Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Teacher Appreciation Week
Pictures of some of the Teacher Appreciation Day decorations.
(Look at the movie posters carefully and see if you recognize the teachers' faces.)
(Look at the movie posters carefully and see if you recognize the teachers' faces.)
Need for Volunteers!
We have the best volunteers at Art City, and we have two great opportunities coming in May. We need volunteers for the Spring Carnival and the Fun Run.
The Spring Carnival is May 15th, and we need people to help run the carnival. There are two, 2 hour shifts (4-6 pm and 6-8 pm). To get the great discount wrist band price, we need enough volunteers. Please contact Angela Jensen to volunteer, or email kelliejchatfield@msn.com with your name, phone number and which event you would like to help with.
The Fun Run is May 27th, and volunteers are needed. Please contact Margie Fullmer, or email kelliejchatfield@msn.com with your name, phone number and which event you would like to help with.
The Spring Carnival is May 15th, and we need people to help run the carnival. There are two, 2 hour shifts (4-6 pm and 6-8 pm). To get the great discount wrist band price, we need enough volunteers. Please contact Angela Jensen to volunteer, or email kelliejchatfield@msn.com with your name, phone number and which event you would like to help with.
The Fun Run is May 27th, and volunteers are needed. Please contact Margie Fullmer, or email kelliejchatfield@msn.com with your name, phone number and which event you would like to help with.
Teacher Appreciation Activities and Sponsors
Teacher Appreciation Week
April 6-10, 2009
Theme: “A Night at the Movies!” Starring: Our very own Teachers!
Daily Events for the Teachers:
Monday~ A letter from Gov. Huntsman was put in every staff members box. A luncheon was served. Subway donated two party platters and we purchased two platters. Chips, drinks and dessert were donated by Allen’s Grocery store. Swag bags were given. Included in the teacher’s swag bag were the following donated items: A coupon for free pearl necklace from GoldSmith Jewelers, Make-up samples from Mary Kay and Avon, Funfinity coupon, items from Neways: a mirror, keychain, lip gloss. Chap stick and mints donated from Natures Sunshine. Each Tech and staff member received a smaller bag that contained the necklace, make-up samples and chap stick. Supplies for the workroom were given at the luncheon to the teachers. Theses supplies were donated by Costco and Target.
Tuesday~ Pop corn bags were delivered during the day to all teachers and staff. It contained a box of candy and microwave popcorn purchased by a gift card donated from Wal-Mart and drink certificates donated from Sonic. Kraft Foods donated 60 boxes of full size cookies and crackers that we gave to the teachers at lunch.
Wednesday~ A Breakfast was served donated by McDonalds in Springville. Office Max donated 50 tote bags with supplies that were given at breakfast.
Thursday~ Spa bags were delivered to class rooms for all teachers and staff members. Included in the Teacher’s spa bags were the following items: Chocolate bon bons, bath puff and candle-donated by a mom, nine travel size product donated by Neways, pill containers donated by Natures Sunshine, and nine products donated by Nu Skin. In the Techs and staff bags were six items donated by Neways and four items donated by Nu Skin.
Friday~ A luncheon was served. Stouffers donated lasagnas, Macey’s Grocery store donated money for the luncheon and two mom’s from the school covered the rest. Oscar nominations were given to the teachers. A drawing was held. Most drawing items were donated. The businesses who donated were the following:
-Macey’s in Spanish Fork
-Alphabet Station in Orem
-Moosie’s Woodworks
-LaCasita in Springville
-Rodworks in Springville
-Jackson Hole
-Cracker Barrel in Springville
-Bajio Grill in Spanish Fork
-Hobble Creek Golf Course
-Sizzlers in Provo
-Village Inn in Provo
-Corn Wagon
-Utah Jazz Community Relations
-Best Buy
-Barnes and Noble
-Dealstomeals.com
-Hale Center Theater
-The Quarry
-Hollywood Video
- Xcessorize
-Reams
April 6-10, 2009
Theme: “A Night at the Movies!” Starring: Our very own Teachers!
