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Message from Mrs. Kunze
Thank you to everyone who attended Open House this past Tuesday or Thursday nights. I hope you enjoyed meeting your child's teachers and learning more about their courses. If you need more information about course standards or pacing, you can visit the parent page of the Swiss Point website for the "Year at a Glance Pacing Guide" from the District.
Grades were updated in HAC today, so please monitor your child's progress. Every child has their own HAC account, so please encourage them to monitor their own grades as well. If your HAC account is not working please email Norma Miller at Norma.Miller@stjohns.k12.fl.us or Holly Cioffi at Holly.Cioffi@stjohns.k12.fl.us
If you have questions about how grades were entered into HAC, you can find information in the Standards-based Grading Guide for Parents (link below).
We had a small club fair yesterday and today during all 3 lunches. We will start having club meetings during Raider Hour this Thursday. Several students asked me how they could start a different club. My response to all of them was they needed to find a teacher willing to sponsor the club. We are not opposed to starting different clubs, but an adult must be in charge.
There are many events next week, so make sure you are reading the Daily Rotation & Calendar section below.
Mark your calendar with important dates!
Monday, September 5th - Holiday!
Friday, September 9th - PTSO Neon Bash (2-5pm) Tickets will be sold during lunches the week of the event.
Thursday & Friday, September 15th & 16th - Fall pictures
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PTSO Information
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SPMS PTSO is on Instagram!
SPMS PTSO UPDATE:
Keep an eye on the PTSO website, Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on what is coming up throughout the school year! Spirit Wear WILL be available until September 15, 2016! Get yours before its GONE!!
Thank you to Heather Granby & Michelle Walling for putting together the Book Fair this year!! A HUGE Thank You to the volunteers who signed up to help with the Book Fair!
If you would like to help put together the Book Fair in the future please email the PTSO @ spmsptso@hotmail.com! It is super easy and all funds go to support the Media Center!
Magazine Fundraiser:
Thank you for all your support so far with the magazine fundraiser, we still have two more weeks to go!
Today was the second turn in date for magazines. Students who turned in 5 orders will earn the Virtual Reality Goggles plus more Emoji's! The next turn in date is next Friday, September 2nd and if your student turns in 5 new orders, they will get to spin the Money Wheel to win some Cash! Prizes will be given during lunch on Wednesday. If your student turned in orders last week and did not collect their prizes, please have them see the PTSO on Wednesday during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria.
The easiest way to sell and earn prizes is to shop online at:
GASCHOOLSTORE.COM ONLINE SCHOOL ID: 2529543
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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 August 29th
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- Chicken Marinara & Penne, Hot Dog, Chicken Nuggets, Cherry Tomato & Celery Dippers with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Spinach & Romaine Salad with LF Dressing Dunk Cup, Sweet Potato Puffs, Assorted Fruit, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Variety of Milk
Friday- BBQ Chicken, Cheeseburger, MiniCorn Dogs, 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, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle, Variety of Milk
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Daily Rotation & Calendar
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For the Week August 29, 2016
Sports & Drama Tryouts- Check out the calendar!
Monday, August 29 - Silver Day
2-5 pm- Fall Play Auditions in Auditorium
2-3:30 pm- Boys Volleyball Tryouts in Gym
2:30-3:30 pm- Girls Soccer Tryouts on SPMS Fields
4-6 pm- Girls Volleyball Tryouts in Gym
6 pm-8:30 pm- Instrument Rental Night in Cafeteria
Tuesday, August 30 - Black Day
2-5 pm - Cheer Practice in Dance Room or Outside
2-3:30 pm- Boys Volleyball Tryouts in Gym
2:30-3:30 pm- Girls Soccer Tryouts on SPMS Fields
4-6 pm- Girls Volleyball Tryouts in Gym
2-4 pm- Call backs for Fall Play in Auditorium
Wednesday, August 31- Silver Day- 1pm dismissal
1-5:30pm - Winterguard Practice in Cafeteria
1:00-3:00 pm- Supervised Testing for Virtual Courses in Lab 650
Thursday, September 1- Black Day with Raider Hour
2-5:30 pm - Winterguard Practice in Cafeteria
2-3:30 pm- Boys Volleyball Tryouts in Gym
4-6 pm- Girls Volleyball Tryouts in Gym
Friday, September 2- Silver Day
2-4pm - International Thespian Society (ITS) Meeting & Elections in Mr. Segal's classroom
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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
Caryn Patterson-6th grade and 7th graders with last names beginning with M-Z.
Shelley Helfenstine- 7th graders, last name ending in A-L and the entire 8th grade.
