Hope Squad has the Pulse of the School

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HOPE Squads are the eyes and ears of our school.

They are comprised of students who will receive training on how to watch for at-risk students, provide friendship, identify warning signs, and seek help from adults.

They will also help plan our Hope Week activities in January and other activities throughout the year to encourage our students.

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Story and photos by Melissa Nielson

Reflection and Inspiration Through Writing

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Mrs. Thompson's eighth grade English students participated in a quick write activity on 9/11 after viewing a commemorative video. These pieces represent just a few of the gems they shared from their writer's notebooks.

The first is the photo for this article, a mufti media poem by Alivia Vandyke.  The second is a reflective piece by Corbin Gull.

 9/11

By Corbin Gull

9/11, 2019 at Spanish Fork Junior High

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Here at Spanish Fork Junior High we try our best to respect everything. Today was no exception, today was an extraordinary example.

When the students started coming to school today, an amazing amount of them came in their Sunday best. When asked why he dressed up, Hansen Johns (7) said, “To honor the people that died.”

Faith Anderson (7) said, “ Day of remembrance!” when asked the same question.

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Story by Aspen Cummings (Student, 8th Grade) Photo by Jaimie Dannelly

Ms. Phillips’ Class attends Extravaganza at Diamond Fork Junior High

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Ms. Phillips's class attended the Extravaganza at Diamond Fork Jr. High.   Mr. Loveless, our new principal tagged along for the fun.

Activities included carnival games, track & field events, and a dance.  The event had a patriotic theme and there was a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11.

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Story and photos by Naomi Phillips

Students Create Birthday Cards to Celebrate Spanish Fork man's 101st Birthday

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Students in Mrs. Thacker's and Mrs. Phillip's classes created birthday cards to send to Mark McKell, a Spanish Fork resident turning 101 years old on September 17th. 

Mark has lived in Spanish Fork most of his life, leaving only when he was drafted into the Army during World War II.  After he was released from the Army he served the people of Spanish Fork by working in the post office for the next 38 years. 

His family has asked the community to help him celebrate his Birthday by sending him a Birthday card in the mail.

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story and pictures by Kathy Thacker