LOBO UPDATE

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In our school, kindness isn't just an expectation—it's a foundation for everything we do. When we lead with kindness, we create a welcoming environment where every student feels valued and supported. Kindness encourages empathy, strengthens relationships, and helps us build a community where everyone can thrive. Let's continue to prioritize kindness in our interactions, ensuring that our school remains a safe and nurturing place for all.

This week, we will be honoring and remembering our beloved former Principal Loveless. In his memory, we will dedicate a day each week to activities and values that students feel best reflect Mr. Loveless’s enduring impact on our school community.

Monday:Wear BLUE (his favorite color)

Activity: Rock Painting (these are going to line the Dripping Rock Trail)

Acts of kindness challenge: Everyone perform an act of kindness. Start recognizing those who serve.

Tuesday: Wear SPORTS gear

Activity: Thumb wrestling and Arm Wrestling

Acts of kindness challenge: High Five Day--at least 50 different people

Wednesday:Wear: Hawaiian Shirts or Places you've traveled shirts

Activity: Write a postcard of kindness to someone in the school

Acts of kindness challenge: Postcard to at least one person.

Thursday: Wear: Cowboy or Camo

Activity: Line Dancing/Roping

Acts of kindness challenge: Sincere compliments to 20 different people

9th graders are also going to write memories of Mr. Loveless on or before Thursday.

Friday: Wear: Lobo/Don's Gear or Best Dressed

Activity: Assembly and Selfie with a Stranger

Acts of kindness challenge: Smile day, see how many people you can get to smile by you smiling at them!

Picture day is on Tuesday, August 27th. Parents can also prepay for school pictures online at mylifetouch.com with the Picture Day ID: EVT4WZWQD, or their student’s school ID number. Access will be available approximately two weeks prior to picture day. Picture retakes will be on September 30th.

Cross Country is starting soon! We welcome all 8th and 9th graders! We are having our information meeting for students and parents(optional) on Friday, August 23rd at 2:45pm in Coach Prestwich’s Room (#28). Students will receive all the forms and information needed.

The season will start on August 28th and go until mid October. This is a great way to meet new friends and stay in shape! Students will receive a T-Shirt and a hoodie.

Our first Cross Country meet will be in the beginning of September. The physical forms are available on our school website if you are unable to attend the meeting. You cannot participate without your Physical signed from the doctor and paying the fee of 45 dollars to the finance office. Reach out to Coach Prestwich if you have any questions tiana.prestwich@nebo.edu

Girls, do you like to play badminton, pickleball, table tennis, or even Wii Tennis? Well, the Lobo Girls Tennis is starting soon and it will help you with all of those! We welcome all players regardless of experience. The season is fun, but short.

The information meeting for parents/guardians and players is on Tuesday, August 20th at 2:45 in Coach Fegter’s room (the Lift Portable outside).

The open tryouts will be announced soon and our tournaments begin this month!!! The physical forms are available on our school website if you need them sooner. You cannot participate in tryouts without your forms completed. See either Coach Fegter or Coach Jenkins if you have any questions.

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

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.

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.

Students: 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’d LOVE the help!!

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.

Do you want to see how amazing SFJHS is? We update our Instagram and Facebook numerous times a week! We love to show off all of the awesome things going on with the Lobos at Spanish Fork Junior High!

Follow us on Instagram at sfjh_lobos and Facebook at Spanish Fork Junior High!

We are the LOBOS!

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