Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Mission Nutrition Assembly Pictures
The Mission Nutrition Assembly was fun! Enjoy some of the pictures below:
Monday, December 1, 2008
Extra Cookie Dough
The school has extra products left over from the Cookie Dough Fundraiser. Please contact the office at 489-2820 for availability.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Mission Nutrition Assembly
Parents at Art City Elementary-Tomorrow, November 25th at 1:30 PM the
students of Art City will participate in "MISSION NUTRITION" - A brand new
elementary school assembly by presentainer Mont "Magic" Dutson.
This assembly is an outer-space themed magical presentation to encourage and
promote healthy nutrition in the lives of our students. Mont "Magic" will
appear and present in his own NASA space suit and helmet.
The students take a trip to M.A.R.S. To learn more about this assembly go
to http://www.hypnomontmagic.com/MARS.html
Two questions you can ask your kids when they arrive home after their trip
to MARS:
1. What happened to Mont Magic's head when he went through the black
hole?
2. What happened when Mont Magic tried to make the students gym shoe
bigger?
Thanks for helping your child get ready for the BIG LAUNCH tomorrow!
students of Art City will participate in "MISSION NUTRITION" - A brand new
elementary school assembly by presentainer Mont "Magic" Dutson.
This assembly is an outer-space themed magical presentation to encourage and
promote healthy nutrition in the lives of our students. Mont "Magic" will
appear and present in his own NASA space suit and helmet.
The students take a trip to M.A.R.S. To learn more about this assembly go
to http://www.hypnomontmagic.com/MARS.html
Two questions you can ask your kids when they arrive home after their trip
to MARS:
1. What happened to Mont Magic's head when he went through the black
hole?
2. What happened when Mont Magic tried to make the students gym shoe
bigger?
Thanks for helping your child get ready for the BIG LAUNCH tomorrow!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
November PTA minutes
Art City PTA Meeting
November 4, 2008 10:00 a.m.
Minutes
Attendance: Kellie Chatfield, Sarah Ferrin, Arryn Patten, Stephanie Petersen, Lori Borget, Dave Rowe, Julia Murray, Sarah Sumsion, Stacey Hatch, Laurie Edwards, Jeni Neel, Nishelle Morgan, Mandi Jeppson, and Niccole Webster
Called to Order: 10:00
Presiding: Kellie Chatfield, PTA President
Trust Fund: Kellie discussed the trust fund set up for the Dalley family, who goes to our school. We want to email PTA members of this so they can contribute if they wish. Also, went over the volunteer hours and recognized the parent helper for the month, Stacey Hatch, with 16 hours for October.
Treasurer: Lori Borget reported the budget for the month and told of the expenses that were for reflections and SEP dinners but everyone stayed within the budget.
Mr. Rowe: Halloween Parade went well and we had a great turn out with parents. Next year idea came up of having children go around hallways to see each other then go to the gym so parents can take children without all the chaos. We want to simplify the parade process. Lori suggested having small budget for decorations. Sarah S. suggested music in gym.
Discussed the concerns parents have on this election day with non-parent persons coming to vote in the school. Decided to put voting in gym to keep voting persons out of halls. Safety measures were being used for this day.
Changes for school parking lot brought up. Putting another safety zone in church parking lot so children are not running through the lot. Notices will be sent out explaining the change. Also, changing the time for kids to be at school to 8:15 instead of 8:10.
Discussed emergency preparedness issue. Talked about having a mock drill. Came up with the idea of having parents put together a emergency bag/kit with necessary items in bag to provide student with those items in case of an emergency. The cost would not be coming out of the school budget but need a place to store the bags/kits in the school. Emergency preparedness scored high from parent’s survey so want to address the issue.
School pictures: Sarah Sumsion discussed school picture retakes. Also, spring pictures coming on February 12th and we want to have Mr. Rowe there to be in pictures. Also, brought up the issue of putting the school pictures on the school blog. Sarah F. working on that.
Newsletter: Mandi reminded all to get info for the school newsletter in on time.
Membership VP: Sarah Ferrin totaled hours for volunteers in October, totaled 420 hours. Reminded all parents who help with field trips to sigh up, thought about putting this in the newsletter. Idea of having sticker badge for parents helping on field trips because of not enough badges.
Legislative: Arryn went to PTA legislative conference with Kellie. Discussed Amendment E and emailed all the info for this. Mr. Rowe explained how the trust land money was spent: three parts to it. Most of money goes to pay wages of tutors. $33,000 budget for year and School Community Council creates the plan and how to spend it.
Kellie: Discussed T-shirt’s that were rejected were not going to be sold. Stephanie brought up idea of Nebo Healthy Challenge ideas for incentives to kids. Want something for kids who aren’t doing the challenge but should be doing it. For the first month we were trying to see how kids responded to the challenge, still wanting for numbers. Thoughts were too much, complicated, and difficult to keep track of the challenge. An idea for an incentive came of having Mont the Magigican with Mission Nutrition let kids have front row seats or special part in assembly.
Asking Nishelle Morgan to set parent volunteer day and to try to make this happen. What parents and teachers want?
No meeting in December.
Adjourn 11:10
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
November Newsletter
School News
Enjoy Free Breakfast on November 3rd
Nebo School District invites every student to enjoy free breakfast on Monday, November 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. We will be serving a “Breakfast Break” which includes cereal, milk and juice. Send your child on that day ready to experience school breakfast!
