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Message from Mrs. Kunze
I hope that everyone is enjoying the day off and staying safe. When we return on Tuesday the 6th, we will have a WHITE day schedule where students will attend all 7 classes - Skinny, S2, S3, S4, B3 w/lunches, B2, B4.
I will let you know as soon as possible what scheduled day off the district will use as the make-up day.
Swiss Point has a family in need. If you have the means to assit the Jolliff Family, please visit the gofundme account that has been set up. Our thoughts are with the Jolliffs during this difficult time.
YEARBOOKS are on sale now!! You MUST purchase your yearbook online before December 31st.
Price:
Now until 9/11 - $35
9/12 to 12/31 - $40
After December 31st, you can not order a yearbook. We do NOT order extra, so if you do not order a yearbook online by 12/31, your child will not have one. See the Student Section towards the end of the Raider Rap for ordering instructions.
There are only a few more seats available and we will have 4 buses filled for the 8th grade Washington DC trip. Please get your deposit in ASAP, if you want to reserve a seat. When we are out of seats, we will place students on a waiting list. Every year, there are students who end up not attending for various reasons.
PTSO is offering an incentive for students to sell more magazines this weekend. Please read the PTSO section below for more details. THANK YOU to everyone who has participated!
The Neon Bash hosted by PTSO is next Friday, September 9th, from 2-5pm. Your child will NOT want to miss out on all the fun. Tickets will be sold during lunches on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. $5 for PTSO members and $8 for non-members. There will be a DJ, photo booth and swag! Concessions available as well - pizza, nachos, chips, candy, soda and water, so students will want some spending money. Parent pick-up will be in the BACK of the school in the bus loop. If you must pick-up your child before 5pm, you will have to park in the front lot, enter the school and go to the gym to find them. We do not stop the music to call for students. PTSO will be awarding prizes during during all 3 lunches on Friday for the best neon attire!
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!
LABOR DAY WEEKEND CONTEST
for Magazine/Tumbler Sales!
Last chance for Prizes !
PTSO is holding a Labor Day Weekend Contest - for each order placed from Friday, September 2nd to Tuesday, September 6th 12 Noon - you will receive 1 entry for a drawing to win prizes! So the more items you sell the more chances you have to win some prizes!
Prizes include: -
$5.00 gift card to McDonalds
$10.00 I-tunes card
$10.00 in Raider Bucks
$25.00 Movie Gift Card
A chance to spin the Money Wheel to win $$$$
There will be 5 names drawn at EACH Lunch period on Wednesday, September 7th!
Thank you for supporting Switzerland Point Middle School
SPMS PTSO UPDATE:
**Much of the spirit wear that was ordered on or before orientation has been sent home with students, not all orders were filled but should arrive soon!!
Spirit Wear WILL be available to purchase/order until September 15, 2016! Get yours before its GONE!!
The PTSO could use your talents!!
We have an urgent need to fill some spots! Please take a look and consider lending us your talent and time!
TREASURER - most important at this time!
Character Counts lunch
Magazine Fundraiser
Book Fair - coming in spring
Thank you for all you do!
Join us for our next meeting on September 19, 2016 @ 10:15am
The NEON BASH will be here before you know it! Tickets will be available during lunches on Wednesday September 6th, 2016 so get 'em before they are gone!! Let's see your best moves and grab some neon!! You won't want to miss it!!
Sign up today to volunteer:
Keep an eye on the PTSO website, Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on what is coming up throughout the school year!
Please continue to send in your Box Tops!!
Did you know?? We have an AmazonSmile account!! Click this link to find out more!
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-3741022 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! -Our first donation was only $8.78, Please consider shopping through this link to grow our funds! Thank you!
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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 September 5th
Monday- No School- Labor Day Holiday
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 & Calendar
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For the Week September 5th, 2016
Sports Tryouts- Check out the Calendar!
Monday, September 5 - No School
Labor Day Holiday- Student/Teacher
Tuesday, September 6 - White Day
2-5 p.m.- Cheer Practice in Dance Room or Outside
2-5 p.m.- Fall Play Rehearsal in Auditorium
2-3:15 p.m.- Boys Soccer Tryouts
2-5 p.m.- Baseball Tryouts- study hall from 2-3 in cafeteria; Tryouts at Kehoe Field from 3-5 p.m.
Wednesday, September 7- Silver- 1pm dismissal
1-3 p.m.- JV Football Study Hall in Cafeteria
1-2:15 p.m.- Boys Soccer Tryouts
5 p.m.-JV Football v Gamble Rogers at Gamble Rogers
Thursday, September 8- Black Day with Raider Hour
2-5 p.m.- Fall Play Rehearsal in Auditorium
2-3:30 p.m.- Girls Soccer Tryouts
2-5 p.m.- Baseball Tryouts- study hall from 2-3 in cafeteria; 5 5 p.m.: Tryouts at Kehoe Field from 3-5 p.m.
Varsity Football Homecoming Game at BTHS vs. LPA
Friday, September 9- Silver Day
2-5 p.m.- PTSO Neon Bash
2-3:30 p.m.- Girls Soccer Tryouts
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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 Helfinstine- 7th graders, last name ending in A-L and the entire 8th grade.
