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Message from Mrs. Kunze
It is hard to believe that we have completed 6 weeks of school. The time is flying by very quickly. District quarter exams will NOT be administered this year, due to the district's efforts to reduce testing. You will notice on the Swiss Point calendar October 13-16th designated by core subject for end of quarter testing. These dates are there in case teachers are trying to finish a unit of instruction before the end of the quarter. We did not want all teachers giving exams on the last two days of the quarter, so students were overwhelmed.
Swiss Point has a Shoparoo account. Shoparoo is an extremely easy way to fundraise for Swiss Point. All you have to do is download the app on your phone and take pictures of your shopping receipts. We earn points for each receipt, which turn into dollars for Swiss! How easy! Patroit Oaks just received $1,000. Please download the app today and enter Swiss Point's code - swub3488.
Personnel changes
Teacher for Math 2 (replacing Sekora) - Mrs. McNamara will start Monday, Septemer 21st! YEAH!!!!.
6th grade Counselor - A candidate has been recommended to HR. We are waiting for her to move from Ohio and complete the HR process.
Pre-Algebra & Math 2 Advanced teacher (replacing Mrs. Collier) - We will re-interview for this position early next week. Until a replacement is hired, Mrs. Stackhouse, Assistant Principal, is teaching the skinny class and Mrs. Dean, Testing Coordinator, is teaching all other sections. Both of these ladies are former math teachers in our district and are very qualified.
Please remember that parent-drop off in the morning starts at 7:10am.
THANK YOU to PTSO for a fantastic Neon Bash this afternoon! The students had a wonderful time dancing and socializing with their friends.
During Raider Hour on Thursday, September 24th, we will have the following activities: Student Council meeting (Huber), Debate club (Worth), 6th grade Art club (Montesano), chess/checkers club (Rizzuto) and book club (Gill). Students signed up for clubs during our club fair earlier this month. Students have been given passes from the club sponsor to attend. If a student has to make-up a test or see a teacher for remediation that trumps going to a club meeting. Taking care of academic concerns is always the #1 priority for Raider Hour. Mrs. Rizzuto is asking that members of the chess/checkers club bring a chess set to school, if possible. We only have a few sets, which will not be enough for everyone to play.
Helping Your Child Succeed on Florida Standard Assessments and State EOCs
There are many informational meetings for families of middle and high school studnets to help your child succeed. Click here to view flyer.
Important Dates to remember as you are making holiday plans.
Wednesday, November 25th IS a school day this year.
Friday, December 18th is our last day before Winter Break. Students will have a 1pm dismissal on the 18th.
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PTSO Information
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Next Meeting
SPMS PTSO's next meeting is Monday, September 21st at 10am in the Multi-Purpose Room at SPMS. Please note the informative meeting addressing the St. Johns County's sales tax increase referendum has been cancelled. Please refer to the School Board's website for more information and education. That website is: http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/halfcentsalestax/
NEON Bash
The Neon Bash was a great success!! Everyone had a great time and the DJ was the best! Thank you to Becky Gonzales for putting on such a fantastic event! A special THANK YOU goes to Becky Gonzales for organizing this fun event and to Missy Kahn for organizing the concessions! Thank you to all of the parent and staff volunteers who helped make this fun event such a fabulous success!
Teacher Appreciation
PTSO would like to Thank EveryBody Fitness for sponsoring September's Teacher Appreciation Gift! The teachers and staff loved the goodies and are hoping to win one of the raffles for free monthly memberships! We are looking forward to working with this wonderful business that continues to support our school!
Magazine Sales
Students who earned the Limo Ride/Pizza lunch, it will be on Wednesday, October 21st and the Extreme Party will be on Friday, October 23rd.
We are currently seeking businesses that are interested in sponsoring events and becoming Partners in Education at SPMS. No donation is too small and we will work to find a way to support each other. Please contact Monina Mulleague at monina468@msn.com for more information and thank you for the consideration!
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 September 14th
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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Daily Rotation
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For the Week of September 21st
Monday, September 21- Silver Day
PTSO Meeting 10-11:00 am, MPR
Fall Play Rehearsal, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Volleyball games vs Landrum, Home, girls start at 5:30 and boys start directly after.
Tuesday, September 22 Black Day
Fall Play Rehearsal, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Girls Volleyball practice, 2-4:00 pm, Gym
Intramural Football, 2-3:00 pm, Meet in Gym
Fall Lacrosse, 2:15-3:45 pm, with Coach Jackowiak
Boys Volleyball Practice, 4-5:30pm, Gym
Wednesday, September 23- Silver Day- Early Release
Winterguard Practice, 1-5:30pm, Gym
Supervised testing for Students taking Virtual Classes, 1-3:00 pm, Lab 650
Volleyball Game vs Murray at Murray, Girls start at 5:30. Boys directly following.
