Springville Junior High

Mrs. Denis shared a fairy tale with her morning ML English class about the importance of kindness. "The Shoemaker and the Elves" highlights the happiness that comes from helping each other. To finish off their Christmas week, Mrs. Denis's students made candy cane elves.

SHS Swim team competed in the Timpview Invitational swim meet on January 3-4th. Women’s team ended up 3rd out of 8 teams Aulia Leauanae (9th Grader at the Junior High) was 3rd place for overall high point score. She also broke the meet record in the 100 back. She also lowered her own SHS school record in the 100 back (she broke the record earlier this season) and she broke the SHS school record for the 200 free which was set back in 2015! Congratulations!!

January’s Lacrosse schedule. Open to all 9th-12th grade boys interested in playing lacrosse at Springville High this spring. Come take this time to learn lacrosse! Already play? Let’s improve your skills and game IQ. And everyone can get stronger and faster. Open Field ALC Fieldhouse Tuesdays 7:30 to 9 pm Strength and Conditioning SHS Weightroom 10 Saturdays 10 am

Join us each Tuesday and Thursday to learn a little bit more about the amazing faculty and staff here at Springville Jr. High School. Today we are spotlighting Ms. Ward. Role at SJHS: Head Custodian Favorite Snack: Anything! Favorite Beverage: Diet Dr. Pepper with sugar free coconut Dream Vacation Destination: Anywhere with my kids Hobbies:Anything with my kids What was cool when you were younger, but isn't now: Me! If you were not a teacher, what career would you have: Stay at home mom

Tomorrow's dress up day is Festive Friday! Dress like your favorite holiday character. There is no lunch activity because Friday is a half day. Happy Holidays!

Tomorrow's Dress-Up day is Hibernation Holiday! Wear your holiday PJs. The lunch activity is a Holiday Fashion Show.

Congratulations to Ms. Piña on receiving the Crystal Apple Award. This is an award given by the teachers at SJHS to a coworker for exemplary performance as a teacher. Ms. Piña contributes so much to SJHS and helps make it the great school that it is. She has touched the lives of thousands of students and continues to serve our community. Thank you, Ms. Piña!

Raymundo Yazzie visited Mrs. Denis's morning ML English class to share the importance of maintaining and embracing one's culture and language while trying to adapt to new ones. He shared the resilience that comes through practicing customs and having a community. His experiences were so helpful as Mrs. Denis kick started a unit on Native American Children's Literature. He shared his son's regalia with us to teach us about the importance of passing along such special traditions.

Tomorrow's dress up day is White Out! Let it snow and wear white to create a blizzard. The lunch activity will be snowball trasketball.

April Join us each Tuesday and Thursday to learn a little bit more about the amazing faculty and staff here at Springville Jr. High School. Today we are spotlighting Ms. Rockwood. Role at SJHS: Librarian Favorite Snack: Salt and Vinegar Chips or Peanut M&Ms Favorite Beverage: Coconut Dr. Pepper Zero Dream Vacation Destination: Switzerland Weird Food Combination You Love: Toast dipped in hot chocolate Hobbies: Running, rock climbing, playing games, camping, and hiking Go to Feel Good Song: Champion by Carrie Underwood What was cool when you were younger, but isn't now: Crimping your hair and big bangs If you were a contestant on a survival reality show, what one item would you bring and why?: Sleeping bag, I hate being cold If you were not a teacher, what career would you have: Instructional Designer/Graphic Designer

Tomorrow's dress-up day is Celebrate the Season! Wear ugly sweaters, festive wear, etc. The Lunch Activity will be a holiday fashion show.

Next week is our Holiday Spirit Week! Take a look and plan out your week! Participants will get a small treat for dressing up. Happy Holidays! Monday: Fuzzy Socks Tuesday: Ugly Sweater/Festive Wear Wednesday: White Out Thursday: Holiday Pajamas Friday: Holiday Character

Congratulations to the December Be an Ally winners! These students exemplify the attributes of a Knight and make our school a better place to be. David Alban Leonardo Trinidad Isabella Chico Michael Mott Braydon Heaton Chelsy Reyes Yazil Huaylla Hobie Uriona Charlie Black Gavin Patterson Hannah LeBaron Jonny Barwick Carter Allen Journey Hodges Connor Denison Coralie Van Zwol Colten Thacker MaKayla Sandate Connor Robinson Ben Skinner Taylor Woodward Andalynn Tracy Bethany Woodward Audri Wilson Liliana Boucher Brynli Alder Haylie SImpson Warner Bond Celeste Angulo Oporto Kade Brinkerhoff Simeon Brooks Brooke Weakley Dameyin Gonzales Rylee Ward Gavin Patterson Haley Murdock