Daily Events for the Teachers:
Monday~ A letter from Gov. Huntsman was put in every staff members box. A luncheon was served. Subway donated two party platters and we purchased two platters. Chips, drinks and dessert were donated by Allen’s Grocery store. Swag bags were given. Included in the teacher’s swag bag were the following donated items: A coupon for free pearl necklace from GoldSmith Jewelers, Make-up samples from Mary Kay and Avon, Funfinity coupon, items from Neways: a mirror, keychain, lip gloss. Chap stick and mints donated from Natures Sunshine. Each Tech and staff member received a smaller bag that contained the necklace, make-up samples and chap stick. Supplies for the workroom were given at the luncheon to the teachers. Theses supplies were donated by Costco and Target.
Tuesday~ Pop corn bags were delivered during the day to all teachers and staff. It contained a box of candy and microwave popcorn purchased by a gift card donated from Wal-Mart and drink certificates donated from Sonic. Kraft Foods donated 60 boxes of full size cookies and crackers that we gave to the teachers at lunch.
Wednesday~ A Breakfast was served donated by McDonalds in Springville. Office Max donated 50 tote bags with supplies that were given at breakfast.
Thursday~ Spa bags were delivered to class rooms for all teachers and staff members. Included in the Teacher’s spa bags were the following items: Chocolate bon bons, bath puff and candle-donated by a mom, nine travel size product donated by Neways, pill containers donated by Natures Sunshine, and nine products donated by Nu Skin. In the Techs and staff bags were six items donated by Neways and four items donated by Nu Skin.
Friday~ A luncheon was served. Stouffers donated lasagnas, Macey’s Grocery store donated money for the luncheon and two mom’s from the school covered the rest. Oscar nominations were given to the teachers. A drawing was held. Most drawing items were donated. The businesses who donated were the following:
-Macey’s in Spanish Fork
-Alphabet Station in Orem
-Moosie’s Woodworks
-LaCasita in Springville
-Rodworks in Springville
-Jackson Hole
-Cracker Barrel in Springville
-Bajio Grill in Spanish Fork
-Hobble Creek Golf Course
-Sizzlers in Provo
-Village Inn in Provo
-Corn Wagon
-Utah Jazz Community Relations
-Best Buy
-Barnes and Noble
-Dealstomeals.com
-Hale Center Theater
-The Quarry
-Hollywood Video
- Xcessorize
-Reams
Monday, April 6, 2009
Teacher Appreciation Week
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to recognize and remember our teachers! There are great teachers everywhere but I believe that we are especially fortunate to have an abundance of terrific teachers at Art City Elementary.
My father-in-law was a teacher by profession for many, many years and when asked what he loved about teaching his first reply was often that he loved to “see the light bulb go on when a child finally got it!”….whatever “it” was, it was amazing to watch the long hours of work culminate in success.
I also learned from my father-in-law how important it is to let teachers know how valuable they are in our lives and the lives of our children. There were several parents that were vocal about their appreciation while their kids were in his class, but even more important was the feedback he received when he would run into those kids years later. Occasionally my father-in-law would meet his former students in their adult years, and “his kids” would share memories of their time with him. When he told us of these experiences it was always with very tender emotion. He loved his students!
It’s obvious to me that the teachers of Art City also love their students. After the final bell of the day has dismissed the students I often see our teachers lingering, sometimes for hours, preparing for the next day. I’m sure there are many that take several hours of work home as well. We need to make sure we take the time to recognize their dedication and to thank them for it. And even more important, we need to help our children show their gratitude and appreciation daily.
Parents, thank you for taking the time to be involved in your student’s lives at home and at school. The Teacher Appreciation Committee has set this Thursday April 9th as Art City’s Teacher Thank You Note Day. Please have your children take a moment and write a thank you note to their teacher. Perhaps we as parents could also write a note!
We appreciate all the support you’ve given throughout the school year. Thanks! And have a great week!
Kellie Chatfield
Art City PTA President
My father-in-law was a teacher by profession for many, many years and when asked what he loved about teaching his first reply was often that he loved to “see the light bulb go on when a child finally got it!”….whatever “it” was, it was amazing to watch the long hours of work culminate in success.
