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Message from Mrs. Kunze
Please remember that we are off Monday AND Tuesday next week. We hope that you enjoy the 4-day weekend!
School grades were released from FL DOE today. Swiss Point is an A school again! Thank you to all of our students and teachers!!
Grades were updated today. Please check your child's progress in their classes.
We had an issue with the link last week. Everything has been fixed, so PLEASE take a few minutes to complete the Swiss Point SAC Parent Needs Assessment Survey. We value your feedback.
The link below is a letter from Dr. Joyner advising the procedure and deadline dates for an Out of Zone Hardship waiver. Copies of the letter were sent home with students on Wednesday.
PLEASE mark your calendars with these important dates! If you have not been able to attend the grade level informational meetings, the PowerPoints are on the parent page of the Swiss Point website.
Thu, Feb. 18th - Creekside High School's 9th grade Ramp-Up night at 6pm in their auditorium. (This is for all current 8th graders who will be attending CHS.)
Tue, Feb. 23rd - current 5th grade informational meeting for course registration at 6:30pm in auditorium
Fri, Feb. 19th - current 7th graders will be told if they were accepted into a non-core course that required application
Wed, Feb. 24th - counselors available for current 5th grade parents to drop in for questions from 1:30-3:30pm in Swiss Point's guidance office.
Fri, Feb. 26th - Course selection forms from ALL students are due to Guidance.
Raider Hour activities this Thursday, Feb. 18th.
Students who need to make-up a test or see a teacher for remediation takes precedence over attending a meeting. Academics are always top priority!!
Make-up testing in cafeteria
Student Council meeting in MPR w/O'Connor
Garden Club in room 510 w/Stanke
Reading Raiders in Media Center w/Gill
6th grade Art Club in room 755 w/Montesano
Dreams Come True Meeting in portable 1 w/Bower
Band Groups (French Horn Friends, Tuba Tutors, Baritone Buddies, and Bassoon Buddies) if needed
Attention 8th grade Parents:
Students have received permission slips for our GradVenture field trip on Friday, May 6th. Students who have served ISD or OSS this semester are NOT eligible to attend. If a student receives ISD or OSS before the trip, he will NOT be able to attend and there is NO refund.
Important Information:
- ABSOLUTE LAST DAY to turn in COMPLETED forms and money is Friday, Feb. 19th.
- Students were given field trip forms, but all forms are on the 8th grade Edmodo page.
- Universal annual passes may not be used. This is a special event by Universal, so they do not allow annual passes.
- If students did not purchase an 8th grade class t-shirt earlier in the year, they must also purchase a t-shirt.
- After Feb. 19th, you will no longer accept permission slips, etc. At that point students will have to see Mrs. Rizzuto with everything. Students will be placed on a wait-list once we determine the number of remaining seats on the charter buses.
- Students will depart Swiss at 1pm on Friday and return around 3am Saturday morning at PUBLIX on 210.
The district's next Gifted Parent Advisory Council meeting will be held Thursday, March 3rd from 4:30-5:30pm at Gamble Rogers MS. The council meets 4 times a year and meetings are open to all parents throughout the district K-12. The final meeting for this year will be held at Mill Creek Elementary on Thursday, April 21st from 5:30-6:30pm.
Below is the FSA & EOC schedule, PLEASE mark your calendars and try not to schedule anything when your child will be testing. The tests are all back to back so squeezing in make-up exams is very difficult. If you are discussing schedules with a mom from a different middle school, our schedule is slightly different. The state selects schools every year to help calibrate each exam and Swiss was chosen for 6th grade math, so we must administer 6th grade math during the first week of testing.
Tuesday, March 1st - FSA Writing (120mins)
6th & 7th grades are paper/pencil
8th grade is computer-based
April 11th - 14th: 6th grade FSA Math
April 15th & 18th: 6th grade FSA Reading
April 19th - 22nd: 7th grade FSA Math
April 25th & 26th: 8th grade FSA Reading
April 27th & 28th: 7th grade FSA Reading
April 28th: 8th grade Statewide Science Assessment
(old FCAT Science)
May 2nd & 3rd: 8th grade FSA Math
May 4th - 6th: Civics EOC
May 9th & 10th: Algebra EOC
May 11th & 12th: Geometry EOC
The window for district final exams is May 13th through May 25th.
Character Counts B6 Club!
Open to all current 6th and 7th graders!
Club Meeting Tuesday, February 23rd from 2:00-3:00 pm
Club Leader: Mrs. Worth
Rm 335
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, February 22nd 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!
Why be a part of the PTSO?
1. To CONNECT with other parents
2. Be the FIRST to hear about important news and upcoming events at school
3. Have a VOICE in the activities and programs the PTSO supports
4. LEARN how the students and teachers of SPMS benefit from the work of the PTSO
5. Volunteer your TIME, at school or at home, to make a difference in our school community
The PTSO needs parents like YOU to help us, help the students and the school be the best it can be! We invite you to join us at any meeting to see what it is all about!
