October 2016

Larsen Elementary had a visit from Jason Wright, author of "The Christmas Jars", and "Penny's Christmas Jar Miracle". He spoke with students about becoming an author, as well as sharing the story of Penny and her Christmas Jar and encouraging students to start a jar of their own with their families.  Christmas Jars are jars full of spare change that are donated to families at Christmas time.  Mr. Wright also met with fifth grade students to teach them more about writing and becoming authors.  

Larsen 1st graders got the chance to visit Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point on a field trip.  Students were able to get lost in the maze, play in Corn Cobb Beach, ride on the Grain Train and so much more.  It was a fall adventure full of giggles and fun!  Thank you teachers and parents who helped make all the fun possible.

During Colonial Days, the 5th grade had the opportunity to create Horn Books in the classroom. Horn Books were used by Colonists to learn the alphabet and how to read. Each student got the chance to experience writing with a quill and ink--they practiced Colonial penmanship and used those skills to create their Horn Books. The highlight (pun intended) of Colonial Days was making candles with hot wax. The kids enjoyed seeing their creations completely set the next day. We all had a blast!

Thank you parents and Macey's grocery store for your generous donations that helped us get a marquee for our school!  Drive past and check it out.  It will have school reminders, dates to remember and other information on it.  Thanks again for all your support!

The second grade was lucky enough to get to go to Farm Field Days in Lehi. They started the day off with lunch and play time at North Park here in Spanish Fork. After all the students got their wiggles out they traveled to Lehi. Once they got to Lehi and unloaded all the students they were able to watch three Border Collies herd some sheep. It was so cool! Then they learned about bees, 3D printing, the different breeds of milk cows and many other things. 2nd grade even got to see a mini horse and her baby, some pigs and a chicken.

Larsen Elementary students sure started off the new school year by showing that they love to read!  We celebrated their successful daily reading goals with an exciting assembly.  Each teacher picked 2 students from their class that had read their daily minutes to participate in some fun games.  The games they got to play were Define Gravity, Catch A Cloud, Use Your Noodle and Stinky Feet.  Keep up the good reading habits!

Attached is the Leopard Link Newsletter from Mrs. Thomas.  You will find information for SEP Conference sign ups and other important information at our school.  Thanks for reading!