August 2012

On June 9, 2012, Mr. Joseph Anson, English teacher at Spanish Fork Jr. High, was awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Citizenship Education Teacher Award for grades 6-8 in the state of Utah.  A luncheon and award ceremony convened in Salt Lake City where the state teacher awards were presented.  Teachers nominated for this award help students develop a better understanding of democratic values and beliefs and promote civic responsibility within their classrooms and their communities.  “It is a great privilege to be nominated for this award,” said Mr.

            Did you know that bullying can consist of more than just physical violence?  How often have you heard someone get called a name, or insult?  Did you ever consider it as a type of bullying?

            About 70% of all students are being, or have been, bullied in their lives, and roughly half of these cases have been verbal.

Spanish Fork Junior High School’s own Kris Holley received the UACTT (Utah Advisory council of Theatre Teachers) Master Teacher of the Year Award in July at the UACTT Conference held in Logan at Utah State University.  Teachers in the state voted to select Miss Holley for her work over the past 12 years in our school, community and her place on the board of directors of the Utah Theatre Association.

Miss Holley is loved and does an amazing job with her students and their productions and competitions.  All she needs is an auditorium to make her career perfect! 

Wed. Aug 15 (optional day)
9 AM Breakfast
9:30 Everyone helping to move teachers back into their rooms (major construction done in the building over the summer)
Noon Lunch

Thurs. Aug 16
9 - 11 Opening Institute and benefits fair at Maple Mountain High (benefits fair goes until 4)
1 - 3:10 Teacher prep time

Fri. Aug 17
8 - 8:30 Breakfast
8:30 - 11 Opening faculty meeting in the little theater
11:15 - 12:15 Department collaboration
12:20 - 1:15 Faculty and staff lunch in the little theater
1:15 - 3:10 Teacher prep time