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Message from Mrs. Kunze
It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the 3rd nine weeks. Grades should have been updated today by all teachers. Please check HAC to monitor your child's progress. Next Thursday the 17th is the last day of the quarter.
Students will have 6 days off...
Friday, March 18th - Teacher Planning day
Monday, March 21st through Monday, March 28th - Spring Break.
We will return to school on Tuesday, March 29th (Black day with Raider Hour).
Switzerland Point MS will be hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, March 18th. If you can donate, please click on the link below for appointment information.
Click here for informational flyer for the blood drive.
PTSO will host a Color Run on Thursday, April 7th during the school day during an extended Raider Hour. A flyer was given to students today to take home. The cost is $35, which includes a t-shirt, snow cone, and popcorn. There will also be music and concessions. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards purchasing more tables for the cafeteria patio.
The District Battle of the Books is this Tuesday, March 15th. Good Luck Reading Raiders!!
Camille Aguilar, Connor Searcy, Colin Whatley, Abby Wilson, Bridget Clift, Reyana Torres and Justin Evans
Raider Hour activities this Thursday, March 17th.
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
8th grade behavior expectation assembly in auditorium
Chess Club in 580 w/Rizzuto
Garden Club in 520 w/Stanke
Reading Raiders in Media Center w/Gill
6th grade Art Club in 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
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.
Old Cell Phone Drive to Support Ronald McDonald House
NJHS is sponsoring an old cell phone drive for the Ronald McDonald House. Students may turn in old cell phones to their homeroom teacher. The Ronald McDonald House recycles the phones for a small profit to raise funds to support the families staying there. The phones do not have to be in working condition to be recycled. The last day to turn in phones is Thursday, March 17th.
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!
Don't forget to join us! SPMS PTSO's next meeting is Monday, March 14th 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!
COLOR FUN RUN!! Watch for more information to come home, on FB, PTSO website, school RR and Instagram!
Spring Bood Fair Time
Our Spring Book Fair will be just after Spring Break, beginning Friday, April 1st through Friday, April 8th. The fair will be open during the school day for students to visit during their language arts class, lunch or Raider Hour, as well as Night of the Arts. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to pick up some books for their summer reading! We need volunteers to make this event available to our students. Please sign up at www.signupgenius.com. (click on Find a SignUp and enter cynthia.casper@stjohns.k12.fl.us) Each shift is only a few hours, so please consider taking one or more opportunities to help! Also, we are looking for one parent who would be willing to Co-Chair this spring event, as well as in the fall. If you would be interested, please email Heather Granby at heather.granby@yahoo.com
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!
Please consider lending your skills to the PTSO! We have several committee openings for the 2016-2017 school year!! Join us now for our meetings to learn what they are and to shadow the folks that are involved now to make an easy and fluid transition!! We are a low-key group of parents helping the school be the best it can be!! We need YOU!
Some FUN activities are coming up this Spring!! Come to a meeting to find out what they are!!
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 March 14
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
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Daily Rotation
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For the Week March 14, 2016
Monday, March 14- Silver Day
PTSO Meeting 10-11:00 am MPR
Musical Rehearsal, 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Tuesday, March 15- Black Day
District Battle of the Books Competition
Musical Rehearsal , 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Wednesday, March 16- Silver Day- 1pm dismissal
Winterguard Practice, 1-5:30 pm, Gym
Thursday, March 17- Black Day with Raider Hour
Last Day of 3rd Quarter
8th Grade Expectation Assembly during Raider Hour
Musical Rehearsal , 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Friday, March 18- Teacher Planning Day-
No School Students
Blood Drive, 8:30am-12:30 pm, see flyer in Mrs. Kunze's section
Saturday, March 12
Winterguard Competition, Fletcher HS, Jacksonville, FL
Spring Break with No School from Friday, March 18 thru Monday March 28. Classes resume for students Tuesday, March 29.
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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
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
Some students have found our Golden Books.....but there are still some to be found! Use the Lucky Charm jingle to help you find a book in the library that will have a hidden coin in it. For example the "horseshoe", could it be in a book about a horse? Or maybe a book that has a horse as a character? There will not be just one book, there will be numerous books throughout the month, all based on the Lucky Charm Jingle.
