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Spencer Butte Middle School

Spartan Update- Week of 3/30/26

Posted Date: 03/29/26 (03:12 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 3/30/26

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 graphic with a teal background featuring the text "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" in large, black, serif font. Three horizontal stripes in orange, light blue, and yellow run behind the words, adding a vibrant, modern touch to the design.
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

We are excited to welcome our students back on Tuesday! We have this week and next week left in the quarter so providing encouragement to your student to work hard, get missing assignments turned in, and to complete and retakes or corrections will help them with their quarter 3 and midterm grades.

Kindness Day
Our annual Kindness Day event will be held on 5/1 during the school day from 9:00-1:30. This is an annual tradition at SBMS where our students give back to the community throughout Eugene. Permission slips for this day went home before spring break and we place students in groups on a first-come, first-served basis. If you haven't yet signed your child's permission slip, please ask them to bring it to you to be signed so it can be turned in. There are additional permission forms in the office if your child needs a replacement form.

We are looking for volunteers on that day from 9:00-1:30. If you are able to come and help we would appreciate that very much! Please email albright_m@4j.lane.edu or call the office to let us know if you are able to join us!

If you have any questions about this day feel free to contact our coordinators Margaret Albright (albright_m@4j.lane.edu) or Lara Kimball (kimball_l@4j.lane.edu).

Need assistance? 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
 
A centered, symmetrical decorative frame with multiple borders in white, orange, and teal. Inside the frame, the words "ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" are written in all caps using a teal, serif font. The word "ARAB" is the largest at the top, followed by "AMERICAN," then "HERITAGE," and finally "MONTH" at the bottom with wide spacing between the letters. The entire design sits on a solid teal background.

April is Arab American Heritage Month

April marks Arab American Heritage Month. This month is an opportunity to honor the past and present contributions of Arab Americans in the United States. In 2021, Oregon was the second state in the nation to recognize Arab American Month.

From New York City Public Schools:
The Arab American community, which today numbers roughly 3.7 million people has deep historical roots. The first known Arab immigrants arrived in 1527, before the United States was even its own country, and there have been several waves of immigration into the United States since then.

Today, Arab Americans have roots in 22 countries located in the Middle East and North Africa. In addition to the many nationalities represented, Arab Americans are also diverse in faith—despite a common misconception, not all Arabs are Muslim—as well as race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability. Within their diverse community, Arab Americans are connected by their primary language, Arabic, as well as by their shared history and culture.
 

Repeat: Free- Before and After School Academic Support

I am excited to share that we now have before and after school classwork help. Each week we have a team of education assistants who are available 8:00-8:30 Monday through Friday and 4:00-4:30 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The team will be in the front hallway tables, or if several students come for help, the group will move to the cafeteria. The help is drop-in so there is no signup required. Whether your student needs help or just a place to work, all students are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact me.
 
An informational flyer for Spencer Butte Middle School (SBMS) seeking "Community Responder" volunteers. The top left features bold text that reads: "Spencer Butte MS Community Responder Volunteers Needed." Below it, a description explains: "Community Responder Volunteers sign up to receive text message and email 'alerts' when there is an unmet need for an SBMS student." In the center is a large QR code with an arrow pointing to it from the bottom right, accompanied by the text: "Scan QR code or sign up at www.15thnight.org/volunteer/4j-school-district/." The bottom left lists "Most common needs" in two columns: Shoes Clothes Food School supplies Personal Hygiene products The top right features a logo with the letters "SB" overlaid on a blue graphic of evergreen trees. The bottom right includes the "15th Night" logo and the message: "Thank you for supporting the SBMS community!" The overall design uses a clean white background with dark blue circular accents and text.
Community Responder Sign-Up
 
Folleto informativo para la Escuela Intermedia Spencer Butte (SBMS) que busca voluntarios para el programa "Respuesta Comunitaria". En la esquina superior izquierda se muestra un texto en negrita que dice: "Se necesitan voluntarios para la respuesta comunitaria en la escuela secundaria Spencer Butte". Debajo, una descripción explica: "Los voluntarios para la respuesta comunitaria se inscriben para recibir alertas por mensaje de texto y correo electrónico cuando haya una necesidad insatisfecha de un estudiante de SBMS". En el centro hay un código QR grande con una flecha que lo señala desde la esquina inferior derecha, acompañado del texto: "Escanee el código QR o inscríbase en www.15thnight.org/volunteer/4j-school-district/". En la esquina inferior izquierda se enumeran las "Necesidades más comunes" en dos columnas: Calzado Ropa Comida Útiles escolares Productos de higiene personal En la esquina superior derecha se muestra un logotipo con las letras "SB" superpuestas sobre un gráfico azul de árboles perennes. En la parte inferior derecha se encuentra el logo de "15th Night" y el mensaje: "¡Gracias por apoyar a la comunidad SBMS!". El diseño general utiliza un fondo blanco limpio con detalles circulares y texto en azul oscuro.
Registrarse como respondedor
 
 

Upcoming Events


  • 3/30- No School- Teacher Professional Development and Planning
  • 4/9- Track Meet
  • 4/10- No School- Quarter 3 and midterm grading day
  • 4/16- Track Meet
  • 4/21- Art Extravaganza @ SBMS (6:00-7:00)
  • 4/23- Track Meet
  • 4/30- Track Meet
  • 5/1- Kindness Day
  • 5/7- Track Meet
  • 5/14- District Track Meet
Example calendar with dates pinned
 

Food Resources

 
A distribution calendar for the FOOD For Lane County Mobile Pantry, presented in both English and Spanish. The schedule is as follows: Unitarian Universalist, Eugene: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Bethel School District, Eugene: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM. Cottage Grove (7th and Whiteaker): 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Sheldon Community Center, Eugene: 2nd Fridays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Bob Keefer Center, Springfield: Last Fridays, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. The flyer includes a reminder: "Please bring your own bags!" and lists foodforlanecounty.org for more information. Partner logos are displayed at the bottom.
Food for Lane County Resources
 
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 ways:

  • 541-790-8300
  • nolan_p@4j.lane.edu
Person using a laptop