Join us each Tuesday and Thursday to learn a little bit more about the amazing faculty and staff here at Springville Jr. High School. Today we are spotlighting Mrs. Nelson. Role at SJHS: US History teacher Favorite Snack: Dark Chocolate and peanut butter Favorite Beverage: Water Dream Vacation Destination: Germany Weird Food Combination You Love: Blueberry muffins and chicken stew Hobbies: Hiking, art, baking, and road trips Go to Feel Good Song: Spirit in the Sky What was cool when you were younger, but isn't now: Really, really big hair If you were a contestant on a survival reality show, what one item would you bring and why?: A water purifier If you were not a teacher, what career would you have: Family history researcher

Join us each Tuesday and Thursday to learn a little bit more about the amazing faculty and staff here at Springville Jr. High School. Today we are spotlighting Ms. Jensen. Role at SJHS: 8th and 9th English Teacher, Student Council Advisor Favorite Snack: Salt and Vinegar Chips Favorite Beverage: Iron Port and Lime (an old-fashioned soda) Dream Vacation Destination: Japan Weird Food Combination You Love: Pickles and Peanut Butter Hobbies: Reading, paddleboarding, cooking, making cool fake stuff, music Go to Feel Good Song: Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now by Jefferson What was cool when you were younger, but isn't now: Pokemon If you were a contestant on a survival reality show, what one item would you bring and why?: My sparkling wit If you were not a teacher, what career would you have: Theater

Join us each Tuesday and Thursday to learn a little bit more about the amazing faculty and staff here at Springville Jr. High School. Today we are spotlighting Cassie Geels. Role at SJHS: Custodian–Head Sweeper Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter M&Ms or Nerd Clusters Favorite Beverage: Ultra White Monster Dream Vacation Destination: Anywhere warm, with a beach or Disneyland Weird Food Combination You Love: Mac and Cheese in Brunswick Stew, Apple sauce on cornbread Hobbies: I ski in the winter and paddleboard/kayak in the summer

Join us each Tuesday and Thursday to learn a little bit more about the amazing faculty and staff here at Springville Jr. High School. Today we are spotlighting Ms. Camille. Role at SJHS: Theatre and Theatre Tech Favorite Snack: Popcorn Favorite Beverage: Diet Dr. Pepper Dream Vacation Destination: Alaska Weird Food Combination You Love: BBQ Chips and cottage cheese Hobbies: Crafting, stage management, and video games Go to Song: “Stupid Big Teeth” by Emmy or You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon What was cool when you were younger, but isn't now: Neon clothes and shoes If you were a contestant on a survival reality show, what one item would you bring and why?: Waterproof weighted blanket If you were not a teacher, what career would you have: Pixar Production Manager

Join us each Tuesday and Thursday to learn a little bit more about the amazing faculty and staff here at Springville Jr. High School. Today we are spotlighting Prfa. Williams. Role at SJHS: Spanish 1 & 2 Favorite Snack: Oreos or cheddar potato chips Favorite Beverage: Diet Dr. Pepper Dream Vacation Destination: Venice, Italy Weird Food Combination You Love: Potato chips with cream cheese Hobbies: Pickleball, painting, and reading Go to Feel Good Song: Deliver Us from Prince of Egypt What was cool when you were younger, but isn't now: Skinny jeans If you were a contestant on a survival reality show, what one item would you bring and why?: A book so I could die happy

Congratulations to the Girls Swim team who recently placed second at the Nebo Invitational. An amazing swim by Freshman Aulia Leauanae, who broke the SHS school record in the 100 backstroke.

Join us each Tuesday and Thursday to learn a little bit more about the amazing faculty and staff here at Springville Jr. High School. Today we are spotlighting Mrs. Heber. Role at SJHS: 8th English teacher Favorite Snack: Potato Chips Favorite Beverage: Diet Pepsi Dream Vacation Destination: Italy If you were a contestant on a survival reality show, what one item would you bring and why?: Toilet paper If you were not a teacher, what career would you have: Running coach