|
|
|
Message from Mrs. Kunze
A big thank you to all who participated in Student Council's PJ/Hat Day! They raised $551 for Swiss Point's Relay for Life Team. Way to go!
PTSO will host the 2nd Annual Color Us Crazy Run & Fun on May 1st. See the PTSO section below for more details.
Click here for registration form
Swiss Point's Spring Musical, Hairspray, (Jr version) will be performed this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7pm each night. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door or at lunch all week. We hope that you can join us to watch a wonderful show and to support the 53 students who have worked very hard on this production.
Swiss Point's PTSO will host the Annual Spring Book Fair April 10th through the 17th. Students will visit the book fair through their Language Arts class and can visit during lunch. The spring book fair is a great time to stock up on some great books for reading this summer.
Our 3rd Annual Night of the Arts will be Friday, April 17th from 6pm to 8:30pm throughout the entire building. Please mark your calendars, because you will not want to miss this event. Student work will be displayed throughout the building, there will be hands-on activities, along with performances by Chorus, Drama, both Jazz Ensembles, and Winterguard. This is a wonderful night of celebrating creative outlets at Swiss Point!
In one week we will start administering the FSA Reading with FSA Math immedidately following then EOCs for Algebra, Geometry, and Civics. We need your help as proctors! We know that everyone is busy and we truly appreciate the few hours that you can give us here and there over the next several weeks. As a small token of our appreciation, we will offer a weekly raffle of a $10 gift card. Every time you volunteer during the week, your name will be entered. We will draw every Friday and announce the winner in the Raider Rap.
TESTING FOR THIS WEEK...
Thursday, April 9th -
DDA for high school Spanish 1 and FSA Writing for new students and those who were absent.
FSA Reading
Monday, April 13th (Black) & Tuesday, April 14th (Silver)
6th graders are in homeroom both days while students are pulled for session 1 (Monday) and session 2 (Tuesday).
7th and 8th graders will go to all of their classes like normal with the regular bell schedule.
Wednesday, April 15th (Black) & Thursday, April 16th (Silver)
7th graders are in homeroom both days while students are pulled for session 1 (Wednesday) and session 2 (Thursday).
6th and 8th graders will go to all of their classes like normal with the regular bell schedule.
Friday, April 17th (Black) & Monday, April 20th (Silver)
8th graders are in homeroom both days while students are pulled for session 1 (Friday) and session 2 (Monday).
6th and 7th graders will go to all of their classes like normal with the regular bell schedule.
Tuesday, April 21st (Black) & Wednesday, April 22nd (Silver)
make-up exams for all grade levels
It is extremely important that students are in attendance BOTH days for their FSA Reading. Students are not allowed to take session 2 until they take session 1. (FL DOE rule not St Johns County or Swiss Point's rule.) If a student misses either day or both days, he will be pulled from classes to test on April 21st and/or 22nd.
Parent Notification Letter for Reading Math
Review of Different Tests
FSA (Florida Standards Assessment)
FSA Reading - all grades - administered on the computer
2 sessions - 80 minutes each administered over 2 days
FSA Math - all grades (excluding Algebra & Geometry)
3 sessions - 60 minutes each administered with session 1 on day 1 and sessions 2 & 3 on day 2. All sessions are administered on the computer.
FCAT 2.0 Science - 8th grade only - administered paper/pencil. Both 90 min sessions are administered on one day.
EOC (End-of-Course) Exam
State exam administered in MS Civics, HS Algebra, and HS Geometery. The exam counts 30% of the student's overall course grade. The exams are administered on the computer.
DDA (District Determined Assessment)
District created exam for core courses not tested under the State testing system and all non-core courses. The exam will count as 1 summative grade for the student and will count for at least 40% of the teacher's final evaluation.
Important Testing Dates
PLEASE mark your calendar with the dates below that your child will be testing. Attendance is extremely important on these testing days.