I also learned from my father-in-law how important it is to let teachers know how valuable they are in our lives and the lives of our children. There were several parents that were vocal about their appreciation while their kids were in his class, but even more important was the feedback he received when he would run into those kids years later. Occasionally my father-in-law would meet his former students in their adult years, and “his kids” would share memories of their time with him. When he told us of these experiences it was always with very tender emotion. He loved his students!
It’s obvious to me that the teachers of Art City also love their students. After the final bell of the day has dismissed the students I often see our teachers lingering, sometimes for hours, preparing for the next day. I’m sure there are many that take several hours of work home as well. We need to make sure we take the time to recognize their dedication and to thank them for it. And even more important, we need to help our children show their gratitude and appreciation daily.
Parents, thank you for taking the time to be involved in your student’s lives at home and at school. The Teacher Appreciation Committee has set this Thursday April 9th as Art City’s Teacher Thank You Note Day. Please have your children take a moment and write a thank you note to their teacher. Perhaps we as parents could also write a note!
We appreciate all the support you’ve given throughout the school year. Thanks! And have a great week!
Kellie Chatfield
Art City PTA President
Monday, March 16, 2009
February Parent Volunteer
April Rey was the parent volunteer of the month for February. Thanks so much for all of your hard work!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
March Newsletter
School News
Kindergarten Registration
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 17th. Kindergarten registration will be held this day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at all Springville/Mapleton Elementary Schools. This
registration is for all students who will be entering kindergarten in August 2009. Please register at your neighborhood school and bring a birth certificate and current immunization record with
you. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2009 to be enrolled for the fall. Please share this information with friends and neighbors that may have children in this age group.
you. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2009 to be enrolled for the fall. Please share this information with friends and neighbors that may have children in this age group.
Nebo District Chess Tournament
Nebo District will hold a chess tournament for grades Kindergarten-6th on Saturday, April 11th at Cherry Creek Elementary in Springville. Applications will be available at Art City on March 2nd. The deadline to register is April 6th. The cost is $10.00.
Keep Reading!
As we continue our Ken Garff Road to Success Program, we want to remind all parents and students to keep working towards our goal of 1.5 Million Minutes of reading! Read your 20+ minutes each night, record it on the calendars, and remember to turn in your 100 Minute
slips to the library! Keep up the good work!
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is growing once again. Please encourage your children to check for lost items.
Testing
The state year-end testing window opens on March 30th and closes on May 15th. Please avoid planning things such as appointments, vacations or anything that would take the student away from school during those dates. Thank you for your help in this matter.
The state year-end testing window opens on March 30th and closes on May 15th. Please avoid planning things such as appointments, vacations or anything that would take the student away from school during those dates. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Read-A-Thon
The Read-A-Thon will take place on March 3rd. Please watch for information to come home with your student.
The Read-A-Thon will take place on March 3rd. Please watch for information to come home with your student.
Calendar
March 2009
Mar. 3 Dr. Seuss Day – Read-A-Thon
Mar. 6 6th Grade to Jr. High Orientation
Mar. 10 SCC 3:00 p.m.
4th Grade RadKids Simulation
5:15 Hadlock Class
6:30 Camper Class
Mar. 12 4th Grade RadKids Simulation
5:15 Balser Class
6:30 Grant Class
Mar. 17 Kindergarten Registration 8-4
Mar. 19 Term 3 Ends
Mar. 20 TDD – No School
Mar. 26 3rd Grade Program for School – 1:00
3rd Grade Program for Parents – 7:00
6th Grade College Day to UVU
Mar. 30 State Year-End Testing Window Begins
PTA NEWS
Thank You
Spring picture day was efficient and fun thanks to Sarah Sumsion, Sarah Ferrin and committees. Class signs were awesome, thanks teachers! Lights, Camera, Action! Thanks Jennifer Follette, Deanna Lindsey, Angel Pearce and their committee. The Book Fair was star studded! We would also like to thank Kim Droubay and the SEP Dinner Committee for putting on another
scrumptious feast for our teachers and staff.
