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Messages from Mrs. Kunze
Thank you to everyone who attended Open House this past week. We truly appreciate your support!
There is information regarding a bus stop change in the student corner section that affects Aberdeen and Durbin Crossing South.
I am leaving the Florida Standards Assessment link in again this week. If you have not had time to take the language arts and math practice test for your child's grade level, please do so.
New Florida Standards Assessment
In the spring your child will take the new Florida Standards Assessment, which will measure their knowledge of the Florida Standards in Reading and Math. The assessment is quite different than the FCAT 2.0 as it is not all multiple choice. I encourage you to take the practice tests. Please open the link below in Chrome or FireFox.
Link to New Florida Standards Practice Tests
Click on Students and Parents and then Training Tests.
Click on Take the Training Tests - at the sign in box click sign in (you don't have to enter anything). On the next screen select a grade level and YES. Select the test and begin. You must select an answer to the question or you can not click next to move to the next question.
Picture Day Coming Soon
Fall student portraits will be taken during the student's social studies class on Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19th.
Washington DC Trip
Any 8th grader interested in going on the Washington DC trip needs to give Mrs. Kunze the $250 deposit by September 19th. The total cost of the trip is $890. The payment plan is $250 on October 3rd, $250 on October 17th, and $140 on November 7th. Field trip paperwork will be given to those who will be attending at a later date. There is a link to a PowerPoint on the front page and parent page of the SPMS website with trip information.
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PTSO Information
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Visit the PTSO website at www.SwissPointPTSO.com to find out all about the PTSO and what it has to offer!!!
Magazine Fundraiser
The first turn-in date was yesterday and ducks will be given out on Wednesday, 9/10 during lunch period. If you student submitted 10 orders they qualify for the Limo Ride and Pizza lunch which takes place on Thursday, October 23, 2014. For 3 orders, your student will attend a BMX stunt show at the school on November 21.
Next Turn in date is Thursday, September 11th - for every 5 new orders, your student will spin the MONEY WHEEL to win CA$H.
There is a magazine order drop box at the front office. Please have your student drop their orders in the drop box - not their homeroom teacher. Please make sure your students name and homeroom are filled out on the envelope. All prizes for orders turned in by September 11th will be handed out on Wednesday, September 17th.
EVERY ORDER COUNTS
and enter Online Store ID# 2529543.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary Panariello at mary.panariello@hrblock.com Membership & Spirit Wear Membership and Spirit Wear sales continue the next 2 weeks. Please turn in the forms to the front office or the homeroom teahcers.
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Volunteer Information
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Watch for more volunteer opportunities at SPMS!
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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-L.
Tanya Moseley- 7th graders, last name ending in M-Z and the entire 8th grade.
Lisa Mason- Testing Coordinator/School Counselor
Moseley's Food For Thought
If you are new to the school district and have not yet been given a Login and password for HAC (Home Access Center) please contact your child's guidance counselor asap. HAC can be accessed from the Switzerland Point webpage and is how you and your child can view classroom grades.
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SAC News
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School Advisory Council
Switzerland Point Middle School
Sarah Ehlert, SAC Chair, Sarah.Ehlert@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Please take a few moments to approve the nominations of your fellow parents for the SAC team this year. The link to approve nominations is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q9GZML8
If you are not able to complete the survey online paper surveys are available in the front office. The SAC meetings are always open to the public so even if you are not a team member you are always welcome to attend. The deadline to submit your ballot is Friday, September 12th.
The first SAC meeting is September 17th at 3:30pm in room 640 (Ms. Ehlert's room).
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Attention 6th grade parents
You student was given a letter in their first day packet about Health Screening that we will be doing here at school.
This form is due to the homeroom teacher by September 8th. All students will be screened unless we receive the opt out form filled out at the bottom of the letter.
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Raider Band News
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We are excited about the new school year and all the new band students we have! Parents, please visit the band website at http://www-raider2.stjohns.k12.fl.us/zentzl/ to have many of your questions answered, including important band dates. Mrs. Zentz will be sending out lots of informational emails throughout the year, so if you have not heard from her by next Friday, please email her with the best email address for you. zentzl@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Go Raider Bands!
