November 2012

5th Grade Stained Glass

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 14:37

The front windows and office windows at East Meadows Elementary are colorfully adorned with paper cut-outs of stained-glass windows made by our 5th grade students.  This is a tradition here at our school for the Christmas Holiday as well as other schools throughout the district.  Mr. Liddiard’s mother, LaRee Liddiard created the patterns.  Be sure to come by the school to view them.

 

3rd Grade Native American Plays

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 11:47

The third graders at East Meadows Elementary have recently been learning about Native American Culture.  On Tuesday, November 20, each class performed a plays for their parents depicting the culture of Native Americans.  The plays they performed were:  “The Birth and Creation of the Corn God.” “A Possum’s Tail.”  “The Strongest One.”  “The Cannibal Monster--A Tlingit Legend” and “The Glusabe and Old Man Winter.”  Leading up to this culminating event, students had previously learned the meaning of legends, made pottery out of play dough, and created teepees out of paper.  All the students di

5th Grade DARE Graduation

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 11:06

On Tuesday, November 20, 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. The D.A.R.E.

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 14:48

The Kindergarteners at East Meadows held their Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday before Thanksgiving.  They ate turkey sandwiches on rolls, vegetables and fruits and even pumpkin pie.  The students along with many parent helpers prepared their meal and set the tables just as the pilgrims would have done.  Many thanks to the teachers and parents for such a fun activity to get us in the mood for the holidays.

Crystal Apple Award!

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 13:33

The Crystal Apple Award at East Meadows Elementary this year goes to first-grade teacher, Lori Kofoed.  Lori is married and the mother of five children and grandmother of two.

4th Grade Pioneer Day

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 12:06

Fourth grade students and teachers dressed up as pioneers on Friday, November 9, 2012.  They played Pioneer games and watched Little House on the Prairie.  Parents were invited at the end of the day to watch and participate in the Virginia Reel.  Utah History is part of the 4th grade core curriculum.

 

2012-2013 Reflections Winners!

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 14:49

This year’s Reflections theme was “The Magic of a Moment….”   The winners for East Meadows Elementary are as follows:  Visual Arts: Mason Woodruff, Cameron Marshall, Makenzie Christensen, Brielle Bills, and Ashton Hunt. Dance: Brighton Bills, Emily Monroe. Film Production: Holden Bayless, Jordan Tingey, Grace Fillmore. Music Composition: Jenna Williams, T.J. Evans. Literature: Elle Hancock, Hailey Campbell, Morgan Ivie, Bryce Marshall. 3D Art: J.D. Crotts, Nathan Coyne, Lindsey Ivie, Leah Jensen. Photography: Zachery Campbell, Andrew Hill, Bailee Bills, Eden Smith, Brielle Karp.