Lobo Update 9/10/14

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Parents, Students and Friends - 

Teacher Development Day - Early Out
We want to remind all parents that Wednesday, September 17th will be a district wide minimum day for staff development (SDD).  School will be released at 11:15a.m. and buses will run accordingly.  Please be aware of this early out so that you can make any necessary arrangements.

PTA Budget Review and Vote
The PTA budget for the school year is posted in the front office.  Any PTA member that is interested is invited to look over the budget.  It will be voted on at the PTA meeting on Oct. 6 at 10:00 am.  All members are invited to attend this meeting.  If you have any questions, please contact the PTA President Gaye Christiansen. 

Reflections
The Reflections contest is coming up fast.  Our PTA Reflections coordinator is Cathy Bennett. The theme for Reflections this year is: The World Would Be a Better Place if…  Our school entry deadline is October 10th.  Entries should be turned into the front office. For more information or to get an entry form, go to: http://www.utahpta.org/student-entry-consent-arts-category-forms  

Book Fair
The SFJHS Book Fair will be held on Sept. 23-25 in the library.  Students and parents are invited to come look it over and buy a book!

Join NJHS
Spanish Fork Jr. High is pleased to announce that our chapter of National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is up and going for the new school year. The five pillars of NJHS are infused in our program: character, scholarship, leadership, service and citizenship. We meet every Friday during Pack Time in Room 8 with Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Parker as the advisers. Both have been involved with NJHS previously and are excited for the activities and service opportunities this school year. NJHS membership is open to 8th and 9th graders and more information about the application process will be available in coming weeks. Please contact Mr. Lawrence for more information. 

Midterm and Upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences
Mid-Term is on September 19th - Students, let’s make sure that all work is turned in and any deficient grades are raised. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, September 25th from 3:00 – 8:00p.m. - We invite you to come visit your student’s teachers and get to know each teacher’s plan for your student’s success.

Upcoming SFJHS Activities:
• Sep 12 - X-Country Meet @ Mapleton Jr. High, 3:30p.m.
• Sep 12 - FFA Field Trip - State Fair
• Sep 15 - Golf @ Hobble Creek, 12:00p.m.
• Sep 16 - Girls Tennis @ Mapleton Jr. 3:30p.m.
• Sep 17 - Teacher Development Day - Early Out, 11:15a.m.
• Sep 18 - Girls Tennis vs Payson @ SF Sports Park, 3:30p.m.
• Sep 18 - FFA - Freshman Retreat (Gym) 3:00p.m.
• Sep 19 - Mid-Term
• Sep 19 - X-Country Meet @ Salem Jr. High, 3:30p.m.