Student Healthy Lifestyle Fitness Challenge
This is just a reminder that all of our students and employees are involved with Nebo School District’s Healthy Lifestyle Fitness Challenge. We sent home a yellow or gold October 2008 Fitness Challenge tracking sheet with each student in Kindergarten through Sixth grades. Please encourage your children to participate in this challenge and becoming more fit this year! We
want to have healthy students at Art City Elementary! We are now going to put the Healthy Lifestyle Fitness Challenge on the same calendar as our Firelight Reading Calendar. Every month the students will be able to track their progress in fitness along with reading. For parent information of the upcoming Nebo Healthy Lifestyle Challenge events, here is the list of every monthly challenge.
• November: Fruit and Veggie Challenge: 5
fruit and vegetables, 4 days a week (or 18
days).
• December and January: Enjoy the Ride
Challenge: Once a day do something you
enjoy. For instance, work on a hobby, play a
sport, read or watch a favorite TV show and be
happy (25 days per month for two months).
• February: Smart Beverage Challenge: No
sugar drinks 5 days a week (or 22 days).
• March: Whole Grain Challenge: Eat your
whole grains for 18 days.
• April: Eat Breakfast Everyday for 22 days.
That’s the whole year’s Healthy Lifestyle Challenge in a quick review.
This is just a reminder that all of our students and employees are involved with Nebo School District’s Healthy Lifestyle Fitness Challenge. We sent home a yellow or gold October 2008 Fitness Challenge tracking sheet with each student in Kindergarten through Sixth grades. Please encourage your children to participate in this challenge and becoming more fit this year! We
want to have healthy students at Art City Elementary! We are now going to put the Healthy Lifestyle Fitness Challenge on the same calendar as our Firelight Reading Calendar. Every month the students will be able to track their progress in fitness along with reading. For parent information of the upcoming Nebo Healthy Lifestyle Challenge events, here is the list of every monthly challenge.
• November: Fruit and Veggie Challenge: 5
fruit and vegetables, 4 days a week (or 18
days).
• December and January: Enjoy the Ride
Challenge: Once a day do something you
enjoy. For instance, work on a hobby, play a
sport, read or watch a favorite TV show and be
happy (25 days per month for two months).
• February: Smart Beverage Challenge: No
sugar drinks 5 days a week (or 22 days).
• March: Whole Grain Challenge: Eat your
whole grains for 18 days.
• April: Eat Breakfast Everyday for 22 days.
That’s the whole year’s Healthy Lifestyle Challenge in a quick review.
Pickup and Drop Off
Please remember that the church parking lot adjacent to the school is available for the use of parents for pickup and drop-off. For the safety and ease of students and parents we strongly urge you to make use of this parking lot when you pick-up or drop-off your children. You can park in the parking lot and wait for your child or walk the short distance to the school. Thank you for helping us to keep all of our students safe.
Please remember that the church parking lot adjacent to the school is available for the use of parents for pickup and drop-off. For the safety and ease of students and parents we strongly urge you to make use of this parking lot when you pick-up or drop-off your children. You can park in the parking lot and wait for your child or walk the short distance to the school. Thank you for helping us to keep all of our students safe.
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
On November 5th we will begin our school fundraiser. Some of the items offered for sale are cookie dough, cheesecakes, pies and soft pretzels. The money earned through this fundraiser will be used for technology and books. The fundraiser will run through November 14th and the items purchased will be back before Thanksgiving.
On November 5th we will begin our school fundraiser. Some of the items offered for sale are cookie dough, cheesecakes, pies and soft pretzels. The money earned through this fundraiser will be used for technology and books. The fundraiser will run through November 14th and the items purchased will be back before Thanksgiving.
Please Vote!
We strongly encourage you to vote this presidential election year! Vote November 4th!
We strongly encourage you to vote this presidential election year! Vote November 4th!
Fridays
Fridays are the day to show your school spirit by wearing your school T-Shirt or sweatshirt or wearing the school colors (blue and yellow).
PTA News
A Big Thank You
A big round of thanks goes out to: Kristi Ohman and her committee for organizing our room parents, Sarah Sumsion and her committee for their work with school pictures, Kim Jepperson and her committee for their time spent with Reflections----WOW, Cory Fisher and her committee including Ms. Winkle and Ms. Winkleman for a successful Green Ribbon Week and
Red Ribbon Week, Kelli Cutler and her committee for their service with the SEP dinners, Jennifer Follette, Deanna Lindsey, Mrs. Pearce and committee for another successful book fair and Laurie Edwards and her committee for organizing the Halloween Parade. We appreciate all that you do for the PTA and our students.
A big round of thanks goes out to: Kristi Ohman and her committee for organizing our room parents, Sarah Sumsion and her committee for their work with school pictures, Kim Jepperson and her committee for their time spent with Reflections----WOW, Cory Fisher and her committee including Ms. Winkle and Ms. Winkleman for a successful Green Ribbon Week and
Red Ribbon Week, Kelli Cutler and her committee for their service with the SEP dinners, Jennifer Follette, Deanna Lindsey, Mrs. Pearce and committee for another successful book fair and Laurie Edwards and her committee for organizing the Halloween Parade. We appreciate all that you do for the PTA and our students.
Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Julie Wilson. She is our Volunteer of the Month winner for September. She logged in close to 10 hours of volunteer time! Way to go Julie.
Congratulations to Julie Wilson. She is our Volunteer of the Month winner for September. She logged in close to 10 hours of volunteer time! Way to go Julie.
National Family Week
Sunday, November 23, 2008 The Start of Your National Family Week. Eat dinner with your family and HAVE FUN! For more info, go to http://www.utahpta.org/.
Sunday, November 23, 2008 The Start of Your National Family Week. Eat dinner with your family and HAVE FUN! For more info, go to http://www.utahpta.org/.
