January 2013

Getting Groovy with Art Class

Submitted by tiffanie.miley on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 10:19

Have you ever said to yourself, I am such a bad artist?  I can’t even draw a straight line! And have you ever wanted to draw better than a four year old?  And actually make your flowers look like flowers and not like bombs? 

Well, at Springville Junior High School we have a art class that everyone loves. There are some students who find that art helps and inspires them.  Brayden Howell, a seventh grader, said, “Art is inspiring.” Some of the students have families that are very artistic, and they get inspired by them to do art and see where it will take them. 

Attributions
Maryn Giles, SJHS Staff Writer

Students Shoot for the Gold at the Archery Tournament

Submitted by tiffanie.miley on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 08:41

Every year, and archery tournament is held at the Salt Lake Palace in Salt Lake City.  This year, the NASP, National Archery Schools Program, will hold the tournament on February twenty-third.

Mrs. Anderson, girls P.E. teacher at Springville Junior High, attends the archery tournament every year.  She teaches an archery section in her P.E. class and likes to see students apply what they have learned.  She commented, “It was really fun last year, so I’m excited for this year.”

Attributions
Allison Clisbee, SJHS Staff Writer

6th Graders Watch “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

Submitted by tiffanie.miley on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 08:39

Students and teachers at Springville Junior High had the opportunity to watch our school’s amazing play, “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”  But some students from other schools got the chance to see it as well.

On October 30th, sixth graders from Brookside, Art City, Sage Creek, Westside, and Cherry Creek Elementary Schools came to our school on a field trip.  Sixth graders over the years have loved to come and see the play at SJHS.  According to Mrs. Walker, a teacher at SJHS, the play was a big success.

Attributions
Allison Clisbee, SJHS Staff Writer

Secret Santa Spectacular!

Submitted by tiffanie.miley on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 08:35

Christmas is a time for celebration, but what is a teacher to do when they want to have a fun holiday activity for their class? The possibilities are endless, but our history teacher here at Springville Junior High School, Mr. Shields, decided to stick with a beloved classic. I’m talking about the Secret Santa of course! On December 20th, 2012, this activity had the students of Mr. Shield’s second, third, fifth, and sixth period classes excited from when they had to hunt for the perfect gift right down to the surprise when they received their own! 

Attributions
Zoe Dalley, SJHS Staff Writer

Battle of the Lunches

Submitted by tiffanie.miley on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 08:31

Contentions have arisen here at Springville Junior High. Lunch Wars have begun. Lunch Wars is a fun and creative competition that motivates students to pick up after themselves and keep the cafeteria clean. The competition is between first and second lunch. As Mr. Van Ausdal, the principal of SJHS, would put it, Lunch Wars is “a little incentive to help students keep the lunchroom clean.”

Attributions
Sadie Clark, SJHS Staff Writer

Christmas Doors

Submitted by tiffanie.miley on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 15:41

The actress Ashley Tisdale once said, “I love Christmas, not just because of the presents, but because of all the decorations and lights and the warmth of the season.”  This Christmas, Springville Junior High celebrated the holidays by cutting paper, sprinkling glitter, measuring wrapping paper, stringing tinsel, and hanging lights to create their own beautiful Christmas doors. “The best part about it is that it brings the Christmas spirit. It’s just cool because it makes the school colorful,” said Sydney Heister, a ninth grader at SJHS. “I think Mrs. Rice’s is the best. It’s like a cave.” Sydney didn’t help with the doors this year, but she says it looks like fun.

Attributions
Chloe Wilson, SJHS Staff Writer

Boys Slam Dunk During Games

Submitted by tiffanie.miley on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 13:32

This year, the 2012 ninth grade boys basketball team has been working hard to keep a good season. According to Mr. Kindrick, the assistant coach, they are very dedicated to working as a team. The team has been working really well with each other. In Mr. Kindrick’s opinion, the team’s defense has improved. Offensively they have started to execute some of the things that are needed to be successful. “Everyone works together,” said Stu Killian, a ninth grader on the team.

Attributions
Allyson Smith, SJHS Staff Writer

Ninth Graders go to the Clark Planetarium

Submitted by tiffanie.miley on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 11:13

On Friday, December 14th, Springville Junior High was much emptier than usual.  Most of the ninth grade took a field trip to the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City with teachers Mrs. Rice, Mr. Hatfield, and Mr. Hansen.  About 150 students went on the trip, which lasted from 8:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon.  Students got an opportunity to look around the planetarium a little, and then sat down to watch a movie.  “We took a ride through early history, and learned how ancient civilizations perceived the stars,” said Chris Fitzgerald, a ninth grader at SJHS.  After the movie, the students headed to a mall in Salt Lake to eat lunch.  From there, they headed back to Springville Junior High.

Attributions
Austen Moon, SJHS Staff Writer

The New and Improved Quest Time

Submitted by tiffanie.miley on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 11:12

Springville Junior High School has a 20 minute free period between their third and fourth period known as Quest Time. Quest Time has two different options for classes, enrichment for students with D’s and above, and intervention for students with F’s. It has not always been this way,the rule used to be that only students with C’s and above could attend their choice for an enrichment class.  Now enrichment is available to students with D’s. Mr. Van Ausdal, principal of SJHS, said that the new Quest Time “potentially puts more kids in enrichment.” Enrichment classes are fun for kids and include things such as movie rooms or conversation rooms. At the beginning of December this new rule was introduced to all of of SJHS.

Attributions
Samantha Sorensen, SJHS Staff Writer

Students Look Forward to the New Term

Submitted by tiffanie.miley on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 10:51

SJHS is excited to announce that on Monday, January 14th we are starting a new semester! Starting a new semester is more than it seems. Many new changes will occur for all grades that include new classes, automatic A’s and a fresh start at the year. Students look forward to this time of the school year.        “I am excited for the new term because I get a bunch of new classes, including clothing. Everyone says that class is really fun!” said Alisa Boyer, a student at SJHS. “I am excited for new term because I am going to be a library T. A,” said Taylor Wright another student at SJHS. There are many reasons students all over SJHS are excited for the new semester.

Attributions
Sadie Mangum, SJHS Staff Writer