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Spencer Butte Middle School

Spartan Update- Week of 4/13/26

Posted Date: 04/12/26 (02:14 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 4/13/26

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 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.
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

Monday- Quarter 4 Begins!
Monday is the start of a new quarter! Student schedules will be distributed in 1st period and for the few students who have a 1st period schedule change, the office will contact those students directly. If a student arrives to school on Monday after 1st period they can come to the office to get their updated schedule.

Track Meet This Week
  • Track Meet Thursday: Track will be at South Eugene High School on Thursday vs. Kennedy Middle School. The meet begins at 3:00 and students will leave after lunch. If your student is in track keep an eye on your email for more information from the coaching staff. A reminder from Paula: Bring sunscreen and a water bottle!

UPDATED- Events: 8th Grade Transition to High School
It's time for our 8th graders to start transitioning to high school! Please see below for information in the 9th Grade Transition Information section. This week I've added information about South, North, Sheldon, and Churchill.

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
 

9th Grade Transition Information (Last update 4/12/26)

Incoming 9th Grade Information Nights
  • Sheldon High School Wednesday, April 15th, from 6:00-7:30 PM in the SHS Auditorium. (More 9th Grade Info)
  • Churchill High School Wednesday, April 15th, from 6:00-7:30 PM. (More 9th Grade Info)
  • South Eugene High School Incoming 9th Grade Family Night in the South Eugene Auditorium on Thursday, April 16th, from 6:00-7:30 PM, where you can learn about programs, meet staff members, and tour the school. (More 9th Grade Info)
  • North Eugene High School: NEHS has held their incoming 9th grader night. Please contact their school directly for information.
Forecasting
  • South Eugene High School: On Monday, April 20th, the counseling team from South Eugene High School will visit 8th grade classes to start the process of forecasting for 9th grade courses. Be sure to check in with your child after school that day so you can work together to create the best schedule for their success. 
  • Other Schools: We will share when we have more information.
South Field Trip
  • Monday, May 18, all 8th graders will take a field trip to South.
8th Grade Promotion
  • 8th grade promotion will be held in the SBMS large gym at 6:15 on June 11th.
 

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


  • 4/16- Track Meet @ SEHS
  • 4/21- Art Extravaganza @ SBMS (6:00-7:00)
  • 4/23- Track Meet
  • 4/30- Track Meet
  • 5/1- Kindness Day
  • 5/5- 8th Grade Science Field Trip (All 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
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