Utah PTA
To follow Utah PTA’s position in the Legislature, go to the following and link up with the Utah Priority Bill Sheet and the Commissioner’s Priority Bill Sheet
http://www.utahpta.org/advocacy.htm#billsheets. It is interesting to follow and the list is updated regularly as new bills are sponsored and others die without passage.
PTA Meeting
The PTA General Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10:00 in the faculty lounge. We will be voting on the 2009-2010 PTA Board. All PTA members are invited to attend.
The PTA General Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10:00 in the faculty lounge. We will be voting on the 2009-2010 PTA Board. All PTA members are invited to attend.
Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Christine Haruch for being named the volunteer of the month for January. She gave 555 minutes! Thanks for all that you do for the school.
Theme Baskets
Our spring carnival and theme basket fundraiser is right around the corner. If you have baskets you would like to donate or know of a company that would like to donate items for the fundraiser, please contact Samantha Gwilliam at 489-9773 or samthad@comcast.net.
Our spring carnival and theme basket fundraiser is right around the corner. If you have baskets you would like to donate or know of a company that would like to donate items for the fundraiser, please contact Samantha Gwilliam at 489-9773 or samthad@comcast.net.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is next month! The appreciation week will be held April 6th-10th. Look for a flyer to be sent home the week before with a list of events the children can participate in to honor their teacher. We encourage parents to help the children remember the fun things they get to do each day. We are so grateful for all that the teachers do for our children here at Art City Elementary. We can’t wait for next month!
Teacher Appreciation Week is next month! The appreciation week will be held April 6th-10th. Look for a flyer to be sent home the week before with a list of events the children can participate in to honor their teacher. We encourage parents to help the children remember the fun things they get to do each day. We are so grateful for all that the teachers do for our children here at Art City Elementary. We can’t wait for next month!
Used Books Wanted
Art City Elementary will soon have its own bookstore! Alex Knowlton is working on an Eagle Project to bring an “Exchange” bookstore to Art City Elementary to make books available to own for students of any age or income. We will be accepting donations of used or new books, anything from children’s books to young adult. A drop box will be in place at Art City through the month of March. The bookstore will be called “Britt’s Bookstore” in memory of Britton Dalley (1990-2008), a former Art City Elementary student, who was an avid reader and role model. Please contact Alex Knowlton at 489-8411 if you have any questions.
Art City Elementary will soon have its own bookstore! Alex Knowlton is working on an Eagle Project to bring an “Exchange” bookstore to Art City Elementary to make books available to own for students of any age or income. We will be accepting donations of used or new books, anything from children’s books to young adult. A drop box will be in place at Art City through the month of March. The bookstore will be called “Britt’s Bookstore” in memory of Britton Dalley (1990-2008), a former Art City Elementary student, who was an avid reader and role model. Please contact Alex Knowlton at 489-8411 if you have any questions.
RadKids Simulation
The RadKids Simulation for the 4th grade classes will be held on March 10th and 12th. This is a great opportunity for parents and siblings to see what the kids have been learning. The evening times are as follows:
• March 10th 5:15 – Hadlock
6:30 – Camper
• March 12th 5:15 – Balser
6:30 – Grant
Thanks to Julia Murray for organizing such a great program!
The RadKids Simulation for the 4th grade classes will be held on March 10th and 12th. This is a great opportunity for parents and siblings to see what the kids have been learning. The evening times are as follows:
• March 10th 5:15 – Hadlock
6:30 – Camper
• March 12th 5:15 – Balser
6:30 – Grant
Thanks to Julia Murray for organizing such a great program!
Nebo Healthy Lifestyle Challenge
Along with October’s 30 minutes of physical activity, November’s 5 fruits and/or vegetables, December’s and January’s Enjoy the Ride Challenge doing an activity which the student chooses, February’s Smart Beverage Challenge drinking no sugar drinks, this month we are adding the Whole Grain Challenge. The students this month should eat half of their grains as whole grains (for 18 days of the month). Thanks so much for your participation. Please record the student’s initials on the March Firelight/Healthy Lifestyle Challenge calendar. Turn in the calendar at the end of the month.
