Manners Matter: Be on time
Posted on September 26 2022Being 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…
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Manners Matter: make and manage your own appointments
Posted on September 12 2022Being 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 2022We 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 2022September 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 2022Welcome 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 2022We 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 2022Spring 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 2022What 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 2022Click 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 2022Your 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 2022All 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 2022This 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 2022This 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…
Manners matter: Use Restaurant Manners
Posted on May 24 2022Being kind and treating those serving you with respect is a sign of good character! Use please and thank you, speak clearly, and ask polite questions if menu items are unfamiliar. Leave your table tidy…
Manners matter: Keep your phone on silent
Posted on May 16 2022Our manner for this week* is 'Keep your phone on silent'. If you're in public, keep your sound off. The people around you don't need to hear your call/video/game. *From Brooke Romney's "52 Modern…
Manners Matter: Be a Good Passenger
Posted on May 9 2022This week's manner* is to 'Be a Good Passenger" - saying Hello and Thank you and making polite conversation with the driver are all ways to show your appreciation for the ride you are getting! Even if…
Pitch In!
Posted on April 25 2022Our "Modern Manner" for this week* is "Pitch In" : "This tip is important in your own home and in the homes of others... "Don't be the one sitting while other people are working... "Ask what you can…
Manners Matter!
Posted on April 11 2022You may have heard that our school has started a focus on Brooke Romney's book "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens". We are highlighting one manner every week, with a few minutes of discussion in class…
Quarter 4 Options
Posted on April 7 2022Can you believe we're almost to the last quarter of the year? New option classes will be chosen the week of April 11-14 and will begin after Easter break, April 25. CLICK HERE to see the class choices.
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BOOK FAIR IS BACK!
Posted on November 16 2021BOOK FAIR IS BACK! You can shop in person OR online this year! Thursday, December 2-Tuesday December 7. Here's a sneak peek at just some of what will be available: https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5151358…