November 2014

1st Grade Celebrates Thanksgiving

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Tue, 11/25/2014 - 14:40

The first grade had a Pancake Thanksgiving Feast to celebrate the holiday.  They made cute turkey hats to wear while they eat.  They read Thanksgiving stories and watched Thanksgiving movies.  Thank you to the mom's and dad's that came to help cook pancakes for this fun day!

Kindergarten Eats a Thanksgiving Feast

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Tue, 11/25/2014 - 14:36

Today the Kindergarten started celebrating Thanksgiving by having a Thanksgiving Feast in their classrooms.  They wore cute pilgrim hats in honor of the pilgrims.  They ate ham & turkey sandwiches, cheese, pickle and olive kabobs, pudding and a drink.  Thanks to the mom volunteers who came in to help the children celebrate.

3rd Grade Plays

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Tue, 11/25/2014 - 13:42

The third graders at East Meadows Elementary have been learning about Native American Culture.  On Tuesday, November 26, each class performed a play for their parents depicting the legends of Native Americans.  Mrs. McEntire and Mrs. Loveland’s class performed, “Pushing up the Sky,” and “The Strongest One.” Mrs. Mcquivey’s class performed, “A Possum’s Tail.”  Mrs. Aguero’s class performed, “Gluskabe and Old Man Winter.” Mrs.

4th Grade Pioneer Day

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Mon, 11/24/2014 - 14:14

As part of the 4th grade core curriculum they have been learning about the History of Utah.  Part of that history includes the pioneers settling our great state.  In celebration of our Pioneer Heritage the students and teachers dressed in pioneer attire for the day on Friday, November 22.  They participated in various pioneer activities throughout the day.  The culminating activity was singing and dancing  the “The Virginia Reel.”  Students performed the dance and then asked parents to join.  This has become a fun tradition at East Meadows.

American Legion presents assembly for Veteran's Day

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Tue, 11/11/2014 - 13:52

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the veteran's from the American Legion that presented a moving assembly today for our students. The students were respectful to those men and women in uniform today. Happy Veteran's Day to those currently serving in our military and those who have served and sacrificed so much for our freedom!

Author Adam Sidwell Visits East Meadows

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Thu, 11/06/2014 - 13:00

Author Adam Sidwell visited East Meadows Elementary on Tuesday, October 2, 2014.  He taught the students the process of story writing.  His book Evertaster has been on the Amazon Best Seller List.  He also just released another book called, Chum.  A drawing was held for a free autographed copy of his book, Evertaster. The winner of that drawing was Kabren Baller from Miss Hammari's sixth grade class.

Reflections-"The World Would Be A Better Place If......"

Submitted by trisha.olsen on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 13:36

Congratulations to all the reflections entries in this years contest. The theme for the 2014-2015 Reflections contest was: "The World Would Be A Better Place If....." The winners for East Meadows Elementary are as follows: Film Production-Linnea Simpson and Holden Bayless. Literature-Sarah Manwill, Brielle Karp and Katelyn Smith. Music Composition-Samuel Parker, Leah Ford, Dorian Jack, Greg Nelson and Grayson Jenkins. Photography-Kate Searcy, Holly Cherepovich, Emma Jensen, Abbi Ainge and Michael Wyss. Dance Choreography-Madeline Anderson, Sydney Anderson and Sydnee Seeley.