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

Happy October, Spartan Families!

September is officially behind us, and this short 3-day week flew by! Our sports teams are in full swing, and some photos from the past week are included. Clubs and intramurals are also underway, and it’s not too late to join in. See the registration info below to get involved.

A quick reminder: in observance of Yom Kippur on Thursday and with no school for students on Friday, we’ll enjoy a four-day weekend. Our RTMSD October Smore is included in this mailing, highlighting a variety of holidays celebrated across the district.

Please check Schoology and HAC to monitor your child’s academic progress. We’re nearing the halfway point of Marking Period 1, and this week we ran the first academic eligibility reports to ensure our student-athletes are staying on track.

Enjoy the long holiday weekend!

Sincerely,
Ryan Buterbaugh

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.

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.

To support student safety, we will hold a school lockdown drill on Tuesday, October 7. The Upper Providence Township Police Department will observe and provide feedback. Students will watch a short video beforehand and receive reminders on Monday. While drills can feel unsettling, they help students learn safety procedures and how to respond in an emergency.

Our annual Student Council fundraiser is underway! Students should have brought home a flyer, but all details (and a short video) can be found at the link below.

With the holidays approaching, explore 500+ gift items in the Ship to Home section and frozen items in the Ship to School section. All proceeds benefit activities for our Spartan students. Participation is voluntary, and we thank you for your support!

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

The Spartan Fall Athletics Online Store is now open.

Use the link below to access it:

https://cmsportinggoods.chipply.com/SpringtonLakeSPORTS/?action=viewall

Ordering closes Sunday, October 6th at 11:59 p.m.

Check out this month’s RTMSD Smore to explore our community and cultures:
RTMSD Smore Newsletter

Coming up at The Lake: FARE is hosting dance instructors from Salsa in the Suburbs to lead Latin American dances. See the flyer for details and join the fun! Secure your spot by registering now: https://forms.gle/cM2krpUEUJsFdtpcA

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 zoom. 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!