March 2013

Meteorologist visits Spanish Oaks

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Lindsay Storrs, Meteorologist from KUTV News, visited the fourth grade at Spanish Oak Elementary. She explained how cold and warm weather fronts are formed and how they affect our lives. She demonstrated some science experiments that helped to reinforce what the students learned.
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Freedom Fair at Spanish Oaks Elementary

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The fifth grade students at Spanish Oaks just culminated a unit on Social Injustices with a Freedom Fair. Students researched groups of people from the United States who have suffered a social injustice. Social issues depicted included slavery, women’s rights, child labor, the Indian Removal Act, the Civil Rights Movement for Black Americans, and the Japanese Americans’ internment during World War II. The Freedom Fair included groups of students performing skits that represented the different social injustice groups for family members and the student body.
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Kindy 500 at Spanish Oaks

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Kindy 500 at Spanish Oaks Life is a highway for the kindergarten students at Spanish Oaks Elementary. The students created a vehicle to travel to different destinations and learn about national symbols and famous people in history. Some of the destinations the students visited were The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Betsy Ross’ home, and the Statue of Liberty. Students and parents lined the halls of the school while the kindergarten students took a few laps around to show off their Kindy 500 creations. Photos of Kindy 500
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Nebo District Science Fair Winners

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Spanish Oaks Elementary Science Fair district winners that will go on to the Central Utah Regional Science Fair competition at BYU: Nathan Dunn Justin Johnson Raely Nelson and Rebecca Wilding Heather Johnson Kierra Oyler Cosette McInelly (5th grade first place winner)
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Spanish Oaks Performs Peter Pan

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Students from all grade levels performed the play, Peter Pan. The play was performed for the student body and their families. The play was directed by Miranda Duke and co-directed by Angie Warner. Many volunteer hours were put in by the students, directors and parents to make this such an enjoyable and successful production! Attached: Peter Pan Cast and Play Photos
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Scold the Cold at Spanish Oaks Elementary

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Spanish Oaks Elementary students, faculty and staff were ready to scold the cold with a Hawaiian day celebration. Bright colorful leis and summer looks were spotted all over the school. Students participated in many activities including dancing the limbo, hula hooping, and eating a cool, frozen treat at lunchtime. Thanks to our student council for sponsoring this fun day! Photos of Scold the Cold day
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