It's been a few years... but the grade nine supper is back! Join us Thursday, May 4 at 6 p.m. Full roast beef dinner, dessert auction, and entertainment by the staff and students, all for just $25 per…
This week's manner is "be a good listener". "Having this skill can really set you apart. Good listeners are better learners, better friends, ad better employees. They allow others to feel valued and…
March 30, 2023 Dear families, We have a busy week coming up and we wanted to let you know about some new things that have been added to the calendar. Tuesday, April 4 All students…
Parent-teacher Interviews will be Wednesday, March 29, from 4 - 6:30 pm at Spring Glen Junior High School. We will have a sign-up sheet at each teacher's classroom, so you can feel free to go visit…
This week's manner from Brooke Romney's book "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens" is: SAY THANK YOU. "There are a lot of people in this world who go out of their way to help you. Expressing gratitude…
"When you meet someone, shake their hand firmly, smile, look them in the eye, and say, "Hi. My name is..." " This is a skill you can practice! *From Brooke Romney's book "52 Modern Manners for Today's…
Click here for the schedules for the Division finals. Girls will be at Raymond Junior High on Monday. (Championship Tuesday) Younger Boys will be at Magrath High School on Monday. (Championship Tuesday)…
Our annual trip to Castle Mountain is coming up the end of this month. Permission forms have been sent home and need to be signed and in ASAP. We cannot allow a student to ski without this. Costs: Lessons…
"Being able to stay in someone's home for an extended period of time is such a wonderful service! It saves so much money, hassle, and time on your part. It also creates a lot of extra work and stress…
This is actually the manner we started our whole program with. It's one of Mr. Barfuss' favorites because it summarizes so much of what manners are about: treating others the way we would want to be treated. …
It's the time of year when we usually do our Scholastic Book Fair -- but we aren't holding one anymore. Don't worry, we still have a way for you to get new books for all the people in your life and…
"Don't be impatient when it comes to quality connection," Brooke Romney says in her book "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens". "If you want to build strong bonds, you have to put in the time." She cites…
This week we're focusing on making others feel included. Focusing on one or two people in a group makes others feel unwelcome. You can introduce yourself to the whole group, or if you need to talk to…
Know Yourself! If someone asks you what is new, or what you like to do for fun, have an answer. There's no "right" answer, but come up with something better than "I don't know"! From Brooke Romney's…
As a perfect followup to last week's manner of taking responsibility for our mistakes, this week's manner is "apologize right" -- be sincere, take ownership for problems, and try to make amends. If you're…
This week's manner is one all ages can work on: "Take ownership of your mistakes. In a situation that hasn't gone well, take responsibility for your part. Don't give excuses. Don't blame the referee or…
We will be starting with our photographer by 9 am!
We are gearing up for basketball season! Practices will begin in early November. A schedule will be posted as soon as it is created. Please be sure to get permission forms in early -- students without…
This week's manner is "Acknowledge Adults." It might seem easier to avoid your friend's parents, or let mom do the talking in social situations with adults. But you show kindness and maturity when you…
This week's manner is about watching out for each other. When we're little, we tend to tell adults everything. As we become teenagers, we often say less to adults about what's going on. That's okay, but…