Mt. Loafer Elementary Student Council Officers for 2012-2013

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Mt Loafer Elementary School recently held elections for the 2012-2013 school year. 

The purpose of Student Council is to develop a positive school climate by involving all students in making Mt. Loafer the best it can be.   Student Council strives for good citizenship, respects all individuals in the school and community, and gives students experience in a leadership role.   Student Council helps students in our school and makes recommendations to improve the morale and spirit of Mt. Loafer Elementary School.

Mt. Loafer Students of the Month for April

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The student of the month program is meant to promote success in and out of the classroom.  The student of the month is chosen based on character, leadership, and citizenship, not necessarily academics.  The student of the month must be a diligent student, completing his/her assignments on time, showing strong effort to learn the subjects.  The student of the month demonstrates excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom, is well-mannered, and respectful to peers and teachers.  The student of the month displays excellent citizenship by his/her willingness

Spring Concert

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On Friday, May 11th the combined 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades presented their Spring Concert.  It was a wonderful hour of celebrating the beauty of our world.  Thank you, Mrs. Brown, for all your hard work and creating an opportunity for the students to present their talents to the school and parents.

New Librarian will take the reigns at Mt. Loafer Elementary School

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 A new librarian in Mt. Loafer has been announced.  Mrs. Stephanie Spencer will begin her new post in June for summer library. She is an overload technician and has been in charge of the take-home and leveled library for three years. 

The Mt. Loafer Library will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning June 11th.

First Grade Read-a-Thon

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Mt. Loafer Elementary's first grade students are joyous about reading.  Our first grade teachers, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Grover, and Mrs. Olsen have emphasized all year the important link between reading and learning. 

The students have worked hard this year to become fluent readers.  To celebrate their hard work, the teachers hosted the annual first grade read-a-thon on Wednesday, May 9th.  The children brought sleeping bags, bean bag chairs, pillows, and blankets, to lay on while reading.  Each child also brought their own books. 

Mt. Loafer Elementary School Spring Concert

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Mt. Loafer's first, second, and third graders have been busy preparing for their spring concert, This is Our World, which will be held Friday, May 11th, at 2:00 p.m. 

The spring concert features songs that the students have been working on all year.  The songs will focus on the concepts of weather and the responsibility of recycling.

Students are under the direction of Mrs. Robin Brown. 

Mr. Applegate - Barnett Elementary Facilitator

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Mr. Don Applegate has been hired as Barnett Elementary School facilitator.   Mr. Applegate teaches sixth grade at Mt. Loafer.  Don has been teaching for 31 years.  He began his teaching career at Maeser Elementary in Provo School District.  He has taught third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade at Brookside, Salem, Larsen, Canyon, Hobble Creek, and Mt. Loafer in Nebo School District.  He coached wrestling for four years at Spanish Fork Junior High.  He has served as a school facilitator and as a BYU CFA.  He was the Mt.

Mrs. Gloria Waddoups is Retiring

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Mrs. Gloria Waddoups has announced her retirement.  She has been at Mt. Loafer Elementary School for 16 years.  She began her career at Mt. Loafer as a technician, taught fourth grade for one year, and has been our librarian for 14 years. 

Mrs. Waddoups helps teachers teach and children learn.  We all need library resources--especially books--and the expertise of Mrs. Waddoups.  She houses the basic ingredients for student success..books and information. 

Bike Rally

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Mt. Loafer will be hosting a bike rally on Saturday, May 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ThisCome gather in the Mt.