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Message from Mrs. Kunze
A HUGE THANK YOU to our wonderful PTSO for hosting a fabulous Neon Bash today. The 271 kids that stayed had an amazing time. A special thanks to bash organizers Vicky Perkins and Elizabeth Wenzel and to Missy Kahn for organizing concessions. Also a special thanks to all the moms who sold tickets, helped setup, and stayed to supervise. A big thanks to our teachers who volunteers as well!!
With our numbers well past 1250, we generated a 2nd dean. Kelly Abbatinozzi left the PE department on Thursday and started her new role as dean. Mr. Kevine Coffey is returning to Swiss Point as a PE teacher. Congratulations to both!!
I am happy to announce that we have enough interest in DC to take 5 buses!! This is unprecedented for Swiss Point! The first installment payment of $220 for students & $250 for adults is due Thursday, September 15th. Please make checks payable to Swiss Point MS.
Monday, September 12th is the district interim date. Grades will be updated in HAC by 3pm. We do not post interims as grades are always changing as new assignments are entered. We hope that parents are monitoring grades and are encouraging their child, if struggling to seek help.
Thursday & Friday, September 15th & 16th - Fall pictures will be taken through social studies classes. If your child had social studies today, they should have the picture form. Students with social studies on black days will receive their form on Monday.
THIS THURSDAY, September 15th is the LAST day to order PTSO Spiritwear for the year.
RAIDER HOUR ACTIVITIES - Tue, September 13th
Raider hour will be Tuesday this week. The top priority during Raider Hour is academics! If students do not have a make-up test or need to see a teacher for extra help, then they can attend a club meeting. If they are not attending meetings, they will remain in homeroom to complete homework or read.
Make-up exams in cafeteria
Social Time for 7th gr - cost of $15 Raider Bucks - PE Dance room
Art Club - 7/8 - 755 w/Montesano
B6 Club - portable 6 w/Worth
Chess & Checkers Club - 7/8 - 475 w/Smith
Science Fair - 410 w/Barnes
Recent Raiders - portable 1 w/Bower
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PTSO Information
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SPMS PTSO is on Instagram!
**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 was a blast!! Students had a fantastic time!! Thank you to Vicky Perkins & Elizabeth Wenzel for putting this event together!! Great Job!! Thank you to all those that attended, volunteered and supported this PTSO sponsored event!
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 12th
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 September 12, 2016
Fall Pictures Thursday & Friday
through Social Studies class!
Monday, September 12 - Black Day
2-5 p.m.: Fall Play Rehearsal in Auditorium
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Girls VB game v LPA at Swiss
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Boys VB game v LPA at Swiss
Tuesday, September 13 - Silver Day with Raider Hour
2-5 p.m.: Cheer Practice in Dance Room or Outside
2-5 p.m.: Fall Play Rehearsal in Auditorium
2-3:30 p.m.: Boys VB Practice
4-6 p.m.: Girls VB Practice
Wednesday, September 14 - Black Day- 1pm dismissal
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Girls VB game at POA
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Boys VB game at POA
Thursday, September 15- Silver Day- Fall Pictures
2-5 p.m.: Fall Play Rehearsal in Auditorium
Last Day for Spirit Wear orders!
2-3:30 p.m.: Boys VB Practice
4-6 p.m.: Girls VB Practice
Friday, September 16- Black Day- Fall Pictures
2- 4 p.m.: ITS Meeting in Mr. Segal's Room
2-3:30 p.m.: Boys VB Practice
4-6 p.m.: Girls VB Practice
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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
Last Year's Report Cards:
7th Grade Parents- If you did not pick up your student's report card and/or test scores over the summer, they will be coming home next week via your child's homeroom.
8th Grade Parents- Your last year's report card and/or test scores are being identified by HR and will be forthcoming. If you want it sooner, your student is welcome to swing into guidance and pick up their copy.
Change of Address:
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Media Center News
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Catherine Black, Media Paraprofessional
Book Club began this past Thursday during Raider Hour. During this club we will be reading and discussing all the Sunshine State Books. From this club the Battle of the Books team will be picked based on students' knowledge of all the books. Congratulations to Devon Weber for reading ALL 15 Sunshine State Young Reader Books already this year!
There is lots of activity going on in the Media Center. Please make sure your student is returning their books on time. There is a date slip at the front of their book when it is due. Every day that the book is overdue, the student has a .05 fee. There are many late fees that have accumulated already this year. Please remind your student to return their books. A student can renew their book one time if they are not finished with the book. (Unless the book is on hold for another student OR it's a Sunshine State Book)
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Creative Outlets
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Coptic Stitch Sketchbook by
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Band News
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Thank you to those that supported the Firehouse Subs Spirit Night!!! Watch for more dates coming soon!
