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Switzerland Point Middle School


     4/17/2015

 777 Greenbriar Road

St. Johns, FL  32259
547-8650
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We hosted our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon today, but know that not everyone who has volunteered at SPMS was able to attend.  We want to say THANK YOU to all of our volunteers for your time and energy into making Swiss Point such a wonderful school!  We truly appreciate all of you!

  

The St John's County 5th Annual Middle School Art Show was this month. Our school had 16 students' work that was chosen to be on display at the St. Augustine Art Association. At the opening reception our school had 5 students whose amazing art won an award! Congratulations to all student's whose work is on display, especially the following winners: Kenna Green for 1st place in Painting, Calvin Thai for 3rd place in Painting, Caroline Levine for 1st place in Printmaking, Colton Champion for 2nd place in Printmaking, and Karuna Doshi for 3rd place in Printmaking. Art work will be on display at the Art Association until April 26th.

 

Switzerland Point Relay for Life Team

Relay for Life is fast approaching! There is a new location for event this year:Trout Creek Marina. The date is April 25th from 11 am to 11 pm.  There will be games, food, bounce houses and entertainment. All monies raised during the day go to the American Cancer Society.  At 9:00 pm there will be a very moving and powerful ceremony with lumminaries to honor people who have won the battle against cancer and remember those whom we have lost.  Any questions, please contact Connie VanWinkle at connie.vanwinkle@stjohns.k12.fl.us       Click here to view the Luminaria Order Form.


 

The last couple of years the 8th grade dance has been on the last day of school, so it hasn't been an issue for girls to check-out early for hair and nail appointments.  This year the dance will be on Friday, May 29th at 7pm.  Many of the 8th grade girls have already informed me that this is a problem, because quarter 4 assessments in Language Arts and Science start on the 29th.  If 8th grade students have Language Arts and/or Science on May 29th (Black day) and want to check-out early for an appointment, they may take their Language Arts exam during the day on Wednesday and their Science exam after school on Wednesday.  Mrs. Rizzuo, 8th grade team leader, will work with the Language Arts and Science teachers to create a list of students who will be taking one or both of these exams early.  

 

I have received a few emails lately asking about the 8th grade Awards Ceremony that we typically hold on the last day of school.  Last year, we had 387 8th graders and we were standing room only in the gym. With 459 8th graders this year, we do not have a space large enough to hold students, parents, and teachers.  Bartram's auditorium and gym are not any larger than ours, so there is no place to hold this event and invite parents.  We will be holding an Awards Ceremony, but will only have space to invite parents of award receipients.  I know that this is disappointing, but hope that you understand our issue with space.

  

The FSA Reading this week ran very smoothly.  Thank you to all of the parents who proctored!  We have session 2 for 8th graders on Monday and then we start FSA Math with 6th graders on Thursday. We are still in need of procotors, so please sign-up.  Remember that we will draw for a gift card each week.  

 

TESTING FOR THIS WEEK...

FSA Reading  

Monday, April 20th (Silver)

8th graders are in homeroom while students are pulled for session 2.  6th and 7th graders will go to all of their classes like normal with the regular bell schedule.  Click here for testing times & locations

 

Tuesday, April 21st (Black) & Wednesday, April 22nd (Silver)

FSA Reading make-up exams for all grade levels

 

Thursday, April 23rd (Black) & Friday, April 24th (Silver)

FSA Math for 6th graders in the following sections:  

Bennett:  Silver 4, Black 2, Black 4

Collier:  Collier S4

Laino:  Silver 3, Silver 4, Black 3

Sweat:  Silver 4, Black 2, Black 4

 

Monday, April 27th (Black) & Tuesday, April 28th (Silver)

FSA Math for 6th graders in the following sections:

Bennett:  Skinny, Silver 3

Collier:  Silver 3

Laino:  Skinny, Black 2, Black 4

Sweatt:  Skinny, Sweatt 3

ALL students with the accommodation for extended time.

 

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 the second 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 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!

   
***Due to lack of sponsorship, the Color Us Crazy Fun Run has been cancelled.

   

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, Teacher Appreciation

Magazine Sales

You can order magazines all year long!  Please visit www.gaschoolstore.com and enter school ID 2529543.  

