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
Hello Spartan Families!
Our first week back at Springton Lake Middle School was a success! Students are settling into routines, exploring schedules, and connecting with teachers. A little tiredness is normal at the start of a new school year.
This Week:
- Safety Drill: Students followed expectations for a safe and orderly evacuation.
- Eagles Spirit Day: Our school turned a sea of green as students and staff showed their spirit.
- PBIS & Spartan Bucks: Reviewing expectations and celebrating positive behaviors.
Coming Up:
- Back to School Night: Tuesday, September 9 at 6:00 PM – An evening full of information, connection, and school community.
- Parent & Student Sports Meetings: Tuesday and Wednesday. See below for complete details.
Reminders:
- Check your email for the weekly newsletter every Friday.
- Make sure your email is current in the Home Access Center (HAC).
We look forward to seeing our families at Back-to-School Night!
Principal Buterbaugh
Join us Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM for our in-person Back-to-School Night! Follow your child’s Day 1 Cycle schedule and visit each class for about 10 minutes. Students will bring home a custom schedule, and it is also available on HAC.
Important Reminder: Back-to-School Night is usually very well attended. To help everyone enjoy the evening, we encourage you to arrive early and carpool if possible, as parking on campus is limited. Security officers will be available to assist with parking and ensure a smooth arrival.
Additional Information:
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Athletic Meeting: Parents of prospective athletes are invited to attend a brief meeting with our athletic directors from 5:30 PM – 5:50 PM in the auditorium.
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1st Period Access: Families may begin arriving to 1st period classes at 5:50 PM.
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Evening Schedule: The program will begin promptly at 6:00 PM.
Specials teachers (Phys-Ed, Art, STEM) are in the Gym this year. Please report to the Gym during your child's Special period.
We look forward to seeing you and sharing an exciting evening together!
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.
In the morning, students will head to:
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6th grade → Cafeteria
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7th & 8th grade → Auditorium
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!
The cost for lunch will be $3.95, and additional a la carte snack items will be available for purchase. All Parents/Guardians who wish to receive free and reduced lunch benefits and qualify are encouraged to complete the application available on the district website.
Parents/Guardians may load money on their students accounts by using MySchoolBucks. Parents/Guardians with an account from the previous school year do not need to create another account. Additionally, students can bring in cash or checks to be deposited into their meal accounts. To reduce the handling of cash, we will not provide change; any extra money will remain in the student’s account for future use.
What's for lunch? Take a look at the menu!
Breakfast will be available at no cost for the 2025-2026 school year. Students may select breakfast at the cart in the Main Lobby each morning upon their arrival to the building.
During Back to School Night on Tuesday, 9/9, parents are welcome to stop by the cafeteria to add funds to their child’s account.
Regular school attendance is essential for success in school and contributes to the development of good work habits, a sense of responsibility, and self-discipline.
Call our Absentee Voicemail Hotline (610-627-6500, ext. 2) each day the student is absent. Absence is the non-attendance of a student on those days in which school is in session.
- In addition to the telephone call, a written note indicating the reason for the absence must be submitted upon the student’s return to school.
- A note containing parent/guardian’s signature may be scanned/emailed to the Main Office or a hard copy may be submitted to the Main Office.
- Parents/guardians may also utilize the function on the school’s website to submit an electronic excuse note FORM.
All families will continue to receive an automated telephone call whenever a student is marked absent in homeroom. The call will be sent regardless if you have called the attendance hotline. This is an enhanced safety procedure that we are pleased to have available.
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
The PTG School Spirit Store is now open through September 18! Place your order today. Items can be shipped directly to your home or delivered to SLMS. http://cmsportinggoods.chipply.com/springlakems/
For questions, please contact Emily Catanese at: emilycatanese1211@gmail.com
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!
We are excited to welcome your involvement and participation in our school as a chaperone for our school trips or as a volunteer for various events and activities. If you anticipate wanting to chaperone or volunteer, please keep in mind that you are required to have valid clearances on file with the Rose Tree Media School District. More information on this process can be found in the Parent Portal.
