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Spartan Update- Week of 9/22/25

Posted Date: 9/19/25 (3:24 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 9/22/25

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.
Colorful 2025 design with floral patterns on a dark blue background, alongside the text 'National Hispanic Heritage Month' in yellow, teal, and pink
 
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

Another fantastic week at SBMS! I've seen a lot of great work being produced by our students while being supported by the educators in our building!

9/25- Open House 6:00-8:00
Come and learn about your child's day and what they will be learning in their classes! More information below, but as a tip to skip the lines when you get here grab the copy of your student's schedule that we will send home with them on the 25th.

9/26- Picture Day
Picture day will take place on Friday the 26th. Students will have their picture taken during the period that they have social studies. Online ordering information is below and picture packets are going home with students Friday 9/19.

10/8- Can you help us?
The 8th is our whole school Walk the Amazon field trip and an afternoon school community celebration. We are looking for helpers for the walk, scoopers for ice cream, and mixers of slime! Please see below if you think you could help us put on a fun day of community building for our students!

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 poster advertises an Open House at Spencer Butte Middle School. The poster is light gray with a stylized graphic layout. The words "OPEN HOUSE" are large, bold, and black, set against a medium teal-blue circle. Above the words is a stylized image of a Spartan helmet. Below the large text, the address, "500 E 43rd Avenue, Eugene", is printed in a smaller font. A small gray oval graphic has the words "Where everyone belongs". A drawing of the school building and grounds sits below the address and graphic design elements. The date for the open house is "SEPT. 25 2025" in dark bold text over a black circle. The time is listed as "6pm-8pm". The illustration style is reminiscent of a watercolor painting.

Open House Info!

Open House is a fantastic opportunity to come to the school and get a taste of your child's day. Our program starts at 6:00 in the gym so come a few minutes early to pick up your student's schedule if the copy we send them home with that afternoon doesn't make it to you.

Class periods are 10 minutes long and you will have the same 4 minute passing time that they have (we do give you a few extra minutes to get to your last class just in case you're tired by the end of your "school day")! You will go to all classes but advisory.
Un cartel anuncia una jornada de puertas abiertas en la escuela secundaria Spencer Butte. El cartel es de color gris claro con un diseño gráfico estilizado. El texto "JORNADA DE PUERTAS ABIERTAS" aparece en letras grandes, negras y en negrita, dentro de un círculo azul verdoso. Encima del texto hay una imagen estilizada de un casco espartano. Debajo, en letra más pequeña, aparece la dirección: "500 E 43rd Avenue, Eugene". Un pequeño óvalo gris contiene la frase "Un lugar para todos". Debajo de la dirección y los elementos gráficos, hay un dibujo del edificio y los terrenos de la escuela. La fecha de la jornada de puertas abiertas es "25 de septiembre de 2025", en letras negras y en negrita, dentro de un círculo negro. El horario es de 18:00 a 20:00. El estilo de la ilustración recuerda a una pintura al agua.

Open House Bell Schedule

6:05-6:20 Large Gym (all guests)
6:24-6:34- Period 1
6:38-6:48- Period 2
6:52-7:02- Period 3
7:06-7:16- Period 4
7:20-7:30- Period 5
7:34-7:44- Period 6
7:50-8:00- Period 7
 

Picture Day 9/26

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 bright, light-medium blue background features a collage of various people's headshots.  The words "Lifetouch" and "2025" are presented in a gold banner-style header.  Large, bold white text says "Picture Day is coming!" Below that, smaller white text reads "Order this year's school pictures today."
 
Dark gray background. The words "Parent Volunteers Needed!" are prominently displayed in teal-colored, 3D-style text. Three stylized hands, outlined in a gradient of pinkish-orange hues, form a group, rising upwards. An outline of a heart is positioned behind and around the hands.

10/8 Walk the Amazon Day- Can you help us? Volunteers Needed!

We would love to have parent volunteers join us on our Walk the Amazon Day! We are looking for the following helpers:
  • For the first half of the day, parents to join larger classes to walk the Amazon trail with classes (you can walk with your child's class or a different class)
  • After lunch, to help us scoop ice cream as a part of our celebration of community building!
  • In the morning, to help mixing SBMS Blue Slime for students who raise $50 to slime a staff member!

If you are interested in helping, please call the office at 541-790-8300 or send an email to SBMS Secretary Stephanie Minter at minter_s@4j.lane.edu.
 
Colorful image of the word Fundraising. The word is in block letters and is surrounded by red, blue, and gold confetti.

Great Progress So Far On Our Fundraiser!

We kicked off our Annual Walk The Amazon Fundraiser last week and the participation has been astounding! We are well on our way toward reaching our goal of $15,000. So far students have raised $6851.00! Thank you for all of your support!

Our next fundraiser money turn in days are Tuesday and Thursday of this week.

As a reminder, each year some of the ways that the funds are used at SBMS are:
  • Funding student clubs
  • Paying for Field trips
  • Purchasing fresh produce and non-perishables for our food drive
  • Buying equipment and supplies for classes
  • Funding staffing for after hours events like activity nights.
  • Paying for Kindness Day- Whole school field trip to help the community
  • Purchasing rewards for students and classes and the school
  • Funding evening events like Bingo Nights, Trivia Nights, and Movie Nights
  • Supporting student driven campaigns like Sources of Strength and No Place for Hate
  • Purchasing school supplies 
  • School needs and operation
  • Providing direct student support
Image of Spencer Butte fundraising envelope. Text says "Thank You for donating to Spencer Butte's Fall Fundraiser" with information about how to donate with a check or via QR code. There are also text boxes for the name of the person who donated, their phone number, the donation amount, and whether the payment is in cash or check (including check number).
 

Upcoming Events


9/23- Fundraiser Turn-In Day
9/25- Fundraiser Turn-In Day
9/25- Open House (6:00-8:00)
9/26- Picture Day
9/30- Fundraiser Turn-In Day
10/2- Last Fundraiser Turn-In Day
Example calendar with dates pinned
 
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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