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Message from Mrs. Kunze
The 8th graders returned from Washington DC yesterday morning. It was an amazing trip with lots of fun and learning had by all. Students visited Mt. Vernon, The Holocaust Museum, The Archives, The Capitol Building, The National Cathedral, The Newseum, the Air & Space Museum, the Natural History Museum, and several memorials - Lincoln, Vietnam Wall, Korean, MLK, Jefferson, World War II, and FDR. We also spent one morning touring Gettsyburg and an afternoon learning about the Amish in Lancaster, PA.
A HUGE THANK YOU to our adult and teacher chaperons who attended. We could not take the trip without you!!
For 7th graders interested in the DC trip next year, sign-ups will be in September. The cost is $890 for students and $990 for adults. If you are worried about the cost, try saving $100 a month starting this January.
Please join me in wishing Santhya Raman good luck as she represents Swiss Point in the District Spelling
Bee this Wednesday, January 13th.
On Wednesday, January 13th, we will hold our quarterly behavior expectation assemblies and will complete the required drills - fire, bomb, tornado and intruder. It is important that children take these drills seriously so everyone knows how to respond in case of an emergency.
Report cards will go home on Monday and will also be available on HAC. There are some students who have an "I" for their mid-term or final exam grade. There were some issues with some exams being scanned and we had many students who needed to take make-up exams. The district will have the "Is" replaced by January 22nd.
Current 6th grade parents: It is never too early to schedule a doctor's appointment for the REQUIRED Tdap vaccination that your child MUST have for 7th grade. Every year we have students who can not attend classes, because they have not received the vaccination. PLEASE plan ahead! We will take the Florida 680 Form (blue) at any time now through August.
Current 8th grade parents: PLEASE ensure that you are reading the "8th grade Corner" section of the Raider Rap each week. In this section we list all of the information provided to us regarding high school registration, Career Academies, and Bartram's AVID program. Check this section out, so your child does not miss out!!
B6 Club!
A club that helps students recognize that character counts!
Please join Mrs. Worth for the first club meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12th from 2-3pm in room 335. The club is open is current 6th & 7th grade students.
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.
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PTSO Information
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SPMS PTSO is on Instagram!
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 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!
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 January 11th
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 January 11th 2016
Monday, January 11th- Silver Day
Report Cards sent home with students
Girls and Boys Basketball Games starting at 5:30 pm AT Liberty Pines Academy.
Tuesday, January 12th- Black Day
B6 Club meeting from 2-3pm in Worth's room - 335
Basketball Practice, 2-5:30 pm, Gym
Spring Musical Informational Meeting, 2-3:00 pm, Auditorium
Wednesday, January 13th- Special Schedule- 1pm dismissal
Supervised Testing for Students in Virtual, 1:00 pm, Lab 650
Winterguard Practice, 1-5:30 pm, Gym
Girls and Boys Basketball Games starting at 5:30 pm versus Patriot Oaks AT Swiss Point MS. Tickets are $3.
Thursday, January 14th- Silver Day
Middle School Blitz for all 8th graders through Language Arts classes, Auditorium
Spring Musical Scripts Available
Basketball Practice, 2-5:30 pm, Gym
Friday, January 15th- Black Day
Middle School Blitz for all 8th graders through Language Arts classes, Auditorium
Basketball Practice, 2-5:30 pm, Gym
ITS Club Meeting, 2-4:00 pm, Drama Room
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Volunteer Information
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At this time there are no volunteer opportunities.
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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
Cynthia Casper- Guidance Secretary
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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
Wednesday, December 16th-Cancelled
Added: Wednesday, January 20, 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
Start collecting and bring to the library your elementary appropriate books for our Community Based Project with Hickory Creek. We will be donating these books to the 2nd grade classroom libraries. Deadline to bring in books to donate is January 25th.
Take pictures in front of your bookshelf at home to be posted in the Media Center. Send your "SHELFIES" to Mrs. Gill via email at judy.gill@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Many students forgot to bring their book back this week after break. Remind your student that they need to return books so they don't have fines.
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Band News
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There will be another Dunkin Donuts Coffee Sale starting January 25, 2016! Be on the lookout for order forms to be coming home or check the band website or FB!
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.
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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: Mixing Up Study Time, Math in your Mind and Middle School Dating
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
Required Tdap Immunization
Any 6th grader that needs a Tdap, you have 18 days on your holiday break to be able to get your Tdap for 7th grade! Students can get their Tdap when they turn age 11. Just bring to Guidance a copy of your completed shot record on a Florida 680 form when you return from a holiday break.
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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.
SPMS Winterguard
Winterguard will be hosting a Friends and Family Night on January 21st beginning at 6:30. There will be performances from our team, as well as other teams from around the area. Cost is $5.00 (cash) per person over the age of 10. There will food and baked goods for sale. Arrive early to enjoy dinner from 5 Loaves 2 Fish Mobile Kitchen.
Winterguard will be having a bake sale on January 30th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Publix on 210. Please come by and support our Winterguard team.
