Fifth and sixth grade students enjoyed a brief assembly on how to make the science fair enjoyable. Mrs. Luke's daughter Ashley Luke (7th grader at Spanish Fork Jr. high) and niece Chloe Randall (7th grader at freedom academy) spoke to the kids about their experiences with the science fair. Chloe brought her project to display and explained to the group what she did for the project. They explained how important it is to pick a topic that they are really interested in.

 Park Elementary Spelling Bee will be held February 2, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the gym.  All 4th-6th grade students are able to participate in the Spelling Bee.  Classroom winners will be selected this week and move on to the school Spelling Bee on February 2nd.  The school winner will be eligible for the Utah Valley Spelling Bee held in a few weeks.  Good Luck!

Just for fun, did you know the winning word for the National Spelling Bee last year was knaidel 

/ˈk(ə)nādl/

“We’ve spent our lives behind bars…Handle Bars!”  Rich Weiber 

Wheelies, tricks, stunts, jumps, spins, and frightened teachers are a few things students enjoyed during the Rich Weiber Stunt Bike Rewards Assembly. 

“Where there is unity there is always victory.”  ~Publilius Syrus

Students met together on January 3rd to celebrate the first Victory Assembly for 61 leaders from Park Elementary.  Victory Assemblies are a way to recognize students as leaders in the areas of math, reading, and leadership in the classroom.  Students are selected by their teachers and recognized during a Victory Assembly on the first Friday of each month.