Springton Lake Middle School
Every Student. Every Day. No Matter What.
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
May is in full swing at The Lake. We enjoyed a wonderful week with the start of our choral concerts, and our PTG helped celebrate staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, May is filled with opportunities for families to get involved. Upcoming events include the annual Art Show, music concerts, the Spring Book Fair, and our final PTG meeting of the year May 12th. We hope to see many of you there.
This newsletter also includes our annual spring parent survey. Your feedback is important as we continue planning and improving our school community. PTG is also seeking volunteers and your feedback in a survey for next year, and we encourage anyone interested to consider getting involved.
Finally, we are excited to share an early opportunity for current students to participate in a Summer 2027 trip to Costa Rica. Be sure to check the newsletter for more information.
Sincerely,
Ryan Buterbaugh
The Spring Book Fair will take place next week May 11-15 in the library. Students will visit the fair during their language arts class and will have an opportunity to purchase required summer titles, as well as other amazing books. Because the fair is through a local bookstore, only cash and checks made out to RTMSD can be accepted as payment. Next year's One School, One Book (all-school summer read for students entering grades 6, 7, and 8) is New Kid by Jerry Craft. The cost for the book at the fair will be $16 (no tax). Thank you for supporting the book fair!
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."
Join us in-person at 7:00 on 5/12 or on this Zoom
For more information about the PTG, please contact:
President: Carlie Ali-Hassan
Vice President: Staci McArdle
Treasurer: Amber McArdle
Secretary: Emily Catanese
Promotion
The end of the school year for our 8th grade students is a busy and exciting time. While many are beginning to look ahead to high school, we have several events planned over the final month to celebrate our students and ensure their time at The Lake ends on a positive note.
Please click below to access information about end-of-year activities. A copy will also be emailed to all 8th grade families.
Parents: The Rose Tree Media School District is seeking stakeholder input in a continuing effort to ensure the success of all RTMSD students. Please take a moment to fill out this short survey before May 22, 2026:
Spring 2026 - Parent/Guardian Survey: Engagement & School Climate
For Students: On May 14th, we will be administering the second all school survey of the year. The purpose of the survey is to gain information about students' perceptions of their experiences in our school. All of the data gathered will be evaluated holistically and help us to inform future planning.
If you have questions or concerns about your child's participation, please reach out to M. Buterbaugh.
Are you a parent trying to make sense of the endless vaping and nicotine products advertised at gas stations, convenience stores, smoke shops, online, etc. right now? You are not alone.
The way nicotine is packaged and targeted to consumers including youth is changing. Beyond vapes, products like nicotine pouches are marketed as “clean” and easy to use. They are often framed as a lifestyle or performance boost, frequently amplified by influencers who make the product seem harmless. What's more, they continue to come in appealing flavors, colors and clever modes like "smart vapes," to further entice youth.
This virtual session, presented by Parents Against Vaping on May 21, 2026, at 6 pm, breaks it down clearly and practically: the signs to look for if you are concerned your youth might be vaping or using nicotine and practical strategies to support you and your youth.
Registration includes free access to the recording of the seminar. Register online.
Allergy season is in full swing. If your student has seasonal allergies and takes allergy medication, please make sure they take the medication before coming to school. The health office does not have allergy medication available. If your student forgets their medication, parents/guardians may bring and administer the medication to their student in the health office.
Just a reminder about our district medication policy. Students are not permitted to have any medication with them at school. Only inhalers and Epipens with self-carry doctor's orders are permitted. Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Tums are available at the health office with parent permission. If your student needs any other medication at school, please see the Administrations of Medication policy for instructions.
Rose Tree Media School District is committed to improving our society today, and for future generations, through outstanding education, awareness, and appreciation of all people. We work to carry out this mission by exhibiting respect for diversity among our student body, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, socioeconomic class, and religion. The mission of F.A.R.E. is to promote and encourage diversity awareness, provide family support, engage in networking, and create deeper unity and understanding within the Rose Tree Media School District and the surrounding community.
Click on the FARE Information document to learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved and meeting information.
Please also refer to the school calendar for meeting dates and any rescheduling.
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!
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