May 2014

Taylor's Third Grade Visits Tulip Festival

Submitted by courtney.corbin on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 10:35

Taylor’s third grade students recently attended Thanksgiving Point’s ‘Tulip Festival’. Early in the spring, Taylor students partnered with Journey’s North, who generously donated tulips in order for students to study and observe them grow at the school.   Students in third grade study living things, the sun, seasons. In celebration of this, students in Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Ellsworth and Mrs.

Taylor Students Attend Bees Game

Submitted by courtney.corbin on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 10:13

Taylor students work hard each day in all areas of academics.  One area that students have also work hard in is called "Prevention Dimension".  Each month, Taylor's school counselor, Mrs. Burningham, visits classrooms with lessons designed to help students with citizenship, healthy choices, friendships, stress reduction, drug/alcohol prevention as well as many other things.  Teachers at Taylor also play a critical role in instructing students in positive behavior choices within the classroom.

Cheryl Brown Announces Retirement

Submitted by courtney.corbin on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 09:44

One of Taylor Elementary’s favorite Title-1 Technicians is retiring after 27 years in Nebo School District.    Mrs. Cheryl Brown began her lifetime career at Peteetneet Elementary in 1986.   From there she has worked with students at Park View Elementary, Santaquin Elementary (twice), Park Elementary, and finally at Taylor Elementary.    Mrs.

Taylor's Sixth Grade Orchestra Delights School Board

Submitted by courtney.corbin on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 14:16

Under the direction of Mrs. Drager, Taylor's sixth-grade orchestra delighted the classes in an assembly for the school.  Student played several songs they've been working on throughout the year as well as showcasing several instrumental soloists.   As an extreme honor, the sixth-grade orchestra was also asked to be a part of Taylor's presentation for the Nebo School District School Board.    This was an exciting event for students and they represented Taylor well!   Congratulations to the orchestra and we wish you many continuous years of excellence in your musical adventures! 

Fourth Grade Visits Camp Floyd

Submitted by courtney.corbin on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 11:09

Taylor fourth grade students in Mrs. Corbin, Mrs. Grill and Ms. Orme's classes recently visited historic Camp Floyd.  Students took a step back in time and were able to experience life in the famous Utah military camp.  Students spent the day making adobe bricks, dipping candles, attending pioneer school, riding in the pony express as well as going through artillery training.  This is a fun way for students to see a piece of Utah history come alive!  Everyone on site was dressed in character and students learned a lot from the stories told by them about the history of the military camp.

April Students of the Month

Submitted by courtney.corbin on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 09:30


Taylor Elementary's April students of the month got to enjoy a fancy lunch of pizza and soda with Mr. Daybell.  These students were chosen by their teachers because they make great efforts in academics and behavior choices each day in their classrooms.  These students have set a high standard for the rest of the school to follow!  Way to go Taylor Tigers!

Kindergarten: Cannon Hardy, Koen Lloyd, Olivia Liddle

First Grade: Dax Strong, Brooklyn Smith, Jesse Charles