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Panariello at Mary.Panariello@hrblock.com.

 

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

 

 

$10 Gift Card Given Away Every Week!!!!

 

 A SighUp Genius went out earlier in the week for the next round of testing, FSA Math & FCAT Science.  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:

If your child is considering taking an online course, please contact their guidance counselor before enrolling them as there is a lot of information we need to give ahead of the registration process.  Thank you!


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

Click here to view the minutes from the April 15th meeting.
 

   

SAC NEWS

The next SAC meeting is Wednesday, May 20th at 3:30 pm in room 640. All are welcome to attend.


 

Click here to view the SPMS 13-14 SPAR Report 

From the Nurse
Joan Beccard
Licensed Practical Nurse 
547-8628 

beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us

  

 

VERY IMPORTANT!!! 
Rising 7th graders can NOT attend class or receive their schedule in August without proof of a Tdap vaccine. This shot must be documented on a DH 680(Florida Shot record)  Please do not wait till the last minute to get this! If you have any questions, please contact Joan Beccard in the clinic at 547-8628 or e-mail me at Joan.Beccard@stjohns.k12.fl.us  
You can call or e-mail me and I will let you know if we have a record of it in the computer. If your student already had the shot but we don't have a record of it please get a copy from your physician and have your student bring it to the clinic or you can drop it by personally. I will make a copy for you and then Guidance will enter it into the computer.  If you choose to go to a walk in clinic you must ask the clinic to put your child's Tdap shot on a Florida 680 form. A receipt from the clinic with not be accepted in lieu of the Florida 680 form. If you choose to go to the St. John's County Health Department, they have moved to a new location. Their new address is 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine ,Fl. 32084. Their new phone number is (904) 209-3250. Call ahead for their hours and to see if you qualify for their Vaccines for Children Program. Thank you in advance for getting your student ready for 7th grade. You will also be thankful when you do not have to stand in a line to turn this in on the day the students receive their schedules in August.

 

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  
Norma.miller@stjohns.k12.fl.us  We will also change it on your paper copy emergency card.

Raider Band News

 

Jazz Night at SPMS!

Everyone is invited to our 1st Annual Jazz Night at SPMS next Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 pm in our auditorium!  The night features our Jazz Ensemble "J" directed by Mr. Justice, our Jazz Ensemble "Z" directed by Mrs. Zentz, and the award winning University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble 1 directed  by JB Scott!  If you want to hear some amazing music by some amazing musicians, make plans to attend!!!  It's free!

 

Tonight!!!   

SPMS Night of the Arts --- both of our jazz ensembles will be performing in the cafeteria.  Be sure to stop by!  And our Band Booster Association will be selling delicious Dunkin' Donuts Coffee $9 per pound, Bozard Oil Changes for $20, and SPMS Band Magnets for $5!  Come shop and hear some great kids playing great music!


 

Daily Rotation & Events
Week of April 20th

Monday, April 20th -  SIlver Day
FSA Reading 8th Grade
Grades update in HAC by 3:00 pm
Football Study Hall, 2-4:00 pm, Cafeteria
Student Council, 2-3:00 pm, Ms. Huber's Room

Tuesday, April 21st -  Black Day
FSA Reading- Make Ups
Football Study Hall, 2-4:00 pm, Cafeteria
4-H Club, 2:10-3:10 pm, Mrs. Geiger's Room

Wednesday, April 22nd -  Silver Day - 1pm dismissal
FSA Reading Make Ups
Film Club, 1-3:00 pm, Mr. Moseley's Lab
FCA General Meeting, 1-2:30 pm, Gym

Thursday- April 23rd-  Black Day
FSA Math 6th Grade
Book Club, 2-3:00 pm, Media Center
SWAT, 2-3:00 pm, PE Classroom
Garden Club, 2-2:50 pm, Portable 4

Friday, April  24th-  Silver Day

FSA Math 6th grade

Debate Club, 2-3:00 pm, Mrs. Pantano's Room


 

Saturday, April 25th

Relay for Life, 11:00 am-11:00 pm, Trout Creek
 

Policy Reminders

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 

 

Athletics

NOTICE:

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 Tennis

Both Swiss Point teams went head to head against each other this week.  There were some really great points played by both sides with 3 of the 4 matches going into match tie-breaks.  Ultimately, the silver team came out in the lead with a total match score of 41 games to 36 games.  Way to go Swiss Point Silver and Black!

