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Switzerland Point Middle School

 777 Greenbriar Road

St. Johns, FL  32259
547-8650
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Message from Mrs. Kunze 
 
It is hard to believe that it is Thanksgiving already.  Please remember that this Wednesday, November 25th IS a regular day with 1pm dismissal.  We hope that everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving break creative wonderful memories with family and friends.  

A HUGE THANK YOU to all who purchased and sold items from The Charleston Wrap Fundraiser.  The items were distributed to the students today as well as their incentive prizes. (Jacksonville Jaguar movie and locker room tickets to those who qualified.)

Club pictures will be taken the next couple of weeks during homeroom.  Below is the schedule.
Monday, Nov. 23rd  
Garden Club in the MPR & Chess/Checkers in the Aud.
Tuesday, Nov. 24th 
Reading Raiders in the MPR & ITS in the auditorium
Monday, Nov. 30th 
Science Olympiad in the MPR & Dreams Come True in the auditorium
Tuesday, Dec. 1st 
FCA in the MPR & Student Council in the auditorium
Wednesday, Dec. 2nd 
Math Counts in the MPR & Debate Club in the auditorium
Thursday, Dec. 3rd 
All Art Clubs in the auditorium
Friday, Dec. 4th 
NJHS in the auditorium

We will NOT have a Raider Hour this week.  The next Raider Hour will be on Thursday, Dec.3rd.

Our Annual Holiday Store will open Monday, November 30th.  The Holiday Store is like a large garage sale where 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. Most of the items in the store are donated by our faculty, but this year we need your help.  We are in need of additional new or gently used items, especially gifts for dads.  If you can donate items, please contact Mrs. Casper in the Guidance office.  Thank you!!!

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 1st from 5:30-7:30pm for an event at EveryBody Fitness for Dreams Come True.  This year, our DCT Club will be providing 2 dream encounters for 2 children with life threatening diseases.  A flyer will be sent home next week with your child.  We hope you can attend this event to help support a wonderful cause.

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.

PTSO Information
Visit the PTSO website at www.SwissPointPTSO.com or email at [email protected] !
Please check out and "LIKE" our Facebook page! 
https://www.facebook.com/SwissPointPTSO

Next Meeting
SPMS PTSO's next meeting is Monday, January 25th 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 [email protected]

THANK YOU to Hero's Eatery for sponsoring the Character Counts lunch on November 20th, 2015!  Congratulations to the students who were nominated!!

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 
Please visit and shop at www.gaschoolstore.com  School ID: 2529543.  

If you have any questions, Please contact Mary Panariello at [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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.
 
Cafeteria Information
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 23th
 
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

Daily Rotation
For the Week of November 23rd

Monday, November 23rd- Black Day
Basketball Skills Session, 2-3:30 pm, Gym
Fall Play Rehearsal, 2-5:00 pm, Auditorium

Tuesday, November 24th-  Silver Day
Fall Play Rehearsal, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Girls Soccer Practice, 2-3:45 pm, PE field
Basketball Skills Session, 2-3:30 pm, Gym
Special Olympics Basketball, 5-6:00 pm, Gym

Wednesday, November 25th- White Day
1pm dismissal

Thursday, November 19th- Black Day
 **No School- Happy Thanksgiving**

Friday, November 20th- Silver Day
**No School - Thanksgiving Break
Volunteer Information

Request Sent Out For Volunteers

A SignUp Genius was sent out requesting volunteers for the Holiday Gift Shop and Proctoring on Wednesday.  It is very exciting to see that within a few minutes, 14 people signed up!!  There are many spots available to work.  Please consider more than one slot for some are only 45 minutes long.  

For Proctoring:

If possible, please read Proctoring Training and District Security Agreement before proctoring.  Print out the security agreement, sign and date, and bring with you.  Any questions regarding proctoring or testing, please contact Testing Coordinator Cynthia Dean at [email protected]

 

Please contact Mrs. Casper at [email protected]  if you have any questions regarding the Holiday Shop.

 

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!!!


Guidance News
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
  
Character Counts luncheon - a huge success!
We had 81 students who received Character Counts Awards from teacher nominations today!  What a large group, way to go students!  A HUGE thank you to the PTSO for securing a pasta lunch from 'Hero's Eatery' for all of these students!  Congratulations to these 81 students for their exemplary character!  If your child received an award, please ask to see what their teacher wrote!  

SAC News
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, December 16th
No Meeting in January, 2015
Wednesday, February 17th
 No Meeting in March, 2015
 Wednesday, April 20th
Wednesday, May 18st
Media Center News
Judy Gill, Media Specialist [email protected]
Chris Southworth, Media Paraprofessional

Congratulations to Reyanna Torres for reading all 15 Sunshine State Young Readers books this year!

