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Message from Mrs. Kunze
Only 4 more days - yeah! I know that the students are ready for summer! Don't forget that Thursday, the last day of school, is 1pm dismissal.
Tomorrow, Monday, is the last day of district exams. The rest of the week will be used for make-up exams.
Yearbooks have been delivered! Students will receive their yearbook on Tuesday.
The 7th graders have been reading The Outsiders this quarter. Tuesday and Wednesday are their Outsiders Days with fun activities planned through Language Arts. Students and faculty are encouraged to participate by dressing up as either a "Soc" or a "Greaser."
Tuesday afternoon during Black 4 we will have locker clean-out. Again, this year we will ask that unused or gently used school supplies be donated to the St Johns Educational Foundation, Ink! to be used at schools in our district. After Tuesday, large backpacks will not be allowed at school, since students will not have access to their locker.
Current 6th & 7th grade students will receive summer reading requirements in their language arts class either Monday or Tuesday. We will also send requirements and supply lists for next year in next week's Raider Rap.
The 8th graders will have an assembly Tuesday morning from the St Johns Sheriff's department titled, Know the Law.
We had the 8th grade dance this past Friday night at Switzerland Community Church. The event was a huge success with everyone having a great time. We would like to thank the parents who planned and decorated - Angela Andrews, Paula Camp, Michelle Collins, Ali Lindenfeld, Jamie & Windsor McIntosh, Lisa Sinclair, and Tabitha Sorensen. We can not host the event without our parent volunteers!! We would also like to thank Switzerland Community Church for allowing us to use their facility.
Swiss Point has a Shoparoo account.
Shoparoo is an extremely easy way to fundraiser 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!
A special thank you to The Araman Family Trust for their donation to sponsor the SPMS PTSO 8th Grade Awards Ceremony. It is donations like these that allow PTSO to sponsor programs and events for our amazing kids. If you would like to donate personally and/or have a company willing to match that donation, SPMS PTSO is a tax deductible charity and we would really appreciate the support. Please contact Ali Lindenfeld at SPMSPTSO@hotmail.com for more information.
Keep an eye on the PTSO website, Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on what is coming up throughout the summer! Spirit Wear WILL be available for pre-order online again this summer so keep checking back!! (Links found below!)
Congratulations to the top 3 Box Top collectors!
1st Place- Sawyer Cascone- 823
2nd place- Garrett Owen- 751
3rd Place- Morgan Cress- 677
Continue to collect the boxtops over the summer!!
A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL of the volunteers who make the PTSO great and for those that support PTSO!!!
Did you know?? We have an AmazonSmile account!! Click this link to find out more!
Now while you do your regular shopping on Amazon thru AmazonSmile, .5% of your purchase will be donated to SPMS PTSO! It is that EASY! Thank you for your support!
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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 May 23rd
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- First Day of Summer Vacation!!!
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Daily Rotation
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For the Week May 23, 2016
Monday, May 23 - Silver Day
Algebra Placement Test in Math 1 Advanced
6th grade Final Exams- Band 1 or 2, Beginning Spanish
7th grade Final Exams- ELA in Auditorium
7th grade Final Exams- Art, Acting, & Beginning Spanish
8th grade Final Exams- News Crew & Spanish
Tuesday, May 24 - Black Day
7th grade ELA
7th Grade- Outsiders Days - 7th graders dress-up
Locker Clean Out
Wednesday, May 25- Silver Day- 1pm dismissal
7th grade ELA
7th Grade- Outsiders Days - 7th graders dress-up
Thursday, May 26- White Day
Make-up Exams
8th grade Awards & Celebration- 10:15 Auditorium
Friday, May 20- Black Day
No School- First Day of Summer Vacation
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Volunteer Information
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Volunteer Requirements
Before you can volunteer in any St. Johns County School, you must complete a School Access Form (see the Policy Reminder Section below) Please verify with Mrs. Roberts at 547-1822 that you are approved.
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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 20 th
Wednesday, May 18
Proposed agenda for the Wednesday, May 18 Meeting
Welcome: Call to Order: 3:30
Vote: Approval of April minutes
Finance Report: Ashley Blum
Analyzing Results from Parent Needs Assessment Surveys
Vote: Request for SAC Monies: Library
Vote: Disbursement of remainder of SAC funds
Vote: 2016-2017 School Improvement Plan Goals
Vote: 2016-2017 SAC Chair/Co-Chair Positions
Completion of 2016-2017 Membership Intention Forms
Principal Update: Mrs. Kunze
Adjourn
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Media Center News
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Chris Southworth, Media Paraprofessional
Check the website for all the details on Summer Reading.
