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Message from Mrs. Kunze
I hope everyone has had a relaxing and safe Spring Break. Hopefully, the students will quickly get back into the routine of school to finish the last 9 weeks. Remember that we have testing this quarter that starts April 11th. PLEASE check the school calendar before scheduling appointments.
On Friday, March 11th we had 72 students recognized during our monthly Character Counts lunch. Thank you to Hero's Eatery for providing pasta & bread. Congratulations to all of the recipients!
Report cards will be sent home on Monday, April 4th.
THANK YOU to parents who took the SAC Annual Needs Assessment Survey. We ended with 457 parent responses. THANK YOU for your support!
PTSO will host a Color Run on Thursday, April 7th during the school day during an extended Raider Hour. 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 Battle of the Books team competed before spring break at Landrum MS and placed 3rd in the district. CONGRATULATIONS Raiders!!
Camille Aguilar, Connor Searcy, Colin Whatley, Abby Wilson, Bridget Clift, Reyana Torres and Justin Evans
On Saturday, March 12th Swiss Point had 3 students who competed in the Nease Middle School Track and Field invitational. This was the first track meet for these students and all 3 placed in an event! Congratulations to Emma Budde, Liddy Dow, and Harper Yourkovich! Way to go Raiders!!
Raider Hour activities this Tuesday, March 26th.
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
7th grade behavior expectation assembly in auditorium
Dreams Come Tru in 560 w/Burnett
Debate Club in 335 w/Worth
8th gr Art Club in 755 w/Montesano
Robotics Club in 510 w/Stanke
Video Game Club in 355 w/Toblin
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.
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!
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 28
Monday- No School
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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Spring Break with No School from
Friday, March 18 thru Monday March 28.
Classes resume for students Tuesday, March 29.
For the Week March 28, 2016
Monday, March 28- No School
Tuesday, March 29- Black Day with Raider Hour
7th Grade Expectation Assembly during Raider Hour
Musical Rehearsal , 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Wednesday, March 30- Silver Day- 1pm dismissal
Winterguard Practice, 1-5:30 pm, Gym
Supervised testing for students taking virtual course, 2-4:00 pm, Lab 650
Thursday, March 31- Black Day
NJHS Field Trip to Disney
Musical Rehearsal , 2-4:00 pm, Auditorium
Friday, April 1- Silver Day
NJHS Field Trip to Disney
Book Fair starts in the Media Center until April 11
PJ and Hat day to support Relay for Life, $1 donation
FFCC Winterguard Championships, Daytona, Florida
ITS Club Meeting, 2-4 pm, Drama Room
Saturday, April 2
Musical Rehearsal , 9-3:00 pm, Auditorium
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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*
As always, this is a public meeting,
and all are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, September 16th-
Wednesday, November 18th
Wednesday, January 20th
Wednesday, February 17th
No Meeting in March, 2015
Wednesday, April 20th
Proposed Agenda
Welcome: Call to Order: 3:30
Vote: Approval of February minutes
Finance Report: Ashley Blum
Vote: Mr. Shine request for funds
Analyzing Results from Student Needs Assessment Surveys
School Improvement Plan Suggestions
Principal Update: Mrs. Kunze
Good News/New Business/Questions and Answers
Adjourn- Next Meeting, Wednesday, May 18th
Wednesday, May 18th
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Media Center News
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Chris Southworth, Media Paraprofessional
Congratulations to the Battle of the Books team! These team members work long and hard for the battle and brought back a third place finish. Thanks for reading and being prepared for a VERY HARD Battle. The team members are (from left to right) Bridget Clift, Abby Wilson, Justin Evans, Colin Whatley, Reyana Torres and Connor Searcy. (not pictured Camille Aguilar)
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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
Upcoming Fundraiser:
Yobi's Spirit Night, Thursday, April 7th! Look in future Raider Raps for more details!
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.spmsraiders.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
Congratulations for a 3rd Place win!!!
Way to go Winterguard Raiders!
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 Junior Varsity Baseball team as they defeated Landrum 13-0!! Way to go Baseball Raiders!
