Brockbank Students Enjoy Reward Activity for Raising Money for a Good Cause

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Brockbank recently held their reward activity for the second grade boys and sixth grade girls for winning the school's penny war. The penny war was a competition where each grade had a girls can and a boys can and students brought in their change to raise "Pennies for Pets". The sixth-grade girls brought in the most money but the second grade boys had the most penny points. Each winning team got to pick one adult to compete in a relay in front of the student body and throw flour balls at. The second grade boys chose Principal Alison Hansen and the sixth grade girls chose Mrs.

Brockbank's RaDawn Anderson is Awarded the Horace Mann Crystal Apple

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Brockbank School is pleased to announce Mrs. RaDawn Anderson as the recipient of the 2012-13 Horace Mann Crystal Apple Award. RaDawn has taught school for 27 years - one year in kindergarten, 24 years in second grade, and 2 years in fourth grade. RaDawn makes learning enjoyable. Students know she cares about them and she expresses genuine affection for all kids in every situation even when if one has tested her patience. In her spare time she likes to bike, golf, hike, swim, travel, and read. She is learning to play tennis and it has been said she has a great serve.

Brockbank Students Memorize Poems for Poetry Month!

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April was poetry month in the library. Librarian, Mrs. Peggy Rothaug held a competition challenging students to memorize poems. There were 9 different poems they could choose from and when they would memorize a poem and be able to recite it from memory they got to put their name in a drawing. The end of April, Mrs. Rothaug drew two winners - Tate Sorenson won for the younger grades and Xander Henry won for the older grades. They each recieved a book and a candy bar.

Brockbank Kindergarteners Perform Program for Parents!

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On Friday, April 26, kindergarten students at Brockbank Elementary entertained their parents and grandparents with a fun program. They showed them what they have learned this year by each student memorizing a small speaking part and by singing songs. The students worked really hard practicing and performing this program and all of them did a great job!

Brockbank Debate Team Excels at State!

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Friday, April 19, ten Brockbank Elementary students represented their school in the Utah State Elementary Debate Tournament held at Jordan High School in Sandy. Students spent months and months preparing and reseaching for this opportunity. These ten students earned the right to go to state by debating and placing earlier in the year at the District Debate Tournament.They have worked in partnerships preparing arguments for either the affirmative or the negative. All elementary students statewide receive the same topic.