"Life is for Service." Mr. Rogers
Our wonderful grandparent helpers, Grandma Janet Reese and Grandma Aileen Holt, were honored for their service in the community during a banquet held at BYU yesterday. It was a special event that words or actions can't express our gratitude for their service in our school.
Walking down the hall I see something that makes me smile. A fifth grade student tutoring a third grade student. As I eavesdrop into the tutoring session, wondering if the older student is just giving the answers, I am absolutley amazed at what I heard: Tutor Student: "Draw the array for 8x8." The younger student proceeds to draw a box with 8 columns and 8 rows, known as an array. I quickly learned there was great teaching and learning happening between these 2 students. I thought to myself "this is leadership at its best."
Park Elementary honored Specialist Stan Mecham, parent of Zoee and Griff Mecham, and hero to the Park Elementary family.
As part of the National Guard's deployment of the 116th, Specialist Mecham will be heading to Kuwait on a year long mission. To send him off, Park students expressed gratitude by singing God Bless the USA, preparing patriotic speeches, and writing "Thank You" notes for Specialist Mecham to read while serving our country.
Congratulations to the following students for earning Victory Awards during the month of September:
Math: Khalen Worley, Kyle Stuart, Parker Wilkinson, Jonathan Roque, Everett Boyd, McAlister Wilkinson, Isaac Willoughby, Trey Buttars, Manny Gonzales, Mason Hatch, Aidan Allen, Emily Taylor, Andrew Beattie, Aileen Maldonado, Isaac Reupena, Kayson Brinkerhoff, Talon Larsen, Ryder Dillenbeck
Mr. Glenn is one our amazing speech therapists in the school. Here he is teaching Mrs. Leifson's students how we make different sounds when we speak. You can see the reaction of the students as he talks to them about the vocal cords using a balloon to demonstrate. We love our speech teachers!
Park School Counselor, Mrs. Smith taught Mrs. Leifson's kindergarten class how to "Stand Strong" when dealing with bullies. Mrs. Leifson is excited to report that students are beginning to use this program in a proactive manner. They use the "Please Stop" signal and it has changed behavior. Way to go Panthers!
After a fun science unit on the sun, Ms. Taylor's class created solar ovens using a pizza box and energy from the the sun. Students made s'mores and didn't mind getting a little messy. What a tasty way to celebrate their learning! Great Job Mrs. Taylor's class!
Nebo School District Elementary Director, Julie Warren, took a tour recently of Park Elementary and had many positive things to say about the school, students, and faculty. She was greeted by student leaders in each classroom, walked the cleanest halls in the district and saw wonderful student work displayed. There is a wonderful feeling in Park School. We know it is because of the faculty, students, and patrons at Park Elementary.