

lgomolka@jcpcares.org or 327-6144

"18th Annual Ancient City Kid Day"

EPIC Behavioral Healthcare

1400 Old Dixie Highway

St. Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 829-2273

Contact: Teresa Andrews

St. Augustine, FL - Attention Parents! Looking for something fun to do with your kids that doesn't cost a lot of money? Then the 18th Annual Ancient City Kids Day is for you! Ancient City Kids Day will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 11am-3pm at Francis Field on Castillo Drive. This event, coordinated by local agencies, is a day of fun-filled activities for children and families. The event is free for the public, and will include over 40 youth service agencies offering carnival style games and activities, arts and crafts, contests for the kids and free entertainment all day plus Smokey the Bear. No child will leave empty-handed as t-shirts, prizes or goodies are given out all day. Educational information on resources in our community is available for parents. The only cost to the public will be for food or drinks. Ancient City Kids Day has grown to be one of St. Augustine's biggest youth activities, and is a popular event for the whole family. Last year's event brought approximately 3,000 people out for the fun. For more information, please feel free to contact EPIC Behavioral Healthcare at 829-2273.