Intramural Dodgeball
Coach Singleton will have permission slips available after Spring Break for intramural dodgeball.
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- Postponed
3/17 v. Landrum at Davis- Postponed
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 WIN
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.
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
LAX Clinic
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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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PJ & Hat Day this Friday, April 1st. The $1 donation to participate goes towards Swiss Point's Relay for Life team.
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.
Gamble Rogers Music Festival Youth Performance Competition
Call for Musicians!
To be held at the Colonial Quarter
St. George Street, Downtown St. Augustine.
The Producers of the GRMF are excited to announce a YOUTH PERFORMANCE COMPETITION to be held at the 21st Annual Gamble Rogers Music Festival. A two-hour block of time has been scheduled for Middle and High School age students (including Home School students). Auditions will be accepted through YouTube or Vimeo videos. Deadline for entries is April 1, 2016.
Important information;
- Original music is welcome and covers accepted
- Solo acts and Bands, of no more than 4 persons, will be accepted
- Each performer or group must be able to do a 20-minute set (4-5 songs). Only one full song is needed for audition.
- Sound equipment will be provided. All performers must provide their own instruments.
- The performance time will be 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30th.
- Auditions must be sent via YouTube or Vimeo link.
- Application information must be completed with link information.
- Chosen acts will be announced on April 9th. 5 acts will be selected.
- The acceptance committee will include professional musicians and selection is at their discretion.
- A winner will be selected from the live performances.
Personal information needed: name, age, school, phone number, email, experience in performance situation, description of your musical style and influences, parent name and parent phone number.
21st Annual Gamble Rogers Music Festival
April 29-May 1, 2016
$100 and Professional performance counseling to winner!
The St. Augustine Cadet Corps (a national recognized, non-profit youth organization) will be conducting a rappel and land navigation training on Saturday April 2nd at Camp Blanding in Starke FL. This training is open to middle school students who are U.S. citizens, have a grade point average above 2.0 or higher and have an adventurous spirit. No previous experience with rappelling or land navigation is required. The all-inclusive cost of the training is $55. Interested persons should contact Eric Johnson, NSCC 904.392.9048
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.
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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.
Bartram Trail High School Athletic Department Student Sport Physicals For Rising 9th Graders
- Physicals may be secured through your own private physician or at BTHS on Saturday April 23rd from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
- A team of doctors will be on hand April 23rd to help provide physical examinations at a cost of $20.00. Please bring cash or check made payable to BTHS for $20.00 (Please make sure your address and phone number are on the check.)
- In an attempt to minimize the length of wait, we are encouraging that athletes follow the assigned times:
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. A - L
- 2:30 p.m. - 4:00p.m. M - Z
- The parent/guardian should fill out Part 1 and Part 2 of the Physical Evaluation form with their child prior to arriving for the physical examination. This form must be filled out completely. The physician on duty will complete Part 3. Student/Parents should sign/date this form in all required areas.
- Students with previous/current medical concerns should see their family physician for sports physicals.
- The date is reserved for only students who will be attending Bartram Trial High School. Students attending other high schools should contact that school's athletic director to see if they have a date scheduled at their school for sports physicals.
- For those athletes doing a camp this summer, parent consent forms as well as the heat, concussion and cardiac forms will be available for athlete/parent to sign. These form must be on file prior to participation in athletic activities, including summer camps.
- All forms can be found on the BTHS Athletic Web page under Forms or Rising 9th Graders tab
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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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Summer Employment Opportunity
Click here to view flyer regarding summer employment opportunities at the First Coast YMCA.
Offer from Ossi Orthodontics
Click here to view flyer offering a free smile analysis at Ossi Orthodontics.
First Annual Flight of the Hawks 5K & Fun Run
Hickory Creek Elementary is hosting the First Annual Flight of the Hawks 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, April 23 at BTHS. Please see the above picture for more information.
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.
K-9s United The following links include information regarding a newly formed non-profit organization that supports K-9 officers and their handlers.
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