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Show N E W S Spanish Fork Penny Me Entire receives grant for East Meadows Covering what matters- most B6 • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008 Penny McEntire, reading recovery teacher at East Meadows Elementary, received a grant for reading recovery books through the Nebo Education Foundation. This grant will fund leveled library books for the early grades. Mrs. McEntire said, "We are so thrilled to be getting the grant to provide appropriate text reading levels for our reading recovery students. We are appreciative of the support given to us by the foundation and look forward to ordering our new books just in time to use with our second round of students. Thank you so much for your efforts in helping us and other district teachers have appropriate teaching supplies for great causes." The Nebo Education Foundation meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 a.m. to discuss submitted educational grants for students in Nebo School District. One of the goals of the foundation is to fund worthwhile projects in the district that provide resources to enrich student learning. The Nebo Education Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization created to bring businesses and donors together for the benefit of Nebo District school children. The foundation carefully manages and disperses tax deductible donations to local schools. Anyone interested in donating to Nebo District schools, classes or programs can do so through the Nebo Education Foundation. Your contribution is a tax deductible charitable gift as provided by law. Contact Lana Hiskey at 801354-7400, e-mail lana.hiskey@nebo. edu or mail 350 South Main, Spanish Fork, UT 84660. Courtesy photo GOING FOR THE GRANT: East Meadows can now benefit from he grant given to them by the Nebo Education Foundation. Pictured left to right, are, Reese Brunson and Kent Clark, board members; Jenn Powell, Penny McEntire, and Kim Trimble, reading recovery teachers; Dwight Liddiard, principal Rees Olympians go skiing Salem Riley McGill and Riley McEwan REES On Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, all Rees Olympians went to Soldier Hollow to go cross-country skiing. The Rees Olympian program is a challenge to the multi-age classes to become smarter, stronger and kinder. They become smarter by doing all their homework, reading, and doing extra home projects. To become stronger they work on their presidential fitness award and eat healthier. To be kinder they serve as tutors for the younger kids and as "litter critters". When they arrived at Soldier Hollow, Gary the ski instructor greeted and gave directions. Then they put on boots, selected the right size ski and poles, and met outside for a quick lesson. They were taught how to snow plow (slow down) and step-slide (move forward). Then they took off with group leaders. They had all been divided into groups of 3-6 kids with a parent volunteer or teacher. They skied up to the Hollow and then down a long, fast hill. Then they went along the Pony Express. Finally, they ended with the Olympic 5K. Other trails were the Roller Coaster, Big Buckaroo and Goin' Home. . On the last hill they all crashed, except for Riley "E'\ When they got back to the lodge, they had lunch by the fire. Mr. Mendenhall said, "Cross country skiing is a great,life-long sport that our whole family can enjoy, and it's great exercise." They all had a blast. Keep up the great work Rees Olympians! FIGHTING FIRES: The "Everyday Hero" for Miss Holthaus is Daniel Bond. Holthous' class chose Daniel Bond for being an Everyday Hero because he is a brave volunteer firefighter. He watches out for all of us. He also does an excellent job of keeping us safe. We appreciate all his hard work and the sacrifices he makes for our community. Courtesy photos LIGHS, CAMERA, ACTION: Bob Barker, Harpo and Teddy Roosevelt were among the many rich and famous that visited Salem Elementary. The Wax Museum is an annual tradition for the fifthgrade students at Salem Elementary. Students choose a famous American to impersonate and share interesting facts about their life. The students are required to conduct research, create a costume, a set and share their research with any that will listen. The activity is always well attended and enjoyed by all who visit Salem's Wax Museum. Courtesy photos GOLD MEDAL CHAMPS: Rees students had the opportunity to. go cross country skiing at Soldier Hollow. Pictured are Riley McGill, Riley McEwan, and Celek Measom. I NEED A HERO: Mr. Wood is an "Everyday Hero" because when he was 17, he broke his neck and became paralyzed from his chest down to his toes. He has chosen not to be sad. Instead, he is happy, fun and nice. He has chosen not to complain. He tries to make others happy and do what he can to help others. He had to learn how to do things differently, like driving his van, using a wheelchair, writing and eating. We are glad we got to know and learn about him and thankful for his good example. - i V |