Next all classes studied Dale Chihuly, one of the most intriguing 21st century glass blowing installation artist.  That's a mouthful!  The students love, love him!  They know tons of super fun facts about him. They created pieces of art out of plastic that was then melted, similar to blown glass. They installed the pieces as if they were installing it on the ceiling, as intended for the installation. It hangs in the library.  The students are amazing.

The fifth and sixth grade artists studied different ways to make money by being creative.  Our project focus was city planners, architects and interior designers.  They built city models out of recyclables.  After being given a list of requirements, I set them loose.  They then had to create their own urban home blue print, a one-point perspective city drawing of the building containing their homes, and last they created idea boards with clipped furnishings, paint swatches and flooring samples.  

An art contest was held during the National School Lunch week.  The theme was "School Breakfast:  Before and After".  Alli Blake was named as winner and won a gift card and other prizes for her drawing.

"Eating a nutritious breakfast helps students achieve success in the classroom and beyond."

Wristbands and Tickets go on sale TODAY! 
We will be outside before and after school everyday.
Buy your wristbands and tickets a head of time and get them cheaper!

5 tickets for $1.00 (games and food)
1 wristband for $5.00 (unlimited inflatables)
Buy 3 wristbands get 1 wristband FREE!

Mr. Camit, Mr. Argyle, Mr. Kern, Mr. Goudy, Mr. Ekker competed against the 5th grade students in a game of "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader".

Santaquin Sentinel, May 2015

When the staff at Santaquin voted for the Crystal Apple award this year, it is was a unanimous decision. The Crystal Apple award at Santaquin was awarded to Mary Smith the school psychologist.

Mary has been working as a psychologist for 23 years, and will retire this coming May.  Our faculty will miss her so much.  We are so grateful for our years with her.  She has worked at numerous schools with many children.  She has mentored many young practicum students and guided them on their way to becoming certified psychologists.

Mary has helped many students over the years and specializes in play therapy. Play therapy provides a way for students to express their feelings through a natural self-healing process. Mary is a wonderful communicator keeping parents informed and at ease knowing that her number one goal is what is best for the child.  Mary is very good at sharing knowledge and helping colleagues in any way she can.  She is always positive and upbeat.  The staff at Santaquin would like to congratulate Mary on an award well deserved!!

Craig Harvey from Horace Mann presented the award to Mary.

Santaquin Sentinel, April 2015

Students in the 4th grade were awarded for their keyboarding skills.

The awards were divided into groups of students who typed 25 words with 10 errors, 25 words with 5 errors, 30 words with 5 errors, 35 words with 5 errors, 40 words with 5 errors, 45 words with 5 errors, and 60 words with 5 errors, and to those most improved.

2nd grade tutors help Kindergarten students learn base 10 numbers.