October 2011

Patty Hansen, a fabulous first grade teacher at Barnett Elementary, is the proud aunt of You-Tube "Kid History" creators and stars Brett, Randy, John, and David Roberts. Mrs. Hansen arranged for them to visit Barnett Elementary to talk with grades K-3 about how important writing is in capturing memories. Brett talked about revision in writing and how they had to revise continuously during filming to get the perfect story.

Second graders at Barnett Elementary got a special treat at the end of October when Fire Chief Scott Spencer visited the school to explain some of the essentials of fire safety at home and at school.  The students were able to watch Colby Cox (in photo) get dressed up in all of the gear of a fireman as Chief Spencer explained what each article of clothing was used for. You could hear the 2nd-graders "ooo" and "ahhh" as they learned about the different layers of protective clothing and what to do in a fire at home.

Several students were awarded a trip on a fire truck and some lunch made by the Payson Fire Department for being great artists. During Fire Prevention Week, one of the activities was a coloring contest Mrs. Ellsworth, the art specialist, had grades 1-6 participate in. Students turned in a coloring sheet and the fire department picked the best one from each grade. Those students were then able to ride on a fire truck to the fire station where they enjoyed a BBQ with the firefighters. Congratulations students on being wonderful artists and great examples for Barnett!

Students at Barnett Elementary have been working hard this month to earn Brag Notes. When a student earns a brag note their name is added to the Principal's 200 Club Board. Brag notes can be earned by making good choices, working hard in school, and being a good friend or helper just to name a few things. Once our board is full of student names we have a drawing for books and prizes. We were able to fill up the Principal's 200 Board twice the month of October! Here are the winners! Thaks for making so many good choices Barnett Bulldogs!

Rudolph Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, declared, “What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance.  They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies.”

Fourth grade students at Barnett Elementary School attended the Utah State Fair Friday, September 9. They had the opportunity to see Utah livestock and produce. They were entertained by a wandering magician. Students learned about animals and plants native to the state. They also participated in a State Fair Scavenger Hunt to locate the Utah butter sculpture and other unusual exhibits. Students enjoyed the seal tricks, the chickens and rooster that imitated student actions. One Student, Zowee Hanks, showed her lamb at the Utah County and the Utah State Fair.