Midterm: Tomorrow is mid-term. After this Friday, there are only 20 school days left until Christmas break which is also end term 2. Log into Infinite Campus to check your students' progress and grades. Encourage them get their missing assignments turned in and to reach out to teachers if they need extra help. Teachers will be available to meet with students this Thursday, November 17,  after school until 4:00. This is a great time for your student to talk to teachers and get extra help. Math lab is also offered each week Tues-Fri from 2:45 to 3:45 in room 105.

On November 4th, many of our 9th grade students performed as part of the Salem Hills Marching Band at the UMEA Red Rocks State Championships in St. George. The band took 3rd place in their division overall, while taking 1st place in both the percussion and visual captions. Great job!

Boys and Girls Basketball Tryouts: Boys and Girls 9th Grade basketball tryouts will start November 9th. Make sure to have registermyathete.com and a physical done in order to tryout. You will not be able to tryout without those things done.

Boys and Girls 9th Grade Basketball Tryouts are this Wednesday, November 9.  Make sure to have registermyathlete.com filled out and a physical done using this form: 

Lots of fun at Salem Jr High this week as we celebrated Halloween. Enjoy this Halloween trivia and some of the fun costumes we had:

Open Gym: Our Basketball Open Gym/Intramurals for 8th and 9th grade Boys and Girls began Monday Oct. 24th and will go through Friday Nov. 4th.  Monday will run 2-3:30, Tuesday - Friday 3-4:30 both weeks.  If you have any questions email casey [dot] boyer [at] nebo [dot] edutarget="_blank"  Thanks!!

Open Gym: We are starting our Basketball Open Gym/Intramurals for 8th and 9th grade Boys and Girls on Monday Oct. 24th through Friday Nov. 4th.  Monday will run 2-3:30, Tuesday - Friday 3-4:30 both weeks.  If you have any questions email casey [dot] boyer [at] nebo [dot] edutarget="_blank"  Thanks!!

Becki Millet was born and raised in Orem, Utah. She has 3 beautiful children. Some of her favorites are:

• Anything with peanut butter and a Dr. Pepper
• The color green
• The movie "Dr. Who"

Her favorite quote is "Geronimo!" Ms. Millet enjoys art and making jewelry .

We are glad to have Ms Millet as a technician at Salem Jr High!

Emily Edman was born and raised in Puerto Rico. When she worked at a library, she decided she wanted to become a teacher. Mrs. Edman enjoys writing articles for fun and dancing to salsa music with her broom when she sweeps.

Mrs. Edman won the spelling bee in 8th grade even though English is her second language!

Some of Mrs. Edman's favorites are:

Jamie Siggard was born and raised in Santaquin, Utah. She was inspired to become a teacher because she loves learning and laughing with young people. Some of Miss Siggard's favorites are:

• Brookside Chocolate Covered Blueberries
• Cherry Fresh Lime Soda
• The color Light Blue
• Movie: "Wonder"
• Anything outdoors: backpacking, running, skiing, rafting

She has traveled to 26 countries and currently lives with roommates. She has 9 brothers and 1 sister.