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Daily Rotation & Events
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Week of September 8, 2014
Monday, Septembr 8th- Black Day
Football Study Hall in Cafeteria, 2-4 pm
Student Council, Room 430, 2-3:00 pm
Tuesday, September 9th- Silver Day
Football Study Hall in Cafeteria, 2-4 pm
Wednesday- September 10th- Black Day- Early Dismissal
Football Study Hall in Cafeteria, 2-4 pm
Cheerleading Practice, 1:00-3:00 pm, Dance Room
Winterguard - 1pm-5:30pm, gym
Thursday- September 11th- Silver Day
Football Study Hall in Cafeteria, 2-4 pm
Friday- September 12th- No School Students- Teacher In-Service Day
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Policy Reminders
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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
Tardy to Class
It is important that students report to class on time. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. On the third (3rd) tardy to class, a lunch detention will be issued by the Dean. Two lunch detentions will be issued by the dean for the fourth (4th ) tardy. In School Detention (ISD) will be issued by the dean for each subsequent tardy.
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Athletics
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SPMS Volleyball
SPMS 2014-2015 Boys Volleyball Team
Jack Rohleder
Brett McKendrick
Aiden Grant
Kyle Cirulnick
Dwayne Harvey
Sean Colbert
Nathan Froess
trevor Schultz
Sean Lynch
Ryan Foland
Alijah Kuehl
Michael French
Eli Ferguson
SPMS 2014-2015 Girls Volleyball Team
Karis Ginder
Abigail Merrifield
Alyssa Shawver
Mackenzie Campbell
Taylor Smith
Alex Murphy
Linsley Horn
Kayla Ahren
Alexia Kuehl
Lauryn Wheeler
Developmental Team
Tayna Bullock
Kate Woodruff
Cassidy Copeland
Kristin Kyles
SJMSAA Football
The JV ended up with a 27-14 loss against Liberty Pines but showed what they are made of by never giving up and playing hard to the end. Their 4th quarter rally put 14 points on the board and they are now more than ready to take on the next opponent that comes their way. Way to go JV!
The Varsity lost against Murray but showed great team spirit.
Next Week's Games Wed., Sept. 10th*- 7:00 pm, Varsity (H) vs. Fruit Cove @ Plantation Park turf field Thurs., Sept. 11th- 5:00 pm, JV vs. Pacetti Bay (H) @ Pacetti Bay Middle School SJMSAA Soccer Any student interested in girls and boys soccer, please go to the SJMSAA website at www.sjmsaa.com to register. the soccer season will begin on Monday, September 29th. Forms are available in the front office and the gym. Any questions, please see Coach Singleton. This is for the school soccer teams. Click here to view flyer. SPMS Road Raiders Road Raiders season begins on Thursday, September 11th after school until 3:30 pm. The season ends on November 20th. Mrs. Mayer is the sponsor and she can be contacted at Odessa.Mayer@stjohns.k12.fl.us SJMSAA Fall Baseball Any boy interested in fall baseball, please register on the SJMSAA website at www.sjmsaa.com. Try-outs will begin on Monday, September 8th at 3:00 pm. At try-outs, Varsity can only use a drop 3 bat and JV can only use a drop 5. Any questions, firstly check the website first and then Coach Singleton if needed. Click here for more information.
Girls Lacrosse Any 6th-8th grade girls lacrosse player interested in playing for the LB3 Wave Lacrosse Club this fall please coach Coach Jackowiak at wavelacrosseclub@gmail.com There are limited openings on the LB3 Wave 2018-2019 (current 8th & 9th graders) and 2020/2021/2022 teams (current 5th-7th graders). Practices will be held Thursday evenings at Aberdeen Park , September 25 to November 13. For more information on LB3 Wave Lacrosse, visit: http://www.lb3girlslacrosse.com/page/show/1114201-lb3-wave-jacksonville
CAA Fall Conditioning Camp The CAA Board is conducting a Fall Conditioning Camp. registration is open from now until September 13. Camp will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the field behind Fruit Cove Middle School. There will be 2 sessions to choose from: Session A- 6:00-7:00 pm and Session B-7:00-8:00 pm. Camp will be held for 6 weeks starting on september 16 and ending the week of October 23. Go to www.creeksconditioning.com for more information.
SPMS Intramurals After school flag football will be starting on Tuesday, September 23 from 2:00-3:00 pm outside on the fields. Permission forms will be coming out next week. See Coach Singleton, any PE coach or the front office for the permission form. Boys and girls in 6th-8th grade are welcome to attend. Don't miss out on the fun and start forming teams!! |
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Student Corner
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Master Calendar for 2014-2015
The master calendar for the 2014-2015 school year was approved at a recent School Board meeting. Click here to print.
*Please note that semester exams will be given the week before winter break just like this year. PLEASE do not schedule vacation during exam time.
Bus Stop Change
Starting on Monday, September 8, bus number 256 route has been changed. Anyone living in the Aberdeen and Durbin Crossing South areas please review the following notice.
Bus Stop Change Notice
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Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders
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Washington DC Trip
January 4th through 9th - cost $890.