Spring into a NEW book! We have bought a bunch of new books for the end of the year. Be the first to check them out!
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Creative Outlets
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7th Grader Aaliyah made this Zentangle with sharpie. Nice job!
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Band News
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THANK YOU to all who came and supported the Band at the MaMa Fu's Spirit Night! It is greatly appreciated.
Upcoming Concert Dates:
4/8/16 Jazz Band performs for Night of the Arts
4/19/16 Jazz Night at BTHS
5/5/16 Beginning/Symphonic Band Concert
5/12/16 Wind Symphony/Wind Ensemble
5/17/16 SPMS Jazz Night
Good Luck to our band students as they perform for their Music Performance Assessments (MPA's)!!!
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: Ready for future careers, Standardized test success, Dealing with dilemmas and much more!
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
Parents, I know you may think it is too early to be thinking about you 6th grader's Tdap for 7th grade but it is not! So far only 80 students have received it. That leaves just about 300 that still need the shot for 7th grade. Spring break would be a great time to take care of this requirement. The Tdap shot must be documented on a Florida 680 form. This can be obtained from your doctor's office, a walk in clinic or the St. Johns County Health Department. Please call me at 547-8628 if you have any questions. You can also email me at the above email address.
Thank you, Nurse Beccard
5-2-1 Almost Done
Parents, so many students come to the clinic and have not eaten any breakfast. They tell me they did not have time. I keep going back to the jingle I learned from Nemours on their phone when you are on hold. It had kids singing "5-2-1 almost none." That stands for 5 fruits and vegetables, 2 hours or less of screen time, one hour of physical activity and almost no sugary drinks! That is what they should be doing daily. I wish that everyone would try to practice this. You will not only be helping them with their health now but also their future health
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 Road Raiders
Running Club: EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
Running For FUN Every THURSDAY AT 5:15-6:30 PM
Beginners and advanced come out for some training, exercise and fun. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes to get sweaty in! Bring a water bottle too!
SJMSAA Football Tryouts
JV- April 4 & 5 (incoming 6th and 7th graders)
Varsity- April 6 & 7 (incoming 8th graders)
Time 4:30- 6:30pm at Swiss Point Middle SchoolAthletic fields
Please plan on arriving at 4:00pm on the first day of tryouts for check in. Drop off will be at the back of the school bus loop each day. Players should wear shorts, t-shirts, cleats, and will need a water bottle.
PRE-REGISTER AT: www.smpsraiders.com
There will be a mandatory parent meeting for all selected players on April 13 at 7:00pm in the Swiss Point Middle School Auditorium.
SPMS Winterguard
Saturday, March 19- Fletcher HS (Neptune Beach, FL)
Friday, April 1, 2016 FFCC Championships at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center
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
Congratulations to the Varsity Baseball team as they defeated Landrum!! Way to go Baseball Raiders!
Good luck to the JV Baseball team as they play Fruit Cove MS Friday, March 4th at 3:30 pm at Mills Field. Go Raiders!
SJMSAA Softball
Congratulation to the softball team on their wins this past week:
V. Sebastian - won 12-0
V. Pacetti Bay - won 16-6
Upcoming schedule:
3/15 v. Valley Ridge at Aberdeen
3/17 v. Landrum at Davis
3/29 v. Patriot Oaks at Aberdeen
3/31 v. Liberty Pines at Aberdeen
4/5 v. Fruit Cove at Aberdeen
4/7 v. Sebastian at St. Augustine Little League
4/12 v. Pacetti Bay at St. Augustine Little League
4/14 v. Valley Ridge at Davis
4/19 v. Landrum at Aberdeen
4/21 v. Patriot Oaks at Aberdeen
4/26 v. Liberty Pines at Aberdeen
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.
SJMSAA Golf
Date Home Away Course
3/16 Swiss Point Landrum B South Hampton
3/30 Academy Swiss Point Cimarrone
4/6 Landrum A Swiss Point TPC Dye Valley
4/13 Swiss Point Pacetti Bay South Hampton
4/27 Swiss Point Fruit Cove South Hampton
5/4 Liberty Pines Swiss Point St. Johns GCC
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.