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!
Our Magazine Fundraiser was a success with Great American. Congratulations to the 51 students who earned $63,000 in College Tuition Reward Points Thank you for participating in the fundraiser and we will do it again next school year!
If you would like to order any magazines you can still do so, please visit and shop at www. gaschoolstore.com - School ID: 2529543. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Panariello at mary.panariello@hrblock.com
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.
For the Week of February 15
Monday- No School
Tuesday- No School
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
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Daily Rotation
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For the Week February 15, 2016
Monday, February 15- No School
Tuesday, February 16- No School
Wednesday, February 17- Silver Day- 1pm dismissal
Winterguard Practice, 1-5:30 pm, Gym
Basketball Playoff Games starting at 5:30 pm, TBA
Thursday, February 18- Black Day with Raider Hour
Math Counts, 2:15-3:00 pm, Room 565
Basketball Practice, 2-4:00 pm, Gym
Musical Rehearsal, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Creekside's Ramp It Up Night for 8th graders entering 9th grade next year, 6:00 pm, CHS Auditorium
Friday, February 19- Silver Day
Character Counts Luncheon during lunches, cafeteria
Musical Rehearsal, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Basketball Practice, 2-5:30 pm, Gym
Saturday, February 20
Musical Rehearsals, 9-3 pm, Auditorium
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Volunteer Information
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Fill in the blank for the next volunteer opportunity:
PROCTOR!
I knew you would guess it correctly!
A SignUp Genius was sent out earlier this week requesting volunteers for the FSA Writing Testing on March 1st. Please go towww.signupgenius.com, find a Sign Up and enter email address cynthia.casper@stjohns.k12.fl.us. THere is a need for over 30 proctors for that day. Please consider helping SPMS!
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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, January 20th
Wednesday, February 17th
As always, this is a public meeting, and all are welcome to attend.
Proposed Agenda
- Welcome: Call to Order: 3:30
- Good News
- Vote: Approval Of January Minutes
- Finance Report: Ashley Blum
- Vote: funds for Mr. Moseley sub for conference
- Principal Update: Mrs. Kunze
- New Business/Questions and Answers
- Adjourn
Next Meeting will be April 20th at 3:30pm
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
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Creative Outlets
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Ian Parr, 8th grader, Notan design. The artwork is cut paper showing positive and negative space. Looking Good!
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Band News
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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!
*****UPDATE- we are now offering these at
HALF PRICE $10!*****
Get a SPMS Band decal to personalize your instrument case or car window! $5 each! Click this link to get the order form!
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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: Motivated From the Inside, Follow the Clues, Working with Teachers
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
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.
New Prescription Medication Form
There is a revised prescription medication form on our website under Parents. Click on Clinic/Health information and you will find the new form there. Any questions, call please feel free to call Joan Beccard,
Florida Immunization Requirements: FAQs
Click here to view valuable information regarding requirements for school age students and their immunizations.
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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
Saturday, February 27- Cypress Creek HS (Orlando, FL)
Saturday, March 5- Fleming Island HS
Saturday, March 12- Freedom HS (Orlando, FL)
Saturday, March 19- Fletcher HS (Neptune Beach, FL)
Spring SJMSAA Baseball
Click on the links above to view the SPMS baseball schedules. Good Luck Raiders! Please contact Curtis Mack with any questions at Curtis.Mack@stjohns.k12.fl.us
SJMSAA Softball
Tryouts were held this week for softball. The roster will be posted in a later Raider Rap.
SJMSAA Tennis
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. Please check the SJMSAA website for information.
SPMS Basketball
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams for making the Playoffs!! The Boys will play on Feb 22nd at Landrum and the Girls will also play on the 22nd at a location to be determined.
SJMSAA Golf
Tryouts were already held and the roster will be posted in a future Raider Rap. Please check the St. Johns Middle School Athletic Association website for more information.
Creeks Track & Field
2016 Spring Season Information:
Registration now open.
Season Dates: March 14th - May 22
(The week of May 23rd may be used in case of rain make-up dates)
Choose from a flexible practice schedule. Creeks Track offers either a 1-day or 2-day practice schedule.
Cost: 1-day Practice week $80.00
2-day Practice week $130.00
Practice Days will be Monday and Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30 at Bartram Trail High School. There is a Family Discount of $5.00 per child if you register more than one child. After March 12th, a $25.00 late registration fee will be added.
Please see our website at www.caatrackandfield.com
to register. Under the CREEKS TRACK & FIELD tab, please see the 2016 Spring Track and Field Season for all registration information.
Nease 2016 Track & Field Event
Click here to view the flyer advising the Nease 2016 track & Field Event on Saturday March 12 from 8:00 am-3:00 pm.
VBA Juniors Camp 2016 Kick-Off
Click here to view informational flyer regarding the Volleywood Beach Academy Junior Camp to be held on March 5th and 6th.
