February 2022

5th Grade Wax Museum

Submitted by heidi.groneman on

Rees 5th grade students did a great job presenting at the wax museum.  Each student prepared a short speech and dressed up as the person they were representing.  Rees students and parents were able to come and enjoy their presentations.  Fantastic work EAGLES!

Penny Wars Supports Nebo Credit Union "Warm the Soles"

Submitted by adam.gull on

Rees Eagles have been Serving and Supporting this week by raising money for Nebo Credit Union's "Warm the Soles" campaign which helps buy shoes for students throughout Nebo School District.  Thank You Rees Eagles and families for your support! 

We are having a little fun with a Penny War at the school.  All pennies and dollars are positives and silver coins are negative toward a class total.  Last day for Penny Wars is tomorrow!  Help your class win by donating to Warm the Soles!

Attributions
Heidi Groneman

Rees Science Fair

Submitted by heidi.groneman on

Rees 5th grade students showcased their hard work recently in our annual science fair.  Students worked on their projects either individually or with a partner and then presented them to the other students in the school, local judges, and also their parents.  Way to Aim High to Achieve Eagles!! Keep up the great work!

Second Grade is Sweet

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Students enjoyed fun activities during their Valentine's party.  Each student got to try and eat a donut from a string, and it was very fun and very SWEET!

Attributions
Miss Wilzbach

We Love Our Rees Eagles

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Rees student council members put together this giant heart in the hallway where all students signed their name.  It is a great reminder for everyone at Rees to feel loved! Thanks students council, we appreciate you!

Valentine's Movie Fun!

Submitted by heidi.groneman on

This week, on Valentine's Day, Rees EEC and 1st-5th grade students were able to have a wonderful morning at the theater watching Sing 2.  It was the perfect day to kick back, relax, and have fun together before the Valentine's activities at school.  Some students said that was their first time ever being in a theater.  After returning to school, students were saying to each other, "That was the BEST day ever!"

Rees Eagle Receives Reflections Award of Excellence

Submitted by adam.gull on

Ashton Dunford was awarded the Reflections Award of Excellence for his literature entry in braille.  The Reflections theme was "I Will Change the World By..."   We are so proud of Ashton and he helps change the world for good every day.  His entry can be found in the picture attachments. 

Nice Work Ashton! 

Attributions
Hattie Hutchings-PTA President

Ms. Saxon is the Rees Elementary Teacher of the Year!

Submitted by adam.gull on

Ms. Saxon was surprised today to be awarded as Teacher of the Year for Rees Elementary.  Mr. Cook and the office staff set Ms. Saxon up with a teamwork lesson that featured an important part of a team–The Captain!  The lesson also featured characteristics Ms. Saxon's students shared about her.  Which include: Kind, Fantastic, Great Teacher, Fantastic, Cool, Smart, Exciting and more!  At the end of the lesson Ms. Saxon was surprised to see a slide which read- "Congratulations Ms. Saxon! Rees Elementary Teacher of the Year!"

Attributions
Heidi Groneman