On Friday, August 31st, 2012 some of our 5th and 6th grade students were invited by J. Lynn Jones, the Special Education Director for Nebo District, to greet Special Education Directors from all over the state to a meeting at the Nebo District Office.  The students who were chosen to participate were Madyson Lackey, Bethany Wilson, Brandon Cook, Joe Graham, Laurae Latham, and Chris Hatfield.  They did a great job shaking the hands of those in attendance and directing them to their meeting.  We are proud of our student leaders!

The Park School Spelling Bee had 16 participants from fourth through sixth grade.  As the students spelled their words, it was evident that they all had studied very hard to qualify to make this far.  Each fourth through sixth grade class had held class spelling bees to find students that would represent their class in the school-wide bee.

Mrs. Elaine Olsen's Preschool have created amazing cities.  The students had an assignment to create a business to be in a city in their preschool class.  The students made some fantastic businesses and they were very creative.  Pictured are many of the businesses that made their cities.  The students pictured are in the Monday morning class.

Jason Jones and his magnificent birds made a visit to Park Elementary on Wednesday, November 16.  Mr. Jones taught us about birds of prey.  He informed us that there are 3 characteristics that all raptors have- they are predatory, they have a hooked-sharp beak and they have talons.  He showed us hawks, falcons and owls.  One of the hawks was allowed to fly from the back of the gym back to Mr. Jones.  It swooped across the gym just above the students heads as it flew back to Mr.

Veterans Day, November 11, 2011, the students at Park School were privileged to have local veterans present an assembly highlighting the great accomplishments of our military. The veterans introduced themselves and told the students which branch of the military they served in and which conflict. They represented World War II up through the War in Afghanistan and Iraq. The students were shown a short video which showed how our military help people all over the world.

Marshall Reese, son of Martin and Joyce Reese, recently did his Eagle Project at Park Elementary School. His project was a large map of the United States stenciled and painted on the asphalt in the playground area of the school. The map is bright and colorful. Several businesses in Provo and Orem donated supplies and paint to help Marshall accomplish his Eagle project. Marshall is a sophomore at Maple Mountain High School. Marshall is a hard working young man who desires to do his best inside and outside of school.

Park Elementary has been recognized by the Utah State Office of Education as one of the 2011 Utah High Performing Title I Schools.  This recognition is provided to Utah Title I schools that are able to demonstrate high levels of student achievement.  To earn the Utah High Performing Title I School Award schools must make Annual Yearly Progress for at least two years, score at or above the state average on state math and language arts tests, and be nominated by their district superintendents.  Our teachers, staff, students and parents have worked very hard. 

We have some new faces at Park Elementary School for the 2011-12 school year.  We would like to welcome Miss Lindsee Brice and Michelle Hartman to the second grade team.  We welcome Mrs. Sarah Sumsion and Mrs. Aprel Mendenhall to our sixth grade team.  We hope they will be happy here at Park School.  We are glad they are here and know that they will add strength to our faculty.

The month of May brough out sprinters, long jumpers and long distance runners as the Spanish Fork City Recreation Department sponsored the annual Hershey Track Meet.  The majority of the Park Elementary School students from grades 3-6 participated in this event.  The weather went from cold, to cold and damp, to beautiful depending on what day your grade level was assigned.  Despite the weather conditions all who participated tried their best and had fun.  Congratulations to all who won!  (Pictures are from the 4th grade meet)

Mrs. Shauna Hatch recieved the Outstanding Classified Employee of the Year for Park School.  On May 16, 2011 Craig Harvey of Horace Mann presented Mrs. Hatch with a certificate and some goodies representing how the staff at Park School feels about this great lady.  Mrs. Hatch was originally hired as a Title I technician and now she is also an office assistant secretary. Mrs. Hatch is one of the nicest people here at Park School.  She is a breath of fresh air.  She is always positive, understanding and willing to lend a listening ear.  Mrs.