 
DateHomeAwayTimeFacility
5-MarSPMS BlackLMS Black5:00Mills
5-MarFCMS GoldSPMS Silver3:30Julington Creek
12-MarSPMS SilverLPA5:00Mills
12-MarFCMS GoldSPMS Black3:30Julington Creek
26-MarSPMS SilverFCMS White5:00Mills
26-MarLMS BlueSPMS Black3:30Plantation
2-AprLMS BlueSPMS Silver3:30Plantation
2-AprLMS WhiteSPMS Black3:30Plantation
9-AprSPMS BlackSPMS Silver5:00Mills
16-AprSPMS BlackPOA5:00Mills
16-AprLMS BlueSPMS Silver3:30Plantation
23-AprLMS WhiteSPMS Silver3:30Plantation
23-AprLPASPMS Black5:00Mills
30-AprPOASPMS Silver4:00Durbin Creek Amenities
30-AprFCMS NavySPMS Black3:30Julington Creek
7-MayFCMS NavySPMS Silver3:30Julington Creek
7-MayFCMS WhiteSPMS Black3:30Julington Creek
  
SJMSAA Baseball
Varsity beat Landrum 7-2 but unfortunately lost to Landrum Wednesday night 6-3.  Go Raiders!

SJMSAA Softball
The Lady Raiders won against Valley Rigde in a rain makeup game 8-0.  Tuesday next week the girls play Gamble Rogers at 4:00 pm at St. Augustine and Thursday against Fruit Cove at 4:00 pm at Aberdeen. 

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
  
SPMS Summer Basketball Camp
Above is the link to the SPMS 2015 Basketball Summer Camp Brochure.  There are many time slots available but they fill up quickly. Any questions or concerns, please contact Coach Singleton at terrance.singleton@stjohns.k12.fl.us
 

Wiffle Ball Camp

St. Joseph Academy Catholic High School will be hosting the Wiffleworks Wiffle Ball Camp this summer from June 8-11 from 9-noon.  Click here to view informational flyer

 

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):

  • For MS (2020-2022):
  1. 1.        LaxBlast (Orlando, FL) May 30-31 - $150 fee
  2. 2.        Father's Day Invitational (Palm Coast, FL) June 13-14 - $125 fee
  3. 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.

CHS Annual Running of the Knights

Creekside High School is preparing for our annual Running of the Knights 5K/1 Mile Fun Run/ Centipede Team Race, and we would love for your school to be a part of this spectacular event! This year, all of the fun is taking place on Friday, May 15, 2015, beginning at 6:15 pm with the One Mile Fun Run. Bring your friends, bring your family-there will be food, games, music and more!

If you choose to register with us for this awesome festival, not only will you benefit Creekside High School, but a portion of the registration proceeds will go back to your school! If at least 25 students or faculty from your school register for our 5K, we will give your school $5 for each participant. We will also be donating a portion of the proceeds to Wolfson's Children's Hospital. Another exciting opportunity is that the 5k race offers a "Centipede" division. This is where five or more contestants run connected together as a unit. This is a really fun and unique experience, and allows for some great pictures! 

For more information on Running of the Knights, including a course map, photos and more information on the Centipede Team Race, visit

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 29

May 6

May 20

June 3

 

Yearbooks will be delivered in May, but will not be distributed to students until sometime the last week of school.  Yearbooks were sold online only this year and sales ended in January.  We will not have any extra yearbooks to sell.   

 

BTHS Performing Arts Camp

We are now open for registration to BeaTPAC (Batram Trail HS Performing Arts Summer Camp). This year the registration process is different. Registration is all paperless.

All information and registration can be accessed by going to 
                                www.beatpac.com.  

Just quick items about the camp is as follows:

*Dates: Monday, June 22, 2015 - Friday, July 3, 2015

*Place: Bartram Trail H S

*Time: 9am-3:30pm (early drop off)

*Snacks and lunch provided

*For cost, overview, etc. go to the website listed above

Space is limited, so register early.

