December 2019

Math Problem of the Week

Submitted by david.thacker on

Christmas T-Shirts Problem

Amy just learned how to make shirts.  She decided to make her friends Emily, Nancy, Sharon, Kelly, Meg and Liz each a different one for Christmas.  She has red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple fabric to use.  But Amy doesn’t want to seem obvious and ask them what color of shirt they want. 

Help Amy find the perfect color for each of her friends by using the following information:

The Play is the Thing

Submitted by david.thacker on

This year's class plays were amazing. The costumes were realistic for the time period, and the shows were so funny! I loved being able to see my friends perform and have fun. I’m so glad they have the opportunity to show their amazing talents and put on a show everyone will love. Words can’t even describe how amazing this show was. 

Attributions
story and photos by Sabey Knoop (student)

Run, Run, Run!

Submitted by david.thacker on

We ran the pacer yesterday and the following were the tops in my class including Benjamin Clayson who now holds the school record!

Attributions
story and photo by Garrett Johnson

SFJH Students Sweep State Reflections Competition

Submitted by david.thacker on

We recently learned from the state PTA that 4 of the 5 Utah Finalists for the Reflections National Theme Search are from Mr. Lawrence's classes at our school.

Very exciting!

Maybe we will see one of these themes chosen as the Reflections theme for the whole country. The following freshmen were selected to represent Utah in the nationwide search:

1. The Weight of Words - Kacie Slade Spanish Fork Jr High PTSA

2. Tomorrow is a New Beginning - Mekeli Clark Spanish Fork Junior High PTSA

Attributions
Story by Jonathan Lawrence

HOLIDAY GREETING CARD CONTEST

Submitted by alesha.lemmon on

SFJHS 9th grade student, Alyiah Beardall, took Honorable Mention in the Nebo School District Christmas Card Design Contest. Alyiah's art teacher, Mr. Millman, said of Alyiah, "even with very little time to complete, Alyiah put forth her best talent and created a beautiful piece." Thanks for representing SFJH so well, Alyiah! #theloboway #strengthenthepack #findmyvoice 

SFJHS Christmas Orchestra Concert

Submitted by david.thacker on

Come support SFJHS Orchestra! On Thursday December 12, the SFJHS Orchestra will perform in their Christmas Concert. These students have been working hard to get ready for the big night. In class and on their own, these students practice until they get it right. 

Attributions
By Kinley Hicks (student)