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Switzerland Point Middle School


     6/15/2015

 777 Greenbriar Road

St. Johns, FL  32259
547-8650
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I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far.  Thank you to several who caught my typo regarding Open House for next year.  The 7th & 8th grade Open House will be Tuesday, August 18th and the 6th grade Open House is Thursday, August 20th. 


 A few of you inquired about summer reading/assignments for Creekside HS.  We contacted them and Creekside has NO summer reading/assignments this summer for entering 9th grade students.

 

Schools and districts received Civics EOC scores late this past Friday afternoon.  As soon as the district loads the EOC scores into eSchoolPlus, we will print report cards.  An Alert Now will be sent when report cards are ready for pick-up.

 

Remember that our summer hours are 7:30am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday and we are staying at Swiss Point this summer.

 

Congratulations to our Civics teachers and students!  Swiss Point had 95% of the students score a level 3 or higher on the Civics EOC - way to go Raiders!  We also received FCAT 2.0 Science scores for 8th graders.  Congratulations to 8th grade Science teachers and students as well.  Swiss Point had 85% of 8th graders score a level 3 or higher, which is up 6% from last year!  

 

The list of courses and summer reading was mailed to entering 6th grade parents this past Saturday.  If there is a request for 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.

 

If your child is entering 7th or 8th grade, we gave students a list of their courses along with the summer reading assignment on Wednesday, June 3rd.  If you did not receive this, please contact Mrs. Casper, guidance secretary, at Cynthia.Casper@stjohns.k12.fl.us  If you have a request for a course change, please email Mrs. Kunze at Lisa.Kunze@stjohns.k12.fl.us.  The deadline to request a change is Monday, July 13th.

 

We are still working on supply lists for next year and hope to send them in the Raider Rap on Friday, June 26th. 

 

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All of the information below was in the last Raider Rap.

 

Students entering 6th grade in August 

Welcome to Swiss Point MS!!  Below is your summer reading assignment.  To prepare for 6th grade math ALL students need to have their multiplication tables MEMORIZED.   Please work with your child over the summer to ensure they are ready for 6th grade math.

Summer reading for students entering 6th grade

Description of Sunshine State books 

 

Important change for 6th grade camp!  Due to a scheduling conflict with training being offered at the district, we need to change the dates of the 6th grade camp to Thursday & Friday, July 30th & 31st.  We apologize if this causes any issues with attendance and will refund money if necessary.

 

Students entering 7th grade in August

Congratulations on finishing 6th grade!!  We hope you had a great year and look foward to you returning in August.

Below is your summer reading assignment.

Summer Reading for students entering 7th grade 

Description of Sunshine State Books 

 

There are still 220 students entering 7th grade in August who have not had the REQUIRED Tdap Immunization.  We MUST receive documentation of this immunization on the Florida Shot record, DH 680, before Saturday, August 8th or your child will not be allowed to attend classes on the 10th. PLEASE make your appointment and bring us this form this summer to avoid a long line on Saturday, August 10th.  

 

Students entering 8th grade in August

Congratulations on finishing 7th grade!!  You have a lot to look forward to this upcoming year - Washington DC trip, 8th grade Field Trip, 8th grade Semi-Formal Dance.  

Below is your summer reading assignment.

Summer Reading for students entering 8th grade 

Description of Sunshine State Books 

 

There will be an informational meeting after Open House on Tuesday, Auugst 18th for the 8th grade Washington DC trip.  The cost is $890 per student and $990 per adult.  The trip will be January 3rd through the 8th.  We will start accepting the $250 deposit on August 18th.  Seats are on a first come first serve basis.  We need 48 students/parents to fill bus 1, and 50 students/parents to fill each additional bus. This is an amazing trip that your child will not want to miss.

 

Students entering 9th grade in August at Bartram Trail 

Below is the summer assignment for ALL students entering 9th grade.  Please note that there is NO summer assignment this year for AP Human Geography.

9th gr BTHS Summer Assignment 

 

 

Important Dates for Next Year

July

Monday, July 13th - LAST day to request a change to courses for 15-16 school year.

Thursday & Friday, July 30th & 31st - 6th grade camp

Thursday, July 30th at 6:30pm - MS 101 Informational meeting for 6th grade parents

 

August

Saturday, August 8th - Get Ready for School day - students pick-up class schedule, textbooks, lockers, purchase spiritwear, etc.

