Play of the Week for November 29 goes to Taryn Anderson, Rayelle Nielsen, and Hayley Livingston

These girls are 1st graders in Mrs. Wood' class who volunteer their time at recess to go into Mrs. Lenhart's music room and clean desks, instruments, counters, and cubbies.  They have smiles on their faces and hearts that are willing to help.  They have also inspired many others to help.  Thanks for working as a team and soaring to success!

2nd and 5th graders graduate from RAD Kids

The 2nd and 5th graders were able to participate in the RAD Kids program. Those who taught and made this program possible in our school are Linda Hanks, Amy Taylor, Perry Davis, and Officer Wright.   RAD Kids is personal empowerment safety education.  Some of the things they learn are fire safety, gun safety, bike safety, car safety.  RAD kids learn that 1.  No one has the right to hurth them because they are special.  2.  They don't have the right to hurt others unless someone is trying to jurt them and then they have every right to STOP THEM and escape.  3.  It is not their fault when someone jurts or tricks them, it's that persons fault and so they can tell.  Below are pictures of the fire simulation they had and also the simulation to practice their skills to protect them from someone who tries to hurt them.  Great job RAD Kids!

T-Shirt Christmas Order

For those of you who missed your chance to order your Red Cliffs T-shirt, hoodie or jacket, we will be doing one more order before Christmas.  Below is a look at the t-shirts and prices.  Hope those of you who already have your shirts are enjoying them. 

T-shirts $10 

Hoodies  $20

Zip-ups  $22

Jayden Souder is the Play of the week for November 15, 2010

Jayden Souder is a first grader in Mrs. Cowan's class.  Jayden found a princess ring on the playground and returned it to the office so the little girl who lost it could get it back.  Congratulations, Jayden!

Dylan Cunnington is the Play of the Week for the week of November 1, 2010

Dylan is a 6th grader in Mrs. Hughes class.  After finding Jordan White's folder on his way home from school, he returned it to him the next day at school.  Congratulations Dylan!

It has been hard to choose just one play of the week each time.  There have been many amazing acts done by the students at Red Cliffs Elementary.  Keep up the good work students.  Thanks for working as a team and soaring to success.

Red Ribbon Week was a Success!

It was great to see the student's excitement as they dressed up each day for Red Ribbon Week.  There was a lot of participation and it was a lot of fun.  As the students went to the assembly on Friday the halls and then the bleachers were filled with red.  It looked wonderful.  Thanks to all those who donated coats in our efforts to "Put drugs out in the cold."  Below are a few highlights from the assembly on Friday.

THANK YOU to Celeste Robinson, Jessica Woodland and their committeefor a great and successful Red Ribbon Week!

Student Body Officers put on a skit for the students at the assembly.

They did awesome!

Ashley Yates and Cameron Robinson (two Juab High School students) talked to the kids about being drug free and saying "NO!" to drugs.

Officer Davidson and his drug dog.

They showed us what the dog can do and how he protects Officer Davidson.

Officer Davidson then answered questions from the students.

5 students chosen as the Play of the Week 10/18/10

ShyAnne Ostler, Austin Johnson, Addison Seely, Brodey Jackson, and Katelyn Frentheway are 4th graders in Miss Sorensen's class.  They are always encouraging each other and when one of these students does something good, the others will give this student a thumbs up and sometimes applause.  Great job, students.  It's great to see you working as a team.  You are definitely soaring to success!

Alexis Nelson was the Play of the Week 10/04/10

Alexis Nelson is a student in Mrs. Hanson's 4th grade class.  She picks up garbage around the school every day.  She helps our school look great!  Thanks, Alexis.  Keep up the good work!

Red Ribbon Week October 18-22

Red Ribbon Week begins Monday, October 18 at Red Cliffs Elementary.  We would like to thank Celeste Robinson and Jessica Woodland and their committee for their help in planning this event.  There are some fun things planned that will help the students learn the importance of staying healthy by making the choice to stay Drug Free.  The overall theme for the week is "Life is what you make it, make it Drug Free."

Each day there is a theme for which the students can dress up:

Monday--"Don't let drugs turn you inside out" 
                (Wear clothes inside out)

Tuesday--"Tie down drugs"  (Wear a fun/crazy tie)

Wednesday--"Sock it to drugs" 
                     (Wear fun and craxy socks--good if they show)

Thursday--"Put a Cap on Drugs"  (Wear a hat)

Friday--"Wear red day" 
             (Wear as much red as possible including RCE shirt)

Those who dress up will have a chance to win a prize in their class with a class drawing.

This year there is also a service opportunity that will occur throughout the entire week.  We want to "Put drugs out in the cold."  We will be collecting coats to be used to benefit those in the community.  There will be bins located throughout the school for the students to put the coats in.  All sizes are needed. 

The week will conclude with an assembly on Friday. 

We are sure to see lots of smiles this week because it's going to be a lot of fun.

Remember:  "Life is what you make it, make it Drug Free!"

