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Show enttnel East Meadows B4 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010 Guardian of Your Community News Courtesy photo APPLE FOR THE TEACHER: Pictured, is Craig Harvey, representative for Horace Mann, presenting Crystal Apple to Julie Hammari. East Meadows teacher earns Crystal Award Garrett Andersen and Adam Gull EAST MEADOWS The Crystal Apple award this year goes to the brains of East Meadow's operation. Julie Hammari leads their team through her talents, knowledge, abilities and height. She has been a great leader and teacher for both faculty and students here at East Meadows Elementary. She has always been willing to change a grade level because of her nature to be flexible and ability to work in any situation. This is most apparent in her current grade level team. Julie began teaching at Canyon Elementary as an intern in the 5th grade. She then moved to 3rd grade the next year and back to 5th her third year at Canyon. Her move to East Meadows Elementary placed her back in 3rd grade until she made that fearful move to teach sixth grade. However difficult the content in 6th grade was, it was the fact that the students exceeded her height that brought the most fear. Julie's knowledge and understanding allows her to teach and inspire students to achieve beyond even their own expectations. Her math knowledge has allowed her to diversify the level of math classes she has taught over the years from the advanced learners to the lower students who struggle to understand. Miss Hammari's genius in math brings teachers and students throughout the school to her room for understanding. Julie is a team worker who in her own sneaky manner, plays pranks on the best of us. She is always willing to help her team and is a frequent supporter even at their basketball games. Students often comment on her sense of humor and her ability to bring a smile and joy to their lives. Her creativity and artistic talents have appealed to the eyes of many, especially Dwight at Christmas time. We love working with Julie and congratulate her on all her accomplishments. Courtesy photos DENTAL HYGIENE: Second-graders at East Meadows Elementary got a little bit of dental health education. Dr. Briggs, of Sierra Dental, taught them proper brushing technique, the importance of flossing and the benefits of fluoride. Students learned about the parts of a tooth as they passed around and observed real teeth. After spitting out their blue rinse they got to see which teeth still needed brushing. Pictured here is Maggie Bailer brushing an alligator's teeth to show how it should be done. Larsen S-P-E-L-L-l-N-G: Third graders at East Meadows Elementary demonstrated their spelling skills at the spelling bee. After numerous spelling contests in the classroom, two representatives from each class were chosen for the final bee. The six students chosen were Jacob Hanks, Kelsey Parcell, Brylee Ferre, Meg Haroldsen, Tage Langford and Whitney Robins. In the final competition, Jacob took first place, Kelsey took second and Brylee took third place. Courtesy photo WARMING HEARTS: This year the sixth-graders from Larsen Elementary celebrated Valentine's Day by making blankets for needy infants. The blankets were donated to BYU, where each year nurses travel from BYU to impoverished countries to spend a month working at local birthing centers. In total, 161 blankets were donated. Salem Riverview Courtesy photo REFLECTIONS: Three students from Riverview Elementary placed in the Council level of the PTA sponsored Reflections program. Pictured, left to righy, are Ryan Prior, 2nd place Visual Arts; Rachel Hicken, 1st place Literature; and Luke Orchard, 3rd place Visual Arts. Courtesy photo SPELLING CHAMPS: Salem Elementary recently held their annual Spelling Bee. The bee included the top 37 4th, 5th and 6th grade spellers. The bee was the longest in recent history, with an amazing 351 words spelled in all. Winners pictured, left to right, are first place, Jane Eyre; second place, Erin Parker; and third Place, Kyla Rogers. % |