Students had a jolly ole time singing holiday songs around the Christmas tree.  We are really getting into the Christmas spirit here at Larsen.  Our halls are decked with many holiday art projects from all grade levels and there is a lot of excitement in the air with our Christmas break just around the corner. Just a reminder that our Christmas break will begin on December 23rd- January 1st.  Classes will be back in session on January 2nd.  Have a safe and wonderful holiday season!

Mrs. Pollock received the Classified Employee of the Year for Larsen Elementary.  She is a math technician here and goes the extra mile helping students.  Mrs. Pollock is happy, friendly and well derserving of this award.  We are so glad she is a part of our Larsen family.

Our Leopard spotlight this week is Mrs. Quintana.  She is our Nebo Title VI Program Coordinator.  Mrs. Quintana is smiling everytime you see her and is so friendly to everyone. Here are some more fun facts about her:

Favorite Subject in School:  History and Social Studies

Hobbies:  Making Jewelry

Favorite Book: Power and Place by Vine Delona

Favorite Food:  Mexican

Favorite Drink:  Raspberry Ice Tea

Favorite Quote: "Indian perspectives expand the social, political and economic dialogue."

Larsen 2nd-6th graders had the opportunity to attend a BYU women's basketball game.  Each student got a set of pom poms to help cheer for the team.   There were many other schools at the Marriott Center as well so it nice and loud! Go Cougars!

Our December 11th SEP conference sign ups are open on our website.  Look for your students grade level on the column on the right hand side.  Click on that and scroll until you find your students teacher.  We hope to see you all there!

Christmas time is fast approaching but at Larsen we have been celebrating since Halloween.  Our Christmas break is going to be December 23rd - January 1st.  School will be back in session on January 2nd.  We hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

It's time for our first book fair of the year.  Come and find some great Christmas gifts and support our our school at the same time.   We are also in need of helpers during the book fair.  If you can help, click on this link and sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAEA72FA4F58-book5

Below are the dates and times for the book fair:

Tuesday,  Dec. 10th    2:30-3:30 PM

Wednesday, Dec. 11th  9:00-10:00 AM and 2:30-8:00 PM

Thursday, Dec.12th  9:00-10:00 AM and 2:30-3:30 PM

This weeks spotlight is our custodian Mr. Jacobsen.  He works so hard to keep our school running smooth, things clean and he can fix anything.  Here are some more fun facts about him:

Favorite Subject in School:  P.E.

Hobbies:  Fixing small engines

Favorite Food:  Papa Murphy's Pizza and Barry's cheeseburgers

Favorite Drink:  Pepsi

Favorite Sports Team: Utah Jazz

His favorite thing about working at Larsen is the people.

We are so happy to have Mr. Jabobsen at our school and appreciate all he does!

The Crystal Apple Award was awarded to Mr. Cole today by Horrace Mann Insurance.  Mr. Cole teaches one of the Options classes here at Larsen Elementary.  He is loved by his students and does so much to help them be successful.  His fellow staff members enjoy working with him and appreciate his fun personality.  Thank you Mr. Cole for helping Larsen Elementary be the best.  We admire all you do each day!

It looks like winter has arrived.  That means its time to break out the winter clothes and dress warm!

Most days we will still be sending students outside for their recesses.  We watch the temperature and wind chill factor each day to see if it will be outside or inside recess.  Please send you students with coats, hats and gloves. Also,  if you wish for your students to stay inside please send a note with them.