Evacuation Drill held September 29, 2010

Students left the school building at 1:15 on September 29 to practice an evacuation to a secondary location (LDS church house at 222 South 100 East in Nephi).  This was a good way to train faculty, students, and parents in the event we do have an actual emergency.   The safety of our students is a high priority and we want them to feel safe and secure in the case that there is a real emergency and it becomes necessary to relocate.  Thank you for your cooperation as we completed this drill.  We know it took you away from normal routines, but educating you as parents about what will happen in an emergency is just as important as educating the children. 



One Million Minutes and Three Thousand Books

That is our goal for our Reading Inspirations Program this year.  As a team (school) we are working to collectively read 1,000,000 minutes.  As we read we will earn books that will be sent to Africa.  If we read the 1,000,000 minutes, 3,000 books will be earned.  If we read more, more books will be earned and sent to Africa. We would like to thank World Wide Book Drive for partnering with us and donating the books to send.   We want to instill in the children a love for reading.  Each student received a book of their very own from Worldwide Book Drive as part of our Reading Inspirations kickoff.   We hope parents will support their children as they work to achieve this goal of 1,000,000 minutes and 3,000 books.  You are also a part of our team and working together we will succeed.

Max Mitchell is the Play of the Week (9/20/10)

Max is a 5th grader in Mr. Christensen's class.  Max was headed out to recess with his class, but came back to open the door for some office staff to be able to get their supplies inside the building.  Congratulations Max!

Keep up the good work Eagles!

Red Cliffs Elementary Safety Committee

This past year safety committee has been working on securing an evacuation building to be used in case of an emergency in which we would need to leave the school. We are in the final stages of working through all the logistics to make this happen. When all necessary paperwork is in place, we will plan an emergency evacuation drill. This will occur on a school day, toward the end of the school day and parents will be notified well in advance to make necessary arrangements and be prepared to pick up their children from the emergency evacuation location or make other arrangements.

The committee also worked on putting together emergency backpacks for each classroom teacher and staff member at school. These backpacks are red and have a white cross on them with the school name. These backpacks each have basic first aide kits (donated by Central Valley Hospital) and water (donated by Mt Nebo Market). Teachers will put student information (emergency forms) in these backpacks as well as any other items he/she finds necessary in case of an emergency at the school. The backpacks will go with the class (to specialists, assemblies, fieldtrips, etc) so no matter where the class is at the time of a real emergency the teacher has it with him/her and is ready to meet the needs of the children and evacuate the building immediately if needed, with all needed stuent information.

We will continue working on disaster preparedness issues this year as well as field any safety concerns brought to our attention. Our goal is to be prepared to practice an evacuation by the end of September. More information will be sent home concerning our emergency protocols as well as what parents should expect and do during each situation.

Hope Bearnson is our Play of the Week

Congratulations to Hope Bearnson who is this week's Play of the Week.  She is a 6th grader in Mrs. Smalley's class.  After finding $5 in the bathroom she asked classmates if they had lost it, then turned it into the office.  She is also friendly to EVERYONE in her class.  Keep up the good work!

I heard of several other students who were very helpful in class by helping other students after their own work was completed.  Good work EAGLES!  We're on our way to success.

Play of the Week

This year at Red Cliffs we are going to have a play of the week.  Because our theme is "We're a Team, SOARING to Success"  we are looking for acts of people working together to succeed or helping someone else to succeed.  Any students, faculty, and all staff at Red Cliffs Elementary can be the play of the week.  We want students, parents, faculty, and staff to keep their eyes open for individuals or groups that are helping someone to succeed.  This can be something done at school (in the classroom, in the hall, in the lunchroom, on the playground, etc..) or in the community.  Play of the Week nomination slips can be found in the office.  Fill them out then deposit them in the Play of the Week can (also in the office) and every two weeks we will choose a new Play of the Week.  The person or persons picture and what they did will be posted on the school's bulletin board and in the blog.  I'm excited to see what the Eagles are doing!

Red Cliffs T-Shirts, Hoodies, and Zip Ups

We would like to thank Becky Ludlow and Abby Morrill for helping out with our t-shirts this year. They have done a great job.

T-shirts will be on sale until September 3. Look for an order form to come home with your child. Or, you can pick up an order form at the office. Turn order forms and money in at the office. You should receive your shirts between the 10th and the 17th of September.

Here is a preview of the shirts, hoodies, and zip up jackets available:

T-shirts $10

Hoodies $20

Zip up jackets $22

Welcome Back Eagles!

Thanks to all who attended Back to School Night.  We are excited to begin a new year, and look forward to the many fun activities we have planned for the year.   This year's theme is "We're a Team, SOARING to success!"  We want each student to succeed, and we know that as a team (faculty, parents, students, school staff, etc..) working together every child can and will succeed.

We hope everyone has a great year!

If you would like to sign up to help at PTO events and missed the sign ups at back to school night, look for the bright green paper sent home with your child.  Fill it out and turn it in at the office.  Thanks so much for your willingness to help.