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Message from Mrs. Kunze
FSA score reports from FL DOE were given to your child today in homeroom. The score report contains only a percentile score not a level. The percentile tells you where your child compares to all other students in the same grade that took the test in Florida. For example, if your child scored in the 82% percentile for Reading on the 7th grade FSA, then he scored better than 81% of the 7th graders across the State. The FSA scores will be converted into levels like the old FCAT, but we are not expected to receive those until January.
In 8th grade like in 5th, students know that they will take the Science FCAT. The name of this test has been changed to State-wide Science Assessment (SSA). The test will be EXACTLY the same as before, DOE is only changing the name to minimize confusion with having one test still called FCAT.
We are very proud to announce that this Thursday, November 12th we will induct 70 7th graders and 56 8th graders into the National Junior Honor Society. These students have demonstrated the pillars of scholarship, leadership, community service, citizenship, and character. The ceremony starts at 6:30pm in the auditorium with a reception in the cafeteria afterwards.
For those of you who drop your child off in the morning, drop-off time is 7:10am. We do not have supervision or adults working before 7:10am that could assist if a situation arose. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
This Wednesday, November 11th is Veterans Day, so there is no school for students or teachers. Enjoy the day off in remembrance of those who have fought for our freedom.
There will NOT be a Raider Hour this week. The next Raider Hour is Tuesday, November 17th.
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.
In December students will take mid-term exams in year long courses and final exams in semester courses. The December testing schedule is below. PLEASE review the schedule before making appointments or travel plans. It is extremely important that students are present for these exams.
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, November 16th at 10 am in the Multi-Purpose Room at SPMS. ALL are welcome to attend and learn more about what your PTSO does for your school!
Thank you to Hero's Eatery for committing to providing their services for our Character Counts luncheon's for the REST of the SCHOOL YEAR!! THANK YOU!
*Hero's offers our guests the unique opportunity to experience "fine" casual dining in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. We serve only the highest quality cold cuts on the finest bread ever! We also offer hot sandwiches and hot lunch and dinner specials every day. Everything we serve is carefully selected and prepared with masterful attention to detail.
We offer everything from a light breakfast to a complete dinner. We pay very close attention to the quality of our foods, our offerings and the health of our guests. That is why you will always find choices to fit your life-style whether you are "carbing up" for the big event, feeding the muscle with protein, looking for vegetarian options, or in need of a high quality dessert to tickle your fancy. We have it all and you can too!
Our philosophy is simple: offer our guests (you) an extraordinary meal that fits your lifestyle, at a fair price. And, we will always do it with a smile and the hospitality that you should expect.
Character Counts Committee
We are currently seeking someone to help with our Character Counts Committee! For more details please email us at spmsptso@hotmail.com
Spirit Wear Fridays!
Please remember to wear your Spirit Wear for "Spirit Fridays!" If you're lucky you just might get some ice cream during lunch for wearing it! Go Raiders!
Magazine Drive and PTSO Membership
Click here to print the PTSO Membership form. Family membership is just $20!
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 November 9th
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- Holiday!
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 November 9th
Monday, November 9th- Silver Day
Fall Play Rehearsal, 2-5:00 pm, Auditorium
Varsity Baseball vs FCMS, 3:30pm, Kehoe Park
Wind Symphony & Wind Ensemble Band Concerts, 7pm, Gym
Tuesday, November 10th- Black Day
Intramural Basketball, 2-3:00pm
Fall Play Rehearsal, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Girls Soccer Practice, 2-3:45 pm, PE field
Road Raiders, 5:30-6:30pm, meet on cafeteria patio
Special Olympics Basketball, 5-6:00 pm, Gym
Wednesday, November 11th- No School for Teachers or Students- Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 12th- Silver Day
Intramural Basketball, 2-3:00 pm
Fall Play Rehearsal, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Varsity Baseball vs PBMS, 3:30pm, Kehoe Park
Road Raiders, 5:30-6:30pm, meet on cafeteria patio
Special Olympics Basketball, 5-6:00 pm, Gym
NJHS Induction Ceremony, Auditorium, MPR, Cafeteria, 6:45-8:15pm
Friday, November 13th- Black Day
Grades Updated in HAC by 3:00 pm
Girls Soccer Practice, 2-3:45 pm, PE Field
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Volunteer Information
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Holiday Shoppe Coordinator Needed.
The Holiday Shoppe will be opening around the first week in December and is in need of a coordinator. If you are interested in supervising setup, pricing, and "money" management, please contact Mrs. Casper at cynthia.casper@stjohns.k12.fl.us This is a fun and rewarding volunteer experience. A SignUp Genius will be sent the middle of next month requesting volunteers to "run the store"! Thanks in advance for all the help.
SPMS is accepting donations for the Holiday Shoppe, which is basically like a big garage sale. Students use Raider Bucks to purchase gifts for their family members for the holidays. Our students love the store and enjoy being able to surprise family members with gifts. Items donated must be new or gently used. Gifts for Dads are especially needed. Donations can be left with Mrs. Casper in the Guidance office. Thank you!!!
