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Message from Mrs. Kunze
The St. Johns County School District now has the ability to text through its mass notification system. This will enable principals and district staff to communicate with parents and families using voice, email and text messaging.
and complete the opt-out form. Once you have printed the form it should be returned to Switzerland Point Middle School for processing. While text messaging will not be the sole form of communication for any alert it may be used in conjunction with voice or email messages.
We have had several changes in faculty members lately due to various personal reasons.
Barbara Seaton, 6th grade & 7th grade counselor A-L, will leave Swiss Point Tuesday, September 1st to work at Gamble Rogers MS. We are currently advertising for a counselor and will keep you informed when we hire someone.
We have hired a teacher for 7th grade Math 2 - Elizabeth McNamara from Durbin Creek Elementary. We are working with Durbin on a start date, which hopefully will be soon.
Today was Mrs. Andenora's last day. She accepted a position coaching soccer at Flagler College, so she can stay home during the day with her 5 month old baby boy. We are interviewing for her replacement tomorrow. We are hoping to have someone in place in the next couple of weeks.
We are still looking for 4 parent volunteers to work in a 6th grade science or world history class from 7:40am to 10:15am one day a week. If you can assist, please click on the link below for the sign-up genius.
ALL volunteers must be cleared through the district.
We have had an unbelievable response for our Washington DC trip. At this time ALL 4 buses are full. We will create a waiting list for anyone else who would like to attend. Typically, there are a few families who will change their mind about the trip due to cost, poor grades, family emergencies, etc. Please email Mrs. Robbins at Deborah.Robbins@stjohns.k12.fl.us to be placed on the waiting list.
Today in homeroom your child was given the following items:
6th grade - fundraiser flyer & 5th grade Science score report
7th grade - fundraiser flyer & end of last year's report card if it was not picked up over the summer.
8th grade - fundraiser flyer & end of last year's report card along with Civics EOC score report if they were not picked up over the summer.
Please ask your child for these items.
Grades were updated today. We encourage parents and students to log into HAC to monitor grades. If there is a question or concern, please contact the teacher.
Swiss Point will host an informational meeting by district employees on Wednesday, September 9th at 1:30pm in our auditorium on the half-cent sales tax referendum. If you are avaiable, we encourage you to attend and bring a neighbor.
Yearbooks are on sale now!!! You can pre-order your yearbook online for only $35. Yearbooks will ONLY be sold online, so please do not send in cash or check. Students were given a 1/2 sheet flyer today in homeroom with the directions on how to order. Just in case the slip doesn't make it to you, the directions are below.
Search by Order Number 0359
Press continue to confirm you have chosen SPMS.
You will select your order options by filling in the Quantity of the item you would like to purchase.
After you confirm your selections, you will be prompted to insert the student's name and grade level.
You will then be able to insert the Name Stamp you would like to appear on the front of the book and perss Continue.
Once you have confirmed your items, select Checkout.
Complete the billing information and select Review Order.
After reviewing your order, select Submit.
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PTSO Information
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Next Meeting
SPMS PTSO's next meeting is Monday, September 21st in the Multi-Purpose Room at SPMS. We will be hosting an informative meeting before hand in the auditorium starting at 8:45. This is OPEN to all SPMS families and their neighbors and will directly address the St. Johns County's sales tax increase referendum that will be on this November's special election. This is an informative meeting only in hope to educate our families as to why our School Board is requesting this increase. The meeting should not last more than 1 hour.
NEON Bash
The NEON Bash is back and ready to glo! Save the date for this annual popular event and get ready to PARTY with a live DJ, loud music and lots of GLOWING good fun! It all happens Friday, September 18th from 2-5pm and all details, including ticket sales, will follow soon. Check the Raider Rap every week and we will see you there!
Magazine Sales
Our first turn-in for Magazine Sales was on Thursday, prizes will be handed out on Wednesday, 9/2 - PTSO will be standing outside the cafeteria during all lunch periods.
All orders handed in and online will be counted. Its not how much a person orders, credit is given for each item ordered. The next turn-in date is Thursday, September 3rd. Please visit www.gaschoolstore.com School ID: 2529543.
The Book Fair was a great success! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped and all of the parents who supported it. The library will use those funds for new and amazing stuff for our kids. SPMS families ROCK!
SPMS PTSO BOARD wants to welcome our new event chairs for 2015-2016. Becky Gonzalez isour newNeon Bash Chair, Monina Mulleague is our 2015/2016 Business Partner Liaison, Holly Antal is our Swiss Point Cares Chair with Linda Bolger and Jenny Preffer assisting, Dawn Evans is our Communications Chair and Robin Roberts will be heading our Charcter Counts Committee. Welcome to you all and thank you so much for supporting us, our staff and our kids at SPMS!
Please continue to turn in your Box Tops and Campbell soup labels. The money we raise from these items help support all sorts of things around the school including your teacher and student's needs.
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Cafeteria Information
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The St Johns County School District has release information regarding a parent guide to help answer and questions regarding the Food Service Department.