PTA Meeting
PTA General Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00 a.m. in the faculty lounge. We hope to see lots of “I Voted” stickers.
PTA General Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00 a.m. in the faculty lounge. We hope to see lots of “I Voted” stickers.
Gingerbread House Festival
The aroma of gingerbread, sugared icing and candy essence wafts from the beautifully decorated gingerbread creations, mixed with Christmas music at the annual Gingerbread House Festival. The festival will be held in the Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah; Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th from 1:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday,
November 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We invite all to attend and experience this event! The proceeds will benefit the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life Program and the Utah PTA Arts Education Grant Fund. Ticket prices are $12/Family, $3.50/adult (13+),
$2.50/child (3-12), free for children 2 and under. For more information please visit www.utahpta.org, www.utahscouts.org or http://www.gingerbreadfestival.org/.
The aroma of gingerbread, sugared icing and candy essence wafts from the beautifully decorated gingerbread creations, mixed with Christmas music at the annual Gingerbread House Festival. The festival will be held in the Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah; Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th from 1:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday,
November 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We invite all to attend and experience this event! The proceeds will benefit the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life Program and the Utah PTA Arts Education Grant Fund. Ticket prices are $12/Family, $3.50/adult (13+),
$2.50/child (3-12), free for children 2 and under. For more information please visit www.utahpta.org, www.utahscouts.org or http://www.gingerbreadfestival.org/.
Extra School Shirts
We are not going to order additional shirts, but we do have a few sizes available for purchase. We will sell these in order of calls or emails. Please call Jami Welch at 489-5528 or email
jami.welch@franklincovey.com. Please refer to the Art City blog, artcitynews.blogspot.com for prices and sizes available.
We are not going to order additional shirts, but we do have a few sizes available for purchase. We will sell these in order of calls or emails. Please call Jami Welch at 489-5528 or email
jami.welch@franklincovey.com. Please refer to the Art City blog, artcitynews.blogspot.com for prices and sizes available.
Healthy Recipe of the Month
Start your day of with a great “Good Morning Muffin!” Let kids add ingredients to the mixing bowl and spoon the batter into muffin tins.
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup grated apples
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 12 muffin tin or line with paper liners. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, blend eggs, sugar and oil until well combined. Stir in grated apples and carrots. In a separate bowl, sift flours, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Blend dry ingredients with the apple mixture until just combined. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins and bake for 25 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.
(Family Fun Magazine)
Start your day of with a great “Good Morning Muffin!” Let kids add ingredients to the mixing bowl and spoon the batter into muffin tins.
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup grated apples
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 12 muffin tin or line with paper liners. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, blend eggs, sugar and oil until well combined. Stir in grated apples and carrots. In a separate bowl, sift flours, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Blend dry ingredients with the apple mixture until just combined. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins and bake for 25 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.
(Family Fun Magazine)
Calendar
November
Nov. 3 4th Grade RadKidz starts
Nov. 4 Election Day and PTA Meeting
Nov. 5 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Begins
Nov. 6 3rd Grade to Bean Museum
Nov. 12 Picture Makeup Day
Nov. 14 5th Grade to Capital Building
Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ends
Nov. 18 6th Grade RadKidz Simulation
5:15 Winkelman’s Class
6:30 Perkins Class
Nov. 19 9:00 a.m. 1st Grade program for school
6th Grade RadKidz Simulation
5:15 Gibson’s Class
6:30 Huffaker’s Class
Nov. 20 Cookie Dough Delivery
1st Grade Program for parents @ 7:00
Nov. 26-28 Thanksgiving Break
November
Nov. 3 4th Grade RadKidz starts
Nov. 4 Election Day and PTA Meeting
Nov. 5 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Begins
Nov. 6 3rd Grade to Bean Museum
Nov. 12 Picture Makeup Day
Nov. 14 5th Grade to Capital Building
Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ends
Nov. 18 6th Grade RadKidz Simulation
5:15 Winkelman’s Class
6:30 Perkins Class
Nov. 19 9:00 a.m. 1st Grade program for school
6th Grade RadKidz Simulation
5:15 Gibson’s Class
6:30 Huffaker’s Class
Nov. 20 Cookie Dough Delivery
1st Grade Program for parents @ 7:00
Nov. 26-28 Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
October Volunteer of the month
Thanks to Stacy Hatch, the Parent Volunteer for October!
(Stacy Hatch on left and Kellie Chatfield, PTA president on right)
(Stacy Hatch on left and Kellie Chatfield, PTA president on right)
Volunteer Reminder
Don't forget to sign the volunteer sheet in the office when you come to volunteer, especially for field trips. Thanks!
Wal-Mart Recycling Program
Wal-Mart is starting a community recycling program. Art City Elementary has agreed to participate in this program to recycle plastic bottles and plastic bags. Recycling boxes have been placed at the doors of the school.
At the end of January, the area school with the greatest amount recycled will receive a large donation of Box Tops from damaged goods at Wal-Mart. Please bring your plastic grocery bags and plastic soda bottles to the school and help us win the competition.
At the end of January, the area school with the greatest amount recycled will receive a large donation of Box Tops from damaged goods at Wal-Mart. Please bring your plastic grocery bags and plastic soda bottles to the school and help us win the competition.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
September Parent Volunteer
We would like to acknowledge Julie Wilson as the Parent Volunteer of the Month for September.
Thanks for all of your time and effort.
Thanks for all of your time and effort.
(Julie Wilson on left and PTA President Kellie Chatfield on right)Halloween Parade Update
Halloween Parade Reminder
Parents—Get ready to be totally spooked! It’s time to break out the costume and prepare for Art City’s Halloween Parade!
