It is hard to believe that the school year is over. It seems like just a few weeks ago students were picking up schedules and textbooks. Our students and teachers have worked extremely hard this year and our test scores reflect their efforts. I am so proud of everyone!
We had the 8th grade awards ceremony yesterday morning and the 8th grade dance last night. Thank you to all who attended and your understanding and patience as we literally squeezed everyone into the gym. The ceremony and dance were both a wonderful way to celebrate the end of middle school for these 8th graders. A HUGE thank you to Holly Cioffi, Debora McCarty, and Annette McIntosh for organizing the ENTIRE 8th grade dance. These ladies did a fabulous job and we will miss them tremendously as they move on to high school!
Pictures from the awards ceremony can be purchased from Leonard's online at www.schpix.com
8th grade slideshow from the awards ceremony can be purchased at Swiss Point for $5.
I would like to thank all of you for being such wonderful, supportive parents who value education. Swiss Point could not be as successful as we are without you.
I hope everyone finds some time to relax and unwind this summer!
FCAT Scores
6th grade Reading - 89% of students scored a 3 or higher. SPMS ranked 1st compared to the other St Johns middle schools.
7th grade Reading - 87% of students scored a 3 or higher.
SPMS tied for 1st with Fruit Cove out of the St Johns middle schools.
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8th grade Reading - 84% of students scored a 3 or higher.
SPMS ranked 4th compared to the other St Johns middle schools.
6th grade Math - 90% of students scored a 3 or higher.
SPMS tied for 1st with FC out of the St Johns middle schools.
7th grade Math - 83% of all students scored a 3 or higher.
SPMS ranked 3rd compared to the other St Johns middle schools.
8th grade Math - 79% of all students scored a 3 or higher.
SPMS tied for 1st with FC out of the St Johns middle schools.
8th grade Science - 79% of all students scored a 3 or higher.
SPMS ranked 3rd compared to the other St Johns middle schools.
State EOC Scores
Algebra EOC - EVERY student passed!
Geometry EOC - no scores yet
Civics EOC - raw scores, but waiting on district to convert into numerical grades to finalize course grades.
FCAT Reports & Report Cards
We will send an Alert Now message when paper FCAT scores and report cards are available for pick-up.
Beyond The Bell - Extended Day Program
Swiss Point will be offering extended day next year from 2-6pm. Attached below is an informational sheet and registration form to hold your spot. The cost is $200 per month.
Extended Day Information & Registration form
If you are interested in this service, please send in your registration form. As of now we have 5 students. We must have 25 to offer the program.
Does your child need to practice their typing skills this summer?
We use this free online program here at Swiss Point in our computer classes. Students need to create an account if they don't already have one. The account can be linked to a teacher later. The program does a great job of tracking student progess. Practicing for 15 to 20 minutes every day will greatly increase their typing skills.
Summer Reading Assignment
Please print the form below, which needs to be sumbitted to the Language Arts teacher when school starts.
6th grade - MUST read at least ONE book from the MS Sunshine State Book List
7th grade - MUST read a minimum of 350 pages - book or books (2 at most) of your choice
8th grade - MUST read a minimum of 450 pages - book or books (2 at most) of your choice
Summer Reading Form
Sunshine State Book List
Book Recommendation List
Department of Education 2014 Summer Literacy Adventure
Click the links below to see information regarding the Department of Education 2014 Summer Literacy Adventure. The program invites students to read as many books as possilbe. Pledges can be complete at www.justreadfamilies.org. Following the summer break, the department will recognize the top 10 school with the highest percentage of participation. Let's get on that list Raiders!
http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7040/dps-2014-71.pdf(Memo)
http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7041/dps-2014-71a.pdf(AttA)http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7042/dps-2014-71b.pdf(AttB)
http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7043/dps-2014-71c.pdf(AttC)
http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7044/dps-2014-71d.pdf(AttD)
http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7045/dps-2014-71e.pdf(AttE)
Swiss Point Summer Hours & Locations
Monday, June 9 starts 4 day workweek (closed Fridays)
Hours for registration: 8-4:30 pm
Monday, June 9-Thursday, June 12- At Switzerland Point Middle School
Monday, June 16- Thursday, July 10- Bartram Trail High School (remember no Fridays)
Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18- District Shutdown.
All schools and district offices closed
Monday, July 21-Thursday, July 24- Last Week at Bartram Trail High School
Monday, July 28-Thursday, July 31- Back at Switzerland Point Middle School
Monday, August 4- Back to 5 day workweek, Monday- Friday, hours for registration 8:00am-3:00pm
While the SPMS offices are at BTHS (in the 9th grade Academy Media Center), all phone lines will be forwarded. The fax number does not transfer and the BTHS fax number is (904) 547-8359. Resume faxing to 547-8635 after July 24th.
Get Ready for School - Saturday, August 16th
Please mark this date as all students will need to visit Swiss Point during their assigned time to pick-up schedule, textbooks, etc.
Get Ready for School flyer
Important Dates for next year - please mark your calendars!
First day of school - Monday, August 18th
Open House for 7th & 8th graders - Tuesday, Sep 2nd at 6pm
Washington DC parent mtg in auditorium for 8th graders immediately following Open House.
Open House for 6th graders - Thursday, Sep 4th at 6pm
Open House is when you travel your child's schedule to meet each teacher.
6th grade Parent 101 Night at 7pm in Swiss Point auditorium
District Calendar for 14-15 School Year
District Calendar 14-15 - List of Dates
District Calendar 14-15 Monthly view
Florida Standards
As you know some changes were made to the Common Core Standards for Florida, so students will be taught the Florida Standards next year. These new Florida Standards will have a new test written by American Institutes for Research (AIR) which we will administer spring of 14-15. AIR will be field testing Florida's new assessment in Utah this fall. On the Utah Department of Education website there are practice tests available that we have asked our teachers to take. I think it would be beneficial for parents to see these practice tests as well, as the assessments require students to complete performance tasks. To take the practice tests, cut and paste the web address below into CHROME. Leave Guest User and Session info alone on the login screen and click sign in. On the next page select a grade level then click yes. You can take a practice Writing, Math, Language Arts & Listening or Science assessment.
https://login1.cloud2.tds.airast.org/student/V35/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=Utah_PT
8th grade Washington DC trip
The 2014-2015 8th grade trip will be Sunday afternoon, January 4th to Friday morning, January 9th. This is an amazing trip that your student will not want to miss, so start planning now!
ATTENTION PARENTS...
SCHOOL SUPPLY SHOPPING JUST GOT EASIER!
To help make your life easier, SPMS PTSO is offering you an opportunity to purchase prepackaged school supplies for your student through Educational Products, Inc. Each pack of school supplies includes required items selected by our Teachers. The packs can be ordered through EPI's secure website starting April 25th, 2014 thru June 16th, 20014!
1. Go to www.epipacks.com (sales tax added at checkout)
2. Enter the School ID, SWI008
3. Follow the directions to complete your order
4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt
Your child doesn't have the schedule for next year yet but you will be able to add to cart all of the core subjects and those electives that you already know your child will have.
*School supply packs will be delivered to the school prior to the first day.
