November 2019

Thanksgiving Break

Submitted by alesha.lemmon on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 20:40

There will be no Lobo Update this week because of Thanksgiving Break. The break will be from Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Have a safe and happy holiday everyone!

Thanksgiving Break

Submitted by alesha.lemmon on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 20:40

There will be no Lobo Update this week because of Thanksgiving Break. The break will be from Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, November December 1. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Have a safe and happy holiday everyone!

Math Problem of the Week

Submitted by david.thacker on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 10:07

Spanish Fork Junior High Survey

 Spanish Fork Junior High has 1204 students. Of those students, one hundred were asked whether they liked chicken or beef and whether they liked rice or pasta. Out of 30 students that liked rice, 20 liked chicken. There were 60 students that liked chicken. How many students liked beef and pasta?

Stressed Out? Read!

Submitted by david.thacker on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 15:14

Did you know reading can reduce stress* by up to 68%? This is just one of the many reasons Ms. Knecht's Reading for Enjoyment students love to read!

 Look around school to find facts, memes, and book suggestions to help you get excited about reading.

 To get you started, here's a book review written by 7th grader Dallin Rust (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1acJThyIaJdwCOfht2xKfskaQVqE9lnLh1PmhzQIg_44/edit)

Attributions
By Rachel Knecht

SFJH Freshmen Make Impactful Addition to Lady Dons Soccer

Submitted by david.thacker on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 09:16

Top row (l-r):  Meilani Staton, Kimmy Koyle, Libby Shaheen, Paityn Clegg, Kara Shoemaker, Rayna Burr, Kirtlyn Marsh, Braylin Fredericks, Karen Avila, Kyla Lovinger, Anna Atkinson

Bottom row (l-r): Jocelyn Hansbrow, Brooklyn Smith, Emma Reynolds, Izzy Barney, Megan Binks, Leah Harward, Kaley Cox

 A record number of ninth graders from Spanish Fork Junior High made the Spanish Fork high school girls soccer team this fall season—sixteen girls! 

Attributions
Story and photo by Becki Pace

Winter Captains Academy

Submitted by david.thacker on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 09:12

Libby Shaheen, Adam Blake and Alex Koyle were able to attend winter Captains Academy.  They were able to learn about sportsmanship and mental health. 

They learned what it means to be a good leader. 

We wish them all well in their seasons this winter.  Good Luck!

Attributions
story and photos by Garrett Johnson

24/7 Crisis Intervention for Teens and Parents

Submitted by david.thacker on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 16:56

The SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides 24/7 crisis intervention to youth and their parents through live chat and a confidential tip program.  The can help anyone with emotional crises, bullying, relationship problems, mental health, or suicide-related issues.

This is a great resource!  Download the app to your phone today. Please talk to one of the SFJHS counselors if you have questions.

Attributions
By Melissa Nielson

Color Guard

Submitted by david.thacker on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 08:18

This year's SFJHS students on the Winter Color Guard team are Violet Bishop, Jack Bowen, Victorya Bowen, Makinzey Fillmore, Amillia Hanosek, and Alyssa Pollock! When you see them, congratulate and wish them well! We are excited to see what they will do this year!

LOBO UPDATE 11-18-19

Submitted by alesha.lemmon on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 19:52

UPCOMING PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent teacher conferences will be on Thursday, December 5 from 3:30pm - 8:00pm. So, mark the date on your calendar to visit with teachers. Please remember that you can contact teachers through email at any time with your questions. Follow this link for faculty email addresses: http://sfjhs.nebo.edu/faculty

COUNSELING CCR MEETINGS