The students gathered for the November reading assembly.  As they entered the gym, their excitement grew as they saw cones lined up in front of the basketball hoop with dollar amounts attached to each cone, books were scattered on the steps, and bikes lined the stage area.

The student's reading tickets were in the tumbler.  The first name was chosen and the crowd went wild.  The student chosen was called to the front and was allowed to pick up to four people to shoot baskets.  For each basket that was made, the student won money.  There were a total of four students who had this opportunity.  Some of the students went home with $15 cash.

Other students won books.  If they chose the right book, they also received a one-dollar bill.

Teachers also took the opportunity to spotlight a student or two from their class.

Then came time for the bike drawing.  Hunter Breland from the Kindergarten PM class won a bike, and so did Phoenix Davies from Mr. Griffith's Fourth Grade class.

IT REALLY DOES PAY TO READ!

Each month the students receive character education prevention lessons to help them develop a more positive character.  In October the students learned about being honest.  This month they focused on being a positive influence on others.

The teachers choose two students each month who are examples of the theme being taught.  Congratulations to the students awarded for being a positive influence on others.

On Wednesdays, the students in the fourth grade with no missing assignments get to participate in a fun activity.

Today's activity was a "secret mission".  The students built lasers in the hallway with red string and tape.  They each had an opportunity to go through the hallway and try out their skill at being a secret agent without getting caught.

Adam Glendon Sidwell, author of Evertaster, visited Santaquin Elementary.  He gave a presentation on imagination and the writing process.  Mrs. Adams got to pretend she was a viking!

We appreciate him taking the time to visit our school and encouraging our students to use their imaginations.

Santaquin Sentinel, November 2013

The children were so excited for recess as the snow covered the ground for the first time this school year.  It was fascinating to watch as the children changed from their competitive games played at recess to the uniting of a common goal - building humongous snow balls.

The school was filled with excitement as the students entered dressed to dazzle, scare, make others laugh, or just to enjoy the events of the Halloween day.

The faculty sure did dress it up.  Our Fifth Grade teachers came as Rock, Paper, Scissors.  The Sixth Grade teachers turned into "The Three Blind Mice".  Some of the faculty were transformed into Minions; hopefully, they will be back to normal tomorrow.  We had Jenny, a character from a book, a puppy, man, scarecrow, chef, Santa, the list goes on.

Thanks to all those who celebrated this day with us during the parade, in the classroom, or by helping your child dress up to enjoy the festivities.

Students and faculty wore tie-die shirts, ties, and ribbons in their hair for the theme of the day.  Third grade students excited to show their support for Red Ribbon week.

We kicked off Red Ribbon week by wearing red.  On their way to lunch, the students signed their name to a poster agreeing they would not get caught in the web of drugs.  The students received a spider ring for participating.

Second Grade had their "Parents and Pumpkins" literacy night.  The children whose names were drawn, picked a pumpkin to take home.