The 5th Graders have been working hard the last couple of months earning “Lucky Bucks” from their teachers. On Thursday, April 25 they were able to spend their hard earned cash. The teachers had set up a small store where they could purchase items such as: 2 liter bottles of soda, toys, books, candy, pencils, etc. The students earned their “lucky bucks” as an incentive program for good academic and social behavior.
The fourth-grade students welcomed spring by attending the annual Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point on April 22, 2013. They enjoyed all the colors of the rainbow as they viewed nearly 100 different varieties of tulips. The festival features 250,00 tulips in area of 55 acres at the gardens of Thanksgiving Point.
Author Tess Hilmo, from Highland, Utah visited Mrs. McEntire’s and Miss Berger’s third grade classroom. She wrote the book, With a Name Like Love. She taught the students about character development, using real life experiences, and explained how the editing process works and explained how she does research for her books. The students were inspired by her examples and her dedication to teaching students. Their class highly recommends this book to any student/teacher who enjoys a good mystery.
The 3rd Annual East Meadows Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser and Safety Fair were held Saturday, April 13, 2013. Amy Colton and committee did an amazing job providing warm yummy pancakes with fun toppings, such as syrup, whipped topping, M&M’s, chocolate chips, marshmellows, powdered sugar, sprinkles, bananas,strawberries and peaches. The Safety Fair again featured Spanish Fork Police Department with Officer Sherriff registering bikes and scooters. The Fire and Ambulance Department let the kids inside the fire truck and ambulance to see around. The Utah County Health Department provided
The Shelley Irish School of Dance performed for the students of East Meadows Elementary in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Monday the 18th day of March, 2013. Irish Dance originated in Ireland. The dancers wore traditional Irish dresses and shoes. They dance with their legs keeping their arms straight down their sides and little to no movement of the upper body. They talked with the students about Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day.
The student’s at East Meadows Elementary enjoyed a music filled assembly by “Mamas Wranglers.” Formerly known as "The Kid Fiddler's." The Jackson Family Band is from Las Vegas, Nevada. They have traveled all over the United States performing at various venues.
Kindergarten Registration was held Tuesday, March 12. If you did not make it into the school that day please come in to the office and sign your child up for next year.
The Spanish Fork Jr. High School Band visited the sixth-graders East Meadows on March 12, 2012. A representative from Summerhays Music explained all the different instruments to them. Mr. Wendell, the Band teacher gave them a quick overview of the program. The Jr. High students then played a piece they have been practicing. The Orchestra visited the week before. It is time for the sixth-graders to decide whether they want to play in the Band or Orchestra next year.
Come visit the "Story Laboratory" Book Fair on Monday, March 11 through Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Hours are on Monday and Tuesday from 8:00-3:30 and Wednesday 8:00-8:00. Stop in before or after you visit your child's classroom on Wednesday afternoon. The Book Fair will be closed on Thursday. The Book Fair helps provide books for our classrooms and library. Plus it is a great time to build your own libraries at home. We hope to see you all there?
Dads and Donuts has become a tradition at East Meadows Elementary. On Tuesday, March 5, 2013 students and their dad’s, brothers, grandpa’s and even some mom’s filling in packed the hallways and classrooms at the school. The PTA presented a new book to each student at the school that they brought with them to read or be read too by their dad. It is always such a treat to see all those at the school reading and spending time with their children. As the night ended they were treated to a fresh donut also provided by the PTA. Thank you dads and all the many others that shared their valuabl