FSA Reading 6th grade
Monday, April 13th & Tuesday, April 14th
FSA Reading 7th grade
Wednesday, April 15th & Thursday, April 16th
FSA Reading 8th grade
Friday, April 17th & Monday, April 20th
FSA Reading Make-up exams for all grade levels
Tuesday, April 21st & Wednesdday, April 22nd
FSA Math 6th grade
Thursday, April 23rd through Tuesday, April 28th
FSA Math 7th grade
Wednesday, April 29th through Monday, May 4th
FCAT 2.0 Science 8th grade
Thursday, April 30th
FSA Math 8th grade
Tuesday, May 5th through Friday, May 8th
Algebra EOC
Monday, May 11th & Tuesday, May 12th
Geometry EOC
Wednesday, May 13th & Thursday, May 14th
Civics EOC
Friday, May 15th & Monday, May 18th
DDAs for semester non-core courses
Tuesday, May 19th through Wednesday, May 27th
4th Quarter District Assessments
Friday, May 29th through Wednesday, June 3rd
4th Quarter District Assessments - make-ups
Last day of school, Thursday, June 4th
FSA Portal
To learn more information about the FSA Writing, Reading & Math exams, you can visit the FSA Portal on the FL Department of Education website.
Link to FSA Portal
|
|
|
PTSO Information
|
Visit the PTSO website at www.SwissPointPTSO.com to find out all about the PTSO and what it has to offer!!!
PTSO MEETING
Our next PTSO meeting will be Friday, April 17th at 10:30 at school. We're celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week and will have a few surprises so please join us. Whether you've volunteered before or you're just looking for a place to start, PTSO is the group for you. You won't know if you don't try so put it on your calendar!
Color Us Crazy Run & Fun Coming - Friday, May 1st!
Would your business like to sponsor our Color Us Crazy Run? For $300 your company's logo will be on the back of all our t-shirts and promoted throughout the next month. We need to get a few more sponsors to make this year's event successful. Donations may be tax deductible.
A form was sent home with your child before Spring Break and another one will come home next week - please look for it in the bottom of the backpack!
Our second Color Us Crazy Run & Fun Night will be here before you know it! Friday, May 1st from 5 - 8 at Swiss Point in the back of the school. Come join our school community for a night of fun & family. Students and their parents can run a course around the back of the school while we throw packets of colored powder on them. The night includes jump houses, an obstacle course, hamster ball races, a dunk tank, and much more.
Registration fee is $20/one runner or $15/runner for families with 2+ runners. Registration includes the white t-shirt for the run AND if you register by April 17th, you'll also receive a free color packet to throw on a friend.
Send your registration form in right away to reserve your spot in the run!
Board Positions Next Year!
The Nominating Committee is working to fill next year's board positions. Most positions are open for next year as we have several parents moving on to high school. WE NEED YOU! Each week we'll highlight another opportunity. Please consider what you might like to chair or co-chair. Without YOU there is no PTSO. Email us at SPMSPTSO@hotmail.com if you're interested.
PRESIDENT - This position is not as time consuming as it is in elementary school, and really serves as more of a support person to the other committees. It's a great way to help support the school, our students and fellow parent volunteers.
BUSINESS PARTNERS - Do you have creative ideas on how to support local businesses? Know a ton of people and want to help? We're looking for an energetic volunteer to spearhead the business partner committee and find win-win partnerships with local businesses.
Open Board Positions: President, VP Fundraising, VP Membership, Business Partners, Character Counts, Swiss Point Cares
Magazine Sales
You can order magazines all year long! Please visit www.gaschoolstore.com and enter school ID 2529543.
Box Tops
Calling for all Box Tops! If you have any at home, please send them in this week. We have to submit them by the end of this month. Your student will receive 1 Raider Buck for every 25 Box Tops turned in. Thanks in advance!
|
|
Volunteer Information
|
NEXT ROUND-FSA READING
$10 Gift Card given away every Friday
A SighUp Genius will go out early next week for the next round of testing, FSA Reading. If you wish to proctor, please go to www.signupgenius.com. Go to find a signup and enter email address cynthia.casper@stjohns.k12.fl.us Thanks in advance to all those who are willing to help!
Every time you proctor, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $10 gift card at the end of each week from now until the end of May! The more you proctor, the more chances you have to win!
