November 2011

Meet Suzanne Aguero. Many students may remember Mrs. Aguero for being their music teacher at East Meadows Elementary. While she worked as the music specialist, she was busy earning her teaching degree. She now teaches third grade. Mrs. Aguero loves teaching school. Every day she gets to work with her students is a day that she has a smile on her face. She has a quote on her desk that reads, “Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” This is a reminder to her of what is most important in life. In addition to being a teacher, Mrs. Aguero is a mom to five children.

On Wednesday, November 16, 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.

Brandon Mull, author of the ever popular children’s series Fablehaven, visited East Meadows Elementary.  He talked with kids about coming up with ideas for writing books.  He said he has always had an imagination.  He just started writing down the stories that were in his head and asking people to read them. Brandon has always been a fan of fantasy.  His writings have been inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter.

The fourth grade students at East Meadows Elementary learned about Native American culture today.  Mrs. Eileen Quintana and Mrs. Natalie Billie came and showed the students many different items from their Indian culture.  They had dance costumes, moccasins, pottery, hand-woven baskets, jewelry and many more items they talked about and displayed for the students.  A few students were even allowed to put on the dance costumes.  It was a very fun and informative assembly.

"One magical princess, one young mine laborer and one army of menacing goblins: the scene is set for a work that influenced J.R.R. Tolkien to write about the battle for Middle Earth and for C.S.

This year’s Reflections theme was “Diversity Means…”   The winners for East Meadows Elementary are as follows:  Visual Arts: Brighton Bills, Mitchell Mangum, Victoria Mitchell, Grace Fillmore, Natasha Whitney. Dance: Breille Karp, McKenzie Whitney. Film Production: Mason Marshall, Baylee Masterson, Lorin Wyss. Music Composition: Isaac Fenn, Morgan Roberts, Brooklyn Fenn. Literature: Xander Lacefield, Lillian Woidka, Morgan Reid, Max College, Rhiannon Lacefield. 3D Art: Brynn Roberts, Spencer Fillmore, Leah Jensen, Ryen Hansbrow.