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Messages from Mrs. Kunze
As I am looking at grades of students struggling academically, I am noticing that most of them are not completing homework. Most teachers offer extra help before or after school. Please encourage your child to complete their homework and seek extra help if needed.
PTSO will host their annual fall bash on Friday, October 10th from 2-4:30pm. This year's theme is Keep Calm and Go NEON! We will have an 80s dress up day on the 10th during the school day. Your child will not want to miss the bash! Tickets will be on sale the week of October 6th and are $5 for PTSO members and $7 for non-members.
Washington DC Update
We are definitely taking 4 buses and there are still 15 seats available. If your child would like to attend, please send in the $250 deposit ASAP. The next $250 payment is due next Friday, October 3rd. All students attending the trip will receive field trip paperwork on Wednesday, October 1st in homeroom.
Down-Set-Hike------RAIDER FOOTBALL TEAM FUNDraiser!! Stop by the Mandarin sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt Store in the Walmart shopping Center on San Jose Blvd right next to GameStop this weekend beginning today - Friday, Sept. 26- thru Sunday, Sept. 28th! sweetFrog is giving the SJMSAA Raider Football Team 15% of the proceeds from this fundraiser. To show your support for the JV and Varsity teams, all YOU have to do to is say Raiders or Swiss Point at the register and we will credit 15% of your purchase to the team! The fundraiser is from 2pm-close each day!!! 18 assorted yogurt flavors and 100 toppings! Gift cards, yogurt and merchandise all count in the total sales. SEPTEMBER 26-28!!! GO RAIDERS
Dream of Going to College?
The St. Johns County Education Foundation can help! Applications are being accepted for a tuition only Florida prepaid scholarship paying up to 60 credit hours at a Florida public post-secondary institution of higher learning. Click here to view more 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!!!
PTSO MEETING
We had a wonderful PTSO meeting with about 26 parents in attendance. It was a great time to plan for this year and get to know each other a little better. Watch the Raider Rap for upcoming meeting dates and try to join us - you'll be glad you did!
MEMBERSHIP
The PTSO membership drive continues even though Spiritwear has ended. You can still join as a family for $20 and try to push your child's homeroom to the top of the membership drive so they can win a fun doughnut breakfast! Just fill out the top only membership portion of the Membership/Spiritwear order form. (Opt Out is no longer available)
UPCOMING EVENT- Keep Calm and GO NEON Fall Bash
The Keep Calm and GO NEON Fall Bash is coming to SPMS on Friday, October 10th from 2pm-4:30pm in the SPMS gymnasium. The NEON bash will include a DJ with a huge lightshow, NEON giveaways, games and a professional photo booth with immediate take-home photos! Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.Tickets will be on sale during all lunch hours the week of October 6-10 for $5 (PTSO members) and $7 (non-PTSO members). There is still time to become a PTSO member. Students are encouraged to glow in the dark in their bright NEON outfits on Friday, October 10th. Get ready to Keep Calm and GO NEON!
MAGAZINE FUNDRAISER
Since there were late orders that came in, homeroom and the 8th grade winner for the gift basket will be announced next week. The BMX show is November 21, students will receive their ticket the morning of. For students who won the Limo Ride, permission slips will go out in a couple of weeks and the Limo Ride will take place on Tuesday, October 21. Thank you for your support during this PTSO fundraiser.
EVERY ORDER COUNTS
This was the last week for students to turn in magazine orders for prizes, but it's not too late to support the school by ordering online at www.gaschoolstore.com and enter Online Store ID# 2529543.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary Panariello at mary.panariello@hrblock.com
SPIRITWEAR
We have placed our final Spiritwear order and will be delivering to your student's homeroom as soon as they arrive and are sorted. We expect this to be about mid-October. Thanks for everyone's support and patience!
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Volunteer Information
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Stay turned for what exciting volunteer opportunity will be coming up next!
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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
Seaton's Corner
Tips for Home: There are things you can do at home to help your middle school child be more successful. Students need to have a special place to do their homework that is free from distractions. It should have good lighting and adequate supplies nearby. Once homework is completed, the student should always store it away in a designated place. That way, it is where it needs to be in order to be easily accessible when it's time to turn it in. Teachers will not send students from class to their lockers to search for their homework. Also, before going to bed, students should be in the habit of gathering up their things needed for school the next morning. Also, before leaving for school, it may help to review with them which day it is (Silver or Black). Thinking through which classes they will have during the day will help them take ownership of their responsibilities in order to be well prepared for the day.
