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.

The Fourth Grade students at Park visited the Alf Engen Ski Museum and Olympic Park just outside Park City on April 22, 2011.  We learned more about the importance of snow to the economy of Utah and the importance of the snow pack to our water supply for the residents of Utah.  We learned that after the silver mines closed in Park City the snow became white gold, by bringing in tourists that wanted to ski.  The students got to see where athletes practice aerial ski jumps in the summer by going off ramps into a swimming pool.  We went to the top of the bobsled run and had

The fifth grade students are now practicing for the Hope of America.  Hope of America is a patriotic program that is part of the kick off for the Freedom Festival each year.  The students will be performing in the Marriott Center in May.

The 3rd grade students recently participated in a grade level spelling bee.  We would like to congratulate all those who participated and give a big Hip, Hip, Hooray to the 3 winners.  Third place went to Amanda Lewis, second place went to Nathan Oviatt and the first place winner was Carson Czarnik.  Good job!