There has been a small shift in time. The parade will be the last event of the day on Friday, October 31st, following the individual class parties as planned by room parents/volunteers. The parade will begin at 1:45 PM. As before, parents that want to attend should assemble in the gym to watch.
This change in time is to accommodate parents who attend. With the parade at the end of school, parents can leave directly with their student (s) instead of making another trip.
*Please note that school policy does not allow students to wear masks, gory makeup or bring any type of weapon to school. Thanks for your cooperation.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Extra T-Shirt Information
PTA Members,
We are not going to order additional shirts, but we do have the following sizes available for purchase. We will sell these in order of calls or emails. Please call Jami Welch at 489-5528 or email jami.welch@franklincovey.com
Youth t-shirt (pink or grey) = $8.00
Youth zippered sweatshirt (pink or grey) = $18.00
Adult t-shirt (pink or grey) = $11.00
Adult zippered sweatshirt (grey) = $20.00
Style /Number Available
Grey t-shirt (adult)
X-large -2
2X-large -1
Pink t-shirt (adult)
2X-large -1
Large -1
Medium -2
Grey t-shirt (youth)
Medium -15
Small -2
Grey sweatshirt (youth)
Large -1
Medium -2
Small - 3
Pink fitted t-shirt (youth)
Large - 1
Medium -1
Pink sweatshirts (youth)
Medium - 2
Small - 2
We are not going to order additional shirts, but we do have the following sizes available for purchase. We will sell these in order of calls or emails. Please call Jami Welch at 489-5528 or email jami.welch@franklincovey.com
Youth t-shirt (pink or grey) = $8.00
Youth zippered sweatshirt (pink or grey) = $18.00
Adult t-shirt (pink or grey) = $11.00
Adult zippered sweatshirt (grey) = $20.00
Style /Number Available
Grey t-shirt (adult)
X-large -2
2X-large -1
Pink t-shirt (adult)
2X-large -1
Large -1
Medium -2
Grey t-shirt (youth)
Medium -15
Small -2
Grey sweatshirt (youth)
Large -1
Medium -2
Small - 3
Pink fitted t-shirt (youth)
Large - 1
Medium -1
Pink sweatshirts (youth)
Medium - 2
Small - 2
Friday, October 3, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
October Newsletter
School News
New District-Wide Attendance Policy
Nebo School District is urging all parents and students to carefully review the new district-wide attendance policy that will be in effect for the 2008-09 school year. New Utah laws have resulted in many changes to the Elementary and Secondary Attendance policies. Nebo
School District wants to work closely with students who struggle with attendance and with their parents to avoid court referrals and keep students in classes. Attendance is vital for success. The following information provides highlights of both policies found in the “Parent Information Guide” mailed to each family. The attendance policies are available, in their entirety,
on Nebo’s web site at www.nebo.edu. Choose the “student services” link and then click on the policy youwould like to review.
Elementary Policy
• Parents must call their student’s school within
two days of an absence to excuse the absence
stating the reason for their student missing
school. Parents should contact teachers to
arrange for missing work.
• A student who is more than 60 minutes late to
school may be considered absent.
• Parents will receive a concern letter if their
student missed five days as unexcused.
• Parents will receive a Notice of Compulsory
Education Violation letter, and are required to
meet with school administration if their students
miss ten days as unexcused.
• If a student missed five more days as
unexcused after that meeting, a Compulsory
Education Violation is issued and the parents
will be referred to the Utah County Attorney’s
office.
Nebo School District looks forward to working with students and parents in the coming school year. The success of each student is important to us. If you have any questions regarding the new laws or policies, please contact your school’s administration.
School District wants to work closely with students who struggle with attendance and with their parents to avoid court referrals and keep students in classes. Attendance is vital for success. The following information provides highlights of both policies found in the “Parent Information Guide” mailed to each family. The attendance policies are available, in their entirety,
on Nebo’s web site at www.nebo.edu. Choose the “student services” link and then click on the policy youwould like to review.
Elementary Policy
• Parents must call their student’s school within
two days of an absence to excuse the absence
stating the reason for their student missing
school. Parents should contact teachers to
arrange for missing work.
• A student who is more than 60 minutes late to
school may be considered absent.
• Parents will receive a concern letter if their
student missed five days as unexcused.
• Parents will receive a Notice of Compulsory
Education Violation letter, and are required to
meet with school administration if their students
miss ten days as unexcused.
• If a student missed five more days as
unexcused after that meeting, a Compulsory
Education Violation is issued and the parents
will be referred to the Utah County Attorney’s
office.
Nebo School District looks forward to working with students and parents in the coming school year. The success of each student is important to us. If you have any questions regarding the new laws or policies, please contact your school’s administration.
National School Lunch Week
The theme for this year’s National School Lunch Week is, “Vote for School Lunch.” On October 13th through 15th, parents are encouraged to eat lunch with their kids. Please know that a reservation is required a day or two prior to the day you wish to attend. The price for
adults is $2.75 and the price for children is $1.75. Please be aware that this is a CASH ONLY event. Watch the menu for the three most favorite lunch items being served.
The theme for this year’s National School Lunch Week is, “Vote for School Lunch.” On October 13th through 15th, parents are encouraged to eat lunch with their kids. Please know that a reservation is required a day or two prior to the day you wish to attend. The price for
adults is $2.75 and the price for children is $1.75. Please be aware that this is a CASH ONLY event. Watch the menu for the three most favorite lunch items being served.
