LOBO UPDATE

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At SFJHS, "Be the change you wish to see in the world" reflects our commitment to strengthening the pack and positively contributing to our class, school, and community. Each student can create a better environment by taking personal responsibility, supporting others, and fostering a sense of unity. By engaging in class, participating in school activities, and showing kindness, we inspire those around us to do the same, creating a ripple effect of positive change throughout the school and beyond.

After Fall Break, we'll bring our 2nd tournament: PICKLEBALL!! Start picking your partner and practicing!!

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

We had an exciting meet last Friday against Salem, where our teams performed exceptionally well! The girls' team took 1st place, and the boys' team narrowly missed 1st, taking 2nd by just 2 points. It was a fun and rewarding experience for all of our athletes.

A special congratulations to Emily Hatch for taking 1st place and to Ashley Ward for finishing 3rd. On the boys' side, Kade Hall secured 3rd place, and Brandon Blake finished 5th!

We're proud to share that all of these athletes achieved their personal bests for the season! Spencer Peterson, Stephen Peterson, Calvin (Kris) Christensen, Hyrum Snell, Jack Kenner, Benson Ransom, and Adelajoy Meiners.

This is the final week of cross country, with District Finals taking place this Thursday, October 10th, at Mapleton Jr. High. The schedule is as follows:

JV Boys race at 3:30 PM
All Girls race at 4:00 PM
Varsity Boys race at 4:30 PM
Our athletes have done an outstanding job this season, and we’re excited to see them compete in the finals. Please come out and cheer them on!

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.

Just a reminder charges are now being submitted for all students who had not filled out a free and reduced lunch form for this school year. Thank you!

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!

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

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.

Veterans of Foreign Wars are sponsoring a few writing scholarships. Detailed below are the rules and guidelines for essays submitted. Make sure if you are wanting to participate you enter before the deadline of October 31st to be considered. Good Luck!

SFJHS FCCLA has been busy lately.

On September 24th they participated in the Nebo junior high FCCLA activity. They met FCCLA members from other Nebo junior highs, played games and ate yummy treats.

On October 3rd they went to Utah FCCLA's Fall Leadership conference. They got to meet FCCLA members from all over the state of Utah, listen to speakers and participate in classes that will help them build leadership skills and find success in FCCLA.

Do you want to join in on the fun? You can join FCCLA if you are in a class taught by Mrs. Thacker or Mrs. Johnson. Talk to Mrs. Thacker if you want to learn more.

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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Website: https://sfjhs.nebo.edu/
Location: 600 South 820 East, Spanish Fork, UT, USA
Phone: (801) 798-4075
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Twitter: @sfjrhigh