The Emperor's New Clothes
"The Emperor's New Clothes
Spring Lake students look on as Payson Junior High School students perform the whimsical story of "The Emperor's New Clothes".
Attributions
Kathleen Ware
Spring Lake Students Dance, Dance, Dance!
Students Dance, Dance, Dance at Spring Lake!
Recently, Spring Lake Elementary Students from Payson gathered together to learn African dancing. Mr. Cofie, originally from Ghana, came to teach students how to move to the African Beat! Mr. Cofie is the husband of Mrs. Cofie, one of Spring Lake’s third grade teachers.
Attributions
Kathleen Ware
Crystal Apple Award
Horace Mann Insurance Agency recently came to Spring Lake Elementary School, in Payson, to award the 2009-2010 Crystal Apple Award to third grade teacher, Douglas Lai. Mr. Lai was voted the Crystal Apple Award by his fellow teachers at Spring Lake. Doug is quite the team player at Spring Lake. Besides teaching his third grade students, he has served as the team leader in third grade, mentored many new teachers, served as the school technology expert, and worked hard behind the scenes as the UEA representative for the school. Mr. Lai’s educational background includes an Associate of Arts degree from Rick’s College, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University and a Master’s Degree from Southern Utah University. Outside of school he is currently the Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America for a local troop. The staff of Spring Lake would like to extend their congratulations to Doug for an award well deserved!
Celebrations Around the World
Celebrations Around the World
The kindergarten classes at Spring Lake Elementary learned that there are many world celebrations in December. Hanukkah, Kwanza, and Christmas were the main events they learned about. Dreidels were spun, candelabras were colored, and carols were sung. Families around the world spend special time together during this season and we were happy to learn more about ourselves and others.
Attributions
Written by Marie Mitchell
Second Grade Farm Field Day
Second Grade Students at Spring Lake Elementary recently enjoyed a fun filled day at the farm!
Red Ribbon Week at Spring Lake Elementary in Payson
Red Ribbon Week at Spring Lake Elementary in Payson
Red Ribbon week started off with a big surprise as students gathered on the playground and said, "No to drugs and violence". To launch off the Red Ribbon Week students launched a red balloon signifying their willingness to stay drug free and to avoid violence. The week included wearing red and purple day, crazy hair day, silly sock day, and wearing halloween costumes on Thursday to "Spook drugs out of our life!"
Attributions
Photos and story by Kathleen Ware
Constitution Day at Spring Lake Elementary in Payson
Constitution Day at Spring Lake Elementary in Payson
Students recently gathered together on Constitution Day for a special flag raising ceremony. Students also participated in various classroom activities emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Constitution and the contributions of the founding fathers. The day ended with students watching President Barrack Obama's address to American school children stressing the importance of education.
Attributions
Story and Photos by Kathleen Ware
Green Ribbon Week!
It seemed as if St Patrick's Day came a bit early this year, but in reality it was Green Ribbon Week! Mrs. Pennick's First Grade Class (pictured) received a special reward for wearing the most green! The week's activities included walking to school,mismatched shoes, funky sunglasses, tying green ribbons on the fence and wearing green! The students had fun walking to school with Payson High School cheerleaders and the Payson Lion! Green Ribbon week was sponsored by the Spring Lake PTA all in an effort to promote safety for all students. A special "Thanks" goes out to April Jones for planning such a fun week for the students!
Attributions
Photography by April Jones
Spring Lake Elementary Kindergarten Students Chase Down the Gingerbread Man!
On the first day of school, kindergarten students at Spring Lake Elementary made and decorated a gingerbread man. He ran away during recess! They spent the next week looking for the gingerbread man. The kindergarten students were thrilled when the custodian had an idea: he dressed up as a gingerbread man and "caught" the gingerbread man and brought it back to the kindergarten students.
Attributions
Marty Davis - Kindergarten Teacher
Third Grade Visit From Red Rock Orthodontics
The third grade students at Spring Lake Elementary School in Payson received a surprise visit from Tanya at Red Rock Orthodontics. Red Rock Orthodontics is owned by Dr. Adam Lee. Dr. Lee sent his special helper, Tanya, to visit with the students to discuss dental health and orthodontics care. She also brought along a very special dinosaur friend to help her demonstrate how to brush teeth. The special visit was a culminating activity that went along with the students' studies in Language Arts. The students were all given a dental care package compliments of Red Rock Orthodontics!