The halls of Barnett were filled with superheroes, insects, and zombies this morning, first as students entered the school and then during the all-school Halloween Parade shortly after school began.  Parents were able to come be the sideline audience for the spectacle as each class trailed after each other on the parade route.  Laughs abounded with several blow-up sumo suits, bringing the first graders, especially, to giggles.

The students at Barnett were favored with a shortened Nutcracker performance by Ballet West this morning.  In addition to viewing the performance--complete with music and costumes--the students were able to learn about what it takes to be a ballet dancer.  The dancers demonstrated a typical ballet warm up routine which, as they pointed out, always includes music unlike some other types of dance.

On October 5th, the fourth grade went to Salem Pond in Salem, Utah to discover the wetlands of Utah.  The parent volunteers helped provided the rotation activities to experience science activities about the wetlands.  Some of the activities included hunting for bugs, identifying plants and animals, learning about survival of habitats, and the chemical- ph balance of the water to maintain a healthy habitat.

You should really go to the Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake City.  The 5th grade students at Barnett Elementary had the opportunity to go because of a grant that they received. When they first drove up and saw it they were amazed. Inside, the ceiling was beautiful with a helioic veil.

Barnett Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon week the week of October 15-19.  Thanks to the preparation of our school's counselor, Ron Jensen, each day had its own theme and focus. Monday started off with the theme of wearing red and “One School - One Goal - Bully & Drug Free!” Teachers took the opportunity to discuss the importance of being drug free and standing up against bullying.