 
Press Release

Blossom into spring, Addams Family style. This spooky, kooky altogether ooky family will be conjured up on the Bartram stage. You don't want to miss this captivating experience when Bartram Trail High School Theatre Department proudly presents The Addams Family. Through special arrangements with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, you'll be dancing in your seat to the music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.

Mark your calendars!!!!

 


The Addams Family

Performance Dates: April 23, 24, 25, 2015@ 7pm &

 April 26,2015@2pm

                                    Bartram Trail High School Auditorium

                                    7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway

                                                St. Johns, FL

                                         Ticket Price: $10.00

For advance ticket sales, call the Bartram Trail High School theatre department @904-547-8340, email ava.fixel@stjohns.k12.fl.us
 or go online to the Bartram Trail High School website home page.

Tickets will be sold at the door one hour prior to each performance   


 

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.

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 

    

SPMS Book Swap Coming Soon

In the month of May, Switzerland Point will be holding a book swap in the Media Center.  Any books in your home library that you have read and do not want anymore can be brought into the library between May 4th and May 15th.  Every book you bring in, you will receive a "Book swap ticket" that you will be responsible for.  Starting May 18th through May 22nd , if you have a book swap ticket, you can come into the media center and swap that ticket for a new book.  If there are any books left at the end of the week, they can be "purchased" with Raider Bucks!  This is a great way to get new books to read for Summer Break.  Please contact Mrs. Gill if you have any questions.

judy.gill@stjohns.k12.fl.us
 

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 20th

Monday- Homestyle Mac & 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, 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, Corn,  Marinara Dipping Sauce, Assorted Fruit, Ketchup, Mustard,  Garlic Breadstick, Variety of Milk

Wednesday-    Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza,Chicken Nuggets, Celery Stick & Cucumber Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Baby Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Sweet PeasFresh Apple Slices, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, White Wheat Roll, Variety of Milk

Thursday-  Hamburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets, Celery Stick & Cucumber Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup,, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Baby Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup , Crispy Baked Potato 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, Marinar Dipping Sauce, Choice of 100% Juice, Assorted Fruit, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard,  Variety of Milk
From the District
Visit their website at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us

  

Superintendent's Weekly Review- 4/6/2015

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-

Click here to view 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!
Community News vents

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   Click here to view flyer.
 

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.

 

Community Partnerships Equal Big Impact for Safer Cycling

Velo Fest Community Initiative, St. Johns County Sheriff Office and St. Johns County Library, with financial support from the Barbara A Kay Foundation and Flagler Hospital, are proud to be bringing back the "Bicycle Rodeo" to St. Johns County. Over the next month, the community will have three events to learn more about bicycle skills, get a free helmet, and maybe a free Popsicle.

Velo Fest Founder Heather Neville, and St. Johns County Deputy Sheriff Tim Robertson, shared the desire to schedule bike rodeos with helmet fittings. This came after the Sheriff's Department was awarded a new bicycle trailer and attended training in December to learn how to properly fit helmets and teach bicycle skills.  St. Johns County Librarian Harold George had also been working on creating bike friendly events at the several county community centers. There are now three free to the public events and two elementary school field days all focused on getting families on a bike with the proper skills and equipment thanks to a grant from the Barbara A. Kay Foundation, a large donation from Flagler Hospital, and coordination from Velo Fest Community Initiative. The events will offer nearly 800 free helmets thanks to Flagler Hospital and Velo Fest Community Initiative. Additional partners include St. Augustine Beach Police Department, St. Johns County School Crossing Guards, and St. Johns County Public School.

Local business, Sprockets Bicycle Shop, will be offering quick clinics on the "A.B.C's of bike readiness" The Hyppo Food Truck will be giving a free popsicle to anyone who brings their own helmet from home to be fitted during the April 18 event, "Bikes & Books," at the Southeast Branch Library. The events will consist of helmet fittings and the importance of wearing one, bicycle-handling skill stations, "how to" stations, and general fun. Please see the list of events below and please try to make it out to one of the 3 events. If you would like to volunteer please email director@velofest.org

 For dates and times, click here