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Spartan Update- Week of 9/8/25

Posted Date: 9/06/25 (5:59 PM)
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A logo for Spencer Butte Middle School.  The logo features a stylized illustration of a school building situated on a stylized landscape with rolling hills and water.  The building is depicted in dark navy blue, with large, light-blue windows visible. Pine trees are outlined in light blue at the top of the image, behind the building. The hills and water are rendered in varying shades of light blue. Below the illustration, the words "SPENCER BUTTE" are written in a clean, sans-serif font in dark navy blue. "Middle School" is written in a smaller, matching font below that. The overall color scheme is cool toned, using shades of blue and white.

Spartan Update

Week of 9/8/25

Picture of a school that captures the SBMS school campus area under a bright, clear sky. The architecture is characterized by mid-century modern design elements: slanted rooftops with clean lines, supported by slender columns, giving a sense of openness and functionality. The foreground features a row of trees, some with lush green foliage and others displaying vibrant autumnal colors, suggesting a transition in seasons. These trees add natural warmth and breathing space to the otherwise structured environment. Alongside the trees, neatly kept bushes and a paved walkway create a welcoming atmosphere for students or visitors. In the background, the school buildings are made of stucco and large glass windows, emphasizing both durability and the importance of natural light. The overall scene evokes a tranquil, well-maintained educational setting.
Close-up of a woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair. She is wearing glasses with black frames and a gray, possibly knit, turtleneck-style sweater. The sweater has a slightly asymmetrical design at the neckline, with two visible round, light gray or beige buttons.

Note from Principal Paula Nolan

This was a great first week of school! Thank you for sending your child(ren) to SBMS! It was fantastic to see students connect with teachers and peers and begin to get settled into the routines of a new school year.

How Was the First Week of School?
We always want to do all that we can to support our school community. Because of that, we'd like to hear about how school went for you and your children in the first week! When you talk with your children about how their day went, we would appreciate hearing from you via this quick survey.

Over the Weekend Family Homework- Back to School Packet
All students are going home with a back to school packet today. There are required forms that need to be completed and returned and there are also optional forms.

These are the required forms that must be filled out and returned to the school office or to the student's advisory teacher on Monday:
  • Yellow Form: Student Profile Sheet- Review the information on the sheet and write in corrections.
  • Blue Form: Annual Permission Slip- Permission for walking field trips and PG-13 movies.
  • Green Form: All-School Field Trip Permission Slip- Related to our fall fundraiser. Students will walk the Amazon Creek Trail!
These are the optional forms that only need to be returned to the school:
  • White Form: Objection to Release of Directory Information- Complete this only if you want to restrict disclosure of directory information.
  • White Form: Human Sexuality Instruction Notice and Optional Opt-Out- Complete this only if you want to opt your child out of human sexuality education.
Birthday Recognitions
This year we are recognizing student birthdays during our morning announcements. If you do not want your child's birthday announced, please click here and let us know.

Contact Me
I am here to be of service to our entire school community. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions, concerns, or just want to connect about how to help your child this school year. My contact information is below and also at the very bottom of every newsletter.

-Paula

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Paula Nolan
Principal
Spencer Butte Middle School
541-790-8300 | nolan_p@4j.lane.edu
 
A vibrant poster advertises an "Ice Cream Social" on Monday, September 8th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The poster's background is a deep reddish-pink. Various ice cream scoops in waffle cones—yellow, light blue, light pink, and light green—are scattered across the image, creating a sense of abundance and delight. The words "ICE CREAM SOCIAL" are large, bold, and white, with a stylized font design. Below the title, text in a smaller, sans-serif font announces the date (Monday, September 8th) and time (6pm-730pm). A circle features details about the event's location and sponsor: "Prince Pucklers Ice Cream." A light teal circle in the lower right corner reads "FREE FUN FOR ALL." A stylized graphic of a Spartan helmet is included in the center of the image, above the text. Sprinkles and drips of pink frosting are a visual element, enhancing the colorful theme.
Un vibrante cartel anuncia una "Sociedad de Helados" el lunes 8 de septiembre, de 18:00 a 19:30 h. El fondo del cartel es de un intenso color rosa rojizo. Diversas bolas de helado en conos de waffle (amarillo, azul claro, rosa claro y verde claro) se encuentran dispersas por la imagen, creando una sensación de abundancia y deleite. El texto "SOCIENCIA DE HELADOS" es grande, en negrita y blanco, con una tipografía estilizada. Debajo del título, un texto en una fuente sans-serif más pequeña anuncia la fecha (lunes 8 de septiembre) y la hora (de 18:00 a 19:30 h). Un círculo presenta detalles sobre la ubicación y el patrocinador del evento: "Helados Prince Pucklers". Un círculo verde azulado claro en la esquina inferior derecha dice "DIVERSIÓN GRATIS PARA TODOS". Un gráfico estilizado de un casco espartano se incluye en el centro de la imagen, sobre el texto. Chispas y gotas de glaseado rosa son un elemento visual que realza el colorido tema.
 

9/26: Picture Day!

Picture day is Friday, September 26th . All students will have their picture taken, even if they are not purchasing pictures, as the photo is used by the school and for the yearbook. Students who would like to purchase photos will need to return their picture envelopes, with payment inside, on the day of photos OR they may order online before picture day by going to the link below.

Our picture day ID that you will need for ordering online: EVTBXTCZJ

A promotional graphic for Picture Day, 2025. A bright, light-blue background features a collage of slightly out-of-focus portraits of people. The words "Picture Day is coming!" are prominently displayed in large, bold, white, sans-serif text. The year "2025" is featured in a smaller font size, in a yellow banner shape above the main text. The logo "Lifetouch" is displayed in the top middle portion of the graphic in a lighter font.
 
Example calendar with dates pinned

Upcoming Events


9/8- Ice Cream Social (6:00-7:30)
9/25- Open House (6:00-8:00)
9/26- Picture Day
 

Repeat: Cross Country 2025

Practices for our third season begon on 9/15! Coach Levi and Coach Christopher are excited to welcome 6th-8th graders to participate in cross country this season!

Registration and season information are located on our SBMS Cross Country 2025 Webpage.

Important- All athletes are required to have a current physical on file with the school to begin practices. Paper copies of the form are available at the front office.

Additional Questions?
Please contact the front office at 541-790-8300
The image is vibrant and energetic, designed to capture attention with bright, contrasting colors. At the center, two silhouettes of runners—are dynamically posed in mid-stride, symbolizing motion, speed, and athleticism. They are set against bold splashes of yellow and blue paint, which add a lively, youthful feel fitting for a middle school event. The text is clear and direct, announcing the return of Middle School Cross Country. The key information is prominent: "Middle School Cross Country is Back!"
 
How to Contact SBMS Staff
SBMS Website Link
 

Contact Paula

I am here to support the SBMS community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. You can reach out via the following links:

  • 541-790-8300
  • nolan_p@4j.lane.edu
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