Switzerland Point Middle School
Raider Rap -October 16, 2022
From Ms. Carnall
Greetings!
Today, October 14, was the last day of Quarter 1. Monday the 17th is a Teacher Planning day and no school for students. When students return on Tuesday the 18th it will be the start of a new quarter. Please note that teacher's grades are due on October 20th. Please be patient as they wrap up the grades for Quarter 1.
I know that this one is a long one, but we have a lot of celebrations and activities coming up. Please be sure to scroll and read all the way to the end!
Sincerely,
Ms. Carnall
UPCOMING DATES
- Week of October 16: Bus Driver Appreciation and School Bus Safety Week
- Week of October 16: Character Counts Week
- October 17: Teacher Planning Day-No School for Students
- October 18: Character Counts! Chats (Wednesday Bell schedule)
- Week of October 23: Red Ribbon Week
- October 25: Report Cards available in HAC
- October 27: Home Volleyball Game VS. Landrum Middle School
SPMS Donation Link
Bus Driver Appreciation and School Bus Safety Awareness Week
"A Day Without Violence" Calendar Contest Winner
Congratulations again Katie!
Picture Retakes!
If you purchased a picture package, and you would like a redoβ¦then please bring the photo package you purchased to turn into the photographer. They will replace them with the new photo. The date of picture retakes is Friday, October 28th. It will be during all 3 lunches.
If you would like to purchase retakes, please follow the instructions below!
Parent Survey-Please Complete
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/197512/p2065 Cognia, the organization that oversees our districtβs accreditation, is conducting a review of our school district this year. Cognia has created surveys specifically for families in our school district. Please complete Cogniaβs Family Survey to assist the district in our continuous improvement process.
Testing Update
Are you aware that you can access your studentβs score report on HAC? Beginning with the Fall 2021 FSA ELA Retake and Fall 2021 FSA/NGSSS EOCs test administrations, a PDF of each individual student score report is now linked to the student HAC/eSP account. This will allow parents/guardians and students access to the student score report.
Here are directions for how to access the individual score reports in HAC!
Students/Parents/Guardians will:
- Login to Home Access Center (https://homeaccess.stjohns.k12.fl.us/HomeAccess)
- Navigate to the βHomeβ screen (1)
- Click on the βStudent Attachmentsβ tab (2)
- Click on the attachment link for the applicable test and a PDF of the score report will download
If you are unable to access your childβs report and need a copy, please e-mail Ms. Wilkie.
If your child received a perfect score on the FSA, be on the lookout for your certificate which will be sent home with your student!
In addition, congratulations to the 4 students who received a perfect score on the FAST Progress Monitor #1 in ELA in September!
Way to go, Raiders!
Character Counts! Week Celebration
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Having character takes heart: WEAR RED for CARING
Wednesday: Being true because we trust you: WEAR BLUE for TRUSTWORTHINESS
Thursday: Our awesome character will leave you green with envy: WEAR GREEN for RESPONSIBILITY
Friday:
6th Grade wear PURPLE for CITIZENSHIP
7th Grade wear YELLOW for RESPECT
8th Grade wear ORANGE for FAIRNESS
Character Counts! September Pillar of Fairness Honorees
Ian Brito
Aubry Carr
Jayden Carroll
Bo Fettif
Dejon Grove
Amaryss La'el
Kadence Lambert
Ashlyn Madden
Keegan Parkkoren
Lauren Rounds
Andrew Summerield
Landry Tonge
Kailyn Willoughby
Luisa Bugaj
Adeline Dylenski
Max Fero
Cameron Hummel
Alexamdria Maly
Amelia Shredders
Corryn Adams
Jake Asbuy
Noah Barrett
Savannah Brown
Hannah Collette
Emma Dedrick
Arturo Deleonardis
Phoenix Fong
Zach Hughes
Shahalee Mitchell
Srishay Miryala
Kyra Richardson
Romina Simmpietra
Aiden Tan
Timothy Thompson
Character Counts!
