September 2010

Pirates Descend on East Meadows

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 09:18
First-grade pirates came to school today, September 16, ready to learn and have some fun pirate activities. Dressing up as pirates was just part of enhancing their math and literacy activities. Students gave themselves special pirate names and spoke like pirates. They went on a treasure hunt and wrote about their adventures. Students also enjoyed graphing ‘marshmallow mateys’ and reading pirate stories.

Exploring a Local Wetland

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 09:09
On September 16, East Meadows 3rd graders explored Salem Pond, a local wetland. Parents and teachers guided them through various activities. Students learned that there are many habitats within a wetland. They observed plants and animals living in the marsh. They looked for signs of pollution, talked about ways to help protect the environment and gathered up trash found in the area. Many students enjoyed collecting water samples in specimen cups and observing living organisms through a microscope lens.

East Meadows Mustang Week

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 11:01
Students enjoyed a week of fun-filled activities as they celebrated Mustang Week sponsored by the staff and PTA of East Meadows. The goal for the week was to have some fun activities and events that helped students feel a part of the East Meadows community. Many cowboys and cowgirls descended on the school Tuesday for western dress-up day. On Wednesday, the kids learned a few country-western dance moves as they learned to line dance.

East Meadows Leaves a Smile for Jerry

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 12:13
Students and staff at East Meadows Elementary lost a dear friend over labor-day weekend. Jerry Reynolds passed away on Sunday, September 4. Jerry was beginning his fifth year as a school custodian. His hard work and good humor added to the friendly atmosphere at East Meadows. He took the time and effort to get to know students and recognize them by name which they loved. “He always said ‘hi’ to me and smiled,” said Morgan Latham.

East Meadows Elects a Student Council

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 11:33
Each year, East Meadows elects sixth-grade students to serve on a student council. The student council represents and serves the school in a variety of capacities. They do morning announcements, learn about service-project opportunities the school can get involved in, and come up with ideas to help improve the school. These students will have the opportunity to attend a student-council conference at Brigham Young University. Through this conference and in serving the school, they will get an early start at learning how to be good leaders. Congratulations to this year’s school council.