LOBO UPDATE

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Maya Angelou's quote, "Nothing can dim the light that shines from within," aligns closely with SFJHS’s value of "Finding My Voice," as it emphasizes the inner strength and self-expression that define individual identity. Pursuing and exploring new opportunities reflects the courage to let that internal light guide one’s path, even into the unknown.

We are being asked to start looking at school fees. Please start looking to see if any fees are due for your student. With Lagoon, and yearbook distribution coming up we would like to get all fees taken care of before those events occur so your students can participate! School Fees may be paid online at My School Fees. Other items, such as the Chromebook Protection Plan and yearbooks, can also be paid through My School Fees under “optional fees.” All credit card transactions, whether in person or online, will incur a $2 fee as directed by district finance policy.

LAGOON DAY will be Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Please be aware of the following criteria for Lagoon attendance: No F’s in 4th term, No outstanding balances including: lunch account, unpaid school fees, library fines, text book fines from classes, No more than 3 hours of detention, No N or U for citizenship in more than one class for 4th term, Behavior documented on behavior screen or Administrative ineligibility (based on pattern of behavior that may put themselves or others at risk). School will be held on May 20th during normal hours for those students who choose not to go to Lagoon or are not eligible to attend. Students attending school instead of Lagoon should meet in the cafeteria at 8:00 am.

Permission Slip & Cost

Park entrance passes are $55 and the bus fare is $25, bringing the total to $80 for Lagoon. The $80 must be paid at school with our finance secretary, Mrs. Fay. Students can use their Lagoon season passes for the entrance fee but would need to pay the $25 for the bus fare. Students may bring their completed permission slip and payment for the ticket to the school financial office beginning Monday, April 21st. Ticket sales will continue through Friday, May 2nd, or until available bus seats fill up.

Loading Buses at SFJHS/Lagoon

We will load the buses in front of the school beginning at 7:30 am and depart promptly at 7:45 am. Returning buses will begin loading at 3:30 pm and will be departing Lagoon promptly at 3:45 pm. Parents, please be aware that Lagoon closes at 4:00 pm this day so having your student stay later to be picked up by you won’t be an option. If a student rides the bus from SFJHS to Lagoon, they must return back to SFJHS on the bus as well. Any student who is not on their assigned bus by 3:45 pm will be left at Lagoon and will need to be picked up by parents. It is anticipated that we will arrive back at Spanish Fork Jr. between 4:45 and 5:00 pm. Due to the late return, please be aware that the school will not be open and school bus service will not be available. Students and parents should make the needed arrangements for rides beforehand.

Lunch

Students will be responsible to provide their own lunch or they may pre-order a school sack lunch. To request a school sack lunch contact the front office by Friday, April 25th. Sack lunches will be available for pick up in the cafeteria at 7:15 on the morning we leave.

Nebo Policy dress code will be enforced. Any illegal activities, inappropriate conduct, insubordinate behavior, etc. will be dealt with by Lagoon authorities and the students involved will be held at Lagoon until picked up by parents.

We cannot permit a student to go on this trip unless the permission slip below has been signed and returned with the $80.00 non-refundable ticket.

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PERMISSION SLIP--Spanish Fork Junior High School—Bus Tickets will be sold until buses are full

I authorize my student (Print Student Name) _________________________________to go on the Lagoon trip, May 20, 2025. I understand and agree with the above information and requirements. I will not hold Nebo School District or SFJHS liable in case of accident or problem unless negligence on the school’s part has occurred. I also understand that my student is expected to ride the provided bus to and from Lagoon.

_____________________________________ _____________ ___________________________ ________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date Student Signature Grade

Office Use:

Grades Citizenship Detention Registration Fees School Fines Ticket paid

Just a few attendance reminders:

If you’re leaving school, your parent or guardian will need to check you out at the front office. Remember if you leave campus WITHOUT properly checking out you will be marked as a sluff.

If your smiling face never makes it school, please remember to have a parent or guardian call and excuse your absence within two days.

Missing or being tardy to class can prevent you from participating in school activities like school dances, end of term rewards, and Lagoon at the end of the school year.

One Tardy = 15 Minutes of Detention

One Sluff (skipping class) = 45 Minutes of Detention

3 Hours of Detention = No School Activities

Detention will be served on a student's OWN time by working with one of THEIR teachers before or after school.

• Unserved detention will result in further disciplinary action and loss of privileges for other school activities.
• Students will not be allowed to attend the Lagoon field trip ir receive their yearbook during early yearbook distribution if they owe detention.
• Other consequences may include: Not being eligible for participation in extracurricular activities. This includes: athletics, field trips, dances etc.
• It is the responsibility of the student to make up any detention that would disqualify them from school activities.

Events This Week:

ASPIRE Plus Test Make-Up Dates: May 5th- May 9th

Teacher Appreciation Week

Tuesday: Student Makeup Day- 2:40pm-4:00pm, Final Band Concert @ 7pm

Wednesday: Boys Baseball vs Skyridge @ Skyridge @5pm, Drama 2 Class Performance @ SFJHS @ 7pm

Thursday: Track and Field District Finals @ Salem Hills @ 10:00 AM, Drama 3 Class Performance @ SFJHS @ 7pm

Friday: Spring Choral Concert @ 7 PM

Saturday: Boys Baseball vs Lehi @ Lehi @ 11:00 AM, Nebo Theater Festival @ 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Coming up Events:

RISE Testing Make-Up Dates: May 12th-16th

Lagoon Day- May 20th

We’ve got two amazing nights of theatre coming your way this week!

On Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 PM in the Little Theatre, Drama 2 will be performing scenes from Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost along with a beautiful song from the musical Anastasia. This performance is completely free, so bring your friends and enjoy a fun night of drama and music!

Then, on Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 PM, Drama 3 will take the stage with Mysteries—a thrilling and hilarious combo of two one-act plays: Death of a Dead Guy and Terror at Bransford Manor.

Come support these awesome students and enjoy two great nights of entertainment—we’ll see you there!

9th Graders- We are pleased to introduce the Health and Wellness Club at SFHS, sponsored by the Utah County Health Department. The club will provide an excellent chance to engage in promoting health and wellness at our school.

Participants will have access to leadership opportunities, field trips, and fun activities. If you are interested in joining next year, please email Chelsea Seegmiller at chelsea.seegmiller@nebo.edu for more details.

Let's Dance! Freshman heading into Sophomore year listen up! Spanish Fork High Dance Company is looking for hardworking, creative, and performance hungry dancers to come join the team. Auditions will be held at the high school on May 12, 13,14. All the information is waiting for you in the front office -- pick up a packet today. Stay up to date and learn more on Instagram @sfhsdancers. See you at auditions - Let's Dance Dons!

2025 Jr. Dons Boys Basketball Camp

All 4th-8th grade boys at all skill levels

May 27th - 28th

$60 per person- Fee includes SF Dons Shirt Adult Small-XL

Register by paying online at www.successfund.com/jrdonscamp2025

You can also register by paying at the Finance office at the High School by May 22nd

Same Day Registration Available on Day 1 of the camp (Please show up 30 minutes before your scheduled time.)

*Times are subject to change - You will attend according to the grade level you will be in to start the 2025 school year.

*4th-5th grade boys- 10:00 am - 11:00 am

*6th-8th grade boys- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday- Defensive Skill Development/Game play

Wednesday- Offensive Skill Development/Game Play

Camp will be run by members of the Spanish Fork Boys basketball team and Coaching Staff.

Three students from Spanish Fork Junior High participated in the annual Nebo District Poetry Slam on Tuesday, April 29.

Jay Tolman, a freshman, and Livvy Ryskamp and Alexis Henricksen, both eighth-graders, were part of a program showcasing 15 of the best junior high slam poets from five junior high schools. All three had wonderful performances that were well appreciated by the audience of approximately 120 friends and family members.

All three students are members of the after-school Writing Club. Congratulations on your accomplishment, students! And keep writing.

Our amazing track team had a great meet this past week. https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/608464/results

Great Job Track Athletes!

Practice will be held every weekday from 3-4pm at the tennis courts! We can't wait to see you there.

DoorDash is convenient, but is NOT approved on campus. Orders will begin being sent away as it is too hard to keep track of who's order is who's. To easily change this issue, we are going back to the original approach of NO DOOR DASH deliveries to the front of the office. We appreciate your help in this matter.

School Fees School fees may be paid online at My School Fees. Other items, such as the Chromebook Protection Plan and yearbooks, can also be paid through My School Fees under “optional fees.” All credit card transactions, whether in person or online, will incur a $2 fee as directed by district finance policy.

Just a reminder now that Chromebooks have been passed out an optional Chromebook Protection Plan is available for $30. This will cover the initial cost of a lost or damaged chromebook. We encourage parents to purchase the Chromebook Protection Plan in case of loss or damage. The cost to replace a chromebook is $300. This fee will be assessed to the student in the event of a lost, stolen or damaged chromebook. The Chromebook Protection Plan can be paid for online through myschoolfees.com long with all other fees listed under “optional fees.” Additional information regarding the Chromebook Protection Plan coverage is located on our website at https://sfjhs.nebo.edu/content/parent-and-student-information. We encourage purchasing the protection plan.

Just a reminder charges are now being submitted for all students who had not filled out a free and reduced lunch form for this school year. Thank you!

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

We are here to listen, help, and cheer you on! We can help you with coping strategies, career exploration, high school and college planning, changing classes, problem solving and stress management, anxiety, anger, and much more!

Your assigned counselor is based on the first letter of your last name:

Mrs. Brown A-D

Mrs. Lewis E-K

Mrs. Bennett L-R

Mrs. Lott S-Z (Spanish speaker)

Mrs. Palmer- Social Worker

Check out the Counseling section on the school website for helpful resources.

SafeUT is a great resource and students can download the app. Their tip line is always available to call, chat, or submit a tip.

The AP with WE service provides opportunities and resources to encourage service learning in your classroom. For more information talk with Ms. Terry.

Do you want to see how amazing SFJHS is? We update our Instagram and Facebook numerous times a week! We love to show off all of the awesome things going on with the Lobos at Spanish Fork Junior High!

Follow us on Instagram at sfjh_lobos and Facebook at Spanish Fork Junior High!

We are the LOBOS!

Website: https://sfjhs.nebo.edu/
Location: 600 South 820 East, Spanish Fork, UT, USA
Phone: (801) 798-4075
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfjhs
Twitter: @sfjrhigh