Springton Lake Middle School

Pennsylvania School to Watch

Email: Rbuterbaugh@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org
Location: 1900 North Providence Road, Media, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 627-6500

Fall has arrived at Springton Lake, and there’s so much happening around The Lake!

Our first all-school dance is next Friday! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to connect and have fun together. Tickets go on sale Monday, and we’re looking for parent volunteers to help make the evening a success. Please note it is a half day of school with an 11:30 AM dismissal. We do serve free breakfast on early dismissal days, but lunch will not be provided.

We also invite parents to join our first Parent Teacher Group (PTG) meeting of the year on Tuesday, the 14th, at 7:00 PM in the SLMS Library. Details are included below.

From clubs kicking off to fundraising fun and family involvement opportunities, there is a lot to enjoy this fall. Featured in the picture below is our Student Council Club meeting after school, where students are planning many of these upcoming events.

Thank you for staying connected and supporting our Spartan community!

Sincerely,
Ryan Buterbaugh

Students can sign up for clubs in Schoology until October 10th, or by clicking here. Learn more about the various clubs at Springton Lake by visiting our Clubs website.

Clubs begin the week of September 29. A late bus runs at 4:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Students can check with the main office for bus assignments. Once clubs start, participants will be added to a Schoology group for updates. Parents can also view club information through their Schoology account.

Questions? Contact the club advisor or Dr. Layton at dlayton@rtmsd.org.

We’re almost halfway to our fundraising goal—and we need your help! 🍪🎁

Here’s how you can support our students:

Click the link below.
Scroll down and hit “Shop Now.”
Select “Ship to School” for cookie dough & frozen treats from the brochure.
Select “Ship to Home” for gifts, wrapping paper, and other fun products.

https://seller.clubschoicefundraising.com/Home/SchoolPage/SPRIN33

With the holidays around the corner, treat yourself—or surprise someone else—and help our students at the same time. Share the link with family and friends and double the impact!

Thank you for your support!

Want to help make it amazing?

Chaperone or donate snacks/drinks by signing up here: October 17th Dance SignUpGenius

All members of our SLMS community are members of our PTG. Your participation in attending family events, supporting fundraisers, attending meetings, or volunteering is greatly appreciated and supports all of our students. A $10 donation per family is suggested; however, any amount is appreciated.

How can you donate....

1. ONLINE using PAYPAL.

2. By check or cash - please send your donation in a sealed envelope to the school office. Mark your envelope "PTG Donation."

You can sign up for PTG specific email by creating an account here: Groupvine Email

Our first meeting will be held on October 14th at 7:00 in the Springton Lake Library and on this Zoom link. We hope you can make it!

For more information about the PTG, please contact:

President: Carlie Ali-Hassan

Vice President: Staci McArdle

Treasurer: Amber McArdle

Secretary: Emily Catanese

We are seeking interested parents to be part of our Principal Advisory Board. The PAB will meet three times over the coming months - November, February, & May. The meetings will be held in-person at Springton Lake. The specific schedule is listed below. We are seeking three representatives per grade level. If you are interested in being involved, please complete this survey by October 20th. Mr. Buterbaugh will be in touch shortly after the survey closes.

Meeting Dates - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

November 12

February 11

May 6

To keep classrooms focused and learning uninterrupted, all wireless devices, including cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, and similar devices, must be OFF and AWAY during the school day unless a teacher gives a specific academic reason to use them. Students will be reminded each morning to power down their devices.

Please let your child know that you will not be texting or calling during school hours. If a student needs to reach a parent, a staff member can provide permission. In an emergency, the main office is the best way to get in touch. More details are available in the Springton Lake Student Handbook.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, distraction-free learning environment!

Sixth grade parents, please send in documentation of a 6th grade physical if you have not done so already. The physical must be dated September 2024 or later.

Seventh grade parents, please send in documentation of a 7th grade dental if you have not done so already. The dental examination must be dated September 2024 or later.

Forms can be handed in to the nurse, emailed to khartner@rtmsd.org, or faxed to 610-627-6531.

State mandated health screenings will be ongoing throughout the fall. All students will have their height, weight and vision screened. In addition, students in the 7th grade will have scoliosis and hearing screened. Please contact the school nurse with any questions.

Emergency Card Information – Please be sure to complete or update your child’s information in the Home Access Center (HAC). For families who need assistance, a computer has been added to the office for your use.

As part of the Rose Tree Media School District’s strategic planning process, we are updating our mission and vision statements to reflect the values and aspirations of our community. Your voice is essential in this work.

We invite staff, parents, and guardians to complete a brief Google Form to share your perspectives on what makes our district unique, what experiences every student should have each day, and what qualities we hope to see in our graduates. Your input will directly inform the development of mission and vision statements that guide our work now and in the future.

Please take a few minutes to complete the Google Form here: RTMSD Mission & Vision

Thank you for partnering with us to shape the future of Rose Tree Media School District.