February 2016

Lion King Flash Mob!

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Our Diamondbacks were surprised during lunch time today with a flash mob featuring "The Circle of Life" from our school's upcoming production of The Lion King Jr. Check out how amazing the cast and crew look! We cannot wait for you to come see the full production next week, here at DFJHS!

 

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Lion King Cast and Crew

"Best First Sentence" writing contest Winners!

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We have our winners for the English department's "Best First Sentence" writing contest. In first place, we have Tyler Bradford in eighth grade. His sentence was: "After yesterday, I have a new-found fear of duck tape."

 Our runner-ups are Gianna Paice in eighth grade and Lauren Kelly in eighth grade. Gianna's sentence was, " So, this was how it started: a paint bomb, confetti, and a whole lot of glue." Lauren Kelly's sentence was," A cannonball to the stomach makes you kind of cranky the next morning."

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Our Amazing English Teachers

February Students of the Month

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Congratulations to the following students selected as February’s Students of the Month!!! These Students of the Month were chosen because of their excellent academic and citizenship performance! We appreciate each of you showing respect, courage, integrity, compassion, and perseverance.

7th Grade:  Paige Burtenshaw & Ammon Gathercoal

8th Grade:  Ryan McCuistion & Jackson Smith

ALC Field Trip

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Have you wondered what it would be like to take a college class?  Come find out!

Diamond Fork Junior High students will have the opportunity to attend a field trip to the ALC on March 1, 2016.  

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Sandy Casceras

Parent Pampering Event offered through Nebo & Utah Parent Center

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Nebo School District and the Utah Parent Center present:A FREE "Parent Pampering" Event for all parents of children with disabilities/special needs in Nebo School District.This is an opportunity for all "caregivers" to pamper themselves at our exciting event!  Join us for:
  • Free chair massages
  • Free manicures
  • Free hair-styling
  • Free professional photos
  • Free Avon products
  • Free Chiropractic advice/massage
  • Free cuisine from Chick-fil-A
  • Free Mary Kay hand treatments/products
  • Free Young Living Products
  • Free Utah Parent
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Heidi Whittaker