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
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!
Parent Visitation Days for American Education Week are this week:
Thursday, November 20 – 7th & 8th Grades
Friday, November 21 – 6th Grade
We look forward to seeing you! Please note the following:
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You may visit any time during the morning:
• 11/20 7th & 8th Grade: 7:55–10:25 AM
• 11/21 6th Grade: 7:55 AM–12:00 PM (start of luncheon) -
Park in the front or lot near the baseball fields.
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Check in at the Front Entrance. Staff can help direct you to classrooms.
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Please silence phones and refrain from using them in classrooms. Younger siblings cannot attend.
6th Grade Families (Friday 11/21 only):
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The Thanksgiving Luncheon begins at 12:00 PM. Teams will be called by group.
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Meal participation requires cash pre-payment and an RSVP.
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If attending lunch only, arrive by 11:45 AM to meet your child.
Lunch and dismissal are staggered.
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If taking your child home after lunch, please indicate that when checking in.
We look forward to your visit!
Springton Lake’s Annual Turkey Trot is scheduled for Monday, November 24th. In order to promote whole school involvement, the Turkey Trot will be held during the SCHOOL DAY! All students are welcome to participate - all they need is a partner! Prizes will be awarded for each grade level, and there are three categories for teams: Boys, Girls, and Mixed. Any students who are not running will be spectating and cheering on their peers. Please have your child dress for potentially cold weather.
Along with the Turkey Trot, the Community Service Club will be sponsoring a canned food drive from now through November 21st. Each homeroom will collect canned goods/essential items, and the homeroom for each grade level that collects the most cans, will receive apple cider donuts for breakfast on Monday, November 24th!
Parents are invited to come to cheer on your children. The schedule is as follows:
7th grade = 10:45am
8th grade = 12:20pm
6th grade = 1:45pm
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:
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 second meeting will be held on November 18th at 7:00 in the Springton Lake Library and on this 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
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 11/10 Spartan Scoop Monday
Tuesday 11/11 Spartan Scoop Tuesday
Wednesday 11/12 Spartan Scoop Wednesday
Thursday 11/13 Spartan Scoop Thursday
Friday 11/14 Spartan Scoop Friday
