March 2017
How low can you go?
Published by jen.teemant on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 09:31In a sixth grade science lab, the students accessed a sound generator on the computer. They were able to tell how high and low of a pitch they could hear. It was fun trying out the features on the website.
Just Planning
Published by jen.teemant on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 11:25Our kindergarteners gave Mr. Argyle some suggestions to make our playground more fun, safe and inviting. He took notes and drew pictures! The kids even helped him take some measurements. They were so helpful!
6th Grade Padlock Competition
Published by jen.teemant on Thu, 03/23/2017 - 14:02This week our 6th graders have been practicing how to open locks to prepare for Jr. High lockers. Mrs. Lyons our school counselor put together a competition to see who were the fastest students to open a lock.
Congratulations to our overall winners!
1st - Rylan Nuttail
2nd - Kam Schimpf
Individual class winners:
Mecham: Arzadia Maestas, Brooklyn Darling
Greer: Josh Laker, Guadalupe Cortes
Griffeth: Tori Ludlow, Kam Schimpf
Rawle: Rylan Nuttail, Aspen Cummings
STEM and Leprechauns??
Published by jen.teemant on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 14:27Our 2nd graders had a great STEM project to celebrate St. Patricks Day. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math.
The students had to design, engineer and build a leprechaun trap to see if they could catch a leprechaun. Unfortunately that crazy leprechaun was too tricky and made a huge mess! Maybe they will catch him next year??
Moving Fish
Published by jen.teemant on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 12:16For the fourth grade activity a few weeks ago, we made Moving Fish! The fourth grade activity is a reward for students who have all their work caught up. It also gives kids who need a little extra time and help a chance to work in a smaller group with a teacher.
CMI Math Project in First Grade
Published by jen.teemant on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 10:43
During the month of February, first grade learned about Abraham Lincoln and that he lived in a one room log cabin. The students learned about how a log cabin was constructed. Then, the teachers taught a CMI math lesson that involved all the students in counting and bundling popsicle sticks in groups of tens to see how many the class had. Students were able to count large numbers of sticks counting by tens. After counting the initial group of sticks, the teacher gave them more sticks as it was determined that in order for each student to build their own log cabin more sticks would be necessary. In the end, each student had 68 sticks to build their own replica of a one room log cabin.
Experimenting with Sound
Published by jen.teemant on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 12:08Students from Mrs. Rawle's class experimented with sound vibrations as part of their Sound Unit. They made string telephones and listened as their voices were transmitted over the string.
Congratulations to Mr.Goudy - Nebo District Classified Employee of the Year!
Published by jen.teemant on Thu, 03/09/2017 - 16:18“Mr. Goudy brightens everyone's day. He is more than a custodian; he helps run the school. He plows snow early in the morning and even cleans snow off the staff’s car windows. Mr. Goudy stops by classrooms to see if anyone needs any help. He assists students with their science projects and will dress up as the gingerbread man for Christmas. He is known for coordinating the Reading Rodeo for our students in the summer. Mr. Goudy is so kind and helpful and makes others feel special. He has a beautiful soul and finds time for positive interaction with the students and staff and makes Santaquin Elementary feel warm an inviting.”
Read Across America week was super fun!
Published by jen.teemant on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 10:39Read Across America week was super fun!
We pledge to read by Debra Angstead:
"Each book that we read puts smarts in our heads 'cause brains grow more thoughts the more they are fed."