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Kindergarten Students - Jesse Shepherd, Nicole Burk, and Owen Vincent

Brockbank Elementary is happy to share some fun ways on "How to Cook a Turkey" according to kindergarteners and second graders. Students from both grades had a writing assignment with that prompt. Creative writing lets the students use their imagination with no prompting from the teacher as far as content. Second grade students were able to write their own ideas; kindergarten students scribed their ideas to their teacher. Below is some ideas of "How to Cook a Turkey" by Brockbank second grade and kindergarten students in their own words or writing:

Wyatt Davis - second grade
First you buy the turkey. Then you take it home. Next you put it in the oven and turn on the oven at 298 degrees. Last you take it out of the oven and eat the turkey for Thanksgiving.

Jesse Shepherd - kindergarten
Put in the fridge for 20 minutes. Put turkey in water and wash it, get all the blood off from shooting it. Blood is Yuck! Put turkey in a huge pan. Put turkey in the oven for 110 minutes. Take turkey out. Chop it up. Take out all the bones. Eat the turkey!

Alex Chandler - second grade
Put it in the freezer. Wait until Thanksgiving. Take it out. When it Thanksgiving put it in the oven. Set the time. When oven beeps take it out. Then you eat it.

Nicole Burk - kindergarten
Go to a farm. Try and catch a turkey. Put it in a cage, bring it home. Cook it. Eat it for Thanksgiving. Put on everyone's plate.

Madison Wetzel - second grade
First get a turkey. Then wash it after that you pick off the fat. Next you put it in the oven for 50 minutes. Then you set it on the table.

Owen Vincent - kindergarten
Cut turkey up. Put salt and pepper on. Put on gravy - makes it taste better. Put pepsi on - takes the bad stuff off. Put in oven for 2 hours. Take it out and let people eat it.

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Students showing off their dog houses.

First-graders in Mrs. Janna Runolfson's class recently read the book, "Harry's House" and then had the experience of making their own dog houses. The students showed a lot of creativity in making their houses and were very proud of them.

Mrs. Lisa Birds class enjoying their vegetable soup!

Brockbank first-graders in Mrs. Lisa Bird's class recently read the book, "Growing Vegetable Soup". The students then got the opportunity to make their own soup. One of the most important things they learned when getting ready to make the soup was that you need to make sure and wash your hands with soap and water. When it was their turn to help the students were told to recite the alphabet to themselves while washing their hands. The students learned how important it is not to spread germs so they wore gloves on their hands and hats to cover their hair. Once they were ready to make the soup they put water in a crockpot and added the vegetables that they had read about; carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, corn, beans, and peas. They also added noodles and a can of cream of chicken soup. Then they stirred and stirred until finally it was done. The students enjoyed a bowl of soup that they had made themselves after which, each student wrote a receipe to take home and share with their families. It was a great learning experience that the students really enjoyed! 

Jerry Dunn and his great-grandson, Chase Allan, Gary Herbert and his great-grandsons Conner and Rylan Herbert, and Jay Williams and his grandsons, Gabriel and Ricky Williams.

Brockbank Elementary had some very special visitors come to our school for Veteran's Day. We are so proud of all of our veterans and enjoy having them come and talk to us each year. First Captain Keir Scoubes of the Utah National Guard talked to the students and reminded them why the veterans are so important to us and about all the sacrifices that they have made for us so that we can be free. Several of the veterans have grandchildren or great-grandchildren that attend our school.

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Fireman Ryan Baum with Mrs. Marcy Noorda and her first-grade class

Recently Brockbank first-graders went on field trip and walked to the fire station. Fireman Ryan Baum, who is also first-grader Kaleb Baum's dad, gave the first-graders the tour along with fireman Pat Sorensen. They showed the students the fire engine and fireman's equipment. Ryan put on the firefighter suit that he wears to fires and told the students if there ever was a fire in their house that the most important thing is not to be afraid and hide under the bed. Firemen are their friends and are there to help them. It very important that every family has a meeting place to make sure everyone gets out of the house. He also told them how important it is for them to pick up their toys, so if a fireman had to come and get them they wouldn't trip over their toys. One interesting fact that Ryan shared with the students was that the fire engine holds enough water for two months worth of baths if the student bathed everyday - that is a lot of water!

Preschool Teacher, Trisha Taylor and Rachel Fisher

Brockbank Elementary is excited to have a preschool join our school this year. It is fun to see all the cute little children coming to school. We are also happy to welcome preschool teacher Trisha Taylor to our faculty. She is a great addition along with her preschool technicians, Michelle Christensen and Melanie Wirfs.

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Joshua Trafny, Kacie Delasandro, and Kyson Melling

Brockbank third-graders recently completed a family homework project. The goal for this project was to make homework a time for "homeplay". Each student was assigned with their families to make a picture out of leaves. The students read the book, "Look What I Did With A Leaf!" by Marteza E. Sohi, at school to get ideas.
First the students and their families were to discuss the changes that occur in the fall and then go on a leaf hunt to collect a variety of leaves throughout the neighborhood. Next, they were to sort the leaves by shape, size, and color. Discussing the differences between the edges of each leaf, was it smooth, toothed or lobed? After collecting and sorting the leaves they were to press them between newspaper and put something heavy on them, like a phone book or dictionary. It would take a few days for the leaves to be ready to work with. The leaves needed to be flat, stiff, and dry. Then it was time to get creative. After gluing the leaves to the poster board and letting it dry for a day the students were to bring them to school to be laminated. The students enjoyed the project and the teachers were impressed with the creativity of all the projects.

Pictured is Craig Harvey from Horace Mann presenting the Crystal Apple to third-grade teacher, Lisa Muirbrook.

Brockbank Elementary is very proud to have Lisa Muirbrook as our Crystal Apple recipient. Lisa is a wonderful teacher. She believes that every student should be given the right to learn all that they can. As a teacher she provides them with the structure and knowledge that they need to succeed. She makes them feel important and needed. Lisa is also very kind and helpful to staff and teachers alike. She is very willing to volunteer help when needed. The third-grade team looks up to her when they have computer problems, need help with math, and to teach the classes songs for their programs. She makes their team run a lot smoother.
Lisa believes in life long learning and is constantly taking classes to better herself as an educator. She received her Master's Degree last year, while helping to teach the classes. Her wisdom and knowledge help Brockbank School to be the best. Congratulations Lisa!

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Pictured  are the students from Mrs. Laurel Koyle's second-grade class who were selected for the month of October, back L to R; Madison Wetzel, Nicholas Ete, Lance Jensen, Mrs. Laurel Koyle, Ashlin Argyle, Adiah Olsen, and Macady Pulham. Front - Emmalee Norman, Ethan Thomason, and Trey Page. Not pictured was Wyatt Davis, Meikel Palmer, Mitchell Anderson, Hayden Hone, and Monica Escamilla. 

Brockbank School has students who work hard everyday. Teachers select students each month from their class whose work is exceptionally well done. They put the students' work on our Good Work Wall for the whole school to see. At the end of the month, Principal Alison Hansen goes into each classroom and celebrates with the students whose work was selected for the Good Work Wall and hands out a gift certificate from a local restaurant for a free ice cream cone, a free taco, etc. Mrs. Laurel Koyle's class had fourteen students in the month of October that received special recognition. Great job!

Pictured is Principal Alison Hansen, J Amy Davis, Abigail Kirk, and Mrs. Shalese Rogers

Brockbank Elementary celebrated Halloween by having their annual parade around the school. Students had the opportunity to show off their costumes to parents, grandparents, and other students. Also to help celebrate room parents came to the school and hosted some fun holiday activities, and brought yummy treats to the classrooms.