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

Spartan Pride Shines Bright!

This week brought wonderful accolades that showcase the dedication and character of our Spartans.

We’re excited to announce that Springton Lake has earned the Central League Sportsmanship Award for 2024-2025! You can find a full list of teams and their recognitions below. With 7th and 8th grade competitive seasons starting soon, it’s a great time to support our athletes. For 6th graders, intramurals are a fun way to get active and become part of the Spartan spirit. See the details below to find out how to join!

In addition, SLMS has earned the School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Tier 1 designation. This recognition highlights the positive behaviors, respect, and values we strive to build every day at school. We are honored to be recognized at the state PBIS Conference on November 14.

Both of these accomplishments remind us what it means to be Spartan Proud!

Looking ahead, PSSA results will be sent home next week. These reports, provided by the PA Department of Education, give valuable insights into your child’s academic growth, achievement, and areas for continued progress.

Sincerely,

Ryan Buterbaugh

We’re excited to welcome our students each morning starting at 7:40 AM when our doors open! For safety, all drop-off and pick-up should be curbside only in the lane in front of the building. Please avoid the parking lot.

Please pull forward as far as possible and follow staff directions for safety. Once stopped along the sidewalk, students should be ready to exit. The same process will be used for afternoon pick-up.

Students should be in first-period class by 7:55 AM.

Thank you for helping us make arrival and dismissal safe and smooth for all Spartans!

Barksdale Photographers will be at The Lake on Thursday, September 25th, to photograph all students. Pictures will be taken in the auditorium during the school day.

Families may place orders online at www.barksdalephoto.com. If ordering online, please use the Springton Lake Middle School Access Code: 18306IN.

These photos will be used for student ID cards, included in the yearbook, and kept on file for official school records.

Congratulations Spartans!

The following Springton Lake teams and coaches were recognized:

8th grade boys soccer (Jeff Jewitt) - 1st place

8th grade girls soccer (John Phillips) - 3rd place

7th grade field hockey (Jen Blythe) - 1st place

8th grade field hockey (Susan Howe) - 2nd place

7th grade volleyball (Kyle Bucci) - 1st place

7th grade girls basketball (Paul Norris) - 1st place

7th grade boys basketball (Joe McCarthy) - 2nd place

wrestling (Will Harmon/Sean Graham) - 2nd place

7th grade boys lacrosse (Tim Horan) - 2nd place

8th grade boys lacrosse (John Phillips)- 1st place

7th grade baseball (Del Bittle) - 2nd place

8th grade girls lacrosse (Jen Blythe) - 3rd place

Girls track (Mark Homan/Nick Franz)- 3rd place

6th Grade Intramural Program – Fall Session Starts Soon!

We’re excited to announce that the 6th Grade Intramural Program will begin this fall, starting the week of September 30! This is a great opportunity for students to stay active, build teamwork skills, and have fun after school.

This fall, students may choose one of the following intramural activities:

Touch Football – Tuesdays (Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21)
Running Club – Wednesdays (Oct 1, 8, 15, 22)
Basketball – Wednesdays (Oct 1, 8, 15, 22)

All sessions will meet once a week for four weeks, from 3:05 PM to 4:00 PM. Students may take the late bus home or arrange for a ride.

Important Notes:

Students may sign up for only one activity.
Space is limited for each session; early registration is encouraged.
Sessions may be canceled due to weather or field availability and will not be rescheduled.
Registration closes on Friday, September 26.

Register here: 6th Grade Fall Intramural Sign-Up

Please contact Mr. Carr with any questions.

We’re looking forward to a fun and active fall season!

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

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.

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!