Springboro Junior High Newsletter

April 7, 2024

Calendar


  • April 8- Teacher/Staff In-service Day (No School for students)
  • April 9- D.C. Parent Meet up Event
  • April 12- District Art Show in High School Commons 5:00-7:30
  • April 13- District Art Show in High School Commons 4:00-7:30
  • April 15--19 - State ELA Testing Week
  • April 17- Early Release, students dismissed at 1:20 p.m.
  • April--22-26 - State Math/Science Testing Week
  • May 15- Early Release, students dismissed at 1:20 p.m.
  • May 23 - Last day of School for students


Springboro Schools 2023-2024 Academic School Calendar


District Event Calendar 23-24



Give us a follow @boro_sjhs on Instagram to see all the amazing things happening at SJHS this year!

District Art Show


All are welcome to attend this year's District Art Show! The Junior High has 115 student artists represented and around 300 JH art pieces that will be on display. The Art Show is April 12 & 13 at SHS in the Commons.  

See the invitation below for more details.


Please see this link for more information on the upcomming D.C. Trip.

Nominate an EPIC Teacher of the Year!


It's time to nominate our EPIC Teacher of the Year Awards for 2024! All parents, students, and staff members of Springboro Schools are encouraged to fill out a nomination form for their choice of EPIC Teacher of the Year.


CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE TODAY


Each school building (Clearcreek Elementary, Five Points Elementary, Dennis Elementary, Springboro Intermediate, Springboro Junior High, and Springboro High School) will have one EPIC Teacher of the Year recipient, so everyone is encouraged to nominate! Deadline is April 10, 2024.


Learn More About the EPIC Teacher of the Year Award Here


State Testing Schedule


A good nights sleep and breakfast are essential on testing days. Students will begin testing shortly after school starts on the following days...


7th Grade


ELA Part 1: Monday, April 15th

ELA Part 2: Thursday, April 18th

Math Part 1: Monday, April 22nd

Math Part 2: Wednesday, April 24th


8th Grade


ELA Part 1: Tuesday, April 16th

ELA Part 2: Friday, April 19th

Math Part 1: Tuesday, April 23rd

Math Part 2: Thursday, April 25th

Science 1 & 2: Friday, April 26th



Support our Military Students by Wearing Purple!


When: April 12, 2024

Springboro School District


Each year our nation designates April as the Month of the Military Child to recognize and thank children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle. During the month, one day is selected as the day to "Purple Up! For Military Kids" and all school personnel and students are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military connected youth.

This year, Purple Up Day is Friday, April 12th. 



Need Boro Purple Up Spiritwear? 🐾

See QR code/Link Below. Please note: All orders are pick-up only! Orders will be accepted until 3/17

A percentage of the proceeds will be going to each school’s Purple Star fund for further sponsored events throughout the school year) 

https://937ink.printavo.com/merch/purpleup2024


Calendar Change


At the December 13 meeting, the Board of Education approved one change to the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar.


Monday, April 8, 2024 will now be a Teacher/Staff In-Service Day. There will be no school for students (PreK-12) on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Yearbook Information


 Yearbook Snap is a great way to submit your photos for a chance to be included in the yearbook. The yearbook staff would like to include pictures of Springboro Sporting events, after-school clubs, and field trips. Photos taken in class will not be considered. You can click the website https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/1-23J-23867 or just download the free app to a cell phone. Password: Panthers2324



Springboro Junior High yearbooks for the 2023-24 school year are on sale now for $35. The price will increase after Winter Break! Link: yearbookforever.com  


A Message from SJHS PTP

Adopt a Staff Member
Family Volunteer

PTP is looking for volunteers to purchase one small gift per quarter for a staff member.

  • If you like to participate you would be given a list of the staff member’s preferences.
  • Please scan the QR code to complete the Google Form if you are interested.
  • Please complete the Google Form for the number of staff members you wish to adopt.

Thank you for your support!

The 2023-2024 Junior High PTP board:

President: Kayla Booth
Vice President: Renee Faine
Treasurer: Ashley Brown
Secretary: Missy Phillips


Future Meetings will be held in the office conference room beginning @ 9:30. Please see the meeting dates below.


April 19, 2024

May 17, 2024



Check out our Facebook page, HERE, for more information

Parent Health Link


Click above to see updated student health information and gain access to district forms that will need to be completed for your student. Please review additional information regarding Emergency Medical Plans should this be necessary for your child. 



Parent Health Update 12/15/23


An Important Announcement From Our District Nurse Regarding Immunizations 


Please use the link below to access Mrs. Patterson's important message regarding 7th-grade immunizations.


7th Grade Immunization Update


Lunch Information


Lunch payments may be made online through PaySchools Central. Cash or check (payable to Springboro Junior High School) is also accepted. The standard price for a school lunch is $2.75.


For families observing Ramadan, if you'd like your student to have the option of taking a school lunch home to enjoy later in the day, please reach out to Kelsey Warren, Food Service Manager, for further details. You can contact Kelsey at kwarren@springboro.org or call 937-748-3960 ext. 4664. 


Free and reduced meals would be offered at no charge, full pay would be $2.65 for K-6 and $2.75 for grades 7-12.




Free/Reduced Meal Application


Families who believe they qualify for the Free/Reduced Meal program can fill out our online application for approval. Our online application is the fastest way to qualify for the Free/Reduced Meal program. Families have to fill out an application every school year for their student(s) to receive benefits.


Click Here to Fill Out Our Online Application for the Free/Reduced Meal Program


If you would prefer to fill out a paper application, please return a completed form to Kelsey Warren at Springboro High School (SHS) - 1675 S Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066.


If you are currently approved for the Free/Reduced Meal Program, you would have thirty (30) school days to submit a new application.


"Springboro Schools will now be using a cycle menu calendar that will be distributed throughout the school year. The menu you are receiving is for the remainder of this school year. Please check the district's online menu here for any last minute updates that may occur throughout the year, as a result of product outages."


I Want to Communicate with My Child's Teacher

They want to communicate with you too! Teachers will set up their Google Classrooms or Progress Book platforms once school starts. Please ask your child to show you where their assignments and due dates are posted. Should you have any questions, please call the front office and leave a message. You will receive a reply within 24 hours. The link to the district email directory is below. You are also welcome to send an email.

Click HERE for a link to the district staff email directory.
Student Safety Reporting

If you believe your child is being bullied, harassed, or you suspect any type of suspicious behavior, contact your child’s principal or report the incident through our Student Safety Reporting System.


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Thanks for reading this Junior High Principal Update.

Principal, Tyler Lotspaih | Assistant Principal, Heather Pinto
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