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 Halloween, Spartans!

What a fantastic week it’s been! It was such a joy to see all the great learning and exciting activities happening around the building. Our students really shined through all the Red Ribbon Week events and special fundraisers like the Pink Out Day to raise awareness for breast cancer. We wrapped up the week with some serious fun, a full Halloween costume contest and pumpkin decorating that brought so much creativity and school spirit!

🍪 Fundraiser Update
A huge thank you to our amazing Spartan community for supporting our annual fundraiser! If you ordered cookie dough, it will be ready for pickup on Monday, November 10. If your child is not able to bring their order home after school (especially for larger orders), we will have a pick-up window from 3:00 to 5:00 PM that afternoon.

Marking Period Reminder
Our first marking period wraps up on Friday, November 7. Next week will go by quickly, with a half day on Monday and no school on Tuesday, November 4. As we head into the final stretch, please take a moment to check in on grades and assignments.
Keep an eye out for next week’s newsletter. I will be sending parent-teacher conference information and sign-ups.

Have a fun and safe night out trick-or-treating!

Sincerely,

Ryan Buterbaugh

Casey Bracken, Jameson Scopelliti, David Hudiak, Eva Larmore, Marin McCampbell, Zachary Zeiger, Scott Reid, Lauren Stairs, Matthew Ballard, Amina Ali-Hassan, Leonardo Manno, Euna Pisasale, Amelia Reitz, Rudra Pillai, Yiyou Zhao, Reagan Messick, Katherine Howard, Henry Lauer

We are excited to invite our families to join us for the 6th Grade Student & Family Thanksgiving Luncheon on Friday, November 21st, at 12:00 PM, in celebration of American Education Week.

Our dedicated cafeteria team will be preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. Families planning to attend are asked to RSVP using [THIS FORM] by November 19.

Due to limited space, we kindly ask that attendance be limited to parents only. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate younger siblings. In addition, the Thanksgiving meal will be the only lunch option available for 6th grade students on that day.

This luncheon is one of our most cherished and well-attended events of the year, and we look forward to celebrating this special occasion with our 6th grade families!

Interscholastic Athletics Information

Who Can Participate?

All 7th and 8th grade students are eligible to play interscholastic sports.

How to Register/ “Sign Up”

1) Use this link to access the registration site.

2) Scroll to the bottom section labeled "Programs" and click on "Springton Lake Middle School Winter 2025/26 Athletic Registration"

3) Complete the registration questions.

**The "Physician" section will require you to upload a PIAA physical dated 5/1/25 or later, if one isn’t already uploaded. Click here if you need a copy of the form.

**If your child participated in a fall sport, they still need to be registered for the winter season if they plan to participate.

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS: Will be held on Thursday 11/13 afterschool. See attached flyer for details.

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Dear Parent/Guardian:

We are conducting surveys of all students in third through twelfth grade in order to gain a better understanding as to the students thoughts and feelings about their school. There are two surveys that seek to find information focusing on Academic Challenge and School Culture. For each student there is one survey that is specific to their level (Elementary/Middle/High) and a second survey that is applicable to all students. While we will collect basic demographic information from students as part of the survey, we will not be able to link survey results to individual students. To reiterate, survey respondents will remain completely anonymous. Students will take the surveys in school on Monday November 3rd and they should take only a few minutes. This information is for our internal use as we develop our district's strategic plan and work on continuous improvement in both academics and school culture.

We are committed to maintaining and enhancing an affirming and supportive learning environment for all members of the Rose Tree Media School District. The information collected from the students will be helpful in this endeavor. However, if you would prefer your child not to participate in this survey please let us know.

Included is a link to a copy of the survey for you to preview

Middle School Survey

All Student Survey

Thank you for all of your time and support.

As we continue into the fall months, it's crucial to maintain a healthy environment in our school to protect students during the respiratory virus season. If your child is ill, please consult the following RTMSD guidelines to determine if they should attend school:

When to keep your child home

Keeping your sick child at home will help them recover sooner and prevent the spread of germs.

Reminding your student to cover their cough and the importance of good handwashing goes a long way in preventing the spread of bacteria and viruses. Proper nutrition and getting plenty of rest helps to maintain their immune system. Please remind your student not to share water bottles, cups/glasses and eating utensils.

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.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy.

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

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to The Lake during American Education week, November 17-21. Students will visit the fair in their language arts classes, and payments can be made via cash, checks to Rose Tree Media, credit card, Apple/Google Pay, or eWallet. Learn more about the fair on our Scholastic Book Fair page. Set up an eWallet for your child prior to the fair so they have money to spend on a book when they visit the fair. (Leftover money can be spent at the online fair through November 27th.) We look forward to this popular event and the opportunity to offer great titles to our students at Scholastic's low prices.

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.

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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!