Each month teachers are able to nominate students who display the pillar of character for the month. Those students are invited to have donuts with us at the end of the month and receive their certificate.
We should look for students who:
- Do what they are supposed to do
- Plan ahead
- Persevere: keep on trying!
- Always do their best
- Use self-control
- Self-disciplined
- Think before they act β consider the consequences
- Be accountable for their words, actions, and attitudes
- Set a good example for others
Red Ribbon Week
NJHS UPDATE
The National Junior Honor Society will be accepting applications for new members in October. Applications will be available starting October 18th and can be found in the Media Center. Applications will be due by October 28th. Seventh grade students will turn in their application to Ms. Smith in Room 410 and 8th grade students will turn in their applications to Ms. Etheridge in Room 555. NJHS is an organization for 7th and 8th grade students with a 3.25 GPA or above (in the 4 academic courses only) that exemplify Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Service and Character. This organization is designed to help students develop habits to be successful in high school, college, and their career. New members that are selected by the faculty will be posted on November 3rd. Induction Ceremony for new members who are selected will be November 17th at 6PM. Please e-mail Ms. Wilkie if you have any questions at jennifer.wilkie@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
Winterguard Jacksonville Iceman Fundraiser!!!
Raider Families!
Want to have some fun and support your winterguard team? Come out for a fun night of hockey! Tickets are only $20! $5 from every ticket goes back to the winterguard team! As tickets are sold more will be made available! Let's have the biggest showing of support for your winterguard team!!
Your Principal, Mrs. Carnall will drop the game puck!
Your winterguard team will perform at intermission!
See you there!
Black Creek Eco Fest
The St. Johns Riverkeeper partnered with Clay County Parks and Recreation to create the first annual Black Creek Eco Fest at Camp Chowenwaw in Green Cove Springs. This free educational science festival will be celebrating the ecology and history of Black Creek as well as the St. Johns River on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 10 am. to 3 pm. There will be animal presentations, hands-on experiences, and family activities β as well as tables from environmental entities from around the area (SJRWMD, The Bartram Trail Society, The Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University, the Jacksonville Zoo, and many more). There will also be guided hiking adventures throughout the day and festival goers will have an opportunity to sign up for a FREE educational boat tour of Black Creek scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2022.
WinterGuard Boo Grams
Your Winterguard Team is selling Boo Grams again this year!!
Send one to your friend, favorite staff person or to yourself!
Information needed on the Boo Gram: First name, Last name and Homeroom teacher!!
-->Sales Start October 20, 2022
All grams are $1
You can purchase them during your lunch period from 10/20 - 10/28!
The delivery of your Boo Gram happens the next day AFTER you purchase the gram and will go to their homeroom class!
Thank you for supporting your winterguard team!
Jail Break 5K
BENEFICIARY
Proceeds from the race will benefit Investing in Kids (INK!). Our mission: To provide innovative programs, teacher support and classroom resources to promote the academic success of all St. Johns County public school students.
WHEN
Saturday, October 22, 2022 - 7:30 AM
WHERE
The Old Jail
167 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
ENTRY FEES
Fee: $35
You can join my School Team "Switzerland Point Middle School" at:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-1142823?raceId=36762
Cross Country Team
Cross Country Team
Practice every Thursday from 2:00 - 3:15
All runners are welcome!
Meet in room 640, Mrs. Bustros
Special Message on the Marquee
SPMS National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring an opportunity to send a special birthday or congratulations message to your student via the marquee in the front of school. Cost is $25. Complete the form here to submit your request (there's a separate link in the form to pay via Schoolpay upon submitting your request). Requests are due the Friday prior to the event and will display the following week (Tuesday through Monday). Example: if you turn in the request on Friday, September 17 then your message will be displayed on Tuesday, September 21.
SPMS PTSO UPDATES
PTSO Meeting Info:
Next meeting: October 24, 2022 @ 10:00 am SPMS MPR
Join your PTSO board as planning for the year continues! Please check in at the front desk and you will be directed to the meeting room. You will need to be a cleared SJCSD volunteer to be on campus.