Any questions regarding proctoring please contact Lisa Mason, test Coordinator at 547-8637 or lisa.mason@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Thanks if advance for all who will help.
|
|
Guidance News
| |
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
April is Alcohol Responsibility Month! It is designed to unite students under a common goal of increasing awareness about the health and safety risks associated with alcohol. Mrs. Moseley is in the process of teaching an Alcohol lesson to all 8th grade students through their History class. If you have an 8th grader, ask them about what they learned from the lesson! It will be a great discussion starter for you and your child! Some good information can be found on the following website from Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility for adults, teens and even elementary age children: http://responsibility.org/
|
|
SAC News
|
School Advisory Council
Switzerland Point Middle School
Sarah Ehlert, SAC Chair, Sarah.Ehlert@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Click here to view the minutes from the Feb. 18th meeting.
Click here to view the minutes from the Sep. 17th meeting.
Click here to view the minutes from the Oct. 25th meeting.
Click here to view the minutes from the Nov. 19th meeting.
Click here to view the minutes from the Dec. 17th meeting.
Click here to view the minutes from the Feb.18th meeting
SAC NEWS
The next SAC meeting is Wednesday, April 15th at 3:30 pm in room 640. All are welcome to attend.
|
|
From the Nurse
| |
Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Changes in Personal Information
Parents, your help is needed. I spend many hours each week calling parents when students are sick, injured, etc. However, I find when I call home numbers I often get a message that says "this number is disconnected." I call work numbers and they say "they have not worked here in 5 years." Then your student says " my parents got new cell numbers but I don't know what they are." Please notify our computer operator, Norma Miller, at 547-8626 for changes in your contact numbers. You can also e-mail
|
|
Raider Band News
|
Time is running out on our Bozard Oil Change offer. Purchase an oil change certificate for $20 - it's a $35 value. These certificates are good until June 1, 2015 and ALL of the funds raised stay with our band program. Thank you, Bozard Ford. Forms are available with Mrs. Zentz or contact Michelle Bedell, michellebedell@gmail.com.
Our last fundraising opportunity right now is Chip In for Youth Tickets for The Players on May 5 - 10, 2015. These tickets are available for $45, cheaper than purchasing them elsewhere, AND we keep $25 of that for our band. Another perk is that they can be used any day of the tournament. You can order them directly by going to www.chipinforyouth.com and entering our code, which is SPMSRAIDERBAND. The deadline to order these tickets is April 24th, 2015.
Thank you for supporting our fantastic Raider Bands!!!
|
|
Daily Rotation & Events
|
Monday, April 6th - Silver Day
Student Council, 2-3:00 pm, Mrs. Huber's Room
Musical Rehearsal for entire cast, 2-5:00 pm, Auditorium
Tuesday, April 7th - Black Day
4-H Club, 2:15-3:00 pm, Mrs. Geiger's Room
Musical Rehearsal for entire cast, 2-5:00 pm, Auditorium
Wednesday, April 8th - Silver Day
Film Club, 1-3:00 pm, Mr. Moseley's Lab
Thursday- April 9th- Black Day
DDA for Spanish 1 (high school credit)
FSA Writing for new students and those who were absent
Garden Club, 2-2:50 pm, Portable 5
Spring Musical, Hairspray, 7:00 pm Auditorium, $7 per ticket
Friday, April 10th- Silver Day
Debate Club, 2-3:00 pm, Mrs. Pantano's Room
Spring Musical, Hairspray, 7:00 pm Auditorium, $7 per ticket
Saturday, April 11
Spring Musical, Hairspray, 7:00 pm Auditorium, $7 per ticket
|
|
Policy Reminders
|
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
|
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.
SPMS Winterguard
Congratulations to the SPMS Winterguard for a wonderful season! The coaches and sponsor are very proud of you!