Lunch Menu for the Week of August 31st
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, 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- Cheeseburger, 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- Hot Dog, Chicken Nuggets, Max Cheese Sticks, Baby Carrot Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Celery Stick & Cucumber Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Baked Beans, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Choice of 100% Juice, Assorted Fruit, Ketchup, Mustard, Variety of Milk
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Daily Rotation
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For the Week of August 21st
Monday, August 31- Silver Day
Fall Drama Production Auditions, 2-6:00 pm, Auditorium
Cheerleading Practice, 2-4:00 pm, Dance Room
Football Study Hall, 2-4:00 pm, Cafeteria
Girls Volleyball Practice, 2:15-4:00 pm, Gym
Boys Volleyball Practice, 4-5:15 pm, Gym
Tuesday, September 1- Black Day
Club Day in MPR during lunches sponsored by Leadership
Football Study Hall, 2-4:00 pm, Cafeteria
Wednesday, September 2- Silver Day- Early Release
Winterguard Practice, 1-5:30 pm, Gym
Football Study Hall, 1-3:00 pm, Cafeteria
Supervised Testing for Students taking Virtual Classes, 1-3:00 pm, Lab 650
Thurday, September 3- Black Day
**Wednesday Bell Schedule with Raider Hour**
Football Study Hall, VARSITY ONLY 2-4:00 pm, Cafeteria
Fall Production Callbacks, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Friday, September 4- Silver Day
Fall Drama Production final cast posted
No School Monday, September 7 for Labor Day
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Volunteer Information
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The student's and Mrs. Beccard thank all those who helped with the 6th grade health screening. It was a very successful event that could not be held without the time and effort of volunteers. Thanks again!
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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.
Cynthia Dean- Testing Coordinator
Duke TIP- 7th Grade Talent
Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) is conducting a 7th grade talent search. The program is designed to help families determine how advanced their students' academic abilities are and what level of educational challenge is appropriate. As part of the talent search enrollment, students will take the SAT or ACT as an above-level test. This allows students to have greater insight into their abilities and gives them a chance to preview a college entrance exam. Duke TIP also provides enrichment resources designed specifically for academically talented youth.
Eligibility:
The student must be in the 7th grade.
The student must meet one of the following test score requirements:
2014 FCAT 2.0 5th Grade: Reading ≥ 255, Math ≥ 254, Science ≥ 235
2015 FSA 6th Grade: ELA ≥ 95th percentile, Math ≥ 95th percentile
Score a minimum of 125 on a full scale or composite score on an approved IQ test that is not more than two years old.
To enroll online visit www.tip.duke.edu/enroll
or submit a paper application. Paper applications are available in Cynthia Dean's office.
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SAC News
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Do you feel like you would like to know more about what is going on at Swiss Point? Do you ever wonder why a decision is made to change a procedure around school? Would you like your voice heard and be part of making the changes?
Team Members Needed!
Join the SPMS SAC team!
If you would like to join the SPMS School Advisory Council (SAC) and stay informed about policies and procedures that affect your students please email Sarah Lewis to get more information sarah.lewis@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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Media Center News
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We had a great Scholastic Book Fair. Thank you to all the parents that came to help and who purchased books so the library could earn money to purchase books for the Media Center. A special thank you goes out to Heather Granby for doing a FANTASTIC job organizing this great event.
We have had many kids come into the Media Center this week to start collecting charms for reading Sunshine State Books. If you haven't started your collection yet, come on in and answer some questions about the books you have read and you can start. Recognition Awards are up on the wall of the Media Center. Congratulations to Skylar Kyle for being the first student to read ALL 15 Sunshine State Books!
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Band News
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Band Parents, be sure to check out the band website for the current band calendar, the band handbook, and the latest news.
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Emergency Cards Needed
Parents, I am still missing 43 St. Johns County Student Registration Forms. Please ask your student if it is still in their backpack. This was mailed to your home the week before school started. This is the form we use as our emergency card.
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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 SPMS Football
The JV and Varsity football games were canceled on Wednesday due to the weather, but the games have been rescheduled for tomorrow(8/29) versus Fruit Cove. The JV team will start at 9am and the Varsity will start at 11am. Good luck to both teams and Go Raiders!!
Next Game: Thursday, Sep. 3, 5:00 pm Thursday, Sep. 3, 7:00 pm
SPMS(Varsity) vs. Pacetti Bay at Pacetti Bay SPMS(JV) vs. Liberty Pines at C.R. 2209 Field
SJMSAA SPMS Baseball
Fall tryouts coming in September. Registration for tryouts is now open! Specific dates for each school participating will be posted soon!
