February 2013

Baseball players from Maple Mountain High School took time out to read to the students of Spanish Oaks Elementary. They visited classrooms and read their favorite books to the students. They encouraged the students to always work hard and to be the very best they can be. We would like to thank Coach Miner and the Golden Eagle players for their visit. Photos of Maple Mountain baseball players

Last week the PTA sponsored Teacher Appreciation Week and, wow, did the teachers get spoiled! The theme this year was a pirate theme. Teachers had signs outside of their doors that were decorated by room parents. There was a waffle bar breakfast that kicked the week off on Monday morning. On Tuesday, students dressed up as pirates and watched a pirate relay race with the teachers from their own grade levels. Teacher treats included yummy cupcakes, a bag full of “treasures” from under the sea, and a delicious pirate feast for lunch on Friday.

On February 9th, 2013 students from Spanish Oaks Elementary competed against 23 other schools in Nebo School District Chess Tournament at Cherry Creek Elementary in Springville. Our students took 12th place overall. Awesome job students! Students who participated: 1st grade: Trenton Black, Kiera Lee 2nd grade: Talmage Johnson 3rd grade: A.J. Rex, Deacon Hansbrow 4th grade: Zachary Brown, Kaiden Baird, Caden Black Photo of participants with trophy

On Friday, February 1st , the students and staff at Spanish Oaks spent the day focusing on healthy living through lessons on eating nutritious foods and staying physically active. Students wore exercise clothing from the ‘80s and spent time exercising (Sweatin’ to the Oldies) in the school auditorium with Principal Huff and led by the student council. It was a fun, informative activity.

On January 27th, Spanish Oaks Elementary held their annual Science Fair. More than 120 students participated. There was a great variety of project topics. There were such topics as plant growth, sound waves, bacteria growth, how different windows affect U.V. rays, and much more. Students worked hard on their projects which was evident in their outstanding displays.