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2022

Manners Matter: apologize right

Posted on November 1 2022

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…

Manners Matter: take ownership of your mistakes

Posted on October 24 2022

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…

Picture Day

Posted on October 19 2022

We will be starting with our photographer by 9 am! 

Basketball season

Posted on October 18 2022

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…

Manners Matter: Acknowledge adults

Posted on October 17 2022

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…

Manners matter: Be Aware

Posted on October 11 2022

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…

Crazy Hair day Thursday

Posted on October 3 2022

Wear a wig, break out your best bedhead, or use up the hairspray!  Everyone will be sporting fun hairdos Thursday, October 6.  

Manners Matter: Be on time

Posted on September 26 2022

Being on time shows good time management, responsibility, and consideration for others.    Plan ahead. Set reminders. Let people know if you’re behind. Everyone’s time is valuable.   *From Brooke…

Manners Matter: make and manage your own appointments

Posted on September 12 2022

Being responsible for your own hair, doctor, or dentist appointments is a skill worth learning. Being on time, expressing your requests and concerns clearly, and giving the person helping you your attention…

Manners Matter: Don't leave just one person out.

Posted on September 6 2022

We are returning to our weekly focus on manners!  This week, it's a great reminder for back to school. With new people coming and others going, friendships shift. That's normal, but we can watch out…

First week letter from Mr. Barfuss

Posted on September 2 2022

September 2, 2022   Dear Spring Glen Junior High families,   Our year is off to a great start! Welcome to all of our new and returning students. I really appreciate seeing all of you so excited to be…

Our school year starts August 29th!

Posted on August 22 2022

Welcome back to school!  If you need the school supply list or have questions about fees, click here: School supplies and fees   If you still need to update your registration, click here: Returning…

Hot lunch survey

Posted on July 11 2022

We would love to hear from students about their favorite hot lunch items! This survey should only take you a couple of minutes, and will help us make better plans for next year's menus. Please click here…

Summer sports camps

Posted on June 24 2022

Spring Glen Junior High will be the site for a basketball camp and a volleyball camp this July.  Basketball, run by Maddie and Taylor Barfuss, will be July 18-20. It is for grades 4-9.  Volleyball,…

Indigenous Day, Awards, and Grad

Posted on June 22 2022

What a full day we had yesterday -- mini Powwow, traditional activities, awards ceremony, and Grade 9 Grad. I know I slept well last night, with a belly full of fry bread! Big thanks to the Hope Squad…

Year end letter from Mr. Barfuss

Posted on June 14 2022

Click to read a Year-End Letter from Mr. Barfuss, including details of activities for the last week of school.     

Manners Matter: the way you smell matters

Posted on June 13 2022

Your hygiene is your responsibility. Being willing and able to take care of your own body shows maturity and helps you show up with confidence in the world.    *From Brooke Romney's "52 Modern Manners…

Final Exam schedule

Posted on June 13 2022

All exams will begin first thing in the morning as soon as students arrive and are settled.  Students may go home when they are finished writing. If they stay at school they will be supervised by the…

Manners matter:

Posted on June 6 2022

This week's manner is "Don't share hurtful things."  "Even if your intentions are good, sharing hurtful things causes pain to everyone involved and puts you in the middle of drama.... Everyone is human…

Manners Matter: Treat your friends' siblings with…

Posted on May 30 2022

This week's manner is about being mindful of younger kids: are there ways you can include them? Are there conversations or adult language that should wait until they're not around? Take the time to consider…