Corrine Albano
Tianna Brown
Tialyse Brown
Mira Chehade
Allity Duffield
Reagan Fraser
Jacqueline Harper
Noelle Heggblod
Cassie Henton
Evin Jacobs
Libbie Jeffries
Carley McGovern
Kaley Mitchell
Leanna Ramsey-Lewis
Payton Randall
Jessica Reddington
Kaitlyn Rose
Lexi Rosenbaum
Morgan Turgeon
Kayla Wiechens
Emily Wilfong
SJMSAA Tennis
The Black Team's match was cancelled due to rain. The Silver Team lost to Liberty Pines.
| Date | Home | Away | Time | Facility | | 5-Mar | SPMS Black | LMS Black | 5:00 | Mills | | 5-Mar | FCMS Gold | SPMS Silver | 3:30 | Julington Creek | | 12-Mar | SPMS Silver | LPA | 5:00 | Mills | | 12-Mar | FCMS Gold | SPMS Black | 3:30 | Julington Creek | | 26-Mar | SPMS Silver | FCMS White | 5:00 | Mills | | 26-Mar | LMS Blue | SPMS Black | 3:30 | Plantation | | 2-Apr | LMS Blue | SPMS Silver | 3:30 | Plantation | | 2-Apr | LMS White | SPMS Black | 3:30 | Plantation | | 9-Apr | SPMS Black | SPMS Silver | 5:00 | Mills | | 16-Apr | SPMS Black | POA | 5:00 | Mills | | 16-Apr | LMS Blue | SPMS Silver | 3:30 | Plantation | | 23-Apr | LMS White | SPMS Silver | 3:30 | Plantation | | 23-Apr | LPA | SPMS Black | 5:00 | Mills | | 30-Apr | POA | SPMS Silver | 4:00 | Durbin Creek Amenities | | 30-Apr | FCMS Navy | SPMS Black | 3:30 | Julington Creek | | 7-May | FCMS Navy | SPMS Silver | 3:30 | Julington Creek | | 7-May | FCMS White | SPMS Black | 3:30 | Julington Creek |
SJMSAA Baseball
Varsity beat Landrum 7-2 but unfortunately lost to Landrum Wednesday night 6-3. Go Raiders!
SJMSAA Softball
The Girls Softball team won one last week and the other was rained out. Great job Lady Raiders!
SJMSAA Golf
The Golf Team wishes to thank the following sponsors:
Tropical Smoothie
Exclusive Advisors
Florida Lightening & Electric
Date Time Location Home/Away
Mar 11 2:30 South Hampton SPMS / Pacetti Bay L
Mar 25 4:30 Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Landrum A / SPMS L
Apr 8 2:30 South Hampton SPMS / LPA
Apr 15 2:30 South Hampton SPMS / Fruit Cove
Apr 22 3:30 St. Johns Club South / SPMS
Apr 29 4:00 Cimarrone Landrum B / SPMS
LB3 Wave Girls MS & Youth Summer Skills League:
The LB3 Wave MS/Youth Summer Skills League is a great opportunity to receive top-notch training with our LB3 Wave Elite coaching staff! LB3 Summer Skills league offers high quality coaching and an amazing curriculum that focuses on building individual fundamentals and lacrosse IQ in a FUN and positive environment. Each session will feature 1 hour of positional and team training, followed by 1 hour of game play directed and coached by our LB3 Summer Club Team Staff. Players will be groups by age and skill level. Summer Skill League Registrants will also have the option to register for 1-3 in state summer tournaments! See information below.
REGISTER HERE: https://lb3girlslacrosse.sportngin.com/register/form/868388150
Dates: May 11 - July 8
Times: Monday and Wednesday (first 5 weeks), Wednesday evenings ONLY (last 4 weeks)
Frequency: 2 Training Sessions Per Week (May 11-June 10), 1 Training Session Per Week (June 15-July 8)
(14 total Sessions)
Format: 1hr Positional Training & Clinic + 1hr of Games
Age Divisions: Middle School- Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade (2020-2022 Grad Years)
Youth - Rising 3rd-5th grade (2023-2025 grad years)
Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Location: TBA (in St. Johns County)
Cost: $200 (includes 14 sessions plus reversible pinnie)
Tournament Options (Al a Carte):
- 1. LaxBlast (Orlando, FL) May 30-31 - $150 fee
- 2. Father's Day Invitational (Palm Coast, FL) June 13-14 - $125 fee
- 3. Heatwave 7v7 (Palm Coast, FL) July 11-12 - $125 fee
· For Youth (2023-2025):
1. Heatwave 7v7 (Palm Coast, FL) July 11-12 - $100 fee
SJMSAA Raider Football Tryouts
SJMSAA Raider Football Tryouts will be Monday and Tuesday April 20th and April 21st. Click here to view the informational flyer.
