About five years ago, a summer reading program was implemented.  The children who read through the summer and turned in their reading minutes were invited to a Reading Celebration.  In the beginning there were approximately 20 students who met the criteria to attend the celebration.  Two weeks ago, we celebrated with 200 students who met the criteria.

These students participated in a variety of games such as the horseshoe toss, panning for gold, horse races, lassoing a fake horse, a cattle roundup, a camp fire story by Mr. Goudy, and this year, a real rodeo.

Thanks to all the teachers, parents, and volunteers for making this celebration happen.  Good job to all the kids for reading throughout the summer!

Keyboarding is taught by Mr. Bartholomew for a certain amount of time during the year for the 4th & 5th grade students.  The 5th grade students received awards on Thursday, September 24, for reaching their goals of typing a certain wpm with a certain amount of errors.  The higher the wpm with a lower accuracy rate, the higher the prize.  Many students received candy bars and money at the keyboarding assembly.

ANGIE CRAIG

FAMILY

I have lived in Santaquin for 22 years.  I am married to Clay Craig, who is a  4th grade teacher at Orchard Hills.  I have three boys and one girl, ranging in age from 22 years old to 12 years old.  I love living and working in Santaquin.

FAVORITES

Food:      Costa Vida Salad 

Drink:      Diet Coke

Treat:      Anything with chocolate and peanut butter

Movie:     Pretty much any chick flick

Book:      The Kite Runner

Vacation:   Any National Park with my family

Time of Year:   Spring and Fall

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 18th year teaching, all but one of those years, I have taught at Santaquin Elementary.  I teach resource for students in all grades.  I love it here at Santaquin Elementary, it’s a great place to be!

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

I love to spend time with my family.  We enjoy hiking and playing games.  I love to scrapbook, cross stitch, and read.

FAMILY

I am the 8th of 10 children.  I was born and raised in Provo. My dad passed away when I was a teenager and I was raised by an incredible mom.  I lived in Provo until 3 years ago when we moved to Spanish Fork.  I am a single mom of 2 amazing daughters; one is 17 and the other is 20.  

 FAVORITES

Color: anything but black

Food:  all of it

TV: documentaries

Movies: Dad

 TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 10th year teaching.  I taught 4th grade in American Fork and then 5th grade in Payson.  This is my third year in Santaquin teaching 3rd grade and loving it! 

 WHAT I DO FOR FUN

I love to be outdoors.  I love to hike, camp, kayak, waterski, showshoe, camp, and sled.  I love to play board games and visit with people.  I like to learn new things and try new food.  I love culture and want to travel the world.  Who wants to go with me?

Students in Mr. Griffiths class learn about bacteria.  Ember, Alyssa and Lacey take samples of bacteria off of the refrigerator handle in the faculty room.  The students learned that bacteria can only grow in the right conditions.  The sample was put in a petri dish to allow it to grow. The conditions were not quite right as the petri dish became too hot and the bacteria didn't grow. 

Mrs. Adams - 5th Grade

FAMILY

I am married to a talented mechanic, and we have our dog, who is our baby, Dozer.  He is a Boxador, a Boxer/Labrador.  I have two sisters, one older and one younger.  

FAVORITES

Food:      Chicken Fingers

Treat:      Buttery Popcorn & Anything Chocolate

Movie:      Megamind

Book:       Calvin and Hobbes and any book by Robert Munsch

Vacation:  I love traveling to visit my grandparents in Canada.

Time of Year:  Summer is my favorite time of the year because it is bright and warm!

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my third year teaching 5th grade.  I absolutely love 5th grade because they get my sense of humor!  Santaquin is an amazing place to work because everyone is so friendly and team-oriented.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Some of my hobbies include drawing, jogging, hiking, and my favorite one, dune-buggy driving at Little Sahara Sand Dunes!

Mrs. Haynes - 1st Grade

FAMILY

I am married to Travis Haynes.  I have two boys David and Jacob.

FAVORITES

Food:              Strawberries

Drink:             Ice Water

Treat:             York Peppermint Patties

Movie:            Andy Griffith & I Love Lucy Re-runs

Book:              Little House in the Big Woods

Vacation:        Camping with the family

Time of Year:  Love the seasons!

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 8th year of teaching first grade.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Walking, hiking, camping, ATVs, watching my boys play sports, baking and cooking

SEP Conferences will be Wednesday, October 21, 2015.  Click on the link below to sign up for a time or go to santaquin.nebo.edu and click on the SEP Sign Up link on the left side of the page.

SEP Sign Up

THE PEAK AWARD CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM
Nebo School District wants to showcase our Positive Energy and Kind employees. PEAK Awards are nominated by patrons and recognized by the Superintendent Staff and Nebo School Board of Education. The award is administered by the Communications and Community Relations Department. 

Kim Hoschouer, Music Teacher, Santaquin Elementary
Nominated by: Eric Kern 
“Kim provides daily enrichment instruction, music instruction, and one-on-one tutoring to students with learning difficulties. She always comes to work with a smile and a wonderful sense of humor. Her genuine concern for those she comes in contact with and her work ethic add much to our school culture. Kim steps up to every task she is given, always trying to improve her practice. We are so grateful for the kindness that she shows to our students and to her colleagues.”

Faculty and staff members are nominated by anyone in the community through the Nebo School District website, www.nebo.edu/PEAK wherein a special Customer Service link is provided.

Why use a ladder when you have a lasso?  Sometimes when the kids play kickball during recess, their shoes fly further than the ball; thus, requiring Mr. Goudy's roping expertise.