The students enjoyed an assembly today featuring the #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans. Although the author was not here in person the presentor entertained the entire student body talking about the Michael Vey books and what it takes to be a Hero. He educated them about Tourett's Syndrome. A few students then took to the stage to play a game. There were two teams: Team Electroclan and Team Elgen.
On Tuesday March 3, East Meadows was visited by a rodeo clown, some city officials and the 2014 Fiesta Days Rodeo Royalty. They talked to the kids about the sport of rodeo. The rodeo clown entertained them with some of his clown acts. He also talked to the kids about the importance of getting an education. Spanish Fork is proud to welcome the 2015 Wrangler Champions Challenge Rodeo to our Fairgrounds Arena on May 30. There are only 10 Champions Challenge Rodeo's currently in the United States and we have 1 here in Spanish Fork.
To help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, East Meadows Elementary celebrates by hosting a Dad’s and Doughnuts PTA Activity. As part of the event the PTA donated a new book for each student and supplied over 900 doughnuts. Thank you to all of our dad’s, mom’s, grandparents, teachers and faculty and anyone else who participated or otherwise supported this fun night. Remember to keep reading!
Dr. Seuss was born one hundred and eleven years ago on March 2, 1904. He is the beloved author of 46 children's books. Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel authored many favorite books such as: "The Cat in the Hat", "The Lorax", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"' and "Green Eggs and Ham." To celebrate here are some of Dr. Seuss' quotes:
1. “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.”
2. “Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.”