Creeks Football and Cheer Registration
The CFL has opened registrations for football and cheer until June 30th. Click here to view the information.
Tennis Camps @ Flagler College
Click here to view flyer for the Tennis Camps at Flagler College this summer.
|
|
Student Corner
|
Testing for Virtual Classes
There will be supervised testing for students taking virtual courses on the dates below (Wednesdays). Testing will be in Lab 650 from 1-3 pm. Please plan accordingly.
April 15
April 29
May 6
May 20
June 3
BTHS Performing Arts Camp
BeaTPAC(Bartram Trail HS Performing Arts Camp) is now accepting campers for BeaTPAC 2015. The dates are Monday, June 22,2015-Friday, July 3,2015, from 9am-3:30pm. Camp is held at Bartram Trail HS. For information, costs, etc. go to www.beatpac.com. Registration is online. It is easy; go to www.beatpac.com to register. Space is limited. If interested, register as soon as possible. See you at BeaTPAC 2015 for a fun summer learning experience.
|
|
Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders
|
8th grade Semi-formal Dance
The 8th grade formal dance will be Friday, May 29th from 7-10pm at San Juan Del Rio.
Attire for the 8th grade dance:
Girls - semi-formal (party) dresses.
Boys - shirt & tie with dress slacks or khakis
Strapless dresses will be allowed. To ensure that the dress is appropriate, please move around or dance in the dressing room to ensure the top of the dress stays up.
Creekside's Freshman Day
Registration for Creekside's Freshman Day this summer is now live on their website. Please sign up soon.
www-chs.sthohns.k12.fl.us The link to register can be found in the gray column on the right hand side. Creekside Freshman Day will be held Friday, July 24th from 9-noon.
Nease HS Pantherettes Dance Team Auditions
The Nease HS Pantherettes Dance Team will be having auditions from April 15-17th. Click here to review the audition packet
BTHS Cheerleading
The BTHS Cheerleaders will be hosting a clinic for all those who wish to tryout for the team next year starting now until Wednesday, May 27th from 3:30-4:30 at Zone Cheer Athletics for a cost of $45. Contact Jessica at Zone Cheer of Danielle Parker at danielle.parker@stjohns.k12.fl.us |
|
Media Center News
|
Media Specialist, Judy Gill
Media Paraprofessional, Christine Southworth
Judy.Gill@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Christine.Southworth@stjohns.k12.fl.us
SPRING BOOK FAIR
Book Fair will be held April 10-17th. It will be open during the "Night of the Arts" for any parent wishing to purchase items for summer reading! All students will be allowed to purchase books during their ELA classes as well. Every student should have a Book Fair flyer that was given to them in homeroom. You may also go on www.scholastic.com
to check out any other items that might be for sale.
|
|
Beyond the Bell
|
Beyond the Bell
Beyond the Bell has openings! Not happy with your student's report card? Would you like for him/her to have extra help from a SPMS teacher? Join BTB! We provide structured adult supervision and homework help from dismissal until 6pm. Snack is provided.
Fees:
Registration Fee (annual) $75
Monthly Extended Day Care $200
We also offer a "drop-in" service. For $300 + the registration fee, you can purchase a 20 visit BTB Punchcard. If you can't pick your child up from clubs, sports, or tutoring, they can stay with BTB and finish school work. The 20 visits can be used until the end of the school year.