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Guidance News
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Guidance Counselors
Shelley Helfinstine-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
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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, November 18th
Proposed Agenda
As always, this is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend.
o Welcome: Call to Order: 3:30
o Vote: Approval of October Meeting Minutes
o Finance Report: Ashley Blum
o Update on district SAC meeting: Sarah Ehlert
o Vote: Request for funds: FETC, Florida Education Technology Conference: Judy Gill
o Vote: Approval of Needs Assessment Survey - Parent Survey Questions
o Review of Needs Assessment Survey - Student Survey Questions
o Principal Update: Mrs. Kunze
o New Business/Questions and Answers
o Adjourn
Proposed Items for December meeting:
Vote: Approval of Needs Assessment Survey - Student Survey Questions
Wednesday, December 16th
No Meeting in January, 2015
Wednesday, February 17th
No Meeting in March, 2015
Wednesday, April 20th
Wednesday, May 18st
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Media Center News
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Judy Gill, Media Specialist
Chris Southworth, Media Paraprofessional
SIGN UP FOR BATTLE OF THE BOOKS NOW!!! Any student who wants to participate in the school wide battle can sign up in the Media Center. You do not have to want to be on the County Team to have fun in this school wide event. If you have a team, sign up with your team, if you don't we will place you on one. Anyone can participate. The first battle will be held on December 1st after school until 3:15 pm and it will be on the following books:
Counting by 7's
The Eighth Day
Eye of the Storm
Jack Strong Takes a Stand
Jungle of Bones
The Night Gardener
Project Jackalope
Battle of the Books is based on quotes out of the Sunshine State Books. We will do one battle in December and one battle in February and then prepare for the COUNTY BATTLE! If you have any questions I can be reached at
judy.gill@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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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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The Middle Years, Working Together for School Success is a publication for students and parents which addresses issues specifically for middle school students. 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.
Click the publication date below to view: Articles include My actions, my responsibility, Create recycled art , Great discussions and more
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
Over the Counter Medications
Parents, all over the counter medications that students are allowed to carry must be brought in by an adult in a sealed original container. This includes cough drops. The over the counter form can be obtained from the clinic or printed off our website under the link "Parents" and then click on "Clinic/Health Information." This form is filled out by an adult is also signed by the student stating they will not share the medications with anyone else. If you have any questions about this please call the clinic at 547-8628. All new prescription drugs must be brought in by an adult and have the Rx. form from our website accompany the new drug that is brought in. Students are not allowed to carry meds without the proper forms. Please don't put pills in baggies or their lunches against school board policy.
Community Asthma Workshop
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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 Golf
Golf season is coming. Registration for tryouts opens Nov 2. To go www.smjsaa.com to register your child. Try outs will begin in December date to be determined, and will be held at the PGA Tour Academy in the World Golf Village. The season will start in mid January.
SJMSAA Raider Football
Congratulations to the Varsity Football team as they play in the Championship game versus Sebastian Middle on Saturday, November 7th at 3:00 pm at Nease High School. SPMS will be on the home side. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. It is a BLACKOUT! So wear Black!
SPMS Basketball Team
tryouts for Girls and Boys Basketball will begin on Monday, November 30th. Please pick up a permission/tryout form from the PE Coaches, front office or school's website. Any questions, please contact Coach Singleton at school or by email terrance.singleton@stjohns.k12.fl.us
SJMSAA Raider Baseball
Congratulations to the boys Varsity Baseball team with their win against Pacetti Bay 17-4 to remain undefeated!!!.
SJMSAA Raider Soccer Schedules
Girls Varsity
| Date | Opponent | Location | W/L | |
11/5
| LPA | Aberdeen 1 |
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11/9
| Fruit Cove Varsity | Plantation Turf |
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11/12
| Pacetti Varsity | Aberdeen 1 |
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11/16
| Landrum | Landrum 1 |
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11/19
| Murray | Sebastian 2 |
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11/23
| LPA | Aberdeen 1 |
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11/30
| Fruit Cove Varsity | Aberdeen 1 |
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12/3
| Pacetti Varsity | Pacetti |
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12/7
| Sebastian | Sebastian 2 |
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12/10
| BYE | |
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12/14
| Landrum | Landrum 1 |
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Girls Develpoment
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Date
| Opponent | Location | |
11/5
| Patriot Oaks | Aberdeen 2 | |
11/9
| Fruit Cove Varsity Development | Veterans Turf | |
11/12