Early Out Day
Art City faculty and administration thank you for your support of early out Wednesdays. During that time the faculty meets in grade level teams to collaborate on student, class, grade level and school needs.
Art City faculty and administration thank you for your support of early out Wednesdays. During that time the faculty meets in grade level teams to collaborate on student, class, grade level and school needs.
Recycling
We would like to remind you that we have a recycling receptacle for newspapers and magazines located in the parking lot. Your recycling efforts at this location really help our school.
We would like to remind you that we have a recycling receptacle for newspapers and magazines located in the parking lot. Your recycling efforts at this location really help our school.
Safety
Please do not pull your vehicle through the bus lane. Please know that this poses a hazard to our students. We have had a few close calls.
Please do not pull your vehicle through the bus lane. Please know that this poses a hazard to our students. We have had a few close calls.
Halloween Parade
Are your costumes ready for the Art City Elementary Halloween Parade? The parade will be held on October 31st from 12:45 to 1:45 pm. Watch for more information to come.
Are your costumes ready for the Art City Elementary Halloween Parade? The parade will be held on October 31st from 12:45 to 1:45 pm. Watch for more information to come.
PTA News
Art City Elementary PTA
Goals for 2008-2009
Based upon the response of the Needs Assessment Survey, we have determined the following 3 areas as our focus for the 2008-2009 school year:
• Promote Respect for Authority and Good
Behavior Towards Others
• Strengthen Parent/Family Involvement in
School
• Encourage and Promote Healthy Nutrition in
the Lives of our Students
The PTA has a blog at www.artcitynews.blogspot.com. Here you will be able to find more information about our goals and what is happening in the PTA. There will also be invitations to join our board meetings and see the minutes from the meetings.
Art City Elementary PTA
Goals for 2008-2009
Based upon the response of the Needs Assessment Survey, we have determined the following 3 areas as our focus for the 2008-2009 school year:
• Promote Respect for Authority and Good
Behavior Towards Others
• Strengthen Parent/Family Involvement in
School
• Encourage and Promote Healthy Nutrition in
the Lives of our Students
The PTA has a blog at www.artcitynews.blogspot.com. Here you will be able to find more information about our goals and what is happening in the PTA. There will also be invitations to join our board meetings and see the minutes from the meetings.
Green Ribbon Week
We would like to thank everyone who participated in Green Ribbon Week and helped to make it such a big success. We would like to give a special thanks to all of the Health and Safety committee and our local sponsors. Thank you to Wendy’s, Allen’s, Ream’s Quiznos, Dairy Queen and the Springville Pool for their donations and support of our community.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in Green Ribbon Week and helped to make it such a big success. We would like to give a special thanks to all of the Health and Safety committee and our local sponsors. Thank you to Wendy’s, Allen’s, Ream’s Quiznos, Dairy Queen and the Springville Pool for their donations and support of our community.
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is October 20th-23rd. Red Ribbon Week is a national program designated to prevent substance abuse and violence throughout the US. We will have fun activities to support this week and remember to have your kids wear red colors this week. This year’s Red Ribbon Week Theme is “Step it Up: A Call to Action.” Art City students are invited to live a drug free life by participating in a poster contest. All posters are due Tuesday, October 21st and must follow
the theme, “I will stomp out drugs by…” Winning posters will be announced Thursday,
Red Ribbon Week is October 20th-23rd. Red Ribbon Week is a national program designated to prevent substance abuse and violence throughout the US. We will have fun activities to support this week and remember to have your kids wear red colors this week. This year’s Red Ribbon Week Theme is “Step it Up: A Call to Action.” Art City students are invited to live a drug free life by participating in a poster contest. All posters are due Tuesday, October 21st and must follow
the theme, “I will stomp out drugs by…” Winning posters will be announced Thursday,
October 23rd
• Oct. 20: Wear Purple and Red
• Oct. 21: “Don’t Let Drugs Turn You Inside Out”
Wear inside out clothes
• Oct. 22: “Sock it to Drugs” Wear crazy socks
• Oct. 23: “Boot Out Drugs” Wear boots
Drug Awareness Night for Red Ribbon Week will be held October 29th at 7:00 pm at Springville High School. All parents and students are invited to attend this event.
• Oct. 20: Wear Purple and Red
• Oct. 21: “Don’t Let Drugs Turn You Inside Out”
Wear inside out clothes
• Oct. 22: “Sock it to Drugs” Wear crazy socks
• Oct. 23: “Boot Out Drugs” Wear boots
Drug Awareness Night for Red Ribbon Week will be held October 29th at 7:00 pm at Springville High School. All parents and students are invited to attend this event.
PTA Meeting
Our PTA meeting will be held October 7th at 10:00. The meeting will be held in the teachers lounge. All PTA members are invited to attend.
Our PTA meeting will be held October 7th at 10:00. The meeting will be held in the teachers lounge. All PTA members are invited to attend.
Reflections
If you haven’t already, it’s time to START THE ART! Get your pieces ready for entry in the Reflections contest. Prizes will be awarded to all who participate. You won’t want to miss out.
• Theme: WOW!
• Due Date: October 15th (No entries accepted
before or after this date)
• Entry forms/rules: Available in the office or at
utahpta.org>individual development>reflections
• Categories: Writing, Film/Video, Music
Composition, Visual Art, 3-D Art, Dance,
Photography and Theater
Students can enter several times, but can submit only one entry per category, and they must submit all signed paperwork with EVERY entry. The paperwork will only take a few minutes to complete, and it’s such a worthy project. Your children will always remember their entries and the time spent preparing them! Did you know that is perfectly legal to enter a school assignment into the contest? So be looking at your children’s art and writing projects. Students can earn a
prize for something they’ve already completed! Entries must have been completed this year. With such a great theme, this year should be our best EVER. We can’t wait to see the entries. For questions or further information, contact Kim Jepperson 491-9208.
