LOBO UPDATE
September 23rd, 2024
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SFJHS Quote of the Week
At SFJHS, we believe that "Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing". This mindset aligns perfectly with our Lobo value, 'Learn to Learn with Passion.' Whether we are cultivating our love for learning or pursuing challenges to better ourselves, making the choice to ask questions and construct our own learning is always the right thing to do. When we engage passionately in learning, we grow as individuals and discover deeper connections. Remember, each time we take on challenges with integrity, we reinforce our commitment to self-improvement and doing the right thing for ourselves and others.
This Week
Wednesday: Girls Tennis vs Payson @ SF Sports Park 3:30-4:30pm
Friday: Vision Screenings 8:00am-12:00pm. Cross Country Meet (Salem, Mapleton, Spanish Fork) @ Salem Jr High School @ 3:30 – 5:00pm
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
Yearbook Yapping
Cross Country
Our lobos did a wonderful job at our meet on Friday! So many new personal records! This Friday our meet will be at Salem Jr. High. Girls will run at 3:30 and boys will follow right after. Go lobos!
Thank you!
Tennis
PTA Announcements
Greetings from SFJHS PTA,
WE NEED YOUR HELP....
Sept 27 from 8:30am-12pm (possible this will be shorter)
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#/
Intramurals Information
Get ready to tail gate! We’ll party on Thursday, 9/26 to kick off Sources of Strength!
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/
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