March 2012

Mrs. Jacobson't third grade class has spent the month learning about different careers. Student researched and interviewed people to find out about different occupations. They wrote reports and opinion papers about which job they thought they would like to do when they grow up. They presented their findings in posters and reports to fellow students and parents. Harley Halquist is shown telling Michael Christensen what a police officer does in his work and why she would like to become one.

Cherry Creek students, Ben Roylance, Avery Nelson, Kahala Bandmann and Mason Larsen show off their new dictionaries they received from the Springville Rotary Club. The dictionaries are donated to third graders throughout the state. Trapnell orthodontics, South Valley Pediatric Dentistry and the Springville Dentistry donate the funds to pay for the books to the Springville and Mapleton Third Grade classes. Mr. Warren Child of the Springville-Mapleton Rotary Club presented the books to the students.

Cherry Creek’s student council kicked  off Literacy Week with Dads and Doughnuts.  Students invited their dads, grandpas, uncles and even neighbors to come to school with them and have a breakfast treat and read a good book.  The following week PTA Literacy chairman Heidi Monney had activities planned for each day.  Monday was wear your favorite color, Tuesday wear a great  hat day, Wednesday dress as your favorite book character.  Thursday show off your crazy hair.

Tanna Smallcomb 6th grade student at Cherry Creek Elementary School has received the Mayor's Recognition Award.  Tanna is a natural teacher and leader.  She patiently leads her group and helps them understand difficult concepts.  Tanna is a friend to everyone and is willing to accept anyone.  She is a positive example and role model for other students.  She is the daughter of Teresa and Ted Smallcomb of Springville.

Cherry Creek's Chess Team stand by their trophy for 12th place in the Nebo School District chest Tournament held on Saturday.
This was the first year Chery Creek had a team to compete.  They were excited to place 12th out of 24 teams.  Shown in the picture are; Sunni David, Brandon Jeppson, Daniel Cameau, Hallie Endicott, Ethan Augustin, Ada Popham, CJ Basarab, James Tripp Jimmy Avila, Taylor Worth, Madeleine Unguren, Mason Truscott, Issac South.

Students at Cherry Creek Elementary have worked hard to become Scholars of the month.  Students had to demonstrate excellent academic performance on tests, homework and class assignments. Be responsible for completing all of their work consistently and turning work in on time.  Scholars for the month of February were: