January 2014

It Pays To Read - January

Submitted by susan.hunter on Thu, 01/30/2014 - 00:00
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Once again the students piled into the gymnasium to see if it was their lucky day to win a bike.  I'm sure the City office could hear the excitement!  Even though there are only two bike winners per assembly, many other prizes were given away.

During the Kindergarten to Third grade assembly, 57 students won books, free passes to Classic Skating or Hang Time, or other prizes. The bike winner was MaKylah Gracie!

In the Fourth to Sixth grade assembly, 68 students won books, free passes to Classic Skating or Hang Time, or other prizes.  The bike winner for this assembly was Aubry Hinckley!

During this assembly Mr. Argyle tried an experiment.  He called five winners to the front of the assembly and asked them to stand together and face their classmates before they could pick thier prize.  Then he asked the other students to cheer really loud for them.  The facial expression on each student changed from somber or embarrassed, to a SMILE.  It just goes to show what happens when we cheer for each other.

Good job to everyone who read!  Keep it up.

 

Science Fair

Submitted by susan.hunter on Thu, 01/30/2014 - 00:00
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The sixth grade students participated in a science fair project, Thursday, January 30.  They all came up with great ideas and did a fantastic job on their presentations.

4th Grade Literacy Night

Submitted by susan.hunter on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 00:00
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On January 22, the 4th Grade held their second annual "Write Nite."  It was a huge success with about 80% of students and parents in attendance.  Information was given to parents about how to make reading and writing more fun at home.  Everyone  who came had a wonderful time and many prizes, books, and materials were given away.  To go along with our Utah history curriculum students performed pioneer dances and songs for their parents.  They did an amazing job!

Attributions
Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Dickie, and Mr. Ekker

Great Teachers

Submitted by susan.hunter on Fri, 01/17/2014 - 13:26
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We have great teachers at Santaquin Elementary.  Posted are the First Grade teachers and the Fifth Grade teachers.

“When you study great teachers... you will learn much more from their caring and hard work than from their style.”  ― William Glasser

Attributions
Mr. Jamsa

XtraMath

Submitted by susan.hunter on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 13:41

There is a website named XtraMath.  This website's purpose is to "help kids master basic math facts.  It is a free web program for students, teachers, and parents."

To get started click on the XtraMath link at the bottom of the document, or click on the "Links" button on the left side of the school webpage, and then click on the XtraMath link.

Once on the webpage, click on the "SIGN UP" link to create a parent account along with an account for your child or children.  The child wishing to use XtraMath can then click on the "SIGN IN" link on the homepage and follow the instructions.

Parents will receive an e-mail once a week showing the progress of the child.

"XtraMath is a non-profit organization dedicated to math achievement for all."  It is a fun way for all ages to improve their math facts.

XtraMath Link

Webpage Links

Submitted by susan.hunter on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 13:33

We have updated the webpage and want to make you aware of some changes.  There is a "Links" button now located on the left side of the webpage.  This is a main heading that hosts the links for grade level, information, and education.