Once a month half of the first graders go to Mr. Ekker’s and Mrs. Hogan’s room for dance instruction.

Red Ribbon Week will be Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 1. The 2013-2014 Red Ribbon theme will be "DRUGS ARE SCARY".  You can show your Red Ribbon spirit by participating in the daily events listed below.

• MONDAY:  "DON'T GET CAUGHT IN THE WEB OF DRUGS" - Wear red.
• TUESDAY:  "DON'T GET TIED UP IN DRUGS" - Wear a tie dye shirt, tie, or ribbon.
• WEDNESDAY:  "I AM A JEAN-IUS" - Wear jeans.
• THURSDAY:  "DRUGS ARE SCARY" - Wear Halloween costumes.
• FRIDAY:  "OUR SCHOOL IS DRUG FREE FROM HEAD TO TOE" - Wear crazy hair and socks.

During our First grade literacy night, parents came to the school with their student and learned about writing, technology in reading, and reading instruction.

There are many reasons we hold literacy night.  A few of those reasons are listed below.

1. To inform parents of ways to help their students at home, which is supportive of the teachers.
2. To strengthen the relationship between parent and student.
3. To strengthen parent and teacher relations.
4. To strengthen community/school relations.

Students creating skeletons in Mrs. Taylor's class.  They are using Q-tips and other art supplies to create this scary art project.

Thanks to all of the parents who have volunteered to help in the classroom and at home doing various projects.  Mister Rogers said, "All of us, at some time or other, need help.  Whether we're giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world."  We couldn't do it without everyone's help.  THANK YOU!

Wild Wonders from Genola visited the first grade.  Sara Jacobson showed the following animals to the students.  Toothpick the Hedgehog, Piper the Chinchilla, and a snake.  The snake was quite a hit with the students.

The Kindergarten took a field trip to the Santaquin Fire Station.  They learned about fire safety and how the fire department relates to our community.

Mr. Argyle explained the purposes of the firefighters clothing and a few of them tried it on.

Thanks to all those who participated in this field trip.  It was a great success!

Christie Peatross worked at Santaquin Elementary for 7 years.  She taught many students and was a great asset to the teachers, especially in the Kindergarten class rooms.  She will be missed, but we wish her the best as she pursues her dreams working at Mountain View Hospital.

At the end of the 2012-2013 school year, the 1st grade children were given a challenge to read through the summer.  A goal was set for them to stay at the same reading level or to improve.  As summer came to a close and they headed back to school as 2nd graders, they awaited their reading results.

In October an assembly was held to recognize all those who had turned in their reading slips through the summer.  Then trophies were given to those who stayed at the same reading level or improved.

The children's names were also entered into a drawing where they received a basket full of goodies or a blanket made by the 1st grade teachers.

During the week of the Book Fair, parents are invited to come and read with their child or children while they enjoy delicious pastries.