On February 21st, the Sixth Grade Teachers at Santaquin Elementary were pleased to present their first annual “Love of Learning” Parent Night.  This was a special night for parents and students to fall in love with 6th grade curriculum and learn great ways to help their child at home!

Why come?  After coming, parents went home with great tools to use with their child, including websites and hands-on materials for at-home use!  But wait – there was more!

Selected student's chosen for their outstanding reading efforts last month were rewarded with a cookie decorating celebration with Mr. Argyle on Wednesday, February 20th.  Students enjoyed frosting and decorating their own cookies, after which came the best part ... eating them!  As they left, each student got to choose a book to take home!  We love reading at Santaquin!

Santaquin Elementary Students "wowed" Payson Jr. High Administration with their polite behavior and great attitude on Wednesday.  Our students listened intently as they learned about what to expect in Jr. High next year.  A highlight of the morning was when former student, Ben Rowley spoke to the students and told his experiences of starting Jr. High.  He told the classes that the most important thing was to get a binder and keep things organized. 

On Wednesday, February 20th, the Administrative Staff of Payson Junior High School visited the 6th grade students at Santaquin to welcome them to 7th Grade!!  Principal Swenson shared two reasons for them to be excited:  great students and excellent staff!  He talked about the importance of continuing to work hard now so they will be ready for junior high.  Some of the fun things to look forward to at PJHS were shared by Peer Leader, Ben Rowley, a graduate of Santaquin Elementary:  "Grizzly Den" activities, lockers, races, clubs, band and orchestra

Students at Santaquin Elementary School were invited to take a tour of one of our school buses.  The tour proved to be very informative and our driver had an answer for all of the student's questions.  We learned how to escape the bus in an emergency, and why school buses don't have seat belts.  Thanks to our school bus drivers who bring our students to school and home safely!!

Students and teachers alike enjoyed a very eventful Valentine's Day in Santaquin today.  Classrooms were full of doughnut eating contests, passing out of valentines, games, and goodies.  It doesn't have to be expensive ... a simple card will do; as long as you put your heart into it, and show that it's really from you!  Happy Valentine's Day from everyone at Santaquin Elementary!