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
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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Congratulations to both our Varsity Team and JV Team who won their games this week!
Varsity won their Homecoming Game 42-0 against LPA. Way to go! JV Team won against Gamble Rogers Middle School 32-0! Great Job and good luck in your next game!
Next Weeks game schedule:
Varsity vs. Fruit Cove at Plantation Park, Wednesday, Sep. 14 at 6:30pm
JV vs. Fruit Cove JV at Plantation Park, Wednesday, Sep.14 at 5:00pm
SJMSAA BOYS SOCCER:
Congratulations to students selected for the JV and Varsity SPMS Boys Soccer Team! Good luck this season.
JV: Cayden Couch, Gabriel Baffour, Will Cioffi, Christopher Curry, Reagan Freas, Jack Kincaid, Ben Lentz, Dmitri, Jacob Christianson, Connelly Howell, Kevin Jeffers, Ian Parker, Devin Salinas, Abhay Sarria, Xander Slopey, Mason Walton, Nicholas Zarou, Dillon Wood
Varsity: Connor Balog, Austin Ellis, Brady Johnson, William Lentz, Dominic Mackin, Justin Presley, Miles Van Leuer, Sami Vidal, Jared Woodruff, Matthew Zalkan, Colin Falkenberry, Austin Ford, Jesse Frost, James Getz, Eric Bulthuis, Jackson Alligood, Krishen Goswami, Joshua Quintana
SJMSAA BASEBALL:
Congratulations to the students selected for the JV and Varsity SPMS Boys Baseball Team! Practice begins on Monday. Good luck this season!
JV: Gavin Mohrman, Matthew Brown, Chaz Encaracion, Jake Malec, Jack Claypool, Alex Lodise, Ethan Golemo, Braden Neely, Nolan Hemmen, Jacob Dixon, Bryce Wohl, Ryan Bromm, Mark Alvelo, Max Miller
Varsity: Denym Padilla, Mikey Romano, Alex Camps, Thaxton Johnson, Joe Camps, Bryce Brindle, Hayden Henry, Beau Shields, Daniel Turner, Matt Focht, Ryan Nichols, Kolt Myers, Bryce Kemper
SPMS VOLLEYBALL:
Come out and support our boys and girls Volleyball teams! The cost to attend is $3.
Monday, September 12:
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Girls VB game v LPA at Swiss
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Boys VB game v LPA at Swiss
Wednesday, September 14:
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Girls VB game at POA
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Boys VB game at POA
Creeks Youth Lacrosse Fall 2016
This fall we have two different offerings and are incorporating SPEED Lacrosse into our training to maximize the growth of each player. These offerings are for boys and girls players and some sessions will feature co-ed games and drills. Come out and work with the Creeks coaching staff, as well as guest HS coaches and players (including 2016 Girls State Champions Bartram Trail) this fall season! More information below.
For: K-8 Girls AND Boys (for beginner, intermediate and advanced players!)
Days/Costs:
-Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays for experienced players (at least one season of play) - $100
-Sunday Only for beginners or experienced players that are busy with other Fall sports - $75
Times:
-Tentative weekday slots: 6-7 pm and 7-8 pm
-Sunday sessions: 1-2:30 pm (U7 to U11) and 2:30-4 pm (U13 and U15)
Dates: Fall Ball runs from September 27th to November 20th.
Location: Durbin Fields
Requirements:
-All players must have a current US Lacrosse membership.
-Need stick, mouthguard and goggles.
-If you do not have a stick or goggles and wish to borrow during your first season before you purchase your own, please contact Creeks to see you can borrow one of their extras! Or email Coach Jackowiak at btgirlslacrosse@gmail.com to borrow from her!
-Jax Lax down the road on CR 210 has awesome prices and gear, and Dick's Sporting Goods also has some selection of gear and Play It Again Sports usually has new/used sticks for sale.
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 8-13, 2017. 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 (Please, NO late payments):
Sep 15th (2nd payment) - $220 for students/$250 for adults
Oct 18th (3rd payment) - $210 for students/$250 for adults
Nov 15th (4th payment) - $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.
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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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Up Lift With A.S.S.I.S.T. (Aid and Support for the Children in Sudden Transition) Dinner and Silent Auction
Save the Date: October 14, 2016 (6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.)
Northeast Regional Airport Conference Center 4730 Casa Cola Way, St Augustine, FL 32092
Master of Ceremony: Heather Crawford, First Coast News Anchor
Ticket Information: $25 donation
Approved District Calendar for 2016-2017
Click here to view the approved 2016-2017 District Master Calendar.
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Don't miss the 2016 Right Whale Festival on Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. The free event features popular area bands, local artists, an early morning beach cleanup, fun things for kids, expert speakers, food vendors and many unique displays. http://rightwhalefestival.com
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