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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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Volunteer Opportunities for Students
The Cunningham Creek Elementary PTO is looking for student volunteers to help with their Spring Fling. The event is Friday, March 11th from 4-7 pm. There is a need for approximately 40 volunteers at 3 different shifts. Please sign up by emailing the following cceptomail@gmail.com
There will be a volunteer hour sheet to sign in on and you will be provided a coupon to receive a free slice of pizza upon completion of the shift. Any questions please contact Mary Davidson at the above email.
Old Cell Phone Drive for Benefit Ronald McDonald House
Have an old cell phone? Turn it in to your homeroom teacher. NJHS is sponsoring an old cell phone drive for the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House recycles the phones to earn money. The homeroom that turns in the most phones will receive Krispy Kreme Donuts. The last day to turn in old cell phones is Thursday, March 17th.
Summer Marine Science Program
Applications for the summer Marine Science Program will be passed out by science teachers at all schools during the week of February 16th. Applications will be due back to science teachers by March 4th. Applications can also be downloaded at any time from the website prior to April 15 at
http://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ and click on the Marine Science link. The link also will have a complete day by day curriculum for each grade level, parent information, and a video from last year's program.
This summer program is available to all students currently in grades five through seven and has been sponsored by the school district since 1982. Three eight day sessions are held at Gamble Rogers Middle School with bus transportation provided. The dates for the three sessions this summer will be May 31st through June 9th, June 13th through June 23rd, and June 27th through July 8th. Small classes of 12-14 students are separated by grade level. All instructors in the program are St. Johns County School District teachers.
The Marine Science Program is a carefully designed experience for responsible students who are interested in learning about our local marine environments. Learning is "hands on" in the field with students kayaking, canoeing, boating, hiking, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, surfing, SUP, (stand up paddleboarding), etc. Specific grade level activities and curriculum are attached to the applications and are also available from the website.
More information about the program can be had by emailing John Gordon at john.gordon@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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8th Grade Corner
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Creekside High School Ramp Up Night
Creekside High School is sponsoring Ramp Up Night for 8th graders attending Creekside High School next year. It is on Thursday, February 18 from 6-7:30 pm in the CHS Auditorium. Any questions please contact CHS at 547-7300.
Missed the HS 101 Night-----No Problem
If you were unable to attend the High School 101 meeting Thursday night at SPMS, the PowerPoint and links to information can be found under the 'Parent' tab of the school's webpage www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us
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Beyond the Bell
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We currently have openings in Beyond the Bell. If you are interested, please refer to the Extended Day Tab on the SPMS website for directions to register. All forms and fees must be paid prior to your child attending Beyond the Bell.
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From the District
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Superintendent's Report
Approved District Calendar for 2016-2017
Click here to view the approved 2015-2016 District Master Calendar.
Gifted Parent Advisory Council Meeting
The next Gifted Parent Advisory Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3 at Gamble Rogers Middle School from 4:30-5:30 pm. This meeting is held four times a year and is open to all parents from throughout the district K-12. The final meeting of the year will be held at Mill Creek Elementary on Thursday, April 21, 5:30-6:30.
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Mary Poppins Press Release:
Floating in air is Mary Poppins style. This magical well -loved nanny will float onto the Bartram stage creating her whimsical aurora. You don't want to miss this captivating experience when the Bartram Trail High School Theatre Department proudly presents Mary Poppins. Through special arrangements with Music Theatre International, you'll be singing and dancing in your seat to the music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.
Mary Poppins
Performance Dates: March 10, 11, and 12, 2016@ 7pm
March 12 and 13, 2016 @2pm
**Special Event: March 13, 2016@4:30pm
Mary Poppins Tea Party-photo shoot with Mary and her friends, tea, cookies, and cupcakes
Bartram Trail High School Auditorium
7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway
St. Johns, FL
Ticket Prices: $10.00 for all ages and all performances.
Mary Poppins Tea Party Tickets: $10.00/child/student
Parents are welcome at no cost.
For advance ticket sales, call the Bartram Trail High School theatre department @904-547-8340, email ava.fixel@stjohns.k12.fl.us or go online to the Bartram Trail High School website home page to purchase tickets. To purchase tea party tickets, please email bthsmarypoppins@gmail.com
Remaining tickets will be sold at the auditorium box office one hour prior to each performance.
YMCA Day Camp
YMCA Day Camp provides a safe, fun-filled, creative experience for your child when school is out. Each day is a new "Out of this World" adventure as campers go through astronaut training, explore outer space, create rocket ships, and much more! Spring Break Camp will be offered March 18th, 21st-25th, and the 28th from 6:30am-6:00pm at three locations in St. Johns County. Visit your local YMCA or go to www.firstcoastymca.org
to register today!
Locations:
Ponte Vedra YMCA - 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Faith Community Church - 3450 CR 210 W St. Johns, FL 32259
Galimore Center - 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
*Dates vary by location
Rates:
$30 for members per day
$35 for non-members per day
$130 for members per week (M-F, March 21-25)
$140 for non-members per week (M-F, March 21-25)
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