Brockbank students showed their creativity and artistic talents by creating Valentine boxes. There were some very creative boxes and it was fun to see all the different ways students use their imagination.
Brockbank Elementary students are busy this time of the year training to become the future Grand Masters of Chess. These students take chess very seriously. Aspiring Grand Masters gather during lunch recess to collaborate and develop their skills in chess. The Chess Club at Brockbank has been formed to prepare students for the Nebo School Districts Chess Tournament hosted by Cherry Creek Elementary in Springville on Saturday, March 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Recently Brockbank third-graders enjoyed meeting their reading goal by having a "camp-out" reading party. Each student had to read at least 8 hours in the month of January to meet their goal. The students got to wear pajamas to school and have smores as a treat. It is a fun way to motivate students to read and a great way to reward them for doing it.
Miss Alyson Tobler's class learned about the traditions and culture of celebrating Chinese New Year, this year it was Sunday, February 14. Visitor Kurt Steinfeldt demonstrated how to use chopsticks and about calligraphy/handwriting characters in Chinese. The students created Chinese lanterns and handed out red envelopes that were to bring luck to those who received them. It was a great learning experience for the students.
Dental Assistants, Tonya Cherrington and Cami Robinson from Red Rock Orthodonists recenty came to Brockbank for Dental Health Month. They talked to second and third students about taking care of their teeth. They stressed the importance of brushing their teeth at least twice a day and having regular dental check-ups. Mrs. Cherrington along with Danny the Dinosaur showed the students how to brush their teeth the right way and by eating the right foods it can help keep their teeth strong.
Friday, Jan. 29, Sterling Randle, a representative from Bean Life Science Museum came to Brockbank to teach the fourth graders about science. He talked about common plants and animals in three major Utah ecosystems, forests, deserts, and wetlands, and how plants and animals have adapted to their environment in these ecosystems. He also talked about how to help conserve these environments. Mr. Randle brought an albino toad, a tarantula, and a snake for the students to see up close. It was very interesting and the students enjoyed it.
Brockbank is happy to announce their Hansen Heroes for the month of January.
From first-grade is Erika Garcia from Mrs. Shalese Roger's class. Mrs. Rogers says, "Erika is always a good friend and kind to others. She is a hard worker. You'll never see Erika without a smile on her face. It is a joy to have Erika in our class!"
Tyson Burk is from Mrs. RaDawn Pack's second-grade class. Mrs. Pack says, "Tyson is a responsible, kind, hard working student. He is a great friend to everyone. He always follows the rules and treats everyone with respect."
Principal Hansen gets a "HEART ATTACK!"
Students from Miss Alyson Tobler's class came to the office and gave Mrs. Alison Hansen special Valentine's to put on her door.
Jane B. Nelson, representing the Farm Bureau, came to Brockbank Elementary to read "Cattle Kids" by Cat Urbigkit to Mrs. Laurel Koyle's second-grade class. Mrs. Nelson told the students about working on a family cattle ranch. In the book, cowgirls and cowboys take part in many aspects of livestock operations from calving and branding to haying and rounding up the herd. Mrs. Nelson's son, Frank Nelson, showed the students the brand they use on their farm and told them why it is important for the calves to have a brand.
Brockbank Elementary recently celebrated "100 Days of School!" Students celebrated this day in several different ways. First-graders used the number 100 in math skills like counting and place value; they wrote down 100 words that they have learned how to read and write this year; they drew pictures of what they would look like if they were 100 years old; they made cool glasses to wear; and they named 100 things you can eat and 100 things you cannot eat.