Spartan Update- Week of 11/3/25

Posted Date: 11/02/25 (10:54 AM)

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Spartan Update

Week of 11/3/25

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.

A stylized graphic banner for "November, National Native American Heritage Month" set against an abstract landscape of dark blue rolling hills with gold and brown accents under a night sky.

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

Spirit Week was a fun week for our school community to come together and have fun! It was great seeing so many students and staff members participate.

November is Native American Heritage Month

This month we celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities. There are many native and indigenous people here in Oregon who are from tribes both local, and far away – federally recognized or not. This November and every month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our school, community, state, and country.

The UO's Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers some great exhibits about indigenous people in Oregon and the first Friday of each month (this Friday!) has free admission. You can click here to learn more about the museum.

Movie Night This Friday!

We invite our entire school community to SBMS Friday evening (11/7) from 6:00-8:00 to catch the classic movie, The Sandlot. This event is for students and families. We will have chairs and a large screen set up in our gym. Entry is free and movie concessions are available for purchase.

No School 11/10 or 11/11

Next Monday and Tuesday school is not in session. Monday is a grading and professional development day for staff and Tuesday is Veteran's Day.

Additional Food Resources Added

I included information below about local businesses that are offering meals.

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

Upcoming Events

Please click here for the SBMS Events Calendar

11/7: SBMS Family and Student Movie Night 6:00-8:00

11/10: No School- Staff Grading and Professional Development

11/11: No School- Veteran's Day

11/24 & 25- SBMS Student Led Conferences @ SBMS

11/26-28-: No School- Thanksgiving Break

A vibrant, illustrated flyer for a "Spencer Butte Presents Family Movie Night." The title is in large black and white letters against a blue background. The flyer features colorful graphics, including a large box of popcorn with a "FREE ENTRY" sign on it, sparkles, and paw prints. The featured film is "The Sandlot," indicated by the movie's poster showing the cast looking down in a circle. The event details are at the bottom: "FRIDAY 11/7 6PM-8PM" in a blue box, with "MOVIE CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE" written below it.

Un volante ilustrado y vibrante para "Spencer Butte presenta una noche de cine familiar". El título está en letras grandes en blanco y negro sobre fondo azul. El volante presenta gráficos coloridos, incluyendo una caja grande de palomitas con un letrero de "Entrada gratuita", destellos y huellas de patas. La película destacada es "The Sandlot", indicada por el póster que muestra al elenco mirando hacia abajo en un círculo. Los detalles del evento se encuentran en la parte inferior: "VIERNES 7/11 18:00-20:00" en un recuadro azul, con "PRECIO DE CINE DISPONIBLE" escrito debajo.

Food Resources

Resource: Businesses Offering Free Meals

FREE MEAL AT JADE DUMPLING

WHEN: Beginning November 1, 12 – 2pm

WHERE: Jade Dumpling, 5th Street location ONLY – 207 E 5th Ave, Suite 100, Eugene

Beginning November 1, we will provide free SNAP to-go lunches from 12pm – 2pm at our 5th Street Location only for those impacted by the SNAP pause, until benefits are reinstated. Simply let our 5th street staff know you’d like a “SNAP lunch,” and they will know what to do.

FREE MEAL AT LAUGHING PLANET

WHEN: All business hours.

WHERE: All Laughing Planet locations are participating. Lasts until SNAP is back.

Just ask for “Adult SNAP Meal” or “Kids SNAP Meal” or both. Our staff will take it from there.

No proof needed, no questions asked. Just the honor system. All Laughing Planet locations are participating.

FREE MEAL AT SOUPER BOWLS

WHEN: Mon – Thurs, 6:30 – 8pm

WHERE: Souper Bowls, 22 Valley River Center, Eugene

Ask for the Owner’s Special or Elana’s Spensial and we’ll make sure you’re well taken care of.

FREE MEAL AT ACORN COMMUNITY CAFÉ

WHEN: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00am - 12:00pm

WHERE: Acorn Community Café, 769 Monroe Street, Eugene

Free meals available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies vary based on donations from the prior day.

Check out a locally-sourced list that is being updated regularly on the r/Eugene Reddit page here.

Resource: Mobile Food Pantry

The Oregon Department of Human Services has begun notifying families that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not receive additional benefits after 10/31/25 due to the federal government shutdown. I am working to find and share resources with our families who may be impacted by this change. I was recently given this information about Food for Lane County's mobile food pantry. I will share more pertinent information about food distributions to our families if I am made aware of additional opportunities.