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.

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.

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

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)

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

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

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