| Pacetti Varsity Development | Plantation Turf | |
11/16
| Valley Ridge | Davis 4 | |
11/19
| Gamble Rogers | Gamble Rogers Turf | |
11/23
| Patriot Oaks | Aberdeen 2 | |
11/30
| Pacetti Varsity Development | Aberdeen 2 | |
12/3
| BYE | | |
12/7
| Fruit Cove Varsity Development | Aberdeen 2 | |
12/10
| Valley Ridge | Aberdeen 2 | |
12/14
| Gamble Rogers | Gamble Rogers Turf |
Boys Varsity
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Date
| Opponent | Location | |
11/6
| Landrum Varsity | Aberdeen 1 | |
11/10
| Fruit Cove Varsity | Plantation Turf | |
11/13
| Pacetti Varsity | Aberdeen 1 | |
11/17
| Sebastian | Sebastian 2 | |
11/20
| Landrum Varsity | Aberdeen 1 | |
11/24
| LPA | Aberdeen 1 | |
12/1
| Fruit Cove Varsity | Aberdeen 1 | |
12/4
| Murray | Sebastian 1 | |
12/8
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12/11
| Pacetti Varsity | Pacetti Grass | |
12/15
| Gamble Rogers | Gamble Rogers Turf |
Boys Development
| Date | Opponent | Location | |
11/6
| Landrum Varsity Dev 1 | Aberdeen 2 | |
11/10
| Pacetti Varsity Dev | Aberdeen 2 | |
11/13
| Landrum Varsity Dev 2 | Landrum 2 | |
11/17
| Patriot Oaks | Aberdeen 2 | |
11/20
| Valley Ridge | Davis 4 | |
11/24
| Pacetti Varsity Dev | Pacetti Grass | |
12/1
| Fruit Cove Varsity Dev | Veterans Turf | |
12/4
| Landrum Varsity Dev 2 | Aberdeen 1 | |
12/8
| Patriot Oaks | Aberdeen 2 | |
12/11
| Murray | Aberdeen 2 | |
12/15
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Creeks Baseball Club
Spring tryouts for the CBC will be on Saturday, November 7. Please register your player at the link below. Players will need to bring all equipment to the tryout. Concessions will be open. All players are welcome. If you have questions reach out to your age appropriate coach.
Since its inception in 2001 CBC has sent over 50 players to play at the collegiate level with several currently in the Major Leagues.
CBC is a Non-Profit run by dedicated volunteers and professionals, committed to your players development.
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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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2015-2016 SPMS Spelling Bee
The Switzerland Point Middle School Spelling Bee will be held on December 18th in the SPMS Auditorium. Between November 9th and November 25th, each Language Arts class will conduct a Spelling Bee screener/classroom competition to determine one classroom winner (and an alternate) to move on to December's school-wide Spelling Bee which will feature contestants from all three grade levels. Language Arts teachers will communicate the expected classroom screener dates/details prior to the classroom events through class Edmodo pages. Our SPMS School Bee winner will move on to the district competition on January 13th at the School Board Auditorium.
Jacksonville Chess Club Hosts Tournament Series
The Jacksonville Chess Club is hosting a chess tournament series on October 3, November 7 and December 12. Students in grades k-12 will be sorted by grade level and ability. Click here to view informational flyer.
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8th Graders Only Corner
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Information on High School Academies 2015-2016
Timeline
January 7-19 Middle School Blitz held at Each Middle School
January 21 High School Showcase at World Golf Village Convention Center - 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. only!!!
January 21 Online Application OPENS for newly applying 8th and 9th grade students
Jan. 25- Feb. 4 Proposed Academy Nights (see schedule below)
February 5 St. Johns County Center for the Arts AUDITIONS at SAHS - You must bring your printed application form.
February 8 Registration Deadline - Online - Registration will be closed at midnight.
July 1 Last day to appeal
High School Showcase - All parents and students are invited to attend the Annual High School Showcase on Thursday January 21, 2016 at the World Golf Village Convention Center from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Learn about the high school academies and meet representatives from each high school.
Academy Nights - Each high school will host an
informational 2016 Academy Night. All parents interested in attending one of the academies should make plans to attend these events. Each Academy Night will begin at 6:00 p.m.
February 1 - St. Augustine (6:00 p.m.) ALL St. Johns County Center for the Arts requests must apply by February 4, 2016. (Auditions at SAHS will occur on February 5, 2016)
February 1 - St. Johns Technical (5:30 p.m.)
January 28 - Allen D. Nease
January 27 - Pedro Menendez
February 2 - Creekside
January 26 - Bartram Trail
January 25 - Ponte Vedra
Bartram Trail PTSO is selling Phone Cases
If your child is going to Bartram next year and you need a phone case, we have a great solution for you. We have the following phone cases for sale: Samsung S3 (1 case), Samsung S4 (1 case), Samsung S5 (1 case), Samsung S6 (2 cases) and 1 iPhone6 Case. These cases are $20 each. If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact our BTHS PTSO Vice President, Débora McCarty at: rdmccarty10@comcast.net
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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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Superintendent's Report
District Calendar for 15-16
Click here to view the approved 2015-2016 District Master Calendar.
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Flagler College Tennis Program
Fundraisers: Pro-Am Tournaments
November 14 th: Glen Kernan Golf and Country Club: 12302 Glen Kernan Pkwy N, Jacksonville Florida 32224,(904) 641-1166 January 30th: Marsh Creek Country Club: 169 Marshside Dr, St Augustine, FL 32080,(904) 461-1101
Click here to view flyer regarding the Flagler College Tennis Program Spring 2016 Schedule
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