Monday, August 10th - 1st day of school

Tuesday, August 18th at 6pm - Open House for 7th & 8th graders

Wednesday, August 19th - PTSO Magazine fundraiser starts

Thursday, August 20th at 6pm - Open House for 6th graders

Thursday & Friday, August 27th & 28th - 6th grade Health Screening

 

September

Monday, September 7th - Holiday!

Thursday & Friday, September 17th & 18th - Fall portraits

 

October

Tuesday, Oct. 13th through Friday, Oct. 16th - 1st quarter exams.

Monday, Oct. 19th - Planning Day - no school for students!

 

November

Wednesday, Nov. 11th - Holiday!

Thursday & Friday, Nov. 26th & 27th - Thanksgiving break

We HAVE school on Wednesday, Nov. 25th

 

December

Monday through Friday, Dec. 14th - 18th - 2nd Quarter exams

Monday, Dec. 21st through Monday, Jan 4th - Winter Break

 

January

Sunday, Jan. 3rd through Friday, Jan. 8th - 8th grade Washington DC trip

Tuesday, Jan. 5th - Teacher Planning day

Wednesday, Jan. 6th - Classes resume

 

 

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 

 

 
PTSO Information

Visit the PTSO website at www.SwissPointPTSO.com to find out all about the PTSO and what it has to offer!

 

There are still some open positions on the board so please email

SPMSPTSO@hotmail.com if you'd like to help out.

 

Volunteer Information

Student and Parent Volunteer Opportunities

Although this school year is over, 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


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.    

The guidance counselors work limited hours over the summer (next week and again in late July before school reopens).  

 

If you have any concerns regarding scheduling, please email Mrs. Kunze at lisa.kunze@stjohns.k12.fl.us.  

Band News
The band website has been moved to a different server.  You can now find all the most up-to-date information about our band program at http://teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us/zentz-l/
Have a great summer!
From the Nurse
Joan Beccard
Licensed Practical Nurse 
547-8628 

beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us

 

VERY IMPORTANT!!! There are 220 students in need of their Tdap Immunization before they receive their schedules at the August 8th, Get Ready for School Day Event
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.

 

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.

CAA Summer Conditioning Camp
Registration for Summer Football and Sports Conditioning Camps is now open!  There will be two camps offered: a 7 week sports conditioning camp and a 7 week football specific conditioning camp.  Each camp will be offered in both a 1 day per week and 2 day per week option at a cost of $105.00 and $210.00 respectively. There is a $10.00 per child family discount. Please see the conditioning website www.creeksconditioning.com under the News tab near the bottom of the page for all details and information.



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

 

 

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 

 

Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders

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 :)

 

BTHS 9th Grade Orientation

Click here to view informational flyer regarding Freshman Link Crew Orientation on Thursday, July 30th from 8-3:30 pm.  Please drop off your child at Bartram Trail between 8:00 - 8:30. They will meet their Link Leaders until 1:00pm. Parents please return at Noon for a "Parent Meeting". After this meeting you will meet up with your child at 1:00 and proceed to "Registration". 

Parents please remember to bring the following documents for Registration:

1. 2015-16 Registration Form

    (please bring the one you receive from Bartram Trail in the mail)

2. Code of Conduct Acknowledgment Form*

3. Release of Student Directory Information*

4. Student Acceptable Use Procedure Agreement Form*

5. PTO Membership Form

    (will be in the mail with your Registration Form)
*These forms can be found on the Bartram Trail Website on the bottom right under "2015-16 Registration Forms". Please print them out and bring them all filled in. It will speed up your registration time.

Also, please remember to bring your checkbook and/or cash for the following items:

PE Uniforms, PTO Membership, Spirit Wear, PSAT Results. Drinks and light snacks will be available for purchase during the Registration Process.

 

Summer Assignments at BTHS

Click here to view the English 1 summer assignment for 9th graders.  Also review the BTHS website for information regarding events, opportunities, etc.  Note- There will NOT be a summer assignment for AP Human Geography. 

 

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.

Beyond the Bell

 

 

 

 

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  

 

From the District
Visit their website at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us

  

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 

      

SJCSD Early Registration

Click here to view the Media Release from the district regarding dates for early registration for the 2015-2016 school year.

  

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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