If you haven’t already, it’s time to START THE ART! Get your pieces ready for entry in the Reflections contest. Prizes will be awarded to all who participate. You won’t want to miss out.
• Theme: WOW!
• Due Date: October 15th (No entries accepted
before or after this date)
• Entry forms/rules: Available in the office or at
utahpta.org>individual development>reflections
• Categories: Writing, Film/Video, Music
Composition, Visual Art, 3-D Art, Dance,
Photography and Theater
Students can enter several times, but can submit only one entry per category, and they must submit all signed paperwork with EVERY entry. The paperwork will only take a few minutes to complete, and it’s such a worthy project. Your children will always remember their entries and the time spent preparing them! Did you know that is perfectly legal to enter a school assignment into the contest? So be looking at your children’s art and writing projects. Students can earn a
prize for something they’ve already completed! Entries must have been completed this year. With such a great theme, this year should be our best EVER. We can’t wait to see the entries. For questions or further information, contact Kim Jepperson 491-9208.
Fridays
Fridays are the day to show your school spirit by wearing your school T-Shirt or sweatshirt or wearing the school colors (blue and yellow).
Fridays are the day to show your school spirit by wearing your school T-Shirt or sweatshirt or wearing the school colors (blue and yellow).
Calendar
October is Red/Purple Ribbon Month
(Drugs and Violence Prevention)
Oct. 2 4th Grade to SHS (Utah Symphony)
Oct. 7 PTA Meeting 10:00 am
School Picture Day
Oct. 9 Kindergarten to Pumpkinland
Oct. 14 1st Grade to Hee Haw Farms
Oct. 16-17 Fall Break (No school)
Oct. 20-23 Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 24 TDD (No School)
Oct. 27 Term 2 Begins
Oct. 28 6th Grade to BYU
Oct. 30 Kindergarten Program for Parents
Morning 10:00 am
Afternoon 1:30 pm
Oct. 31 Halloween Parade 12:45
October is Red/Purple Ribbon Month
(Drugs and Violence Prevention)
Oct. 2 4th Grade to SHS (Utah Symphony)
Oct. 7 PTA Meeting 10:00 am
School Picture Day
Oct. 9 Kindergarten to Pumpkinland
Oct. 14 1st Grade to Hee Haw Farms
Oct. 16-17 Fall Break (No school)
Oct. 20-23 Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 24 TDD (No School)
Oct. 27 Term 2 Begins
Oct. 28 6th Grade to BYU
Oct. 30 Kindergarten Program for Parents
Morning 10:00 am
Afternoon 1:30 pm
Oct. 31 Halloween Parade 12:45
A Big Thank You
Wow! What a great couple of weeks we’ve had. There are so many of you we’d like to thank for giving of your time and talents to help us have a successful September.
First of all thank you to Kristi Ohman for organizing our room parents. We love our Room Parents! Kristi will have reminders for all who volunteered at Back to School Night. Thank you parents for signing up to help your student’s teachers.
Thanks to Cory Fisher for leading our Health and Safety committee in celebrating Green Ribbon Month. The students of Art City were recognized in the local paper and a crew from a TV station joined us as well. There were over 500 students that participated in our “Walk to School” day. Thanks parents for encouraging and donning your sneakers too.
Thanks to Jennifer Follette, Deanna Lindsey and of course our own beloved librarian Angel Pearce for a spectacular book fair. The Book Fair committee put in some long hours and we greatly appreciate them. A few highlights of our Safari week included visits from the in-house gorilla, the reading mouse, a BIG boa constrictor (wrapped around Mr. Rowe!) and lots and lots of great books.
We hope the SEP night was successful for our teachers and we thank Kelli Cutler and the SEP Dinner Committee for feeding our teachers and staff so well. Yum!
When you visit Art City on Fridays you’ll notice lots and lots of pink and grey t-shirts and sweatshirts. WOW do they look great. Jami Welch has put in a considerable amount of hours in making sure our Elementary Students are the best looking kids around. A big thanks to Jami for all her work and perseverance. There will be one more t-shirt order placed so if you are interested get your money to the school as soon as possible.
As you can tell we could not function as a PTA board without ALL your help. We appreciate our teachers for participating and supporting our activities, Mark Warner for setting up and taking down many, many tables, Mr. Rowe for making it fun, and for our parents who LOVE to be involved.
Now…on to October!
First of all thank you to Kristi Ohman for organizing our room parents. We love our Room Parents! Kristi will have reminders for all who volunteered at Back to School Night. Thank you parents for signing up to help your student’s teachers.
Thanks to Cory Fisher for leading our Health and Safety committee in celebrating Green Ribbon Month. The students of Art City were recognized in the local paper and a crew from a TV station joined us as well. There were over 500 students that participated in our “Walk to School” day. Thanks parents for encouraging and donning your sneakers too.
Thanks to Jennifer Follette, Deanna Lindsey and of course our own beloved librarian Angel Pearce for a spectacular book fair. The Book Fair committee put in some long hours and we greatly appreciate them. A few highlights of our Safari week included visits from the in-house gorilla, the reading mouse, a BIG boa constrictor (wrapped around Mr. Rowe!) and lots and lots of great books.
We hope the SEP night was successful for our teachers and we thank Kelli Cutler and the SEP Dinner Committee for feeding our teachers and staff so well. Yum!
