December 2012

Fifth grade teachers, Jenn Sorenson & Deana Coates, have been selected to recieve a grant to participate in the  summer 2013 field study, Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute, sponsered by Driven 2 Teach.

The Driven 2 Teach program takes teachers out of the classroom and to the very places where history happened – they travel there so they can teach it here. Those experiences then elevate and enhance history for their students.

Mrs. Coates is not new to Park Elementary, but she is a new 5th grade teacher.  Last year she worked with the interns and new teachers. I interviewed Mrs. Coates and found out many interesting things about her. Her favorite food is chips and salsa. Her favorite thing to do in her free time is garden and sew. She has been a teacher before she came to Park.  Mrs. Coates is very nice and is a wonderful teacher.

Mrs. Lybbert was a teacher for 16 years; she was a facilitator for 8 years and she worked at B.Y.U for 7 years. She was a co-liaison for B.Y.U. She loves teaching at Park. She says,"Park is such a caring school and it makes me feel welcome. Great school, great kids!"  In her free time, she likes to travel, try new recipes, camp, read, and play family games. She is married to Derrick, and he also teaches. She has 3 daughters: 2 are teachers, one is a sophomore in high school. She has 3 grandchildren, and one son who goes to B.Y.U Hawaii.

We owe a big thank you to everyone who donated items to this years food and clothing drive.   We also want to thank Grandma Pat, the student council members, and all those who help to sort the items.   So many families will benefit from your generosity. We feel fortunate to be members of such a generous community.  If you know someone in need please contact the main office.

In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Macy’s holiday “Believe” campaign, the retailer is bringing the beloved “Yes, Virginia” animated special to life on school stages across the country! “Yes, Virginia The Musical” is based on a true story and tells the heartwarming tale of 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, who wrote a letter to the New York Sun newspaper in 1897, inquiring about the existence of Santa Claus.