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Band News
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Congratulations to the WINNERS of the drawings for the Wild Adventure's tickets and TPC tickets!
Wild Adventure Tickets: Mike Ciruzzi (Michael)
TPC Tickets: Parker Anderson (Aubrey)
Thank you for supporting the Dunkin Donuts Coffee fundraiser! We sent 50 bags of coffee to the troops!
Have a fantastic summer!
We now have an AmazonSmile account!! Please consider choosing the Band Parents Association as your charity of choice when you shop on Amazon.com! Follow this link to learn more! https://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3706348
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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 Tuned Into Learning, Summer Socializing, Caring Counts and more
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From the Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
547-8628
Thank you to the 18 parents that sent in proof of their 6th graders Tdap shot for 7th grade! There are still 252 students that we do not have proof of their immunization. If your child had their Tdap shot and you are unsure if we have received it, please do not hesitate to contact Norma Miller at norma.miller@stjohns.k12.fl.us or Cynthia Casper at cynthia.casper@stjohns.k12.fl.us. The school does have access to the state wide Florida Shots system to review your child's immunization record and print it. Before you know it school will be starting and your student will not be able to start on the first day or get their schedule. There will be no exceptions! The Tdap shot must be documented on a Florida 680 form. No receipts will be accepted. If you have any questions please email me at joan.beccard@stjohns.k12.fl.us or call 547-8628.
Information Changes
It is imperative that parents call into school to change home phone numbers, cell numbers, work numbers and email addresses as soon as they are changed. In an emergent situation, it is difficult to get contact parents when the information provided is not correct. Please contact Norma Miller at norma.miller@stjohns.k12.fl.us with changes.
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
SPMS Winterguard Roster 2016-2017
In no particular order
Ariana Sherman
Haley Skala
Kaitlyn Rose
Kayla Wiechens
Kira Burlile
Leanna Ramsey-Lewis
Lexi Rosenbaum
Maddie Stubee
Shainna Rosenbaum
Isabella Lindenfeld
Angelina King
Jordan Peppers
Kyra Bartrum
Evan Ammonds
Lauren Cromer
Gabriella Rohleder
Reanna Peppers
Aniyah Stith
Patrick Kirsche
Kourtney Davis
Vanessa Eskew
Paiton Brandt
Lauren Lowe
SJMSAA Football
Are You Ready
For Some Football?
SPRING
FOOTBALL JAMBOREE
Saturday, May 14th
$5 Adults/ $3 Children/
Free for children under age 2
Location: Bartram Trail HS
9am: Swiss Varsity vs Liberty Pines
12pm: Swiss JV vs Patriot Oaks Varsity
Shamrock Soccer Camps
Click here to view a flyer advertising the Shamrock Soccer Camps being held this summer at Flagler College in St. Augustine.
Creekside Athletic Association
*1st Annual Creekside High School Knights Youth Football Camp
*Creeks Baseball Club Summer Camp
*Red and Black Wrestling Takedown and Turn Camp
*Girls Volleyball Camp
*Knights Basketball Factory Camp
*8th Annual Cheerleading Camp
*Bartram Trail High School Youth Camps
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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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8th Grade Corner
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Good luck to all the 8th grade students who will be moving on to high school!
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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.
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.
4th Annual ASSIST Dinner and Silent Auction
The 4th Annual ASSIST Dinner and Silent Auction will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016. Click her
Free Smile Analysis
Click here to view the offer from Ossi Orthodontics for a Free Smile Analysis.
Florida Agricultural Museum: Fun on the Farm Summer Camp
Click here to view the informational flyer on how to become a junior farmer at the Florida Agricultural Museum this summer!
Summer Volunteer Opportunity
to view flyer about volunteer opportunity at Westminister Woods for the summer. Apply before May 23rd.
State Farm Public Affairs Community Outreach
Click here to view the State Farm Public Affairs Community Outreach flyer. It includes articles regarding the Youth Advisory Board, Teen driver Safety, the Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant Program and more.
Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs
The University of North Florida Division of Continuing Education is offering a Reading Skills and Speed Reading Program. Click here to view flyer that includes the list of programs offered and information on how to register.
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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