CAA 2016 Spring Break Football Camp Interest Survery
CAA has a unique opportunity to host a football camp with one of the best Ever to play for the Jaguars. We just need to know if there is strong interest to do this. Please see below
2016 Spring Break Football Camp Interest Survey - for Friday March 25th
Would you like Donovin Darius to host a Spring Break football camp this year? Please reply to link below.
Hello Parents, it's about that time when you start to schedule your plans for the upcoming St. John County Spring Break. Over the past 4 years I have hosted a football camp for athletes ages 7-15 in your specific area. However, I understand that school break time is a time when families travel and or get that much needed rest.
Please take 30 seconds to respond to this email if you are interested in my organization hosting a camp on:
Date: Friday, March 25th
Place: Plantation Park, Fruit Cove, Fl
Time: 9am-12pm
Cost: $35
Ages: 7-15
Confirm your interest of Yes or No :
Best Regards,
DONOVIN L. DARIUS
https://dariusnextlevel.wufoo.com/forms/m14t2aiw1e27sl8/
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.
CHS Elementary and Middle School Track and Field Championship
Click here to review the flyer regarding the event to be held on Wednesday, April 6
Creeks Track & Field Begins Monday, March 14th!
Registration is Open now until March 12th!
2016 Spring Season Information:
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*
* During the registration process you will be asked which day/days during the week you will be attending practice AND if you are registering for the 1 DAY PRACTICE PROGRAM. If you are registering for the 1 Day Practice Program you MUST answer "Yes" to this question to receive your 1 Day Discount. If you do not answer "Yes", you will be charged the 2 Day price of $130.00
2-day Practice week $130.00
Practice Days will be Monday and Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30 at Bartram Trail High School.
All ages are welcome.
to register. Under the CREEKS TRACK & FIELD tab, please see the 2016 Spring Track and Field Season for all registration information.
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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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BeaTPAC (Bartram Trail High School Performing Arts Summer Camp)
Registration Opens Tuesday, March 1, 2016.
This year's theme is BeaTPAC Goes to Hollywood. The dates are June 20, 2016-July1, 2016 from 9 am-3:30 pm at Bartram Trail High School. Be sure to register early since space is limited.
Gold Grams!
The Leadership Class is teaming up with Student Council for a St. Patrick's Day treat! Starting on March 7th, your child will be able to purchase Gold Grams for their friends. The cost will be $1, and will be sold during all lunches on March 7th, 9th, 11th, and 15th. These Gold Grams will be filled with a variety of candy including chocolate gold coins! Make sure your child knows the first and last name of the person they will be giving the Gold Gram to, and their homeroom teacher. All proceeds will be split equally between the American Cancer Society, and the memorial that will be built for Hunter Letson, the ESE student who passed away. They will be delivered to the students in their homeroom on March 17th
More Found
We have 2 unclaimed watches in the front office lost and found. One has been there for several months. Please have your student describe and claim.
There are 3 pairs of prescription glasses, 4 pairs of sunglasses and 5 glass cases in the lost and found. Please have your student come check at the front office.
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.
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8th Grade Corner
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CHS 2016-2017 Cheer Tryout Clinics
Click hereto view the informational flyer regarding Creekside High School 2016-2017 Cheer Tryout clinics and Parent/Athlete Informational meeting.
BTHS Cheerleading
Parent meeting for anyone interested in trying out for Bartram Trail Cheerleading will be held on March 29th @ 6:30 in the BTHS Auditorium. Please plan to attend.
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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 final meeting of the year will be held at Mill Creek Elementary on Thursday, April 21, 5:30-6:30.
Redirecting Children's Behavior Course
Click here to view informational flyer regarding the St. Johns County School District FREE "Redirecting Children's Behavior" Course. It is a 5 week course being held on April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 28. See flyer for details and contact information.
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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.
Summer Employment Opportunity
Click here to view flyer regarding summer employment opportunities at the First Coast YMCA.
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)
St. Augustine Youth Services: Pinwheel Parade
Click here to view the St. Augustine Youth Services 3rd Annual Pinwheel Parade on Saturday, April 2nd from 10-11:30 am.
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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