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Message from Mrs. Kunze
Report Cards
1st quarter report cards were issued on Thursday, Oct. 31st. Included in your child's report card packet were 2 flyers.
Click here to view a flyer from Ossi Orthodontics
Click here to view newsletters from Middle Years, Working Together for School Success. These are newsletters that SPMS subscribes to that give helpful strategies for middle schoolers and their parents. If your child received an honor card click here to view a letter from Dr. Joyner congratulating the student for acedemic achievement and click here to view the businesses that will accept the honor card.
Students who received all As or all As and Bs were treated to soda and cookies on Thursday for their accomplishments. A special thank you to Publix at Racetrack & SR13 for delivering the sodas.
Hat and Pajama Day
Today students and staff could wear hats and pajamas to school and it was requested that a $1 donation be given for each worn. The money collected will go to the Ronald McDonald House where Angela Hunter, 8th grade Science teacher, and her husband are staying while Baby Blake is at Wolfson's. Blake was born with a heart condition and underwent surgery shortly after birth. Great job Raiders by showing support for a family member!
Additional Fundraising
Mrs. Bower (teacher at SPMS) and her husband own Rip Line Apparel. They are sponsoring a fundraiser to help benefit 2 local families. Aubrey Thompson is a former SPMS student who suffered serious injuries from a car accident and Blake Hunter, newborn baby of Angela Hunter (SPMS teacher) who underwent major heart surgery shortly after birth. Rip Line is offering $10 shirts for purchase with proceeds to be split between the 2 families. Please visit the website at www.riplineapparel.com. You may order through Paypal by going to bower_k@bellsouth.net and in the "notes" section say what design/size/color etc. or email Mrs. Bower at bower_k@bellsouth.net
Fall Drama Production
The first production of the year opened with rave reviews on Wednesday! Don't miss out on The Crawdaddy Lake Murder Mystery. Performances are Friday, and Saturday at 7pm. There is limited seating, so you will want to arrive early to ensure a seat. Tickets are $5.
Parent Pick Up Line in the Afternoon
Please allow space in the parent pickup line in the afternoon for buses to enter for pickup of students.
Trick or Treat for UNICEF
The UNICEF boxes (money) will be collected on Monday, November 4th.
Second Harvest Food Drive
Next week we start our annual food drive to support the Second Harvest Food Bank. The grade levels compete for the most food donated by weight and then we compete with the other middle schools for a trophy. Start bringing in those heavy items now!
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PTSO Information
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PTSO Meeting!
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.
*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!
* 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
It is not too late to order magazine subscriptions: you can still purchase Magazines and gifts onine at
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!
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Volunteer Information
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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 event for several volunteers is preparing and operating the Holiday Store. The Swiss Point Holiday Store is stocked with new and gently used items for students to purchase with Raider Bucks for their parents, siblings, friends, etc. A SignUp Genius will go out sometime in November. Want to donate items? Sure you can. Please send any new or very gently used items to the front office. Thanks in advance for your support!
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Guidance News
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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.
Moseley's Food for Thought
As we begin a new quarter, here are some tips for helping your child be more successful:
- Encourage your child to use a planner; we all have schedules to keep and most of us write down our appointments, stress the importance of this lifelong habit with your child.
- Post a monthly family calendar in the kitchen so everyone is aware of up-coming events and can plan school work accordingly.
- Have a specific space at home to do homework with minimal distractions.
- Do today's homework today; don't put it off because it isn't due tomorrow.
- Keep folders for Silver classes in one binder and folders for Black classes in another.
- The National Sleep Foundation says that teens need 8.5 - 9 hours of sleep each night to function at their best and that "sleep is food for the brain...it is as important as the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the food you eat".
Pack up homework, choose clothes, etc. BEFORE going to bed each night
Seaton's Corner
Just as a reminder, report cards were given out to students in their homeroom classes on Thursday. There have been several calls from parents with questions about grades. Grades can be accessed by parents through HAC (Home Access) at any time. To help pull up your child's grades, please remind them that they may retake some of their Summative Assessments that are below 70%. However, before being able to retake a Summative Assessment, they must demonstrate that they understand the standard (websites, videos, worksheets/handouts, etc.). Their teacher will tell them exactly what is required of them to do before being able to retake the assessment. The retake assessment scores may not be above 75%.
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SAC News
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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.
Click here to view the minutes from the October meeting.
Proposed Items for November meetings:
Finalize and vote of Needs Assessment Survey - Parent Survey Questions
Next meeting: November 20, 2013
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Emergency Cards
Parents I am still missing 4 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
You should have received a letter about our 6th grade Health Screening with your student's report card. The Health Screening will take place on November 14th and November 21st. All students will be screened through PE. (If your child does not have PE they will be screened through their non-core class) I do not need anything back from you if you wish your child to participate. I need all forms returned to the homeroom teacher no later than November 7th. There is a section on the bottom of the form to be returned ONLY if you do not wish your child to participate.
