Penny Oakeson Elected Taylor's Teacher of the Year

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First-grade teacher, Penny Oakeson, was recently elected as Taylor's Teacher of the Year.  Mrs. Oakeson has been teaching at Taylor for nearly a decade,  all in first grade!  Penny has been deeply involved in many aspects of Taylor School and is constantly striving to further her own knowledge as an educator.   She has served as the school district's 'Arts' representative, been a part of first grade testing committees, obtained her E.S.L. endorsement, participated in intense CMI math trainings among many other things.  Mrs.

Taylor's Service Learning Club Donates to Veteran's Home

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Taylor Elementary's Service Learning club recently visited the new Veteran's home in Payson.  Under the direction of Taylor's school counselor, Mrs.  Burningham, students are involved in a weekly club that focuses on learning by doing service for others. One of these projects involved the students donating lap blankets for the veteran's to use.   This was a great experience for students of Taylor Elementary to take part in and a great chance to support our Veterans!  

100's Day in Kindergarten!

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Taylor Elementary's Kindergarten students reached a huge milestone recently.  They've been in school for 100 days!  Students in Mrs. Treana Kober and Mrs. Mindy Sumens' classes celebrated the day by dressing as "100-year-olds" for the day and participating in many activities that deal with the number 100!   Taylor Elementary loves the joy the kindergarten students bring to our school and are excited their first 100 days of school are under their belt!  

March 19th Kindergarten Enrollment

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I can’t believe it’s that time of year again, but Kindergarten enrollment is at Taylor School on March 19th from 8:00am-4:00pm.  This year we will also be having an immunization clinic on the same day from 9:30am-1:30pm if you are interested. 

I am excited to meet these future Taylor Tigers!!!

Mr. Daybell

 

FEBRUARY 26th EARLY OUT 12:00PM

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This is just a reminder that this Wednesday, February 26th school will be out at 12:00pm for grades K-6.  There will be no afternoon Kindergarten or Preschool.  Morning Kindergarten will be excused at 12:00pm and Kindergarten bus students will be dropped off at their bus stops, not their homes.

This half day of school allows teachers to attend mandatory district trainings all afternoon.  Please call the school at 801-465-6050 if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Mr Daybell

SEP Conferences February 19th

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Happy Presidents Day Everyone,

I just wanted to send out a reminder that SEP’s are this week for your child.  SEP’s will be on Wednesday, February 19th, from 2:30pm-9:00pm.  Your child’s time may be on a different day or time if you have worked out something with their teacher.  The most important thing is for you to have the chance to meet with your child’s teacher and set goals for the remainder of the school year.

Taylor's Fourth Grade Learns About Fossils

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Nebo School District's assessment specialist, paleontologist and author of The Utah Story, Seth Sorensen, took time to visit Taylor Elementary's fourth-grades.  The students look forward to science and social studies each day because they spend time learning about the state of Utah.  Students in Mrs. Corbin, Mrs. Grill and Ms. Orme's classes have been studying fossils and dinosaurs of Utah.  Mr. Sorenesen has a unique passion for researching, collecting and studying fossils from different periods in time.

Bike Safety at Taylor

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The students and staff at Taylor Elementary were favored with an assembly put on by Rich Wieber and his associates, Justin and Eric.  As part of a stunt group, these men demonstrated how to ensure a bike is safe to ride as well as finding a perfect sized helmet.  The stunt group also talked with students about how practicing and having a good friend group is essential in order to reach goals.   Students were taught it is important also to keeping positive thoughts and stay clear from harmful substances.

What Makes a Hero? assembly at Taylor Elementary

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Taylor Elementary students were delighted by entertainment sensation, Doug Osmond, who was promoting Richard Paul Evans' new book Michael Vey. The assembly focused on literacy, respect and becoming a true hero!   Mr. Osmond invited students who were avid readers to come forward and participate in a fast game of literacy trivia about some of the most popular books around.  At the end of the assembly, Mr. Osmond gave advice to students about how to be their own hero just like the characters in popular books.  He echoed Mr.