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
Greetings,
Our all-school trivia (Quizzo) competition was a great success! This was an idea we had to reward students for demonstrating positive behaviors (PBIS) and following our school’s core values of being Ready, Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient. After several rounds of competition, there was a tie between a feisty group of 8th graders and their 8th grade teachers from Team Odyssey. The tie-breaking round was captured by our Spartan Scoop TV crew and can be viewed by clicking on today’s 2/13 morning announcements. Spoiler alert: the tie-breaking question was about Taylor Swift’s Eras World Tour.
The second round of Students vs. Staff takes to the court next week for the annual Hoops 4 Hope fundraiser for Autism awareness. Students can still buy tickets for this fun event to raise money for a great cause.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, March 4 and 5. Parent sign-up information and registration will open on February 18 around 5:00 pm. Keep an eye out for an email with sign-up links and information.
Please be sure to check out the full newsletter to learn more about events happening around The Lake, including pictures from Quizzo, Stringfest on 2/7 at Radnor Middle School, Kindness Week, Spring Sports Registration, Black History Month, course scheduling in March, and several PTG fundraisers.
A reminder that there is no school on Monday, February 16.
Wishing our Spartan community a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Ryan Buterbaugh
Principal
STUDENT-FACULTY BASKETBALL GAME
One of our marquee events of the year - our Hoops 4 Hope Student-Faculty Basketball Game, which is a spirited and good-natured rivalry between the 8th grade basketball teams and the teachers, will take place on Wednesday, February 18th after school. Late buses will be available following the event, or parent pickup is at 4:45pm. All proceeds from this exciting event will be donated to the Eagles Autism Foundation on behalf of our school.
Throughout February, students will engage in cross-curricular learning experiences honoring the achievements, culture, and impact of Black Americans.
In Language Arts, students will study works by influential Black authors, including Frederick Douglass, Hidden Figures: Young Readers Edition, while also participating in “First Chapter Friday” and literary analysis activities.
In Math and Science, students will learn about notable Black mathematicians, scientists, and inventors through daily spotlights, research projects, and presentations that highlight their contributions to society.
In Social Studies, students will examine key historical periods and figures, including individuals at Mt. Vernon, Jackie Robinson and the impact of Jim Crow laws, and the Harlem Renaissance.
In Art, Music, and Library, students will explore and celebrate the work of prominent Black artists, authors, and composers through creative projects, performances, featured book displays, and special exhibits.
To purchase a yearbook:
Pre-order for $28 through January 31, 2026. The cost increases to $32 as of February 1, 2026. Click here to place your order. The only way to guarantee a copy of the yearbook is to pre-order.
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
For more information about the PTG, please contact:
President: Carlie Ali-Hassan
Vice President: Staci McArdle
Treasurer: Amber McArdle
Secretary: Emily Catanese
The Dance Committee is gearing up for planning this year’s dance on June 5th, and we’d love your involvement! Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. During this meeting, we’ll finalize the dance theme, form committees and select committee leads, and review the budget so planning can officially begin. This is a BIG undertaking and will require many volunteers. Thank you for any assistance that you can provide to make this event fun and memorable for our 8th grade students.
Parents interested in helping are encouraged to attend and complete the interest form ahead of time. Please also encourage your 8th grade student to vote for their favorite dance theme in Schoology before February 18.
Zoom link: https://swarthmore.zoom.us/my/emasseyswat
Interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctKJduDbgrZpP8FHznEeSBOHuecZBt7U2LlyEOJjL2dwWKEQ/viewform
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!
Monday 2/9 Spartan Scoop Monday
Tuesday 2/10 Spartan Scoop Tuesday
Wednesday 2/11 Spartan Scoop Wednesday
Thursday 2/12 Spartan Scoop Thursday
Friday 2/13 Spartan Scoop Friday
