March 2013

The fifth grade invited the Utah County K-9 officers to come for their incentive program for the month of March. The students who came loved learning about these special dogs from Europe who cost as much as a used car! These dogs learn to smell and find narcotics, bombs and people who may be lost in remote areas. They also enjoyed learning how they train them to be very obedient and how everything these officers teach these dogs is a game to them!

Please see the April Newsletter attached below.

Utah Opera provided an amazing assembly introducing Barnett Elementary students to the world of Opera by using the framework of a television game show. "Who Wants to Be An Opera Star" is an introduction to opera; the art form that combines drama, visual art, dance, orchestral music, and singing.  We were entertained by a wonderfully talented group of singers and an accomplished pianist.

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to face your fears? Well, the 6 th graders at Barnett Elementary do! Recently, students volunteered to be contestants in eight, pulse-racing, hair raising activities. They had worms dropped on their faces, had to catch mustard covered marshmallows in their mouths, and eat pickled pigs feet, just to name a few. Under the supervision of stunt coordinators (their teachers), Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Peterson, and Mrs. Laudato, students were confronted with a series of challenging tasks.

Barnett School first graders were able to attend the SCERA theater on Thursday Mar.

Every year the students at Barnett are given the challenge of designing a colorful, school-spirited front and back cover for the school yearbook.  There were many who submitted drawings this year, with a winner for each grade for their efforts.  It was a tough decision, especially with so many talented artists. The lucky two who have had their drawings chosen for the school yearbook this year are Walker Price and Haley Rowe. 

Barnett Elementary 6th grade have been busy gathering items to donate to the Utah Valley Christmas Box House. As part of their N.O.V.A. class they were asked to perform service. Each sixth grade student was required to bring in one item to donate or donate time at the school for service. Some even made hats with yarn and weaving looms. It was impressive to the students to see how just one item or act of service combined with the efforts of others turned out to be a nice donation and will help a lot ofpeople.

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 the board is full of student names we have a drawing for books and prizes. Here are the winners for the month of March. Thanks for making so many good choices Barnett Bulldogs!

Barnett Elementary Reflection Winners for 2012-2013

Primary Grade Winners
Literature – McKenzie Mitchell
Visual Arts – Megan Durrant
Photography – Sydni Cowan *Advanced to Region
Dance – Roxie Simpson *Advanced to Region
3D – McKenzie Mitchell

Intermediate Grade Winners
Literature – Delaney Walker
Visual Arts – McKenna Albiston
Photography – Quin Christensen
Dance – Emily Luckau
3D – Ashton Gardner
Theatre – Elizabeth Mitchell