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Message from Mrs. Kunze
It is hard to believe that there are only 4 days of school remaining. The year has flown by. I know that student are ready for a break, but we still have quarter exams this week. Please talk to your child about remaining focused for a few more days. Also, don't forget that we dismiss at 1pm this Thurday, June 4th.
Report cards will not be sent home on Thursday the last day of school, as grades are not due from teachers until Friday, June 5th plus we need Civics EOC scores to finalize Civics grades. An Alert Now will be sent when report cards are available to be picked up this summer.
In next Friday's Raider Rap, we will post the summer reading and supply lists for next year, along with important dates for the 15-16 school year.
To save money on postage over the summer, we will give current 6th & 7th graders a list of their courses for next year either this Wednesday or Thursday during homeroom. An Alert Now message will be sent whichever day the information is distributed, so you will know to ask your child for the papers. If you would like to request a course change, please email Mrs. Kunze at Lisa.Kunze@stjohns.k12.fl.us The absolute deadline to request a course change is Monday, July 13th, but sooner is always better. We are hoping to mail course lists to current 5th graders the week of June 8th.
The 8th grade dance Friday night was a success! A HUGE THANK YOU to committee members Colleen Wood, Michele Collins, Tania DeVito, and teacher, Sharon Rizzuto for planning and organizing the event. We would also like to thank Michael DiVito and 6th grade mom, Coretta Williams, for assiting with set-up Friday afternoon.
On Friday, June 5th, we will be placing locks on lockers for next year and need 10 or 12 detail-oriented student volunteers who would like to earn volunteer hours. Students would start at 8am and work until all locks are on the 1350 lockers - probably around noon. Pizza and soda will be provided at noon. For current 8th graders, these hours can count towards your required hours for FL Bright Futures. Please email Mrs. Casper at Cynthia.Casper@stjohns.k12.fl.us by Wednesday, June 3rd, if your child would like to volunteer.
Study Island
Study Island is an all online product designed to help your child master the standards specific to his or her grade level in your state.
Below you will find links to help explain the program as well as usage over the summer.
SPMS Study Island Parent Overview Letter
Study Island Summer Usage
TESTING FOR THIS WEEK...
Monday, June 1st (Silver)
4th quarter exams in Language Arts & Science
Language Arts exams - paper/pencil during Lang Arts class
Science exams - computer-based
6th grade - test through computer class
7th grade - test through computer class
8th grade - test through Science class in assigned lab
Tuesday, June 2nd (Black) & Wednesday, June 3rd (Silver)
4th quarter exams in Math & Social Studies
Math exams - paper/pencil during Math class
Social Studies exams - computer-based
(excluding Mrs. Huber's blocked classes of World History)
6th grade - test through computer class
7th grade - no Civics test since students took EOC
8th grade - test through US History in assigned lab
Thursday, June 4th - Last Day of School
Make-ups for all 4th quarter exams
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PTSO Information
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Congrats to our New Board:
Based on your votes, we'd like to congratulate to your new PTSO Board for the 2015-16 school year:
President: OPEN
1st VP Membership: Ali Lindenfeld
2nd VP Fundraising: Mary Panariello
Secretary: Tina Tyag
Treasurer: Kelly Rose
Committees:
Book Fair: Heather Granby
Spirit Wear: Patti Machols & Tina Perez
Boxtop: Christine Camps
Concessions: Missy Kahn
Teacher Appreciation: Jodi Mullaney
Fall/Spring Event: OPEN
Swiss Point Cares: OPEN
Business Partners: OPEN
As you can see, we still have some open positions so please emailSPMSPTSO@hotmail.com i f you'd like to help out by serving in one of those roles. Business Partner Highlight: Thanks to OSSI ORTHODONTICS our longtime business partner! They have provided constant support to us over the years and have allowed us to continue our work. They are providing all Raiders with a complimentary exam if you bring in the image below. Call them to book your appointment at 287-6445 
Thanks to St. Johns Learning and Kathy Gilmore for the years of support of Swiss Point! A source of support and caring for our students, St. Johns Learning helps students of all levels exceed in their academic studies and prepares them well for the SAT and ACT. St. Johns Learning just messaged us that they are offering St Johns Learning has math camps at $155 a week with a limit of 6 students per session. The camps are two hours per day and the kids love Rob, our math tutor. Contact St. Johns Learning for more information on their website or at 287-8213. Click here for the link. Visit the PTSO website at www.SwissPointPTSO.com to find out all about the PTSO and what it has to offer!!!
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Volunteer Information
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Thanks to everyone who helped with proctoring, locker clean out, snow cone making and more!! Congratulations to Holly Perry!
Although this school year is coming to a close, look for opportunities to volunteer for events over the summer. Students will be needed to help with the Making the Move to Middle School camp as well as volunteers for the Get Ready for School Day Event on August 8th. Email Mrs. Casper (or call, she works all summer! 547-8627) at Cynthia.Casper@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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Guidance News
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Guidance Counselors
Barbara Seaton-6th grade and 7th graders with last names beginning with A-L.
Tanya Moseley- 7th graders, last name ending in M-Z and the entire 8th grade.