SPMS Volleyball The Volleyball coaches are very proud of all the students who came to tryouts. Everyone did a great job. Congratulations to the following teams! SPMS 2015-2016 Volleyball Team Connor Adams Max Barker Ian Bean Colton Chamberlain Nathan Floyd Ryan Foland Aidan Grant Parker Hollis Alijah Kuehl Parker Leonard Sean Lynch SPMS 2015-2016 Girls Volleyball Team Addison Bullen Hannah Coley Emily Delaere Courtney Fitzgerald Kendall Ford Karis Ginder Rebeckah Hughes Lauren Marien Kelli Moore Alyssa Shawver Tia Singleton Klaire VanDuesen Kate Woodruff D-Team Bridget Clift Chelsea Fallon Moira McCarthy Katelyn Saxon First practices are on Monday. Girls from 2:15-4 pm and Boys 4-5:45 pm.
SPMS Flag Football Intramural
The first session of intramurals will begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. The sport will be Flag football for ALL grade levels. In order to participate, you must pick up a permission slip from a P.E. teacher or the front office. The permission slip must be returned by Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in order will to participate. The times will be from 2:00pm - 3:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Remember that everyone is allowed to participate in intramurals. If you have any questions please contact a P.E. teacher or call 547-8650.
SPMS Winterguard
Winterguard will be practicing for many weeks until their first competition later in the school year.
SPMS Girls Lacrosse Fall Academy
Swiss Point Middle School is excited to announce its first ever girls lacrosse "Fall Ball Academy" for 6th -8th grade girls interested in playing lacrosse. Beginner, intermediate and advanced players are all welcome to join! Come be a part of the fastest growing sport in the U.S.! We will be working on the fundamental skills of lacrosse in a positive and fun environment. Girls will participate in basic drills, games and scrimmages. There will be possible weekend clinic opportunities, including a clinic with local Bartram Trail high school players. Information for the fall academy is below.
SJMSAA Soccer
Registration is open! Check the website next month for more details.
2015-2016 Season
Try-Outs: End of September/Early October 2015; Times/Dates TBD Season: November to January
Any Questions: Please contact the SJMSAA Board of Directors @ soccer@sjmsaa.com with any questions you may have about the Soccer program or any details above.
For soccer news follow @SJMSAASoccer8 on twitter
Creeks Athletic Association
Visit www.caa.org for updates on Fall Conditioning Camps,
Flag Football Registration, Creeks Softball and Creeks Baseball Club Fall Registration. Click here for details.
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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.
NOTE: Access files are good for 3 years. Please do not apply again but call the school that you wish to have access to and they will help get the file updated. Call the school also to add SPMS to your list of schools you wish to have access to.
Go to www.stjohns.k12.fl.us, scroll down to Families and click on School Access Form
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Student's Corner- Just for 8th Graders
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Washington DC Trip
See Mrs. Kunze's section for information.
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Student's Corner
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Returning NJHS Members
The Return Intent form is posted on the NJHS Edmodo page and some copies are in the library. Please complete and return to Ms. White in Portable 4 no later than 1:10 PM on Wednesday, September 2nd. Late forms will not be accepted.
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Beyond the Bell
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We currently have openings in Beyond the Bell. If you are interested, please refer to the Extended Day Tab on the SPMS website for directions to register. All forms and fees must be paid prior to your child attending Beyond the Bell.
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From the District
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District Calendar for 15-16
Click here to view the approved 2015-2015 District Master Calendar.
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Free Junior Golf Clinic
Wolfon Children's Hospital is hosting a Free Junior Golf Clinic on Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 pm at TPC Sawgrass Driving Range.
Father Daughter Dance Sponsored by girlsinc.
Click here to view flyer about the Father Daughter Dance sponsored by girlsinc on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 5:30-9:30 pm at the Renaissance Resort at The World Golf Village
Community Yard Sale
There will be a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, September 5 from 8-1 pm at Alpine Groves Park to benefit the restoration of the Historic Bennett Farmhouse. Click here for more information.
Florida Agricultural Museum
Night At The Farm, August 29-August 30, 2015
Come spend the night at the Florida Agricultural Museum and enjoy the thrill of outdoor camping. Guests are asked to arrive at the museum at 4 pm to begin the evening's adventures. After you set up your own tent, dinner will be served. Following dinner, the evening's events will begin. Take a walk and a tractor ride around the property to help feed the farm animals, and step back in time at the 1890s homestead and country store. Later we will do some stargazing.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for the name of our five week old Cracker calf. We know a camp out wouldn't be complete without a bonfire and s'mores. So pull up a bench and begin to form new friendships around the camp fire. It's a great way to spend time at the museum in a more personalized setting. Sunday morning we'll have breakfast with our farm animals then take down our tents and say goodbye to our new friends.
Please bring your own camping equipment as the museum does not have any for rent. Coolers with drinks and snacks are permitted -- however, please no alcoholic beverages; this is a family friendly event.
The cost is $40 per person, cash, check, Discover, MasterCard, American Express and Visa are accepted. Advance reservations are required. Breakfast and dinner are included with your admission fee. Please contact Debbie Milner at dmilner@floridaagmuseum.org for more information.
The museum is always looking for volunteers. If any of this sounds fascinating to you and you would like to become a part of Florida's historical past this is the place for you. For information, call 386-446-7630 or dmilner@floridaagmuseum.org
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