Along with October’s 30 minutes of physical activity, November’s 5 fruits and/or vegetables, December’s and January’s Enjoy the Ride Challenge doing an activity which the student chooses, February’s Smart Beverage Challenge drinking no sugar drinks, this month we are adding the Whole Grain Challenge. The students this month should eat half of their grains as whole grains (for 18 days of the month). Thanks so much for your participation. Please record the student’s initials on the March Firelight/Healthy Lifestyle Challenge calendar. Turn in the calendar at the end of the month.
Essay Contest
We have been made aware of an essay contest. It is the "Change My World Essay" contest 2009. The YMCA of Utah and Travel Masters are sponsoring an essay contest open to all students in the State of Utah age kindergarten to Senior Year. There are some great prizes and awards donated including scholarships trips and gift certificates. If you would like to read more about
this event, you can visit their website at www.changemyworldessay.com.
We have been made aware of an essay contest. It is the "Change My World Essay" contest 2009. The YMCA of Utah and Travel Masters are sponsoring an essay contest open to all students in the State of Utah age kindergarten to Senior Year. There are some great prizes and awards donated including scholarships trips and gift certificates. If you would like to read more about
this event, you can visit their website at www.changemyworldessay.com.
Fridays
Each Friday is the day to show your school spirit by wearing your school t-shirt or sweatshirt or wearing the school colors (blue and yellow).
Each Friday is the day to show your school spirit by wearing your school t-shirt or sweatshirt or wearing the school colors (blue and yellow).
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Yearbook Cover Winners
Congratulations to Haylee Markham for winning the yearbook cover contest. Good work to Kayta Fullmer and Michaela Muir for their Honorable Mention entries
Monday, February 23, 2009
Yearbook Pre-order Deadline
Friday is the deadline for pre-ordering copies of the yearbook. The cost is $8.75. Orders forms and money can be turned into the office until Friday. We will have a sale table up after school on Friday until 4 pm.
To clarify, NO yearbook orders/money were collected at the beginning of the year.
Don't miss out!
To clarify, NO yearbook orders/money were collected at the beginning of the year.
Don't miss out!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Yearbook Pre-order forms
Pre-order forms for the 2008-2009 Art City yearbook will be sent home soon.
You can guarantee a copy by filling out the order form and returning with payment to the office. The yearbook will cost $8.75 a copy, and they will be handed out during the last week of school.
Don't miss out!
You can guarantee a copy by filling out the order form and returning with payment to the office. The yearbook will cost $8.75 a copy, and they will be handed out during the last week of school.
Don't miss out!
Parent Volunteer for January
We'd like to extend a big thank you to our parent volunteer for January, Christine Haruch. Thanks so much for all the work you do at Art City Elementary.
Monday, February 2, 2009
February's Healthy Lifestyle Challenge
Smart Beverage Challenge:
Along with October’s 30 minutes of physical activity, November’s 5 fruits and/or vegetables, December’s and January’s Enjoy the Ride Challenge doing an activity which the student chooses such as: working on a hobby, playing a sport, playing an instrument, reading a book, or watching a movie or favorite TV show and concentrating on being happy, this month we are adding the Smart Beverage Challenge. The students this month should not drink any sugar drinks for 5 days a week (or for 22 days in the month). Thanks so much for your participation! Please record the student’s initials on the February Firelight/Healthy Lifestyle Challenge attached calendar. Turn in the calendar at the end of the month.
Along with October’s 30 minutes of physical activity, November’s 5 fruits and/or vegetables, December’s and January’s Enjoy the Ride Challenge doing an activity which the student chooses such as: working on a hobby, playing a sport, playing an instrument, reading a book, or watching a movie or favorite TV show and concentrating on being happy, this month we are adding the Smart Beverage Challenge. The students this month should not drink any sugar drinks for 5 days a week (or for 22 days in the month). Thanks so much for your participation! Please record the student’s initials on the February Firelight/Healthy Lifestyle Challenge attached calendar. Turn in the calendar at the end of the month.
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