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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
Click here to view the minutes of the SAC meeting held on September 17, 2014
SAC NEWS
The next SAC meeting is Wednesday October 15th at 3:30pm in room 640.
SAC team 2014-2015
Staff:
Sarah Ehlert Keith Tilford
Marylou Epps Al Pantano
Sophie Lendino Lisa Kunze
Parents:
Skip Little Angela Andrews
Tara Guckenberger Jenn King
Karen Merrifield Jennifer Comfort
Tracey Williams-Payne
Julie Pfeifer Sara Solomons
Claudine Owen Steve Perez
Holly Fagan Robert Block
Business Partners:
Elizabeth Loeser
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us
6th Grade Health Screening
The 6th grade Health Screening will be taking place soon. All opt out forms were due to the nurse by September 2nd. Please call me if you have any questions.
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Raider Band News
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The year is off to a great start in the band room! Uniforms are being distributed and lots of new music is going out. The beginners are settling into their new routines and learning their first notes! All band students need to be signed up for their band class on Edmodo.
Next up on the calendar is the 8th grade nights for the local high school bands. Bartram Trial High School 8th grade band night is October 3, and Creekside High School 8th grade band night is October 10th. Nease High School 8th grade band night is October 17th. Mrs. Zentz will be sending home information about those events via email.
Coming soon is our Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Sale! More info is on the way!
Parents, please visit the band website at http://www-raider2.stjohns.k12.fl.us/zentzl/ to see the latest band news, including important band dates.
Go Raider Bands!
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Daily Rotation & Events
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Week of September 29, 2014
Monday, Septembr 29th- Black Day
Football Study Hall in Cafeteria, 2-4 pm
Water Tower Challenge Team Meeting, 2-4 pm, Room 555
Dreams Come True Meeting, 2-3 pm, Portable 1
Student Council Meeting, 2-3 pm, Room 430
Volleyball Game vs Landrum at LMS, starts at 5:30 pm
Tuesday, September 30th- Silver Day
Football Study Hall in Cafeteria, 2-4 pm
Volleyball Practice, Gym, 2pm-5pm
Testing for Virtual Students, 2-4 pm, Lab 650
Road Raiders, 2-3:30 pm
Intramural Flag Football, 2-3 pm
Wednesday- October 1st- 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
Film Club Informational Meeting, 1-2 pm, Room 750
Volleyball Game at Murray starting at 5:30 pm
Thursday- October 2nd- Silver Day
Football Study Hall in Cafeteria, 2-4 pm
Volleyball Practice, Gym, 2pm-5pm
Road Raiders, 2-3:30 pm
Reading Raiders Book Club, 2-3:15 pm, Media Center
Intramural Flag Football, 2-3 pm
Friday- October 3rd- Black Day
Grades updated in HAC by 3:00 pm
Volleyball Practice, Gym, 2pm-5pm
Football Study Hall in Cafeteria, 2-4 pm
International Thespian Society Meeting, 2-4 pm
8th Grade Band Members perform at BTHS Football Game, 7-9 pm
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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
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Athletics
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The Saint Johns Middle School Athletic Association ("SJMSAA") middle school sports program is not operated or sponsored by the St. Johns County School District. SJMSAA is an independent, private non-profit corporation, which uses District middle school names and facilities under a license agreement with the District, and which is solely responsible for the operation of the SJMSAA middle school sports program and its individual teams.
SJMSAA Golf
Golf evaluations were held Thursday, September 25th at World Golf Village. The roster will be posted at a later date. A great job to all those who participated.
SPMS Volleyball
The girls won against Liberty Pines with a record of 2-1. Boys' record is 1-1. The next games are Monday at Landrum and Wednesday at Murray. Go Raiders!
SJMSAA Football
The Varsity won their homecoming game against Landrum with a score of 25-0 Way to go Raiders
The JV now has a record of 1 and 4.
