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Spencer Butte Middle School

Spartan Update- Week of 9/14/26

Posted Date: 09/13/26 (06:28 PM)


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 9/14/26

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.
 
Graphic on a dark blue background with the text "CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" centered in red, orange, yellow, and white lettering. The text is framed by colorful, decorative floral patterns, leafy sprigs, and swirling flourishes.

Gráfico sobre un fondo azul oscuro con el texto "CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" centrado en letras de color rojo, naranja, amarillo y blanco. El texto está enmarcado por patrones florales decorativos y coloridos, ramas con hojas y arabescos ondulados.
 

Note from Principal Paula Nolan

Hello SBMS Community!

A Great First Week
Our first week of school was a great one! Thank you for sending your student(s) to SBMS! Students were quick to get back into their lockers, learn their classes, and navigate the school!

In this week's newsletter: 
  • National Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Annual paperwork to sign and return 
  • 2026 fundraiser information
  • Picture day information
  • Clothing assistance opportunity
  • Family first days of school survey

National Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15)

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and ends on October 15 to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. It first started as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and expanded to a full month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. The dates were chosen because September 15 is the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.

Paperwork Sent Home

Your child will be bringing you a packet with paperwork for you to review, sign, and send back to the school. Please have your child return their signed forms to the office by Friday, 9/18. This packet is also attached to your picture day envelope.

The forms include the following to be reviewed and signed:
  • A pink-paper student profile form
  • A white-paper annual permissions form
  • A yellow-paper Walk the Amazon all-school field trip

Fundraiser Kick Off

Our annual fundraiser will kick off on Monday, 9/14. We run one fundraiser a year at SBMS. This year's fundraiser is especially important as we are working with a school general fund spending authorization that represents a near 50% reduction when compared to last school year.

In years past the success of the fundraiser has allowed us to eliminate student fees, fund student clubs, support student-driven school campaigns, purchase school supplies, fund service opportunities and kindness projects, provide field trips, include fresh produce and non-perishable food for our annual food drive to support SBMS families, support school needs and operation, provide student support, staff after hours events (like activity nights!), approve most purchase requests from teachers for their classrooms, and keep our family events free (ice cream social, trivia night, movie night, etc). 

Donation turn in days are Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the last turn-in day on 10/1.

School Picture Day- 9/25

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTXM4SBH. Your child can also bring their picture-day envelope with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com

Students were sent home with a picture day packet on Friday 9/11, or will be sent home with their packets on Monday, 9/14.

Clothing Assistance

Spencer Butte will be receiving a limited amount of clothing vouchers provided by Assistance League of Eugene. These vouchers provide assistance in purchasing new school clothes (at Fred Meyer West 11th) for students. If you are interested in receiving a voucher please contact Stephanie at minter_s@4j.lane.edu by 9/16/26. 

First Days of School Survey

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 child(ren) in the first week! When you talk with your children about how their week went, we would appreciate hearing from you via the quick survey below! Thank you!

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
 

Upcoming Events

  • Mon 9/14: Fall Fundraiser Kick Off
  • Wed 9/16: School Board Meeting- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Wed 9/23: Open House- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Fri 9/25: Picture Day
 

Food Resources

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