Jenna has the best personality. She knows exactly what to say to make light of a stressful situation. She is very positive and helps others even when it's not convenient for her. She loves getting to know other people and is very friendly and kind to everyone she meets. People love her because she isn't afraid to be her fun loving self. Jenna got married to the love of her life last year, and had her first baby earlier this month! She is  a fabulous mother because she is such a thoughtful and loving teacher to her students. They adore her.

Please click on the "school news" link, and on the "pull down menu" you will find our December Explorer Events Newsletter. 

• December Newsletter

Do any of you have new stuffed animals that you can donate to at-risk Utah children?  If so, please donate them to Bank of American Fork's 20th annual Project Teddy Bear through December 13th.  Project Teddy Bear is a stuffed-animal drive that benefits thousands of Utah children who use the services at family support centers across the state.  Many of these children are victims of abuse, displacement, broken homes, or have had other traumatic experiences.  A stuffed animal provides comfort and aids in play therapy for these children.  We hope you'll

Kindergarten had so much fun prepping their Thanksgiving feast and enjoying the delicious food!

Mrs. Brown and Miss Young's second grade enjoyed spending time together playing games.  This class was chosen for their exceptional efforts at being kind, showing respect and working hard.  They were our "Go Getter" Class for October.  Keep up the great work!

Mr. Rigby's fourth grade class presented some humorous Thanksgiving poems to the staff in the office this morning.  Each of the poems were memorized and presented with actions and great enthusiasm!  Thanks for sharing your talent with us, students.

Mrs. Stewart’s class enjoyed doing some service this week. They all got a chance to tie blankets for children in need. 

A huge congratulations to the students who won Awards of Merit and Awards of Excellence for their Reflections entries.  We are proud of all of you!  Also, a shout out to Baylor Ward, who has been invited to continue on to the next level of competition.

Award of Merit

Isabella Ekenstam-3-D Art

Kinsley Stumpe-Photography

Alli Christiansen-Music Composition

Chloe Massimini-Literature

Ethan Rawlings-Film Production

Award of Excellence

Carter Christiansen-Film Production

Spanish Oaks Elementary won tickets to last night's BYU men's basketball game (thank you, Mrs. Hiskey!) ... We tied for 1st place with all the other schools in Nebo for the MOST school news posts!  Mr. BIllie represented our school at the game, and even got to "meet" Cosmo.  Thank you for checking out our school news link http://spanishoaks.nebo.edu/news to see all of the amazing things happening at our school every day!

I was born and raised in Gilbert, Arizona and am the oldest of four children. I graduated from BYU with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I love teaching young children because they are so curious and excited about learning. I especially love teaching my sweet 1st graders how to read because it opens so many doors. In my free time, I love hiking, going to the gym, reading, playing games with my family, and spending time with my husband. I am so grateful to teach at Spanish Oaks!

And we are so grateful to have her here!!