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Raider Band News
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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
Thank you for supporting the SPMS Raider Band program!
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Daily Rotation & Events
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Week of November 4th
Canned Food Drive all Week
Monday, November 4th- Black Day
Tuesday, November 5th - Silver Day
Just Dance Tournament, lunch times. MPR
Road Raiders, 2-3:30pm
Chorus Rehearsal, 2-4 pm, Auditorium
Washington DC Trip Meeting, 6:30pm, Auditorium
Wednesday, November 6th - Black Day - 1pm dismissal
Thursday, November 7th- Silver Day
Just Dance Tournament, lunch times. MPR
Road Raiders Race, 4:30pm, Gamble Rogers
Chorus Concert, 7:00pm, Auditorium
Friday, November 8th - Black Day
PTSO, 8:30am, MPR
SPMS Band to perform with BTHS, evening, BTHS
Film Club, 2-4pm, MPR
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Policy Reminders
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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
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Athletics
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SJMSAA Football & Cheerleading
Sat, Nov. 9th - Versus Sebastian, Noon, Plantation Field
Sat. Nov 16th- All-Star Game
Intramural News
After-school basketball and flag football will begin next week on Tuesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 6 from 2:00 - 3:00. This is a program for boys and girls who enjoy sports, fun, and learning more about each sport. All students that sign-up will be placed on a team and play, "NO CUTS", everyone plays. Sign-up forms can be picked up from a PE coach or the front office. If their are any questions, please see Coach Singleton.
SPMS Basketball
Congratulations to the girl's basketball team as they beat Fruit Cove Middle School on Monday. The girls are the 2013 St. Johns County Basketball Champions. Great job, we are so proud of you. Raiders are #1.
The girls finished the season with 12 wins and 1 loss.
The boys finished the season with 10 wins and 2 losses.
SJMSAA Boys Soccer
Practices will begin November 4th. ALL players must have a physical exam before the start of the first practice.
SJMSAA Golf
Practice will start on Wednesday, October 30 at 3:30 at South Hampton Golf Course.
SPMS Road Raiders
Road Raiders will have practice on Tuesday, November 5th from 2-3:30pm. There will be a race on Thursday, November 7th at 4:30pm at Gamble Rogers. Runners need to be there by 3:45pm to stretch for the race. If you ever wonder what is going on with Road Raiders, please look on Edmodo. This is updated regularly! Please email Ms. Piscitello at piscite@stjohns.k12.fl.us if you have any questions or concerns.
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)
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Student Corner
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Student Volunteer Opportunity- Hickory Creek Needs Your Help
Hickory Creek Elementary School is hosting a Math and Reading Night Thursday, November 7th from 6:30 - 8:00pm.
At least 8 student volunteers are needed at the Math games tables. Time needed is from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Please contact Tammy Woodcock at twood929@comcast.net or call 333-7509.
National Junior Honor Society .
Forms of Intent can be picked up in the Media Center. Applications and forms are due no later than Thursday, November 7th.
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.
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Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders
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Washington DC Trip- MEETING NOTICE
There will be a meeting for the DC Trip on Tuesday, November 5th in the SPMS Auditorium at 6:30pm. If you or your child is attending this trip, please make sure you both attend this informative meeting. Please contact Mrs. DiDeo at Nereida.dideo@stjohns.k12.fl.us. with any questions or concerns.
Remember to check Edmodo for homework assignments.
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Lunch Menu
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Week of November 4th
Monday - Chicken Quesadilla Max, Max Cheese Sticks, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Mandarin Oranges, Taco Sauce, Variety of Milk
Tuesday - Beef Tacos, Cheese or Pepperoni Calzonettes, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Taco Sauce, Variety of Milk
Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets, Fajita Chicken Salad, Cherry Tomato & Celery Dippers w/LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Baked Beans, Fresh Apple Slices, Garlic Breadstick, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Variety of Milk
Thursday - Pasta & Meatballs, Fajita Chicken Wrap, spinach & Romaine Salad w/ LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Sweet Peas, Peaches, Taco Sauce, Variety of Milk
Friday - BBQ Chicken, Giorgio Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Steamed Carrots, Steamed Green Beans, Garlic Breadstick, Choice of 100% Juice, Variety of Milk
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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- 10/28/2013
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.
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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!
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 atwww.sjdrparish.org/faal festival/ff.htm
Santa Suits on the Loose
The Second Annual Santa Suits on the Loose 5K is a walk/jog/run benefiting St. Augustine Youth Services, a local therapeutic home for boys. The race will be held on December 14, 2013 starting at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park at 8am. Registration begins at 6:30am. Entry fee is $35 per person. Sign up early to receive a Santa Suit, guaranteed to the first 300 adult registrants. Children will receive a Santa-inspired T-shirt. For more information or to register online, visit www.racesmith.com or email santasuitsontheloose@gmail.com for any questions.
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