$250 deposit due by 9/19
$250 due by 10/3
$250 due by 10/17
$140 due by 11/7
There is a link to a PowerPoint on the front page of the SPMS website with trip information. Please give deposit to Mrs. Kunze. The field trip paperwork will be given to those who will be going at a later date.
PSAT Test Offered
Take the 2014 PSAT at SPMS
Get Ready for the SAT®
* access personalized college and career planning resources and get AP® potential feedback in My College QuickStart™
* request information from colleges and universities
* assess your critical reading, mathematical reasoning and writing skills
* get suggestions on how to improve your academic skills
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
TIME: 7:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
WHERE: SPMS Auditorium
COST: $20.00
SIGN UP IN GUIDANCE- Beginning on September 8th
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE- Signups on a first come/first served basis
Any questions or concerns contact Lisa Mason, Testing Coordintator/School Counselor at lisa.mason@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Do You Want the Chance to Make Some Cash!
It only takes 1 - Turn in ONE magazine order and be entered for a chance to win the Candy Gift Basket with $50.00 CASH, $25.00 Movie Gift Card & Candy. The more magazines you sell the more chances you have to WIN!
Sell 5 magazines by next turn in date and SPIN THE MONEY WHEEL and win some CASH....
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Media Center News
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Sunshine State Incentive Awards
This year in the Media Center we will be concentrating on reading the Sunshine State Young Reader Award Books. Students will be encouraged to read these books and answer some basic questions. Once a student has read 3 of the 15, they can start collecting charms. These charms can be collected on each book upon completion of the questions. Prizes this year include:
Read 3 SSYRA books: Get chain and charms
Read 5 SSYRA books: Get goodie bag
Read 10 SSYRA books: Invited to Battle of the Books pizza party
Read all 15 SSYRA books: You get to be librarian during your LA class!
You will receive a charm for every SSYRA book that you read after 3 books!
We have a limited supply of these books in the Media Center, read them anyway you can....get them from the public library, buy them for your e-reader, purchase them in the store. Whatever you have to do.....just start reading and collecting!
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Beyond the Bell
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Need a great place for your child to stay after school to study and do homework????.............
Look to The Beyond the Bell program!! Many students are benefiting from this after school care program. Christine Southworth is the Media Center Paraprofessional who is available for questions at Christine.Southworth@stjohns.k12.fl.us or by phone at 547-8629. The Beyond the Bell program runs from 2:00-6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 1:00-6:00 pm on Wednesdays.
The monthly fee is $200 and there is a 20 visit "drop-in" punch card that can be purchased for $300. There is a $75 registration fee for everyone.
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Lunch Menu
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Week of September 8th
Did you know that the SPMS Cafeteria offers Breakfast?!
Go to the website above to view daily options
Monday- Homestyle Mac & Cheese, BBQ Chicken Max Snax, Chicken Nuggets, Hamburger, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Green Beans, Applesauce, Sliced Apples, White Wheat Roll, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Variety of Milk
Tuesday- Mini Corn Dogs, Mini cheese Ravioli, Chicken Nuggets, Hamburger, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Garlic Breadstick, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Variety of Milk
Wednesday- Giorgio Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Fajita Chicken Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Hamburger, Cucumber & Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Sweet Peas, Fresh Apple Slices, Garlic Breadstick, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Variety of Milk
Thursday- Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets, Hamburger, Roasted Potato Wedges, Baked Beans, Pears, White Wheat Roll, Lettuce, tomato, 7 Pickle, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup,Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Variety of Milk
Friday- Student Holiday
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From the District
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Superintendent's Weekly Review- 9/3/2014
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
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4-H Youth Develpment Program
The St. Johns County 4-H Youth Development Program is hosting a 4-H Enrollment Kick Off for youth ages 5-18 (age as of September 1, 2014) on Thursday, September 4th from 5-7 pm at the St. Johns County extension Office at 3125 Agricultural Center Drive (near SR 16 and I95). 4-H Club and Project information will be available for new and returning 4-H members. 4-H is a youth development program that enables youth to develop life skills, leadership and citizenship. Caring adult leaders are also being recruited. Please contact the 4-H Office at 904 209-0430 for more informatio. Youth members ages 5-18, as of September 1st, 2014 can enroll in the St. Johns County 4-H program ONLINE AFTER August 23rd by going to: https://florida.4honline.com
Clean Water Music Fest
Click here to view the flyer for the 3rd Annual clean Water Music Fest being held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 12 pm-11 pm at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.
St. Johns County Day at Everbank Field with the Jaguars!
Click here to view the flyer regarding St. Johns Day at Everbank Field for the October 19th football game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns.
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