When you visit Art City on Fridays you’ll notice lots and lots of pink and grey t-shirts and sweatshirts. WOW do they look great. Jami Welch has put in a considerable amount of hours in making sure our Elementary Students are the best looking kids around. A big thanks to Jami for all her work and perseverance. There will be one more t-shirt order placed so if you are interested get your money to the school as soon as possible.
As you can tell we could not function as a PTA board without ALL your help. We appreciate our teachers for participating and supporting our activities, Mark Warner for setting up and taking down many, many tables, Mr. Rowe for making it fun, and for our parents who LOVE to be involved.
Now…on to October!
Monday, September 22, 2008
PTA Goals for 2008-2009
Art City Elementary PTA
Goals for 2008-2009
Based on the response of the Needs Assessment Survey we have determined the following 3 areas as our focus for the 2008-2009 school year:
Promote Respect for Authority and Good Behavior toward Others
Eagle Eye--We look forward to participating in a brand new program at
The Nation's Largest Teacher Thank-You Card project. An effort to collect thousands of thank-you messages to teachers from individuals across the nation. Our message is simple: Thank a Teacher! This project was created in response to an NEA poll revealing that the gift nearly half of all teachers would most like to receive is a simple "thank you."
Still searching for a fun assembly with this focus.
Strengthen Parent/Family Involvement in School
Communicate more effectively-monthly emails along with flyers, announcements, newsletters to parents with reminders of upcoming events and activities.
Opportunities to be more involved in our children’s education. We are planning an upcoming Parent Volunteer Day. Possibly adopting the program Three 4
Monthly invitations to join and participate in our PTA board meetings. If not able to be there, meeting minutes will be available on the Art City Elementary PTA blog at http://artcitynews.blogspot.com/
Encourage and Promote Healthy Nutrition in the lives of our students
Participate with the Nebo School Districts Healthy Lifestyle Challenge
Sponsor a fun assembly, Mont Magic’s “Mission Nutrition”. This assembly teaches children the value of nutrition in a fun and exciting way. To learn more about this assembly and ways in which parents can become involved go to the following web sites: http://www.hypnomontmagic.com/MARS.html
http://www.nebo.edu/healthychallenge/Campaigns/Introduction_signup.pdf
Fun, yummy and healthy snack ideas and tips in the monthly PTA/School newsletter
T-shirt Updates
Just a reminder that this Thursday is Art City Elementary's SEPs from 3:00 to
8:30 PM. Our much anticipated t-shirts and sweatshirts will be available to pick
up that night. See you then!
8:30 PM. Our much anticipated t-shirts and sweatshirts will be available to pick
up that night. See you then!
Message from the President
We had a GREAT Green Ribbon Week last week with all kinds of fun, prizes,
celebrities and good information for every student at Art City Elementary.
I took a minute to quiz my kids about what they learned from the week and I
was pleasantly surprised to hear they knew almost all the bike and walking
safety rules and planned on practicing them.
A BIG THANKS to Cory Fisher, our Health and Safety Commissioner, along with
her fabulous committee. They put in many hours and we thank them for it and
hopefully our children remembered to thank them as well.
We look forward to Red Ribbon Month coming in October!
Good luck to all helping and participating this week with our Book Fair.
You're all amazing!
Thank you.
Kellie Chatfield
celebrities and good information for every student at Art City Elementary.
I took a minute to quiz my kids about what they learned from the week and I
was pleasantly surprised to hear they knew almost all the bike and walking
safety rules and planned on practicing them.
A BIG THANKS to Cory Fisher, our Health and Safety Commissioner, along with
her fabulous committee. They put in many hours and we thank them for it and
hopefully our children remembered to thank them as well.
We look forward to Red Ribbon Month coming in October!
Good luck to all helping and participating this week with our Book Fair.
You're all amazing!
Thank you.
Kellie Chatfield
Thursday, September 18, 2008
More Health and Safety Week Fun
Today is Funky Eyeglasses day and the children were surprised to find the mascot of UVU welcoming them to school. The Wolverine gave out many hugs and high-5s.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
September PTA meeting minutes
Art City PTA Meeting
September 2, 2008 10:00 a.m.
Minutes
Attendance: Kellie Chatfield, Sarah Ferrin, Jeni Neel, Arryn Patten, Dave Rowe, Lori Borget,
Jennifer Follette, Kim Jepperson, Mandi Jeppson, Cory Fisher, Stephanie Petersen, Margi Fullmer,
and Niccole Webster.
Legislative: Arryn Patten gets e-mail from PTA child adv., anything that affects children.
First Day of School
The PTA welcomed the students back to school with a pencil to start out the new year. Thanks to the kids who helped and to Mrs. Pearce for the pictures.
Bike Safety - Daily Herald Article
The Daily Herald did an article on the assembly yesterday. Click on this link for more information.
http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/280789/17/
http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/280789/17/
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Health and Safety Week Bike Safety Assembly
It's Health and Safety Week this week. Today we had a great assembly given by the Springville Police about bike safety.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Eagle Expressions September Newsletter
Eagle Expressions
September 2008
September 2008
PTA News
Welcome back to school!
Our PTA is ready for action and hopes all our staff and students had a rejuvenating break and are excited for another great year.
Art City PTA needs you!
Join the largest volunteer organization in the state! We need you! Here are the top 5 reasons why you should join PTA.
1. A good part of your membership fee stays at Art City. The money is used to fund programs and events at our school. For example, last year we matched a grant for Mrs. Luther's music program.