Winterguard Shows and Competition begins this month. The schedule is:
Saturday, January 23, 2016 FFCC Color Guard Premiere East/Central at Lyman HS (Longwood, FL)
Saturday, February 27, 2016 Cypress Creek HS (Orlando, FL)
Saturday, March 5, 2016 Fleming Island HS
Saturday, March 12, 2015 Freedom HS (Orlando, FL)
Saturday, March 19, 2015 Fletcher HS (Neptune Beach, FL)
Spring SJMSAA Baseball and Softball
Any student interested in trying out for the spring baseball and softball teams, please go to the St. Johns Middle School Athletic Association website to register. Again, registration is open now for solftball and baseball.
SJMSAA Baseball try-outs for will be from 3-5pm on Tuesday, January 19th, Thursday, January 21, and Friday January 22. There will be a study hall available from 2-3pm. Please contact Curtis Mack with any questions at Curtis.Mack@stjohns.k12.fl.us
SJMSAA Softball
St Johns Middle School Athletic Association's Softball registration is now open. Anyone interested in trying out for Swiss Point's softball team must register online at https://www.sjmsaa.com/sports/softball/
before January 6th when registration closes. There is no cost to register.
Tryouts will be held in mid-January. A coach will contact you with the dates and times of tryouts. Players will be notified the last week of January and will need to finalize their registration online and pay the $245 fee.
Practices will be in February and the season starts the 1st week of March. (Games will be on Tuesday's & Thursday's.)
If you have any questions, please contact the commissioner.
***Please note: Swiss Point is also looking for a Softball Coach. If you might be interested in this volunteer position, please contact the commissioner.
Ed Campbell, Commissioner of Girls Softball SJMSAA campbell4@comcast.net
SJMSAA Tennis
Tennis try outs will be January 27 and 28.Players will be notified by January 29. The pros will email you the list.
Clinics will start the week of Feb 15. Matches start March 3.
Matches will be March 3,10,17,31 April 7,14,21,28 May 5. Play offs May 12.
SPMS Basketball
Click here to view the SPMS 2015-2016 Boys and Girls Basketball Schedule.The first basketball games will be played at Liberty Pines Academy. Girls starting at 5:30 pm and boys immediately following. The first 25 students will receive a prize. Cost for students is $3. Go Raiders!
SJMSAA Golf
Tryouts were already held and the roster will be posted in a future Raider Rap.
SJMSAA Raider Soccer
Good Luck to the Girls and Boys soccer teams as they play this weekend in the playoff tournament. Bring home the championship trophy. Go Raiders!
Field of Dreams Baseball Registration Open
Registration is now open for Field of Dreams: Special Needs Baseball for youth in our area. FOD baseball has grown from 4 teams in 2011 to 10 teams and over 140 children with special needs. We anticipate more growth in 2016! Opening Day is Saturday February 6!
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.
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Student's Corner
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Students are you interested in being a part of the Spring Musical - Legally Blonde Jr?
If so, you MUST attend the informational meeting on Tuesday, January 12th from 2-3pm in the auditorium.
This includes anyone interested in auditioning for a part or working backstage with sound, lights, or set.
If you have any questions, please see Mr. Segal.
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8th Grade 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
BTHS AVID College Prep
The Bartram Trail High School's AVID College Prep Program is currently accepting applications for Rising 9th Graders for the 2016-2017 school year. This college preparatory program provides skills and strategies for academic success and college readiness. Apply Online Today! Go to the BTHS AVID College Prep website:
http://www-bths.stjohns.k12.fl.us/avid/
Click on the Link for Rising 9th Grade Application. The deadline to apply is January 29, 2016!
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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
Approved District Calendar for 2016-2017
Click here to view the approved 2015-2016 District Master Calendar.
Textbook Adoption
The St. Johns County School District will hold a parent review for the consideration of adopting the final resource/textbook selections of materials currently up for adoption on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in the auditorium of the Fullerwood Center (10 Hildreth Drive, St. Augustine, 32084) from 4-6 p.m. The student materials will be available for examination including access to computer hardware and software as required. Cards may be filled out by parents with questions and feedback on the materials. SJCSD staff will be available and curriculum representatives will be available for support.
Character Counts! 6 Pillars 6K/3K Run/Walk
Click here to view the media release regarding the Character Counts! 6 Pillars 6K/3K Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, February 6, 1016 at 9 am at Palencia Elementary School. Race proceeds will support Character Counts initiatives throughout St. Johns County School District.
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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
In His Image: Special Needs Conference
There will be a In His Image Special Needs Conference at Fruit Cove Baptist Church on January 23, 2016 from 9-2:30 pm in the Studio. Click the bottom 2 links below for more information.
Camp Composition
Click here to view informational flyer regarding Camp Composition, a writing camp to help students in grades 4-11 earn higher FSA scores and also acquire stronger lifelong writing skills. Scholarships are available. Camps run from January 23-February 27, 2016.
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