April Monthly Memo

•We will have positive interactions with our students to promote a holistic growth mindset.

•We will collaborate to be a positive support for students' growth AND success.

•As a school, we will be united in our expectations to continue to build positive relationships with the community.

• · April 3: science white elephant plant exchange

  · April 4: 6th grade writing testing, Volunteer of the year celebration

  · April 5: Raider Store

  · April 10: Faculty Meeting

  · April 15: Book Fair Starts

  · April 18: Night of the Arts

  · April 19: No School

  · April 23:Interims post

  · April 26: Raider Store, 8th grade formal

  · April 30: FD, Band Concert

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• April 3: Mary Jay
• April 7: Megan Northcut
• April 8: Hoang Pham
• April 12 Kelly Gibian
• April 15: Sarah Wiggins
• April 20 Stephen Grunick
• April 21: Theresa Baker
• April 24: Ali Pillay
• April 25: Jennifer Nunes
• April 26: Ryan Whalen
• April 27: Rita Boggs
• April 28: Caitlin Mason

If you have not completed this survey to be included in the positive connections, please do so:

https://forms.office.com/r/UX9bGwFssi

SPMS is celebrating the Character Counts all of the pillars for the month of April.

TRUSTWORTHINESS

Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country

RESPECT

Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

RESPONSIBILITY

Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others

FAIRNESS

Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

CARING

Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need • Be charitable and altruistic

CITIZENSHIP

Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer

Please remember to do the following:

• Write the reason the student is receiving a Character Counts nomination
• Sign your name on the nomination form

Stats from Mar 1 – Mar 29

• Number of students earning OSS in Mar? 9 (13 days)
• 3 students suspended were 6th graders (2 placed at Gaines)
• 4 students suspended were 7th graders
• 2 students suspended were 8th graders
• Most common violations resulting in OSS in Feb?
• 6 student vs student confrontations
• 2 violation of school policy (excessive demerits)
• 1 harassment
• Number of students earning a full day of ISS in March? 27 students
• Number of lunch detentions served in Mar? 186 lunch detentions
• Number of cell phones/watches/ear buds confiscated in March? 24 phones/watches/ear buds
• Number of students with 5 or more tardies to class since Jan? 106 students
• Number of students with 5 or more unexcused tardies to school since Jan? 15 students
• Number of demerits given in Mar? 170 demerits
• 37 other
• 34 distracting students/disruption
• 20 insubordination

• Grade level earning the most demerits in March? 7th grade with 68 demerits

• Grade level earning the least demerits in March? 8th grade with 46 demerits
• Top teachers in March who earned the most stars? (Logged in = 1 star, gave some Raider Bucks =2 stars, met daily point goal = 3 stars)
• Northcut (36 stars)
• Partin (34 stars)
• Bennett (32 stars)
• Whalen (22 stars)
• Bustros (29 stars)
• Top support staff in March who earned the most stars?
• Utley (40 stars)
• Gallagher (21 stars)
• Corte (18 stars)
• Mcenerney (18 stars)
• Campbell (17 stars)

• Grade level earning the most Raider Bucks in March?

• 7th (6828)
• 6th (4705)
• 8th (3819)

FLDOE invites you to “Purple Up!” on April 17, 2024, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. The color purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red and Navy blue. FLDOE encourages everyone in each of Florida’s local school districts to participate in events and celebrations that applaud the courage of military children and honor their hard work.

Following up on our candy quote from last week here is article on being a champion for our students.

https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2017/11/22/child-champion/

Please see the attached Summer PL Calendar

A total solar eclipse—an event that occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun—will occur on April 8th. Here in Northeast Florida, the eclipse will begin at approximately 1:48 PM, and will reach its maximum at 3:05 PM. Due to our geographic location, the sun will only be about 70% eclipsed at its maximum, which means the sun may only appear slightly dimmer than usual.

It is not safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection for this event. Here are some safety tips for viewing the Total Solar Eclipse:

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Only look at the sun through certified eclipse glasses which can be purchased online or a handheld solar viewer at any point during the eclipse. The following website provides information on selecting and using eclipse glasses: https://preventblindness.org/solar-eclipse-glasses/.

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If you are planning to go outside during the event, you may be outside for an extended period. To prevent skin damage, sunscreen, a hat, and protective clothing are recommended.

Suggested Resources:

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse (NASA): https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/

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NASA’s 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Broadcast (NASA): https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/14520

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"What is a solar eclipse?" (NASA lesson): https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/mini-lessonactivity/what-solar-eclipse