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

Greetings,

This past Wednesday, our school hosted an exciting and highly competitive Hoops 4 Hope fundraiser in support of the Eagles Autism Awareness initiative. The students came out strong and built an early lead, but the staff battled back, closed the gap, and ultimately secured the victory. Most importantly, it was a great event for an even greater cause. Thank you to the organizers, Mrs. Bucci and Mrs. Hartzell, for their time and dedication in making this event a success.

Looking ahead, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held after school on Wednesday, March 4, and all day on Thursday, March 5. Please refer to the email sent on Wednesday, February 18 for sign-up information. Registration will remain open through February 25.

We are also excited to attend the Pennsylvania Schools to Watch Conference this weekend and Monday. Our school will receive its state re-designation award, present on the benefits of teaming at the middle school level, and celebrate several students and staff members who will be recognized for excellence. We look forward to sharing photos and highlights in next week’s edition.

Finally, opening night for SpongeBob the Musical is Thursday 2/26. Our students have been working incredibly hard, and we cannot wait to see their efforts shine on stage. Additional information is included below.

Ryan Buterbaugh
Principal

Join us for this year’s musical production of SpongeBob the Musical! Our students have been working hard and are excited to bring Bikini Bottom to life on the Springton Lake stage.

Tickets will go on sale during student lunch periods beginning Monday, 2/23, and will also be available for purchase at the door. All tickets are $10. Seating is reserved, so be sure to purchase early to secure your seat!

Author Jordan Sonnenblick will be visiting Springton Lake on Friday, March 13th. This is a great opportunity for your child to meet a popular author and have a book signed by him. If you would like to order a book to be delivered right to the school, please use this Sonnenblick Book Order Form Link. Orders must be placed by February 26th to ensure delivery in time for the visit. Thank you for supporting this exciting event.

Current 6th Grade Students

Students currently enrolled in a world language will choose either Spanish or French for next year. This is a two-year commitment that fulfills the first-year world language requirement.

Students must also select a music course for next year: Band, Chorus, Orchestra, or Music Lab.

Current 7th Grade Students

Students will select electives from the special area menu. They may continue in Band, Chorus, or Orchestra, and all students will be enrolled in Health and Physical Education.

A student assembly will be held on February 24 to explain the elective selection process. Information from the assembly will be sent home to 7th grade families.

To purchase a yearbook:
Pre-order your yearbook for $32 through April 10, 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

To register, click or paste this link: https://forms.gle/wGMqt34PEVLCFMik7

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

Click on the link to learn more and get your tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/SLMS2026

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!

To view the full SLMS Calendar of Events, click on the below document.

Tuesday 2/17 Spartan Scoop Tuesday

Wednesday 2/18 Spartan Scoop Wednesday

Thursday 2/19 Spartan Scoop Thursday

Friday 2/20 Spartan Scoop Friday

Interested in playing a sport next year at Penncrest High School, please visit the following web page for information: https://phs.rtmsd.org/athletics/overview

Family ID Registration for all Penncrest Fall sports will open in late-June and all registrations should be completed 1 week before the 1st practice date. Winter registration opens in October and Spring in February. Registrations close the 1st practice date since rosters are turned in to the PIAA. When in doubt, register.

1st tryout/practice dates for Penncrest Sports 2026-2027:

8/10/26 Football

8/17/26 All other Fall sports

11/20/26 Winter Sports

3/8/27 Spring Sports