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Message from Mrs. Kunze
This past Tuesday, the School Board approved the district calendar for 16-17 school year. You can view the calendar on the district website.
Many of you have older children or just like to stay informed, so I thought you might be interested in knowing about the new SAT. The College Board has said its redesigned admission test would contain "no more mysteries." Instead of being a riddle to solve, it would correspond with the high-school curriculum and better reflect what students have learned.
We will have a Raider Hour on Tuesday, November 17th. A signature from a teacher for extra help or needing to take a make-up test always trumps attending a club meeting. Academic concerns are always priority during Raider Hour.
Make-up testing in cafeteria
Dreams Come True meeting in MPR
NJHS meeting in auditorium
Garden Club (green pass) in 510 (Responsibility)
Chess/Checkers Club meeting in rm 580 (Trustworthiness)
Book Club in media center
7th & 8th grade Art Club in 755
7th & 8th grade Art/Craft Club in 315 (Caring)
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!
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 16th
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 November 16th
Monday, November 16th- Silver Day
PTSO Meeting, 10-11:00 am, MPR
Fall Play Rehearsal, 2-5:00 pm, Auditorium
Tuesday, November 17th- Black Day
**Raider Hour** Wednesday Bells
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 18th- Silver Day
Winterguard Practice, 1-5:30 pm, Gym
SAC Meeting, 3:45-5:00 pm, Room 640
Thursday, November 19th- Black Day
CC! Luncheon, during lunches, Cafeteria
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
Friday, November 20th- Silver Day
ITS Club Meeting,2-6:00 pm,
Girls Soccer Practice, 2-3:45 pm, PE Field
Saturday, November 21st
ITS IE Festival, Keystone Heights
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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 there is still a need for 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 the month requesting volunteers to "run the store"! Thanks in advance for all the help.
Thanks to all who have sent in donations. We are slowly building our stock of merchandise.
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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Chris Southworth, Media Paraprofessional
Battle of the Books sign up is underway. Many students have signed up already. You do not have to read all 7 books to do this fun school wide event. Team up with your friends that have read them and make a team that has read all 7. The books on this battle round will be: Counting by 7's, The Eighth Day, Eye of the Storm, Jack Strong Takes a Stand, Jungle of Bones, The Night Gardener, and Project Jackalope.
Make sure your student is returning their books on time. We have over 300 books that are overdue and hundreds of dollars in overdue fees. Fees are accumulating daily on any book that is overdue.
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Band News
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The SPMS Raider Bands sent 82 pounds of Dunkin' Donuts Coffee and 100 Halloween treat bags to our troops thanks to our very successful coffee sale and candy collection! 400 students performed in their Fall Concert this week and last week, and coming up next is our Jazz Concert on November 19th and the St Augustine Christmas Parade on December 5th. Band parents, check your email for updates from Mrs. Zentz and Mr. Shine!
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
The SPMS Raider Football Team came up just short of a Championship win. It was a great game. Our Varsity Team did an incredible job and we are so proud of them for the effort they put in (not just in this game - but all season long). The final score was Sebastian 14 - Swiss Point 13. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Raiders. It was great looking up from the field to see the incredible "Sea of Black" and the sheer number of Raider Football Fans. We do have the BEST families in the league!
Congratulations to our 2015 AllStar Raider Football Players. These 12 athletes were hand-picked by their Coach for their incredible work ethic and one field performance and they will represent Swiss Point Saturday when the best-of-the-best players from the North Schools (Swiss, Fruit Cove, Landrum and LPA) will team up and play the best-of-the-best from the Southern schools (Pacetti, Gamble, Sebastian and Murray).
Come on out for one last game: The AllStar Game will be Saturday, Nov. 14th at Nease High School at 11:00 am.
2015 Varsity AllStar Players
Bradley Barnett
Blake DeLamieulleure
Nico Eskew
Ralph Hamilton
Brandon King
Brent Marti
Nick McAbee
Sareyboth Ou
Travis Sheptock
Craig Sinclair
Dallas Thurmond
Jacob Tomaino
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
The Varsity Baseball team ended their season undefeated! Way to go Raiders!
The JV team plays Pacetti Bay away and if they win, will also be undefeated! Good luck Raiders!
