The students at Santaquin Elementary came to school Monday, March 3, wearing hats of all differents colors, shapes, and sizes.  They met in the gymnasium for a "Minute To Win It" assembly.  The teachers from each grade level participated in a different activity with their students cheering them on.

Thanks to Mrs. Craig and all those who helped her for a great assembly.

What does one heart say to another heart?  "I lub-dub you."  This joke was given by a student in a First Grade class.  All month the students have been bringing in jokes to use during their writer's workshop.  The teacher writes the joke on the board with errors, and the students write the joke correctly in their writing book.

Students also celebrated Valentine's Day by decorating sugar cookies, making crafts, playing games, and exchanging Valentines in boxes they designed.

On February 13, 2014, Payson Junior High School Band and Orchestra students visited the 6th grade students at Santaquin Elementary.  They performed some fun songs for the 6th graders.  They invited any of them to sign up for band or orchestra for the next school year if they were interested.

There is a mandatory parent meeting Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Payson Junior High Auditorium.  This meeting is for new band/orchestra students only.

Santaquin Sentinel, February 2014

Our Kindergarten students celebrated 100 days of school on February 5. They came to school with 100 items on their shirts.  They celebrated by doing 100 jumping jacks, 100 hula hoops, 100 sit-ups, and many other activities that involved the number 100.

They even had a visit from Zero the Hero.  He brought snacks for the children in the shape of a "zero".  Those donuts were delicious!  Thanks Zero the Hero!

The First Grade made their own version of Olaf from the movie Frozen.

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.

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.

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!

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