Lisa Mason- Testing Coordinator/School Counselor
Moseley's Food For Thought
Character Counts luncheon - a huge success!
Last Friday we had 79 students who received Character Counts Awards from teacher nominations! This is an awesome amount of students! Congratulations to these 79 students for their exemplary character! A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Colleen Wood, the PTSO president, for securing PDQ lunches for these students! The students were quite excited, not just for the awards they received from their teacher but for a really good lunch! If your child received an award, please ask to see what their teacher wrote on their award! Thank you again PTSO for providing lunches for all of our Character Counts luncheons this year, we so appreciate you!
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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.
Click here to view the minutes from the May 20th meeting.
Thank you to all who contributed to SAC. Meetings will resume in the Fall.
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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.
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Raider Band News
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FOR A GREAT YEAR!
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Daily Rotation & Events
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Monday, June 1st- Silver Day
Exams - Language Arts & Science
Tuesday, June 2nd - Black Day
Exams - Math & Social Studies
Wednesday, June 3rd - Silver Day - 1pm dismissal
Exams - Math & Social Studies
Virtual Testing in Lab 650 administered by Lisa Mason
Thursday- June 4th- White Day - 1pm dismissal
Make-up Exams
Last Day of School for Students
Friday, June 5th
First Day of Summer Vacation!
First Day of School.................Monday, August 10th!!
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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.
Spring SJMSAA Football
Congratulations to all of our Varsity and JV Raider Football Players who participated in the Spring Game on Saturday, May 23rd. They showed that hard work and determination pay off and we are so proud of them. Varsity beat Landrum 21-8, JV tied Landrum JV 0-0 and JV tied Fruit Cove 0-0. Thanks also to Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Roberts, Coach Singleton, Mrs. McDaniel and all the staff and teachers at SPMS for their support this Spring Season. The football team is grateful to everyone.
SPMS Summer Basketball Camp
The 6-9 age group is now full!
There are limited spots available in the 2B sessions.
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
Creeks Football and Cheer Registration
The CFL has opened registrations for football and cheer until June 30th. Click here to view the information.
CHS Knights Basketball Factory- Summer Camp
CHS Knights Basketball is hosting 3 sessions of basketball camps for grades 1-9th at POA and CHS. Click here to view and download informational flyer.
Tennis Camps @ Flagler College
Click here to view flyer for the Tennis Camps at Flagler College this summer.
Shamrock Soccer Camps
soccer camps at Flagler College in St. Augustine. Camps run late June through July 15.
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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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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.
June 3
Lost and Found
The lost and found will be donated to charity on the morning of Friday, June 5th.
Kidz Factory Limelight Theatre Offering Summer Camps
There are many different summer camps available. Click here to view informational flyer.
BTHS Junior Bears Cheer Camp 2015
Click here to view the flyer for the BTHS Junior Bears Cheer Camp. The camp will be held from July 6 through July 9th for students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Early registration due May 27.
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.
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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.
Volunteer at BTHS
Do you want to Volunteer at Bartram Trail High School?
Do you want to know if your application is still active?
Volunteer Applications are active for 3 years. However, many of us can't remember when we filled them out. That is OK, just email me (Nery DiDeo - BT Volunteer Coordinator) at: bthsvolcoordinator@gmail.com I can check your volunteer status as long as you email me your Full Name and Birthdate. Please DO NOT fill out a NEW form if you have already done so at some time with our district. If you have NEVER filled out a Volunteer Form, please go to the Bartram Trail Website and on the bottom right you will find the link to the "School Access" form. You MUST fill out this form and be an approved volunteer in order to volunteer and/or go into our school. It is best to do this before the school year starts because August is a very busy month for Volunteer Applications. Thank you and Welcome to Bear Country, I can't wait to see you and hopefully volunteer with you next year :)
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.
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Beyond the Bell
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Registration for 2015-2016 school year is open. Please go to the
Extended Day Tab on the SPMS website for more information. You will need to read the "Beyond the Bell" Handbook, print and submit required forms, along with the correct Registration Fee for either the monthly or Punch Card option. Your child's spot in Beyond the Bell (BTB) will be secure when ALL FORMS and
the Registration Fee have been submitted and you receive a confirmation email.
Have a GREAT SUMMER! J
If you have any further questions, please contact the Beyond the Bell Manager: Christine.Southworth@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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Lunch Menu
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Week of June 1st
Monday- 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, Garlic Breadstick, Ketchup, Mustard, Dipping Sauce, 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, Assorted Fruit, White Wheat Roll, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Variety of Milk
Thursday- Hamburger, Spicy Chicken, 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 Potato Cuts, Assorted Fruit, White Wheat Roll, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Variety of Milk
Friday- No School- First Day of Summer Vacation
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From the District
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Superintendent's Weekly Review- 5/20/2015
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
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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Subway Kids Run Series
Click here to view information regarding the Subway Kids Run Series for age groups from 4-17. The first run is Kids Run Jax at the Durbin Creek Shopping Plaza on May 31st. Registration starts at 7 am and race begins at 8 am.
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