LOBO UPDATE
September 16th, 2024
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SFJHS Quote of the Week
"At SFJHS, we believe that when you stand strong, you inspire others to find their own strength. By pursuing new opportunities, daring to share your ideas, and exploring meaningful experiences, you not only discover who you are but also ignite the courage in those around you to do the same."
This Week
Tuesday: Girls Tennis match vs Springville @ Springville Jr High @ 3:30pm
Wednesday: School Community Council Meeting
Thursday: Parent-Teacher Conference 3:30pm-6:30pm. Girls Tennis vs Salem @ SF Sports Park @ 3:30
Friday: PTA Meeting @ 9:30am. Cross Country Meet (Spanish Fork & Mapleton) @ SF Sports Park @ 3:30
Upcoming Events
PTA Reflections Competition
We want to invite all students to participate in the PTA Reflections art competition! All valid entries will be invited to a special pizza party to celebrate with awards. There are so many ways to express your artistic talents! This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfections". Please reach out to me if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing what these amazing students contribute!
Christina Carrick: sfjhreflections@gmail.com
Cross Country
This week our Lobo cross-country team will compete at our home course this Friday! The girls' race will start at 3:30 PM, followed by the boys. We encourage all parents and supporters to come cheer on our athletes as they give their best!
Details for Student-Athletes:
Students will meet by our tree at 2:45
They will not be checked out early from school
They will wear the cross country shirts to school that day.
Important Reminders:
Athletes should hydrate well and get plenty of rest the night before the race.
Please remember to bring snacks and water to stay fueled and hydrated throughout the meet.
Come cheer on our runners!
Thank you!
Tennis
PTA Announcements
Greetings from SFJHS PTA,
WE NEED YOUR HELP....
Sept 17-20: BOOK FAIR-Conference Room- Room 15
Sept 19: Teacher SEP Dinner
Sept 27 from 8:30am-12pm (possible this will be shorter)
This month's meeting is on September 19th at 9:30am. We will be setting up decorations and food for the SEP Dinner as well as getting Book Fair items ready during this meeting.
We are also still looking for a Parent Leader over Birthdays/Christmas presents, Vice President and a Secretary. :) We have an awesome team come join us!
Amy Rosenvall
PTA President SFJHS
In case the links above don't work here they are again:
- Vision Screening/Vice President and Secretary: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DABAE2DABFECE9-50634323-volunteers#/
- SEP Dinners: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DADA62CA6F85-51109444-sfjh
- Book Fair: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084EAEAB28A2FF2-51088399-sfjh
Intramurals Information
Keep your eye on the schedule down in the gyms to know which day your teams play!
Attendance Office Announcement
Just a few attendance reminders:
If you’re leaving school, your parent or guardian will need to check you out at the front office.
If your smiling face never makes it school, please remember to have a parent or guardian call and excuse your absence within two days.
Missing or being tardy to class can prevent you from participating in school activities like school dances, end of term rewards, and Lagoon at the end of the school year.
One Tardy = 15 Minutes of Detention
One Sluff (skipping class) = 45 Minutes of Detention
3 Hours of Detention = No School Activities
Finance Office Announcement
School Fees School fees may be paid online at My School Fees. Other items, such as the Chromebook Protection Plan and yearbooks, can also be paid through My School Fees under “optional fees.” All credit card transactions, whether in person or online, will incur a $2 fee as directed by district finance policy.
Chromebook Protection Plan
Just a reminder now that Chromebooks have been passed out an optional Chromebook Protection Plan is available for $30. This will cover the initial cost of a lost or damaged chromebook. We encourage parents to purchase the Chromebook Protection Plan in case of loss or damage. The cost to replace a chromebook is $300. This fee will be assessed to the student in the event of a lost, stolen or damaged chromebook. The Chromebook Protection Plan can be paid for online through myschoolfees.com long with all other fees listed under “optional fees.” Additional information regarding the Chromebook Protection Plan coverage is located on our website at https://sfjhs.nebo.edu/content/parent-and-student-information. We encourage purchasing the protection plan.
Lunch Room Announcement
Students: Do you have second lunch and do you enjoy helping and serving others? Then come be a Student Lunch worker!! You’ll get a FREE LUNCH on the same day you work. Just come to the kitchen door in the cafeteria at the start of your lunch and we'll happily put you to work. We have plenty of help for first lunch, but could really use more help for second lunch. Thanks!
September Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Counseling Center
We are here to listen, help, and cheer you on! We can help you with coping strategies, career exploration, high school and college planning, changing classes, problem solving and stress management, anxiety, anger, and much more!
Your assigned counselor is based on the first letter of your last name:
Mrs. Brown A-D
Mrs. Lewis E-K
Mrs. Bennett L-R
Mrs. Lott S-Z (Spanish speaker)
Mrs. Palmer- Social Worker
We have a website with a lot of helpful resources: sfjhscounseling.weebly.com
SafeUT is a great resource and students can download the app. Their tip line is always available to call, chat, or submit a tip.
My529 Bookmark Scholarship Contest
Official entry forms can be picked up in the counseling office. Entries are due to my529 by September 30, 2024. More information can also be found on their website: https://my529.org/my529-make-your-mark-scholarship-contest/
Yearbook Yapping
Student Clubs
Parent Resources
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Nebo District is offering a mental health screener for students from 4 pm to 8 pm Monday, October 7, 2024, at Diamond Fork Middle School. We will be using Terrace Metrics software to measure mental and emotional strengths, as well as screen for anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation of students in grades 6-12. Students in grades 3-5 may participate as well, and that screener will measure mental and emotional strengths, as well as screen for anxiety and depression.
If you would like to participate, please sign up here for an appointment. The assessment tool takes an average of 15 minutes to complete. Afterward, you and your student will meet with a school counselor or social worker to discuss the results of the assessment and receive resources as needed.
Link to Parent Information Video (2.5 minutes)
Prior to taking the mental health screener, a consent form needs to be completed by the parent/guardian. The consent form will be available upon arrival.
If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.
Sincerely,
RaShel Shepherd, Ed.D.
Director of Student Success
Estimado padre o tutor
El Distrito de Nebo está ofreciendo un examen de salud mental para los estudiantes en la tarde del 7 de l de 2024, en Diamond Fork Middle School de 4 pm a 8 pm. Estaremos usando el software Terrace Merics para medir las habilidades mentales y emocionales, así como la detección de la ansiedad, la depresión y la ideación suicida de los estudiantes en los grados 6-12. Los estudiantes de 3.º a 5.º grado también pueden participar, y ese evaluador medirá sus fortalezas mentales y emocionales, además de detectar ansiedad y depresión.
Si desea participar por favor regístrese aquí para una cita. La evaluación dura 15 minutos. Después, usted y su estudiante se reunirán con un consejero escolar o trabajador social para discutir los resultados de la evaluación y recibir recursos según sea necesario.
Enlace al vídeo informativo para padres (2,5 minutos)
Antes de realizar la evaluación de salud mental, el padre/tutor debe completar un formulario de consentimiento. El formulario de consentimiento estará disponible a su llegada.
Si tienes alguna pregunta, ponte en contacto con tu consejero escolar.
Sinceramente,
RaShel Shepherd, Ed.D.
Directora de Éxito Estudiantil e Igualdad Educativa
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ABOUT US
Website: https://sfjhs.nebo.edu/
Location: 600 South 820 East, Spanish Fork, UT, USA
Phone: (801) 798-4075
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfjhs
Twitter: @sfjrhigh