Miss Mellor's PM Kindergarten students had a great time learning about and making jelly fish in Art class this week with Mrs. Christensen.  "They could hardly contain their excitement as they swam back into our room to show off their projects to me," said Miss Mellor.   When asked if they had fun in Art today they replied,  "YES!!!  We love Mrs. Christensen ... she always has fun things to make, and we LOVE our new jelly fish!"  

The UVU Owls' mascot came to help Spanish Oaks celebrate reading!  There were fun games, book give-aways, music and 2 bike winners.  Our bike winners were:  Margaret in Mr. Lovell's class, and Brakin in Miss Mellor's Kindergarten class.  A HUGE congratulations to them, and a "thank you" to our PTA for another great reading celebration!

Our PTA was so excited to recognize and reward some "Outstanding" individuals at Spanish Oaks today ... Mr. Todd Bradford was selected as the "PTA Golden Apple Outstanding Teacher."  The PTA Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Educators recognizes a professional educator currently working with students in grades preschool-12.  Mr. Bradford, who was nominated by an appreciative parent, is dedicated to the learning of ALL his fourth grade students, both past and present.  We are proud of you, Mr. Bradford!

Spanish Oak's very own second grader, Carter B., took 6th place at the Art City International Chess Tournament on Saturday.  There were 28 other second graders, and Carter was SO excited to get a trophy! Thank you, Carter, for representing our school with pride.

We invite students in first through sixth grade who want to sing with the Spanish Oaks Choir to register.  We start practicing for our spring performances on Wednesday, January 27th, at 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. in the Little Theater. 

We want to congratulate Bailey on advancing to state with her Reflections entry in the catagory of:  Photography.  She did an amazing job and we are proud to have her represent Spanish Oaks!  The Reflections Committee presented Bailey with a beautiful trophy at the awards ceremony.

Reflections Winner(s):  Bailey M. and Alison C. are moving on to State in Reflections, both in Photography ... CONGRATULATIONS!!  Good luck, Bailey and Alison at State!!!!

We want to tell Allison congratulations on making it all the way to state with her Reflections entry in the catagory of photography.  She did an excellent job and we are all so proud of her! The reflections committee awarded her a beautiful trophy today to congratulate her. 

In conjunction with our Chess EXTRA Class that begins January 20 through February 24, we will also be holding Chess EXTRA Team Practice!!  Mrs. Laura Dyches will meet with 4th-6th grade students during the lunch hour in the Little Theater for practice and tournament opportunities.  This is NOT an instructional time, but rather a time to demonstrate skill and play worthy opponents.