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Message from Mrs. Kunze
We had our 3rd Annual Night of the Arts last Friday, April 17th. We would like to thank everyone who attended to celebrate the various creative outlets of SPMS students. A HUGE THANK YOU to
Mrs. Pantano and Mr. Wilson for having a vision 3 years ago and making such a wonderful event come to life. Also, a special thank you to all of the teachers who ran booths or had their students perform.
Switzerland Point Relay for Life Team
Relay for Life is here! Tomorrow, Saturday, April 25th at Trout Creek Marina 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 luminaries to honor people who have won the battle against cancer and remember those whom we have lost. We hope to see you there!
The 8th grade field trip to Universal is fast approaching on Friday, May 8th. Remember that students leave Swiss at 1pm and return at 3am. Buses will drop students off at the Publix on 210. Since the park is closed to outside guests, there are very strict procedures for early check-out from the park. If you need to check your child out early, you must email me. I have to fax an early check-out form to Universal on Friday, May 1st - 1 week prior to the trip. On the form I must list every child checking out early, exactly who is picking them up (ID will be required), departure time, and reason. At the gate to Islands of Adventure there is a small guest services building on the right if you are approaching the park, this is where we will meet. The name on parent ID must match the name I submitted on their early check-out form or Universal will not allow the child to leave. Please email me the required information if you need to check-out your child. Thank you!
National Junior Honor Society is selling 6 different colors of geraniums (red, purple, sizzle, strawberry sizzle, violet, salmon, and white) for their yearly fundraiser until Tuesday, April 28th. All geraniums are in a one gallon bucket and cost $5. If you purchase 3 or more you will receive a coupon for 10% off at Bartram Trial Nursery on SR 13. Orders will be placed on Wednesday, April 29th and hopefully ready for pick-up on Monday, May 4th. You are responsible for picking the flowers up at the nursery. Orders can be taken from a NJHS member or you can contact teacher sponsor, Sarah White at sarah.white@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Thank you to everyone who has helped us proctor exams. Our two lucky gift card winners are...
last week - Michelle Cohen
this week - Kelly Rose
We are in desperate need of more proctors, so please check your calendars for a time you could come help!
TESTING FOR THIS WEEK...
FSA Math
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.
Wednesday, April 29th (Black) & Thursday, April 30th (Silver)
FSA Math for 7th graders in the following sections:
Newman: Skinny, Silver 2, Silver 3, Black 2
Sekora: Silver 2, Silver 4
Siple: Skinny, Silver 2, Silver 3, Silver 4
Thursday, April 30th (Silver)
8th grade FCAT Science - All 8th graders will be in homeroom to take this paper/pencil test.
Friday, May 1st (Black) & Monday, May 4th (Silver)
FSA Math for 7th graders in the following sections:
Newman: Silver 4
Sekora: Skinny, Silver 3, Black 2, Black 4,
ALL students with an accommodation for extended time.
It is extremely important that students are in attendance BOTH days for their FSA Math. Students are not allowed to take session 2 & 3 (day 2) until they take session 1 (day 1). (This is a FL DOE rule not a St Johns County or Swiss Point rule.) If a student misses the second day or both days, he will be pulled from classes to test on Thursday, May 7th & Friday, May 8th.
Parent Notification Letter for Reading Math
Review of Different Tests
FSA (Florida Standards Assessment)
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 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 Assessments
Friday, May 29th through Wednesday, June 3rd
4th Quarter 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
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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!!!
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.
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!
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Volunteer Information
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$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!
WINNERS!
Michelle Cohen
Kelly Rose
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.
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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
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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 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
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Inhaler Found
A Ventolin inhaler from Coach Singleton's class was found. Please claim it in the front office.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!
Rising 7 th 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
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Raider Band News
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The Raider Bands are #1 Baby!!
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Daily Rotation & Events
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Monday, April 27th - Black Day
FSA Math 6th grade
Dreams Come True Meeting, 2-3:00 pm, Portable 1
Tuesday, April 28th - Silver Day
FSA math 6th grade
Battle of the Books
Wednesday, April 29th - Black Day - 1pm dismissal
FSA Math 7th grade
Film Club, 1-3:00 pm, auditorium
Virtual Testing, 1-3:00 pm, Lab 650
Football Parent Meeting, 7-8:00 pm, Auditorium
Thursday- April 30th- Silver Day
FSA Math 7th Grade
FCAT Science 8th grade
Garden Club, 2-2:50 pm, Portable 4
Friday, May 1st- Black Day
FSA Math 7th grade
Debate Club, 2-3:00 pm, Mrs. Pantano's Room
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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 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!
| 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
Week's Results:
JV beat POA 23-2 and PBMS 13-2
Varsity won 12-1
Way to go Raiders!
SJMSAA Softball
The softball team won both games this past week:
Wed: against Sebastian 20-0
Thur: against Pacetti Varsity 15-2
This coming week the softball team plays:
Tues against Valley Ridge at Davis Park - 4pm
Thur against Landrum at Aberdeen - 4pm
Currently girls are 9-1. Way to go 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
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):
- 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
There is a Football Parent Meeting on Wednesday, April 29th from 7-8:00 pm in the SPMS Auditorium.
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.
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Student Corner
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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.
Kidz Factory Limelight Theatre Offering Summer Camps
There are many different summer camps available. Click here to view informational flyer.
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
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
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Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders
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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.
Bartram Trail High School Dance Team Tryouts!
The Bartram Trail Dance Team will be holding tryouts for the 2015-2016 season during the week of May 19-22, 2015. Any upcoming freshman who are interested in trying out, please e-mail Coach Chastain at bartramdance2004@gmail.com for a copy of the tryout packet. You may also stop by the front office of Bartram Trail HS to pick up a 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 |
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Media Center News
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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 (must be middle school books, not children's 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
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Beyond the Bell
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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.
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Lunch Menu
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Week of April 27th
Monday- Chicken Quesadilla Max, Max Cheese Sticks, Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Green Beans, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Assorted Fruit, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, White Wheat Roll, Variety of Milk
Tuesday- Cheese or Pepperoni Calzonettes, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Mini Corn Dogs, Cherry Tomato & Celery Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Baked Beans, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Assorted Fruit, Ketchup, Mustard, Variety of Milk
Wednesday- Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Cherry Tomato & Celery Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Corn, Fresh Apple Slices, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Variety of Milk
Thursday- Pasta & Meatballs, Hot Dog, Chicken Nuggets, Cherry Tomato & Celery Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Steamed Carrots, Assorted Fruit, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Variety of Milk
Friday- BBQ Chicken, Hamburger, Mini Corn Dog, Cherry Tomato & Celery Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Crispy Baked Potato Cuts, Choice of 100% Juice, Assorted Fruit, Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Variety of Milk
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From the District
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Superintendent's Weekly Review- 4/21/2015
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!
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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
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