SJMSAA Raider Soccer Schedules
Girls Varsity
| Date | Opponent | Location | W/L | |
11/5
| LPA | Aberdeen 1 |
WIN
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11/9
| Fruit Cove Varsity | Plantation Turf |
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11/12
| Pacetti Varsity | Aberdeen 1 |
TIED
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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 |
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11/5
| Patriot Oaks | Aberdeen 2 | Loss | |
11/9
| FCMS Varsity Development | Veterans Turf |
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11/12
| Pacetti Varsity Development | Plantation Turf |
WIN
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11/16
| Valley Ridge | Davis 4 |
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11/19
| Gamble Rogers | Gamble Rogers Turf |
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11/23
| Patriot Oaks | Aberdeen 2 |
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11/30
| Pacetti Varsity Development | Aberdeen 2 |
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12/3
| BYE | |
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12/7
| FCMS Varsity Development | Aberdeen 2 |
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12/10
| Valley Ridge | Aberdeen 2 |
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12/14
| Gamble Rogers | Gamble Rogers Turf |
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Boys Varsity
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11/6
| Landrum Varsity | Aberdeen 1 | Loss | |
11/10
| Fruit Cove Varsity | Plantation Turf | Loss | |
11/13
| Pacetti Varsity | Aberdeen 1 |
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11/17
| Sebastian | Sebastian 2 |
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11/20
| Landrum Varsity | Aberdeen 1 |
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11/24
| LPA | Aberdeen 1 |
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12/1
| Fruit Cove Varsity | Aberdeen 1 |
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12/4
| Murray | Sebastian 1 |
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12/8
| BYE | |
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12/11
| Pacetti Varsity | Pacetti Grass |
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12/15
| Gamble Rogers | Gamble Rogers Turf |
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Boys Development
| Date | Opponent | Location |
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11/6
| Landrum Varsity Dev 1 | Aberdeen 2 | Loss | |
11/10
| Pacetti Varsity Dev | Aberdeen 2 |
Won
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11/13
| Landrum Varsity Dev 2 | Landrum 2 |
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11/17
| Patriot Oaks | Aberdeen 2 |
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11/20
| Valley Ridge | Davis 4 |
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11/24
| Pacetti Varsity Dev | Pacetti Grass |
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12/1
| Fruit Cove Varsity Dev | Veterans Turf |
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12/4
| Landrum Varsity Dev 2 | Aberdeen 1 |
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12/8
| Patriot Oaks | Aberdeen 2 |
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12/11
| Murray | Aberdeen 2 |
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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.
Creeks Spring Recreational Girls & Boys K-8 Lacrosse
Registration is now open for the K-8 Boys and Girls Creeks Spring 2016 Recreational Leagues!
Creeks Youth Lacrosse Program is a not-for-profit recreational and travel program focused on promoting and organizing the play of lacrosse for boys & girls, from kindergarten through 8th grade, at all levels of core competencies and skill levels. We offer multiple lacrosse offerings throughout the year, but our primary season, Spring (Feb. - May), brings many newcomers, at all age levels (K - 8th), that join us for their first season of lacrosse. So, if your son or daughter has never played before, he or she will not be alone in trying lacrosse for the first time. While we always intend to field competitive teams and play well, we pride ourselves on developing players for longevity in the game of lacrosse by teaching the core fundamentals of the game and instilling in our players a love for the game. Go to www.creekslax.com to read more!
Base Pricing
*U7 Boys & Girls Rec Club Fee $125 ($100 for Creeks + separate $25 USL Membership)
*U9 - U15 Boys & Girls Rec Club Fee $200 ($175 for Creeks + separate $25 USL Membership)
Spring Registration Dates
*$25 Early Bird Spring Registration Discount until November 15, 2015 (discount automatically applied)
*Regular Registration November 16 to December 15, 2015
*$50 Late Registration Fee applied from December 16 to January 10, 2016
*Registration closes January 10th, 2016 so rosters and coaching plans can be created.
Spring Lacrosse Details
*The season will officially start on February 1st, 2016
*There will be two practices per week and games will be played on Saturdays (boys/girls) and Sundays (girls)
*Each recreational team will play between 8-10 games
*The first game is tentatively scheduled for February 27th, 2016
*The season will end with the Jamboree on April 30th, 2016 (tentative date)
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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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