November 2010

Olympic Park

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/23/2010 - 10:08

East Meadows 5th graders took the opportunity to visit Olympic Park near Park City. Olympic Park served as the 2002 Olympic venue for ski jumping, Nordic Combined, Bobsled, Skeleton and the Luge. Besides seeing how snow is great for a lot of fun winter activities, the students learned that snow is also important to Utah’s economy. In fact snow is called ‘white gold,’ and without it industries would economically suffer. Students enjoyed looking at the event rides and watching people do some practice runs. They were amazed at how fast the riders zoomed by.

Reading to Recess

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 11:03
East Meadows Elementary students were privileged to have Spanish Fork High School athletes and student council members come to the school to read and play with them today, November 18. This is a fun tradition the high school participates in. These high school students want kids to get excited about not just playing sports but reading and learning also. Lisie Dixon told third-grade class members, “you are lucky that you get to come to school and learn to read . . .

Museum on the Move

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 09:39

East Meadows 4th graders were scientists-in-action today, November 15. Carolyn Firestone, representative from the University of Utah, Museum of Natural History brought the mini-museum to the school so students could learn about rocks and minerals. Museum on the Move (Mom) addresses the Utah core curriculum in science. Instead of lecturing to students, MoM focuses on allowing students to think and process like actual scientists. Students observed specimens, questioned and made inferences, researched, and recorded thoughts and ideas.

5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 11/12/2010 - 10:59
On Thursday, November 11, East Meadows 5th graders became D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduates. Officer Chris Sherriff welcomed family and friends as he commended the 5th graders for completing their 10-week educational training. In order to receive their graduation certificates, students participated in class discussions and activities, learned songs, and wrote thoughtful essays on why it is important to stay away from drugs and other harmful substances.

Reflections 2010 Winners!

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Fri, 11/05/2010 - 11:46

This year’s Reflections theme was “Together We Can.”   The winners for East Meadows Elementary are as follows:  Dance-Grayson Jenkins, Emily Monroe, and Grace Fillmore.  Film: Matthew Bradford, and Meg Haroldson. Literature: Haylie Campbell, Cameron Smith, Rachel Sweat, and Kaylee Sweat.  Music: Spencer Fillmore, and Baylin Bradford.  Photography: Sam Jex, Kate Searcy, Brooklyn Fenn, Lorin Wyss, and Gavin Henry.  Visual Arts: Emma Martin, Madalyn Gull, Kyler Hunter, McKenzie Gladding, and Nichole Heyn.  3-D Art: J.D.

Crystal Apple Award

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 10:57

The Crystal Apple this year goes to the most selfless person we know. Adam Gull always puts his students, family, and co-workers first. Not a day goes by without him trying to help someone else. Adam began his teaching career in 5th grade at East Meadows as an intern. He decided to stay on when a position teaching 6th grade opened at East Meadows. He has spent time leading the 6th grade team and supporting his fellow teachers. Adam’s game plan has always been about his students.

Attributions
Julie Hammari