2. Being involved in PTA is a great way to get to know the faculty and staff at our school.
3. Speaking of faculty and staff, being involved in PTA is a great way to support our hardworking teachers.
4. You can choose the level of involvement you want to have. You can sign up to volunteer or you can be satisfied knowing that you have financially supported the great events and programs at Art City.
5. Being involved in PTA is a great way to get to know the members of the community, especially other parents and neighbors.
Memberships are only $5.00 to join.
Thank You!
A big thank you goes out to Jami Welch for all her hard work as the School Shirt Commissioner. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped out on registration day, Open House and Back to School Night.
Volunteers
Please make sure to record all of your volunteer hours. This is important information that the PTA reports to the State. This includes time spent in classrooms, helping outside of the classroom (even babysitting for someone who volunteers in the classroom) and work spent as part of a PTA committee. The volunteer sheet is located in the office for you to report all of your volunteer time. We highly value volunteers and the time that they spend. Our programs wouldn't be successful without our great volunteers!
PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd at 10:00 A.M. in the faculty room. This is for all Executive Board Members and Commissioners. It's important for all commissioners to be in attendance because committee information, including volunteer sign up sheets, will be handed out. We will also discuss upcoming events.
School News
Reflections
Every year in Utah nearly 60,000 students enter the Reflections program and students at Art City Elementary always excel. Last year one of our amazing students, Laurine Giraud-Carrier even won at the state level! The original categories of Music, Photography, Visual Arts, and Literature, have been expanded to also include 4 additional categories: Dance, Theater, 3D Film and Video. The Reflections theme this year is an awesome one:
“WOW!"
With such an exciting theme, there couldn't be a better year to enter. There will be prizes for everyone who participates. Entries will be due October 15th so don't wait and start creating your “WOW!" art today! More info to come. Rules and entry forms available in the office.
Green Ribbon Month
September is Green Ribbon Month. The Green Ribbon Month program focuses on the prevention of injuries from pedestrian/motor vehicle crashes. We have chosen the week of September 15th-19th to focus on child pedestrian safety and we will be having several activities this week. Mark your calendars for our bicycle safety activity on Tuesday, September 16th (hosted by the Springville Police Department) and our Walk to School Day on Wednesday, September 17th. Watch for more information.
Hearing Screening
Hearing screening for all K, 1, 3, and 6th grade students will be held at Art City on September 8, 2008. If your child does not pass the first screening (many times due to cold or congestion), or is absent, we will do re-screenings two weeks later. If your child does not pass the second screening, we will contact you. If for any reason you do not want your child's hearing screened, please contact Lorie Reese or Ashley Carr at 489-2820 or lorie.reese@nebo.edu or ashley.carr@nebo.edu.
New Faces Grace the Halls of Art City School
It's a brand new school year; a time for new classes, new books and new staff members. We want to extend a warm welcome to the following individuals who have accepted positions at Art City School this year:
Jeanine Thurman - Keyboarding Technician
Brittany Warren - Pre-K Technician
Terry Tedrow - Star Tutor
Megan Camper - Fourth Grade Teacher
Daryl Fluckiger - Fifth Grade Teacher
Meredith Sabey - Fifth Grade Teacher
Natalie Perkins - Sixth Grade Teacher
Book Fair
Soma! Ota! Kua! Is your Swahili a little rusty? Allow us to translate: Read! Dream! Grow! Our fall theme, Book Fair Safari, will encourage everyone to do all three! Our book fair will be held a month earlier this year on September 22nd-25th and will coincide with SEP's. We have planned many things to help your child and families enjoy not only great books, but have a fun time at our Book Fair Safari as well. We hope to see you there!
-Monday: The Book Fair Safari is open to the public from 9am to 4pm. Not only can you shop early for the best selection, but you are welcome to join us at lunch time for our Tarzan Yelling Contest. Each grade will be represented by their best Tarzans and Janes in a contest that is sure to get our week off to a loud and fun beginning as we Sona!
-Tuesday: The Safari continues, and the fair will be open from 8am to 4pm. Students, be sure to join the fun and wear your hair like your favorite bird and you may win a prize. It is sure to be an Ota day when you join us after school from 2:50pm to 4pm on a safari. The watering hole will be free from crocodiles so all are welcome to gather round and have a snack. The animals will be hosting a variety of fun craft activities that you can make together.
-Wednesday: The Safari roads will be a bit bumpy today and rain is in the forecast, but we will be open from 8am to 4pm for all your reading needs. The classes will be showing off their writing talents and doing some Kua as they each write a short story or poem about their favorite jungle animal. You are welcome to join us at 10:15am for a reptile extravaganza hosted by the Bean Museum. This special 40 minute show will introduce you to some of the wildlife seen from our Safari Jeeps. The top readers from September will also be honored as we kick off our Ken Garff “Road to Success" reading adventure for the year. It is an event you won't want to miss. Be sure to fold up your sleeping bag early and join us on the trail.
-Thursday: The Safari will be heading back to Springville, but we will take our dreams and continue to grow. Due to the extended travel time needed to return home, the Book Fair Safari Shop will be open until 8pm. During the day we will listen for the jungle call and gather round to Soma to listen to the winning classes' poem or story. All student safari travelers should be sure to bring a favorite jungle animal to spend their Soma time with.
Fridays
Fridays are the day to show your school spirit by wearing your school T-Shirt or sweatshirt or wearing the school colors (blue and yellow).
Calendar
September 1 Labor Day (No School)
September 2 PTA Meeting 10:00 A.M.
September 15-19 Child Pedestrian Safety Week
September 18 5th Grade to Shadow Mountain
September 22-25 Book Fair
September 25 SEP #1 3:00-8:30
September 26 DDD (No School)
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