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Message from Mrs. Kunze
Swiss Point SAC Parent Needs Assessment Survey. We value your feedback, so please take a few minutes to complete. Thank you!!
ALL Course Registration forms for 16-17 are due to the Guidance Office by Friday, Feb. 26th. Students who applied for a non-core course requiring an application were notified today if they were accepted.
This Tuesday, Feb. 23rd at 6:30pm we will host an informational meeting for current 5th grade parents.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad Team who completed in the Regional Competition this past Saturday in Daytona. The team placed 5th overall, which qualifies them for the State Competition. Way to go Swiss!!
Teacher Sponsor: Melissa Stanke
Team Members: Avah Avonda, Katie Kelly, Andrew Knee, Reyana Torres, Malak Ayoub, Sophia Crawford, Santhya Raman, Kelly Yuan, and Sievalee Wijayanardhana
NJHS is sponsoring a CPR and First Aid Class at Swiss Point on Saturday, March 5th from 8:30am to 3pm. All students are welcome to participate. Interested students must pick up a form in the library and submit completed form and a check for $65 payable to St. John's Fire and Rescue to Ms. White in portable 4 no later than Friday, Feb 26th.
Swiss Point's Dreams Come True Club will host their Annual Variety Show this Thursday and Friday. This will be the event of the year and your child will not want to miss out!
Thursday's performance is from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Friday's performance is 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Tickets are $5 and will be sold during lunches this week. Tickets will ONLY be sold at the door on Friday night.
Raider Hour activities this Tuesday, Feb. 23rd.
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
Chess Club in room 580 w/Rizzuto
Debate Club in 335 w/Worth
7th & 8th gr Art Club in 755 w/Montesano
Student Council Meeting in MPR w/O'Connor
Variety Show participants start rehearsal in auditorium
Band Groups (French Horn Friends, Tuba Tutors, Baritone Buddies, and Bassoon Buddies) if needed
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!
Thanks you to this month's Character Counts sponsor Hero's Eatery for providing lunch for our students!
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?
There are so many reasons to become involved with your school's PTSO that we can't list them all, so join us at the next meeting to find out! 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!
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!
We just received a check for over $1000 and did a second mailing for the Boxtops has already gone out! The last mailing for the year will be in June. Turn them in today!! Campbell Soup labels will be mailed out in the next few weeks, so you still have time to turn those in as well! Thank you for supporting the label programs!!
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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 22
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 February 22, 2016
Monday, February 22- Black Day
PTSO Meeting, 10-11:00 am, MPR
Musical Rehearsal, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Girls Basketball Playoff, SPMS, team TBD, 5:30 pm
Boys Basketball Playoff vs Landrum at Landrum, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, February 23- Silver Day with Raider Hour
District History Fair
Variety Show Dress Rehearsal, 1:00-6:30 pm, Auditorium
Basketball Practice, 2-4:00 pm, Gym
Math Counts, 2:15-3:00 pm, Room 565
Current 5th Gr. Informational Meeting, 6:30 pm, Auditorium
Wednesday, February 24- Black Day- 1pm dismissal
Winterguard Practice, 1-5:30 pm, Gym
Variety Show Dress Rehearsal, 1:00-6:30 pm, Auditorium
Supervised testing for virtual students,1-3:00 pm, Lab 650
Counselors available for 5th grade parents, 1:30-3:30 pm, Guidance Office
Basketball Playoff TBA
Thursday, February 25- Silver Day
Math Counts, 2:15-3:00 pm, Room 565
Basketball Practice, 2-4:00 pm, Gym
Variety Show, Auditorium
Friday, February 26- Black Day
Variety Show, Auditorium
All Course Registration Forms for 2016-2017 due to the Guidance Office
Grades Updated in HAC by 3:00 pm
Math Counts Competition
Wind Ensemble MPA, Flagler/Palm Coast, 10-30-2:15 pm
Basketball Practice, 2-5:30 pm, Gym
Saturday, February 27
Winterguard competition, Cypress Creek HS, Orlando
Wind Symphony MPA, Flagler/Palm Coast HS, 9-2:00 pm
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Volunteer Information
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Proctors Needed!
A SignUp Genius was sent out last 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
We had 70 students who received Character Counts Awards from teacher nominations today! Way to go students! A HUGE thank you to the PTSO for securing ham and turkey sandwiches from 'Hero's Eatery' for all of these students! Congratulations to these 70 students for their exemplary character! If your child received an award, please ask to see what their teacher wrote!
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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
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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Kyle Candy created this name design on folder with sharpies and colored pencils. Looking good!
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Band News
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More results to be proud of!
Our Raider Band Students were also at their District Solo and Ensemble Event this weekend at Creekside High School! We had 32 solos or ensembles involving 60 students. The students earned 24 Superiors and 8 Excellents!!!
We are so proud of our band and drama kids!!!!
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. Click here for the Bozard Ford Half Price flyer! ****UPDATE****We are now offering these at HALF PRICE!! $10 Only a few left, get one TODAY!
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!
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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
Parents, please remember that all OTC(over the counter) drugs must be brought in by an adult the first time and be in a sealed container. Please do not send in the OTC form and drugs with your student. This is a privilege that our principal, Mrs. Kunze, has allowed for our students and we don't want to lose that privilege if it is not followed properly.
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
Good Luck Kids!! Go Raiders!
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
Thanks again to all the girls who tried out for the 2016 Softball Team. We would like to CONGRATULATE the following students on making this year's team.
Kamden Becher
Mia Brantley
Ansley Dukes
Kendall Ford
Abigail Lambert
Lauren Marien
Sydney (Lu) Morehouse
Braden Moritz
Chloe Pendarvis
Haley Provencal
Kelly Stechschulte
Abigail Verez
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
Monday, Feb 22. is the Raiders' first playoff games! The Girls will be taking on Pacetti Bay at HOME at 5:30pm and the Boys will be AT Landrum at 6:30pm. Please come out and support our students as they battle their way to the County Championship!
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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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)
Relay for Life of Bartram Trail
There will be a fundraiser at PDQ on 2/25/16, 3/31/16 and 4/19/16. Please come out and support this worthy cause
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