Next Week's Games The Varisity's next game is on Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00 versus Gamble Rogers at Plantation Park (grass) The JV team will have their last game on Thursday, October 2 against Landrum JV at Landrum 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. Boys Soccer Tryouts: Monday - September 29th from 2:15pm to 4:00pm Tuesday - September 30th from 2:15pm to 4:00pm Wednesday - October 1st from 1:15pm to 3:00pm (if needed) Athletes must have and wear cleats and shin guards. Make sure to bring water. Goalie's bring gloves. Athletes can change in locker room prior to tryouts. Report to the fence near the fields by the bus loop to check in at 2:15pm. Girls Soccer Tryouts: Thursday, October 2 at 2:00 Friday, October 3, 2:00 SJMSAA Fall Baseball Practices are being held in preparation for their first game. Check future Raider Raps for dates and time. 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
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.
Buddy Drive
The Leadership class has teamed up with Channel 12 News and Jeanie Blaylock for a Buddy Bear Drive. Bears will be collected for cancer patients. The drive runs from October 1-October 15. For more information contact Amy Huber at Amy.Huber@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Lost and Found
There are 13 unclaimed lunch boxes in the lost and found located in the front office as well as water bottles and hoodies. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity on September 30.
Attention All Civic Students and Their Parents
Click here to view information regarding the filed study trip to Tallahassee on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Click here to print the necessary medical information form.
SWAT Club
The first meeting of the SWAT Club- Students Working Against Tobacco will be on September 25 at 2:15 pm in the PE classroom #835 in the PE hallway. Anyone interested see Dep. Kowieski to pick up an information packet.
Virtual School Testing Dates
Students taking a course through virtual school MUST have their final exam proctored. Computer lab 650 will be monitored from 2-4pm on the dates listed below for students to stay after to take their final exam.
September 30th
October 14th
October 28th
November 4th
November 18th
December 2nd
December 16th
Dates for the second semester will be posted later.
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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 attending on October 1st.
PSAT Test Offered- There are only 2 tests Left
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
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Media Center News
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There is lots of activity going on in the Media Center. Please make sure your student is returning their books on time. There is a date slip at the front of their book when it is due. Every day that the book is overdue, the student has a .05 fee. There are many late fees that have accumulated already this year. Please remind your student to return their books. A student can renew their book one time if they are not finished with the book. (Unless the book is on hold for another student OR it's a Sunshine State Book)
We have a TON of new titles that have started to come in. Your students are enjoying the new books. There are a small section of books that are designated 8th grade only due to content. These books are to be checked out by 8th graders only. If at any time your 6th or 7th grade student wants to check out one of these books, a parent permission slip will be sent home for a signature.
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Beyond the Bell
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Beyond the Bell Reminders:
Students must sign in before leaving the media center to attend clubs, sports or classrooms.
Payments
The October payment is due no later than 6:00pm September 30th.
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 29nd
Did you know that the SPMS Cafeteria offers Breakfast?!
Go to the website above to view daily options
Monday- Chicken Quesadilla Max, Chicken Max Sticks, Chicken Nuggets, Hamburger, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Mandarin Oranges, White Wheat Roll, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Taco Sauce, Variety of Milk
Tuesday- Cheese or Pepperoni Calzonettes, crunchy Beef Tacos, Chicken Nuggets, Hamburger, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Corn, Pears, White Wheat Roll, Lettuce, Tomato Cheese Cup, Taco Sauce, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Variety of Milk
Wednesday- Fajita Chicken Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Hamburger, Cherry Tomato & Celery Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Baked Beans, Fresh Apple Slices, White Wheat Roll, Taco Sauce, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Variety of Milk
Thursday- Pasta & Meatballs, Fajita Chicken Wrap, Chicken Nuggets, Hamburger, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Sweet Peas, Peaches, White Wheat Roll, Taco Sauce, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Variety of Milk
Friday- BBQ Chicken, Giorgio Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Hamburger, steamed Carrots, Green Beans, Choice of 100% Juice, White Wheat Roll, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Variety of Milk
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Superintendent's Weekly Review- 9/15/2014
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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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.
CAA Flag Football Registration is Now Open for 2014
Please visit the www.caaflagfootball.com for information.
Horse Sense & Sensitivity's 2nd Annual Round Up!
Click here to view the flyer for this exciting event being held on Saturday, Noverber 15 at Bailey's Farm in St. Johns.
Community Asthma Workshop Schedule
Click here to view the schedule for local asthma workshops.
Ancient City Kids Day
Attention Parents! Looking for something fun to do with your kids that doesn't cost a lot of money? Then the 19th Annual Ancient City Kids Day is for you! Ancient City Kids Day will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm 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, contest 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 3000 people out for the fun! For more information, please feel free to contact EPIC Behavioral Healthcare at 829-2273
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