January 2014

Fifth Grade students from Spring Lake Elementary put their last day before Christmas Break to great use. The classes had prepared a few Christmas carols and went to the Payson Senior Center to share their songs with Payson Senior Citizens. The audience was very receptive and appreciative of the music performed. Some even hopped up and rocked out along with the students as they sang "Jingle Bell Rock". It was a comfortable and cheery atmosphere, and both students and seniors enjoyed the interaction with one another.

This fledgling group of fifth grade actors got an addictive taste of stage performance as they shared their adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" with family and fellow students. Written by Nebo District's Drama Specialist, Lisa Bean, this version of the beloved tale was perfect for providing the students with a memorable and meaningful Christmas experience while they learned elements of the Drama curriculum. In reflection, students were surprised by their drive to make this a worthwhile presentation.

Kindergarten:  Lexi Montgomery, Mason John, Brennen McKechnie, Zoee Cofran, Audrey Payne, Chase Christensen, Kylee Hayden, Cade Muir, Ava Faust, and Noah Begay.

First-grade:  Sadie Bohn, David Hatfield, Laila Ford, Blane Christensen, Stetson Lance, Makayla Fowkes, Brock Cary, Chelsey Hadlock, Valerie Solorzano, Kye Chestnut, Megan Thompson, and Nate Johnson.

Kindergarten:  Laurelin Sharp, Kaizen Garcia, Katie Coates, Hugh Peterson, Heidi Chavez, Brigzen Houser, Bridger Gibbons, Madilyn Alvey, Lauryn Tingen, and Eli Yarrington.

First-grade:  Jack McLauchlin, Hazel Pettijohn, Andrew Knapp, Hannah Byce, James Mendenhall, Janene Dent, Braxton Hadlock, Lizzy Benson, Jared Buchanan, Jaycelyn Keisel, Noelle Muhlestein, and Tate Farnsworth.

Spring Lake Elementary's student council enjoyed their visit to Payson's new Veteran's Home Thursday December 19th, where they delivered blankets and cards to the residents. The students sang Christmas songs and visited with each Veteran.

December 18th, Spring Lake students had the opportunity to listen to the sixth-grade orchestra. The sixth grade have been practicing hard three days a week all year before school. We are lucky to have Mrs. Emily Fringer as our orchestra teacher. The students performed several songs, which included Christmas songs.  Students that announced the songs, also told why it was their favorite.

December 19th, the sixth-grade performed their annual Christmas Program.  With the help from Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Anderson and their music abilities, the students danced, sang, and acted the story ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. They performed for the student body in the morning and then had an afternoon performance for parents.

On December 13th Spring Lake students enjoyed listening to the Payson High School Choir share some carols and songs. Grateful for their talents and to see there were even some Spring Lake graduates in the choir.

On December 5th, the Spring Lake Choir students performed for students and staff during the day and performed for parents that night.  They were Led by Diana Hunt who had the students singing their hearts out and performing actions with the songs.  They even sang songs in a different language.