Mrs. Harmers 9th grade World Civilizations classes got to experience  World War 1 trench life.  Students built “trenches” in the classroom, learned about the extreme conditions soldiers dealt with within the trenches during the war, and watched The Christmas Truce.

The unit culminated with students having a paper battle while avoiding “no man’s land”!

How much time do you spend on your phone? Do you think you're addicted to your phone? Phone addiction has become a big problem. People are becoming “attached” to their phones.

G. Thayer wrote in his article, “Researchers from three universities–the University of Missouri, University of Oklahoma, and Indiana University–devised a study in which they tricked 40 iPhone users into temporarily giving up their phones before completing a puzzle.

On Monday a few of the Spanish Fork Junior High Honors Society members drove up to the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake to take fleece blankets. There were 21 blankets that the Honors Society has been tying the edges on since February. Along with taking the blankets those students who went, also got a tour of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. It was a cool experience, and the workers at the facility were very grateful for the blankets.  They will be given to the patients at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Honors Society is a great opportunity to get out and help the community!

Ms. Holley’s Drama 1 and Drama 2 classes gave the audience a very entertaining night on Thursday and Friday. After all of their hard work they were able to perform their class plays very well. Their shows undoubtedly reflected their preparation and dedication. The Drama Tech class was also able to show their abilities and talent. The lights and the sound effects enhanced the performances and made it all the more entertaining. Also, the audience responded enthusiastically and were able to encourage the actors on stage.

Imagine it is Friday night, your family’s activity night. First, you play a game, then watch a movie, and then you enjoy milkshakes. You are ready to start, but everyone is on their phone. “Are we going to start yet?” You ask your mother. No response.

 That familiar sight of children, teenagers, and adults on mobile phones is seen in every town and city in America, and the epidemic is growing. Younger citizens are receiving mobile phones and tablets, and family communication drops drastically.

Parents and Guardians,

On May 7 and May 8, 9th grade students will be participating in the Aspire end of level testing. We encourage parents NOT to check students out of school for appointments, etc. during these two important days. The testing schedule is as follows:

On May 2, 2019 an intrepid group of SFJH students hiked the ‘Y.’ 

Coach Johnson was very proud of the group.  “We hiked the steep switchbacks up to the top of the Y and were able to enjoy beautiful views of our awesome Valley,” he said.  “We were able to make it down in time to have lunch at the Provo Towne Center food court. We had so much fun on the last PE field trip of the year!”

If you missed out on the hikes this year, make sure you watch the announcements next year.  Thanks to Coach Johnson for heading up these activities.

Imagine that you’re on your phone. Pretty easy, right?

Now, imagine that your phone goes off, signaling you that someone has texted you. You open the text message only to find the words:

Why do you even try? You are nothing and always will be. No one cares about you and no one ever will. You might as well kill yourself. No one loves you enough to care if you did commit suicide.

In the article “Teen Depression, Suicide Linked to Time Spent On Cell Phones” by Lulu Garcia-Navarro she says:

LAGOON DAY will be Thursday, May 23, 2019.  Please be aware of the following criteria for Lagoon attendance: All outstanding balances for lunch and/or other school fees must be paid; all detentions must be served; citizenship grades cannot be an N or U in more than 1 class. School will be held on May 23rd during normal hours for those students who choose not to go to Lagoon or are not eligible to attend.

Have you ever been in a situation when you’re having a conversation with someone and they pull out their phone? Or worse, has that person been you?

Imagine you are trying to talk to your family at the dinner table and they’re all on their phones. Would you be frustrated that they weren’t listening? If yes, think if you’ve ever been the one to be on your phone when someone is trying to talk to you.

In the study done by the New York Post it shows that: the average American checks their phone every 12 minutes, which is 80 times a day.