Cynthia Dean- Testing Coordinator
Holly Cioffi- Guidance Secretary
Change of Address:
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Media Center News
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Catherine Black, Media Paraprofessional
We had a great Scholastic Book Fair. Thank you to all the parents that came to help and who purchased books so the library could earn money to purchase books for the Media Center. A special thank you goes out to Heather Granby and Michelle Walling for doing a FANTASTIC job organizing this great event.
We have had many kids come into the Media Center this week to start collecting bag tags for reading Sunshine State Books. If you haven't started your collection yet, come on in and answer some questions about the books you have read and you can start. Recognition Awards are up on the wall of the Media Center.
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Band News
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SPIRIT NIGHT: Firehouse Subs (@ Julington Creek & CR 210) - September 7, 2016 From 5 - 9 pm - Bring the FLIER to be counted! Print it from Mrs. Zentz's website or the FB page! Thank you for your support!
Thank you to those that have signed up and shopped through the link! Please continue to shop through our link to grow our funds! Thank you for your support!
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
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 emergency situation, it is difficult to contact parents when the information provided is not correct. Please contact Norma Miller at norma.miller@stjohns.k12.fl.us with changes.
Immunization Records
Parents, I wanted you to know that anytime this school year, 2016/2017, that you get your 11 year old student their Tdap shot, you can bring it to the school, fax it or scan it. You don't have to wait till they are just about to enter 7 th grade to get this immunization to us. In fact, many 6th graders who are 11 already have it. This is a 7th grade requirement but to avoid delays, waiting in lines turning them in on Back To School Day, get it to us early!! We would really appreciate it. Our fax number is 547-8635. You can also email it to norma.miller@stjohns.k12.fl.us. The shot record must be on a Florida 680 form.
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 SJMSAA JV Football team played there first game of the season on Wednesday versus Fruit Cove Middle School and lost in a close game 12-8. Good luck in their next game versus Pacetti Bay on September 1st. Congratulations to the Varsity Football Team as they beat Sebastian Middle School last night. Great way to start the season!
SOCCER:
The SJMSAA soccer tryouts for the girls will be on Monday, August 29 & 30 from 2:30 - 3:30 pm. The tryouts will be held at SPMS fields. Please have the girls bring their equipment in the morning and place in the outdoor shed until practice. Good luck to all the girls trying out. Please register at www.sjmsaa.com website. Any questions please contact Coach Singleton.
The SJMSAA boys soccer tryouts will be held directly after school until 3:15 pm on the SPMS fields September 6th and on Wednesday, September 7th directly after school until 2:15 pm. Please register at www.sjmsaa.com website. Any questions please contact Coach Singleton.
VOLLEYBALL: The volleyball tryouts will be on Monday, August 29, 20 and September 1. The boys tryouts are from 2:00 - 3:30 pm and the girls tryouts are from 4:00 - 6:00pm. Good luck to all the students trying out for the teams. All students must have a tryout permission form signed before the start of practices on Monday, august 29th. Students can pick-up a permission form from the PE coaches or front office. Any questions please contact Coach Santoro.
BASEBALL:
SJMSAA Baseball tryouts are September 6th and 8th for fall. Grades 6-8 are invited. Varsity and JV team will be selected. Boys bring gear to school and store in shed on bus loop. Study hall will take place in cafeteria from 2 to 3 pm. Tryouts will be at Kehoe field from 3-5 pm.
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.
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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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The 8th grade Washington DC Trip will be January 8th through the 13th this year. The cost is $890 for students and $990 for adults.
A $250 deposit and required forms are required to reserve a seat.
Payment Installment Dates:
Sep 15th - $220 for students/$250 for adults
Oct 18th - $210 for students/$250 for adults
Nov 15th - $210 for students/$250 for adults
The last day to request a full refund is Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
Click Below for Required Forms:
The seats are reserved on a first come first serve basis. We need 48 students to fill bus 1 and have the trip. We need 50 additional students to take a 2nd bus, 50 more for a 3rd bus, etc.
Partial scholarships are available. If you could use financial assistance for student trip only, parents MUST email Mrs. Kunze at Lisa.Kunze@stjohns.k12.fl.us by Friday, September 2nd. Partial scholarships will not be given to students whose parents are attending the trip.
8th Grade T-Shirt Contest
Create a design for our 8th Grade T-Shirt.
Design must be in black and white - no color.
It should be on an unlined 8 ½" by 11" piece of paper.
Your first and last name, plus homeroom, should be on the back of the design.
The T-Shirt's theme should be related to either Switzerland Point or GradVenture. Gradventure is our end-of-year fieldtrip to Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios.
Give your design to your homeroom teacher or bring it to Ms. Rizzuto in room 580 (Trustworthy hall).
All designs must be received by Friday, September 2, 2016.
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Student Corner
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September 7th- Pedro Menendez 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 2016-2017 District Master Calendar.
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