May 2017

May Super Learners of the Month

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Congratulations to the following students selected as May's Super Learners of the Month! These Students were chosen because of their excellent academic and citizenship performance in our ten Focused Learning Skill areas. We appreciate each of you demonstrating your super powers at Mt. Loafer. 

First Grade: Mackenzie Bullock, Holden Cook, Maggie Veach, Matt Hill

Second Grade: Zander Hutchinson, Shyanne Sutton, Grace Trask, Jacob Ottesen, Joe Hughes, Alyssa Nielsen

Summer Office & Library Hours

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*Office hours will be 8:00am-1:00pm Monday-Thursday in the Summer. Feel free to come in any time you need. You may also contact the school anytime during these hours (801) 423-2705 to answer any questions. 

*Summer Library hours will be Wednesdays from 10:00am-1:00pm during the months of June and July. Our librarian will be here each week to open the library and check out books for your Summer reading pleasure. Every student at Mt. Loafer is encouraged to come in and grab a book or two to keep up on their reading this Summer.

Walk for A Life- Veterans Memorial Walk

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Nebo School District’s fifth-grade students had the opportunity to participate in the “Walk for Life” project designed by Spanish Fork City, the Spanish Fork/Salem Chamber, and American Legion. Over 1,200 students in 13 elementary schools were invited to the May 17 and 18 educational day. Students were educated at eight different stations where Veterans shared stories of their service.

Hope Of America

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5th Grade students from Mt. Loafer Elementary participated in the Hope of America program on Tuesday, May 9th. They celebrated America's freedom through song and choreographed actions. Over 8,000 students from 90 different elementary schools in Utah participated.

Crystal Apple Award goes to.....Heidi Harris

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Heidi Harris joined Mt. Loafer as a young intern ready to make a difference in the lives of her students and has held strong to that vision over the last few years. Heidi is the exact type of teacher you want your child to have in their life. She is positive, driven, and supportive of all of those around her. Heidi has gone above the call of duty by leading our student council, overseeing our technology in our building, and helping anywhere she is needed. Heidi is most definitely a team player and an all around asset to Mt.

Free Summer Meals!

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We are so excited that we will have the summer food trucks again this year. The they will be starting on June 5th. Check out the flyers for times and places! Please pass this on to all of your firiends and nieghboors in the area. 

Upstart Kindergarten Readiness Program

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Parents, As we approach the end of the school year, I am excited to make you aware of a free summer program for pre-Kindergarten students called Upstart. Upstart is a free, technology-delivered kindergarten readiness program that will give your child a fun start in reading, math, and science (with a focus on reading) in just 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week. I invite you to look at the attachment for details. Feel free to forward this to any family you know with a child who will be starting kindergarten in the next year or two. Thank you and have a wonderful summer!

Spring Orchestra Concert

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The Mt. Loafer/Salem Orchestra did a fantastic job in their spring concert! These students have worked so hard to develope their skills. Hours and hours of practice each week. They meet at 8:00 serveral times a week to work hard and blend their beautiful sound together. Make sure to sign your students up for next year!