Varsity Football Study Hall, 2-4:00 pm, cafeteria
FCA Meeting, 1-2:30 pm, Patio
Thurday, September 24- Black Day
**Raider Hour- Wednesday Bell Schedule**
Fall Play Rehearsal, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Intramural Football, 2-3:00 pm
Girls Volleyball practice, 2-4:00 pm, Gym
Fall Lacrosse, 2:15-3:45 pm, with Coach Jackowiak
Boys Volleyball Practice, 4-5:30pm, Gym
Friday, September 25- Silver Day
Grades Updated in HAC by 3:00 pm
Character Counts Luncheon, during lunches, Cafeteria
Girls Volleyball practice, 2-4:00 pm, Gym
Boys Volleyball Practice, 4-5:30 pm, Gym
ITS Club Meeting, 2-4:00 pm, Drama Room
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Volunteer Information
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There are no volunteer opportunities at this time.
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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
Moseley's Food For Thought
It has been shown that students who are involved in school activities earn better grades and enjoy school more! Five reasons students should participate in school activities:
1. Spend time with friends and meet new people.
2. Enjoy school more and take pride in your school.
3. Trying something new can be fun.
4. Develop leadership skills and talents.
5. Relieve stress.
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SAC News
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Sarah Lewis, SAC Chair
School Advisory Council Meeting
Switzerland Point Middle School
Meeting Dates, 2015-2016 School Year
*Meetings Start Promptly at 3:30pm*
Wednesday, September 16th-
Wednesday, October 21th
Wednesday, November 18th
Wednesday, December 16th
No Meeting in January, 2015
Wednesday, February 17th
No Meeting in March, 2015
Wednesday, April 20th
Wednesday, May 18st
Welcome the 2015-2015 SAC team members:
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Ashley Blum
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Wayne Beck
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Sarah Lewis
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Lisa Kunze
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Marylou Epps
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Norma Miller
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Stephanie Howell
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Patience G. Kurtz
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Melissa Akpabie
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Elizabeth Loeser
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Tara Guckenberger
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Julie Pfeifer
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Sara Solomons
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Claudine Owen
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Becky Gonzalez
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Jyoti Vohra
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Media Center News
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Judy Gill, Media Specialist
Chris Southworth, Media Paraprofessional
There is lots of activity going on in the Media Center. Please make sure your student is returning their books on time. There is a date slip at the front of their book when it is due. Every day that the book is overdue, the student has a .05 fee. There are many late fees that have accumulated already this year. Please remind your student to return their books. A student can renew their book one time if they are not finished with the book. (Unless the book is on hold for another student OR it's a Sunshine State Book)
Book Club will begin THIS Thursday September 24th during Raider Hour. Students will need to get a pass to come to the Media Center in order to join the club.
Congratulations to Skylar Kyle and Camille Aguilar for reading ALL 15 Sunshsine State Young Reader Books already this year!
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Band News
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Check out the band website for our new "Band Pride Decals" for your car window! We also have Bozard Ford Oil Changes for $20. Thank you for supporting our fabulous band program!
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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The Middle Years
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Welcome to the newest section of the Raider Rap: The Middle Years, Working Together for School Success! Each week a new article will be posted with helpful information regarding your middle schooler! Sections of the publication include Short Stops, Questions/Answers, and Parent to Parent. These articles come out once a month with supplemental articles published frequently. Hope you enjoy this worthwhile information.
Click the publication date below to view:
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
beccarj@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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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 Raider Football
The JV Football team won their last 2 games with a 22-7 win over Landrum and Christi's church Academy 14-8. What to go Raiders!
SJMSAA Raider Baseball
Fall Baseball tryouts are 22 and 24 th. Players will bring baseball equipment on bus and store in shed on bus loop during school day. Study hall in Raider Roost will be from 2 to 3. Tryouts will be from 3 to 5. Any questions please contact Coach Mack at curtis.mack@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Swiss Point Volleyball Games Schedule. Girls start at 5:30 and boys start at 6:30. Date Opponent Place Time Mon, 9/14 LPA Away 5:30/6:30 pm Wed. 9/16 POA Home 5:30/6:30 pm Mon. 9/21 Landrum Home 5:30/6:30 pm Wed. 9/23 Murray Away 5:30/6:30 pm Mon. 9/28 Pacetti Bay Away 5:30/6:30 pm Wed. 9/30 Sebastian Away 5:30/6:30 pm Mon. 10/5 Gamble Home 5:30/6:30 pm Wed. 10/7 Valley Ridge Home 5:30/6:30 pm Mon. 10/12 Fruit Cove Away 5:30/6:30 pm Wed. 10/14 Playoffs Mon. 10/28 Championship Game
Congratulation to the girls volleyball team on their win over Liberty Pines on Monday. The team was led with serving by Hannah Coley and Alyssa Shawver and net play be Kate Woodruff and Klaire Van Deusen. Congratulations also to the girls volleyball team on their victory over Patriot Oaks on Wednesday. the team was led with hitting by Klaire Van Deusen and Kellie Moore, setting by Alyssa Shawver, serving by Hannah Coley and Rebekah Hughes and defense by Karis Ginder. Come out Monday for our next home game!
Swiss Point 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 Raider 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.
Flagler Tennis
Click here to view informational flyer regarding the Flager College Tennis Program.
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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
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FCA Meeting-Fellowship of Christian Athletes
There is an FCA meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd from 1-2:30. ALL students are welcome to attend. The meeting will have a welcome session, guest speaker and will be playing choice of flag football, ultimate Frisbee or basketball depending on how wet the fields are. Any questions please contact Mrs. Casper at cynthia.casper@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
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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
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