Cynthia Dean- Testing Coordinator
Holly Cioffi- Guidance Secretary
Take the 2016 PSAT
With the PSAT you can:
- get ready for the SAT
- access personalized college and career planning resources and get AP potential feedback in My College QuickStart
- request information from colleges and universities
- assess your critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills
- get suggestions on how to improve your academic skills
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Time: 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: SPMS Multipurpose Room
Cost: $20
Sign up with Mrs. Dean. Limited space available. Signups on a first come / first served basis.
Change of Address:
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SAC News
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SAC
Are you looking for a way to get involved with the school?
Do you share the goal of increasing student achievement in a safe learning environment?
Would you like to participate in school improvement planning?
If so, the School Advisory Council would love to have you as a member.
We meet the third Wednesday of the month, and our first meeting is scheduled for September 21st.
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Media Center News
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Catherine Black, Media Paraprofessional
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Band News
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SPMS BAND RR UPDATE:
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
We are offering the $20 oil change voucher's again this year! Find the flyer on the band website!
The Fairshare payments can be made on the band website! Please know that these funds are used to pay for maintenance of instruments, provide reeds, shirts, paper, copies, etc! THANK YOU!
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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
Reminder to all 6th grade parents. The 6th grade Health Screening letter was sent out 8-26/ All 6th graders will be screened for hearing, vision, height, weight and scoliosis unless the opt-out part of the form is filled out and returned to their homeroom teacher by Friday, September 9. The Health Screening will take place on Thursday, Otober 13th and Friday, October 14th here at school. If you have any questions, please call 547-8628 or email me at joan.beccard@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Parents, all medications must be brought to the clinic by an adult. This includes over the counter and prescription drugs. This is for your student's safety as well as the safety of others.
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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SJMSAA Soccer
The SJMSAA soccer tryouts for the girls are rescheduled for Thursday 9/8 and Friday 9/9 directly after school until 3:45 p.m. 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:http://www.sjmsaa.com/home.php 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: http://www.sjmsaa.com/home.php Any questions please contact Coach Singleton.
SJMSAA Baseball Tryouts
Fall baseball tryouts for grades 6-8th will be Tuesday Sep. 6th and Thursday Sep. 8th. These will be Varsity and JV tryouts. The tryouts will start with study hall in the cafeteria from 2-3:00. Tryouts will be from 3-5:00. Parents will need to pick up athletes from Kehoe Park at 5:00. The boys bring their gear to school and store in shed on bus loop. Any questions see Coach Mack in room 610.
SJMSAA Football
Varsity Homecoming Game - Thursday, September 8 at BTHS vs. LPA
Don't miss this Game! Our 8th grade Football players and Cheerleaders will be announced at Half Time.
JV will be playing Gamble Rodgers
Wednesday, September 7 at Gamble Rodgers
Thank you for your support , we will see you on the fields!
G-O R-A-I-D-E-R-S
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. We started accepting deposits or full payments along with required forms on Tuesday, August 23rd.
Payment Installment Dates:
Sep 15th - $220 for students/$250 for adults
Oct 17th - $210 for students/$250 for adults
Nov 15th - $210 for students/$250 for adults
BOTH of the forms below are REQUIRED and must be completed and submitted with the $250 deposit to reserve a seat.
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.
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Student Corner
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Box Tops
Raider Bucks are given to students for every 25 box tops that are turned into the front office. Please note, the Labels for Education program was discontinued- do not send these in anymore. Thank you!
Yearbook
Yearbook PRE-Sale price: $35 sale ends 9/11/16
Yearbook Sale Price: $40 sale ends 12/31/16 (THIS IS THE VERY LAST DAY TO PURCHASE A YEARBOOK FOR THE YEAR)
Please following the directions below to purchase a yearbook for your student.
1. Go to the following link https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/359 .
2. Select BUY A YEARBOOK, YEARBOOK PACKAGES.
3. Select the quantity and options you would like to purchase. Select BUY THESE ITEMS.
4. Select ADD NEW STUDENT NAME. (Please include first and last name and choose correct grade)
5. Select ADD STUDENT NAME.
6. Enter your student's FIRST AND LAST NAME in the personalization box. Please include first and last name and not nicknames.
7. Select SAVE PERSONALIZATION.
8. Select NEXT.
9. Go to the cart at the top right corner of the screen.
10. Double-check items and personalization are correct.
11. Select CHECKOUT.
12. Enter billing information.
13. Select REVIEW ORDER.
****After submitting your order, a confirmation page will appear. Please record/save the confirmation code for your records as proof of purchase****
National Junior Honor Society
Attention 7th and 8th grade parents: If your child is interested in applying for the National Junior Honor Society, applications will be available after the end of first quarter. Eighth grade students will need to submit a copy of their 6th and 7th grade report cards and their 8th grade first quarter report card with their application . Seventh grade students will need to submit a copy of their 6th grade report cards and their 7th grade first quarter report card with their application. Please contact Deborah Robbins or Sharon Rizzuto if you have any further questions.
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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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