A Box Top Bonanza!

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Park Elementary School students recently completed a "Box Top Bonanza" contest.  Park students were encouraged to bring in the pink Box Tops for Education to the school.  Twenty five classes competed in the competition to see who would bring in the most box tops.  Mr. Peterson's class got 1st runners up.  Mrs. Sorensen's class took 2nd runners up, and Mrs. Gardner's class took 3rd runners up.  Mrs. Leifson's class won first place by bringing in 1,522 box tops!  Mrs. Leifson's first grade class was rewarded with a "Pink Party".  Mrs.

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Pat Christianson and Cheryl Leifson. photos by Cheryl Leifson

Red Ribbon Week

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October 21st of Red Ribbon Week was "Give Drugs the Boot" day.  Students were encouraged to dress in Western attire.  Lots of boots were seen around Park School halls that day.  Here's some fine looking boots, students and a cowboy.

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Sherri Smithee

Musical Assembly

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On Wednesday, October 20th, the students were treated to an assembly put on by the musical duo called Moon Light.  This duo is a father and a daughter, Stephen and Aubree Oliverson.  Aubree has been playing the violin since she was five and also composing music since then.  Her father, Stephen is also a talented pianist and composer.  They have performed at the Sundance Film Festival, at Thanksgiving Point and as far away as Minneapolis.  We were all amazed at the talent of this duo.  They were joined by Aubree's 4th grade brother, Eric and her 6 year old

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Sherri Smithee

Spanish Fork Football players visit Park School

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The Spanish Fork High School Football Captains visited Park Elementary School to inspire school spirit.  Captains: Nate Russell, Isaac Asiata, Travis Still, P.J. Inoke, Hayden Nielsen and Sean Leifson visited our school during a lunch recess and signed autographs.  They talked with the students about staying healthy, exercising, and being good sports.  Students enjoyed running after a few long passes and punts.

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Cheryl Leifson