Our 5th graders were able to test their skills out on the ice today! I wonder if we have any future olympians on our hands?! 

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Our 3rd graders had a fun surprise left in their shoes as they learned about Christmas in Holand. 

"In Holland the Christmas celebration begins before December 5th. Saint Nicholas, or Sinter Klaas, as the children call him, come sailing intot he harbor of many Dutch cities. He brings his white horse and his companion "Black Pete". There is a parade and the children shout as the procession winds around the streets. 

Ms. Garcia and Ms. Vasquez kindergarten class was lucky enough to be recipiants of handmade blankets from Grandma Epperson! This sweet grandma makes one for each student in this class and today was the day the class was able to meet her and recieve this very special gift. What a wonderful tradition she has done with Ms. Garcia. She has made blankets every Christmas season for the last 10 years! We appreciate Grandma Epperson so much and the thoughtfulness and generosity she has shared with our students at Apple Valley.

Taryn Brown is a fifth-grade teacher at Apple Valley Elementary School in Santaquin. She has been teaching for 10 years. She received her education at Snow College and UVU. Along with teaching, she is also a mentor teacher to new teachers, the school community council facilitator, and teaches English to children in China.

Abigail Rowley is a fifth-grader at Apple Valley Elementary and is this week’s student of the week.

Abby loves to read mysteries — one of her favorites is the Nancy Drew series. She is studying gymnastics and is able to complete a back handspring on the ground.

Abby is currently serving as a Student Council member for our school. She shared an experience that is a great example of the type of contribution she makes each day.

On Veterans Day we had Sergeant Donald Lee Paas come and talk to some students about the Veitnam War. Sergeant Paas was in the air force and he told stories about how the soliders lived and some duties they had while they lived over seas. He told the story of how the soldiers would want to make their planes look more intimidating so they would paint mean faces on them. Sergeant Paas also brought some memorabilia for the students to see and try on. We are so grateful for our veterans and soldiers of America, who have fought and sacraficed so much for our freedoms.

"I received a grant from the Nebo Education Foundation in the amount of $600. This grant will be used for the purchase of books that meet the criteria of the University of Utah's Reading Clinic, in which our intervention specialist team is trained in. We meet with multiple children in one setting on a daily basis. Meeting with several students at once allows us to service a high volume of individuals. The purchase of these books will be a great asset to students in grades 1-3 who are falling behind in reading, fluency and comprehension. 

Our 5th Graders had their wax museum today! They all did an amazing job memorizing and reciting their interesting facts and decorating their posters. The other grades loved going in and pushing the buttons to see the historical statues come to life! Great job 5th graders, you all looked and did amazing! 

Halloween was SO fun! We had so many fun and unique costumes come in yesterday. We hope you all had a great day at school and fun and safe time trick or treating! 

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