Battle of the Books is TUESDAY December 1st after school in the Media Center.  You only have to read one or two to join the Battle. Come join the fun!  We are concentrating on these books:  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.  
Band News
  
Congratulations to our 400 band students who have all performed their first concert of the year!  Next up is the St. Augustine Christmas Parade for student in the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Wind Symphony, Saturday, December 5th in beautiful historic downtown St. Augustine!

Spirit Night at Yobe Frozen Yogurt
Join us on December 3rd, 2015, 5:00-9:00 pm at the Julington Location (19 Bartram Oaks Walk #101 Jacksonville, FL) 15% of total sales will be donated to the SPMS BAND Booster Club.  See you there!!

Bozard Ford at the St. Augustine Outlet Mall on I-95 is giving a voucher for a free oil change, car wash, and vacuum for a $20 donation to our band program!  To get a form, click here we will send the voucher home immediately with your student.  It's a great deal and a great dealership!!!  Thank you for supporting our band!

Get a SPMS Band decal to personalize your instrument case or car window!  $5 each! Click this link to get the order form!

Band Parents, be sure to check out the band website for the current band calendar, the band handbook, and the latest news. 


The Middle Years
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
From the Nurse
Joan Beccard
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

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.

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.
 
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 [email protected]

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
DateOpponentLocationW/L
11/5
LPAAberdeen 1
WIN
11/9
Fruit Cove VarsityPlantation Turf
Postponed
11/12
Pacetti VarsityAberdeen 1
TIED
11/16
LandrumLandrum 1Loss
11/19
MurraySebastian 2
WIN
11/23
LPAAberdeen 1
11/30
Fruit Cove VarsityAberdeen 1
12/3
Pacetti VarsityPacetti
12/7
SebastianSebastian 2
12/10
BYE 
12/14
LandrumLandrum 1


Girls Develpoment 
Date
OpponentLocation
11/5
Patriot OaksAberdeen 2Loss
11/9
FCMS Varsity DevelopmentVeterans Turf
Postponed
11/12
Pacetti Varsity DevelopmentPlantation Turf
WIN
11/16
Valley RidgeDavis 4Loss
11/19
Gamble RogersGamble Rogers Turf
TIE
11/23
Patriot OaksAberdeen 2
11/30
Pacetti Varsity DevelopmentAberdeen 2
12/3
BYE 
12/7
FCMS Varsity DevelopmentAberdeen 2
12/10
Valley RidgeAberdeen 2
12/14
Gamble RogersGamble Rogers Turf

Boys Varsity
Date
OpponentLocation
11/6
Landrum VarsityAberdeen 1TIE
11/10
Fruit Cove VarsityPlantation TurfLoss
11/13
Pacetti VarsityAberdeen 1Postponed
11/17
SebastianSebastian 2
WON
11/20
Landrum VarsityAberdeen 1
11/24
LPAAberdeen 1
12/1
Fruit Cove VarsityAberdeen 1
12/4
MurraySebastian 1
12/8
BYE 
12/11
Pacetti VarsityPacetti Grass
12/15
Gamble RogersGamble Rogers Turf

Boys Development
DateOpponentLocation
11/6
Landrum Varsity Dev 1Aberdeen 2Loss
11/10
Pacetti Varsity DevAberdeen 2
Won
11/13
Landrum Varsity Dev 2Landrum 2
WON
11/17
Patriot OaksAberdeen 2Loss
11/20
Valley RidgeDavis 4
11/24
Pacetti Varsity DevPacetti Grass
12/1
Fruit Cove Varsity DevVeterans Turf
12/4
Landrum Varsity Dev 2Aberdeen 1
12/8
Patriot OaksAberdeen 2
12/11
MurrayAberdeen 2
12/15
BYE 

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)
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.

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

 

Student's Corner
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.
 
8th Graders Only Corner
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, D�bora McCarty at: [email protected]

Beyond the Bell



 
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.

Any questions regarding Beyond the Bell, please contact the Manager: [email protected]  
From the District
Visit their website at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us
   
Superintendent's Report
The 10-6-2015 issue of the Superintendent's Report is now posted at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/supt/report/  The newsletter can also be found on the home page of the St. Johns County School District website at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
   
Approved District Calendar for 2016-2017
Click here to view the approved 2015-2016 District Master Calendar. 

Community News vents
Flagler College Tennis Program
Fundraisers: Pro-Am Tournaments
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