SPMS PTSO October Staff Appreciation
Please consider making our October staff appreciation "spooktacular"! Our theme this month is "Pick Your Poison"! We will set up a candy bar in the staff lounge with goodie bags so they can pick out their favorites. Also we will be taking the sunshine cart around dressed up for Halloween with tasty treats and fun little Halloween things. Please consider helping out by signing up for something HERE. You can make or buy the tasty treats, but please provide at least 2 dozen.
Sunshine Cart
Thank you to all those who have donated! Check out the PTSO FB page for fun picture updates!
The PTSO has a Sunshine Cart that is taken around the school to bring special goodies to the hard-working staff!
Please consider donating a few items to help the PTSO bring lots of fun stuff to them!
Thank you for ALL of your support! πThe PTSO will reward those students whose family donates with Raider Bucks!πNothing Bundt Cake Bundtlette Mini Cake Fundraiser:
Thank you to all who ordered cakes! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Keep an eye out for the next fundraiser of Nothing Bundt Cakes!
Whole cakes this time! 8β & 10β cakes will be available for your holiday table! Stay tuned
November Nothing Bundt Cake Fundraiser
The Raider Store is a place where students can spend the Raider Bucks they earn at school! The PTSO provides this opportunity twice a month (generally) for your students and they love βshopping!β
Γ The first Raider Store of the year was successful! PTSO βsoldβ out of a lot of goodies due to having some amazing donations!! THANK YOU for your continued contributions to the Raider Store! The support has been AWESOME!
πThe PTSO will reward those students whose family donates with Raider Bucks!π
Check out the Raider Store wish list! Your donation is greatly appreciated!
Want to volunteer in the Raider Store? It is loads of fun! All of the store dates are on the sign up, be sure to scroll through!
JOIN PTSO
The SPMS PTSO is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the learning and work experience of the students and staff at SPMS.
Our membership includes teachers, administrators, parents and students.
What do we do?
Student Initiatives:
- Neon Bash-Fall Dance for students
- Raider Store-Rewards for students who earn Raider Bucks for academic and behavioral performance
- Field studies sponsorships
- Character Counts! Rewards
- 8th grade Formal Dance and 8th Grade Awards Funding assistance
Staff Initiatives:
- Classroom grants-teacher members are eligible for up to $100 in a classroom grant to purchase items to enhance their classroom
- Staff luncheons and breakfast
- Teacher Appreciation
- Annual Donation to the school for technology and other needs
How do we pay for these initiatives?
- MEMBERSHIP-this is our biggest fundraiser. By simply joining PTSO, families help us reach our goals
- Spirit Wear-PTSO sells spirit wear each fall
- Fall/Spring Fundraisers-examples include Nothing Bundt Cakes and Poppin' Box
- Business Partners-our area business help SPMS through our Partners in Education program
- Corporate Donation Matches, Amazon Smile, Box Tops and private donations
How do you join?
- A family membership is $20 for the school year. The membership includes parents and any sibling at SPMS.
- Membership form can be found at https://switzerland-point-middle-school-ptso.square.site/
We have the best volunteers at Swiss. We are excited about a wonderful and busy year 2022-23 school year making a difference at Swiss.
If you are interested in finding out how you can help contact Dawn Evans at dawnevanswebpto@gmail.com
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT PTSO
AmazonSmile - Shop through the PTSO link AmazonSmile! https://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-3741022
While you do your regular shopping on Amazon thru AmazonSmile, .5% of your purchase will be donated to SPMS.
SPMS has earned $ 92.15 so far this year.
Box Tops β Download the Box Tops app and scan your receipts for SMPS PTSO to get Box Top credits.
Keep an eye on the PTSO website, Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on what is coming up throughout the year!
Questions/concerns?? spmsptso@hotmail.com
For up to date happenings LIKE us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/SwissPointPTSO/
SPMS PTSO is on INSTAGRAM! Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/spmsptso/
Check the PTSO website for all the latest news! http://www.swisspointptso.com/