This month we will be celebrating LOVE TO READ MONTH at East Meadows.  Check out the weekly themes and be sure to check your email (and your child's backpack) for more information, details and the punch cards that will be coming home.  

Students are challenged to read EVERY DAY and to use their punch card to track their daily reading.  Punch cards are due on February 28th and will be your child's ticket to our Reading Celebration to be held on Friday, March 1st! 

Things parents need to know:

Week 1 - 

On Tuesday, January 16th we were delighted to have an assembly put on by the Repertory Dance Theater Company.  Students learned about the elements of dance and choreography as well as the importance of exercise and eating right to build strong, healthy bodies.  We appreciate the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Initiative that brings these wonderful art-based learning experiences to our school.  

Attention Nebo Parents!  Join our next Mental Health Series on Your Child's Anxiety.  Learn simple strategies that will help you better respond to your child's anxiety.  When applied, these skills will help strengthen bonds, allowing your child to identify and work through anxiety more effectively.  

For the next two weeks we will be gathering food at East Meadows to be donated to Tabitha's Way in honor of Nate Carr and his family.  We are joining with Maple Ridge Elementary to provide a "Second Helping" of food that will benefit families during the holiday season.    

Nate passed away in a construction accident in October 2020 and to honor his memory some teachers at Maple Ridge (the school his children attended then) have organized this fun food drive.  #inhonorofnatedosomethinggreat

Our Reflections Awards Ceremony was held on Tuesday, November 28th. This year's theme was "I am hopeful because...." Students entered in the categories of photography, dance, literature, 2D & 3D art, film and dance.

Many thanks to Karli Woodbury and Alyssa Haskell who helped coordinate the event.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners! Students who received a certificate of excellence will be moving on to the district competition later in the month.

For a full list of winner names and categories, see the December Newsletter.

Our parent teacher conferences are coming up next week on Thursday, December 7th from 3:00-8:30 pm.  Here are the links to sign up for a time to meet with your child's teacher. 

If you aren't able to attend, please contact your child's teacher to schedule a different meeting time. 

We look forward to seeing you next week to share your child's progress and set goals for the remainder of the year.