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Spencer Butte Middle School

Spartan Update- Week of 9/28/26

Posted Date: 09/27/26 (02:09 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 9/28/26

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 lighter newsletter this week. We had a good week at SBMS with picture day on Friday as a point of excitement for many students. If your child didn't like their picture or was not in attendance, we will have retakes at the end of October on Friday, 10/23.

Next Week on 10/7 we will be holding our whole-school Walk the Amazon field trip to celebrate our school community and the end of our yearly fundraiser. We are looking for some help to walk with advisory classes. If you are able to help or would like to learn more, please see below.

In this week's newsletter: 
  • Volunteers Needed- Walk the Amazon Whole School Field Trip
  • Upcoming Events

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
 

Volunteers Needed- Walk the Amazon Whole School Field Trip

We are looking for Volunteers for our Annual Walk the Amazon field trip on 10/7/26 from 8:30-12:30. This year students will be walking with their Advisory classes. We are looking for volunteers to walk with each class. The walk distance is 3.4 miles round trip. Volunteers will need to have an approved volunteer application.

Below is a link to a volunteer sign-up for the walk. You can either volunteer with your child's class or sign up to help with any class (which helps if we don't have someone sign up from each class).
SBMS Walk the Amazon Sign-Up
Eugene 4J Volunteer Application
 

Fundraiser Update!

We are entering the last week of our whole-school fundraiser and we are very appreciative of our community's support. 

We are on track to reach our goal- but we are not there yet. Our last turn in days are Tuesday and Thursday this week.

Thank you again for your generosity. With our school's general fund spending authorization nearly 50% of what it was last year, this support is critical to providing the experience and support that we strive to provide for our students and families.

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What are the funds used for?
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). 
 

Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday 10/7: Walk the Amazon Field Trip Day
  • Thursday 10/8: Cross Country Meet @ Corvallis
  • Friday 10/9: Teacher Inservice- No School
  • Tuesday 10/13: Cross Country Meet @ Oak Hill School
  • Thursday 10/22: Cross Country Meet @ LCC
  • Friday 10/23: Picture Retake Day
  • Monday 10/26: Spirit Week Kickoff
  • Tuesday 10/27: Cross Country Districts @ Churchill High School
  • Friday 11/6: No-School- Mid Semester Grading
 

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