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!

Payson Jr. High students came to our school on Wednesday to show the 6th-graders how much fun it is to be in band and orchestra.  As the classes entered the gym, the Jazz Band was rockin' !!!  It was fun to see that many of the students performing had been students here at Santaquin Elementary. 

Parents who have students who are interested in joining the band or orchestra need to attend a meeting Tuesday, April 23, at 7:00pm at the PJHS.  That's the same day as the 6th-grade Hershey Track so it should be easy to remember.

Students from the 4th, 5th and 6th Grades participated in the annual Science Fair on Feb. 8, 2013.  Many interesting projects were entered.  Hours and hours of preparation went into  the presentation of their scientific research.  10 projects from the 5th and 6th grade entries were selected to compete at the District Science Fair.  Top scoring entries from all three grades were given trophies.  Great job students!

Santaquin Sentinel, February 2013