If you have any further questions please email Christine.Southworth@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Please download the registration form from the address below.
|
|
Lunch Menu
| |
Week of April 6th
Monday- Homestyle Mac and Cheese, BBQ Chicken Max Snax,,Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Green Beans, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Assorted Fruit, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, White wheat Roll, Variety of Milk
Tuesday- Mini Corn Dogs, Mini Cheese Ravioli, Max Cheese Sticks, Corn, Baby Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Celery Stick & Cucumber Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Assorted Fruit, Garlic Breadstickl, Ketchup, Mustard, Variety of Milk
Wednesday- Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza,Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Celery Stick & Cucumber Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Sweet Peas, Fresh Apple Slices, White Wheat Roll, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Variety of Milk
Thursday- Hamburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Celery Stick & Cucumber Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Crispy baked Potaot Cuts, Assorted Fruit, White Wheat Roll, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle, Variety of Milk
Friday- Hot Dog, Chicken Nuggets, Max Cheese Sticks, Baby Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Celery Stick & Cucumber Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Baked Beans, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Choice of 100% juice, Assorted Fruit, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Variety of Milk
|
|
From the District
| |
Superintendent's Weekly Review- 3/26/2015
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
Summer Marine Science Camp Program-
NEW INFORMATION
Click here to view NEW information regarding the Summer Marine Science Program for the summer of 2015. For any further information contact Mr. Gordon at Gamble Rogers MS.
Investing in Kids
See below information from ink! investing in kids, the St. Johns County Education Foundation. 
ESE Parent Survey Open
The 2014-2015 ESE Parent Survey will be open from February 1 through May 31, 2015. We strongly encourage parents to go online and take the survey which can be accessed at: http://www.esesurvey.com. Parents who would like to participate but are unable to access the online survey or have requested a paper version may pick one up from Mrs. Casper, SPMS Guidance Secretary.
SJCSD Early Registration
Click here to view the Media Release from the district regarding dates for early registration for the 2015-2016 school year.
SJCSD "Redirecting Children's Behavior" Course
Click here to view the flyer from the district about a great course to help parents eliminate arguing, scolding and threatening, fell positive about your parenting skills, create more time for yourself, and develop and promote agreements instead of fighting. Many SPMS parents have attended in the past and have said that it is beneficial. The course is help from April 30th through May 28th.
Approved District Calendar for 15-16
Click here to view the approved 2015-2015 District Master Calendar.
Honor Roll Businesses- New List!
Click hereto view businesses that accept the Honor Card given to students who received all As or all As or Bs. A new list has been created so CHECK IT OUT!
|
|
|
St. Augustine Youth Services to Observe April National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Pinwheel 2nd Annual Parade" March against Child Abuse - April 11th. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and since 1989, people nationwide wear the blue ribbon and carry blue pinwheels in April to create awareness of the need to keep kids safe and families strong.
The "2nd Annual Parade" Pinwheel March against Child Abuse will be on April 11th at the SAYS Hutson Family Campus from 10:00-11:30am. There will be a ceremonial "parade" around the campus, free children's activites, parenting information and people on hand to answer questions about resources available in St. Johns County.
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office will land their helicopter (pending weather conditions), Sheriff Explorers will be providing information about the program and passing out fingerprint kits to parents, and two deputies from the Crisis Negotiation Team will be here with their command center.
Also Luli's Cupcakes will bring their mobile cupcake house with cake pops for sale. Beverages and snacks will be provided by SAYS.
"April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children," says Schuyler Siekfer, SAYS Executive Director. "Everyone's participation is critical. Focusing on ways to build and promote the protective factors, in every interaction with children and families, is the best thing our community can do to prevent child maltreatment and promote optimal child development."
School and community groups are welcome to participate. For more information, contact Robin Burchfield at robinb@sayskids.org or 904-829-1770.
School Crossing Guards Needed
the Saint Johns County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for School Crossing Guards. This is a part-time position while school is in session. For more information, contact HR at 904-209-1565. For a job description and application, please see out website at www.sjso.org
Community Garden Day - April 11th
Calling all gardeners! Please come to SAYS, immediately following the Pinwheel Parade Against Child Abuse, from 11:30am - 1:30pm to help us with our Butterfly Garden and Sauls Family Vegetable Garden.
No experience is necessary. This is a great way to earn community service hours and have fun at the same time.
Tutoring Club Offering Help with EOC Prep
The Tutoring Club is offering a 10 hour in-depth professional tutoring for the End-of-Course exams for Algebra 1 (May 10-14), Biology (May 19-22) and Geometry (April 30-May 8). Click here to view the informational flyer.
|
|
|
|
|
