We had a special visit from several Veterans from Spanish Fork today for our Veterans Day Assembly.  The second grade students sang the National Anthem in sign language today and the assembly ended with all students standing and singing “God Bless the U.S.A.”       

We are thankful for all of the courageous men and women who have served, and who are currently serving, our country.  We are so lucky to live where we do.  Thank you! 

I have taught for the past 26 years at a public, private, and charter school.  I have 5 children; three homegrown and two hand-me-downs.  I help run a camp in Minnesota for boys.  Teaching supports my camping habit.  I like anything outdoors and adventurous.

Some fun facts about Mr. Mendenhall:

I like blue, but I don’t like purple.

I like chips and salsa, but I don’t like pasta.

I like volleyball, but I don’t like WWF Wrestling.

I like asian pears, but I don’t like dragon fruit.

Come out and support Rees Elementary School at Spirit Night! Be sure to let a Chic-Fil-A Team Member know you are here to support Rees Elementary and Chick-fil-A Spanish Fork will donate 20% of your receipt back to the school!

Wednesday, November 9th 5:00-8:00

Congratulations to these Rees Eagles for demonstrating outstanding behavior!  They’re flyin’ high!

Seeli Christensen, Hayden Stephens, Madilyn Kayda, Jayden Tucker, Hunter Chastain, Nyah Leifson, Angel Gonzalez, Gavin Justensen, Jerika Musso, Sarah Dye, Leo Meza-Aguayo, and Bren Knowlden.

Mrs. Keisel’s second grade class has wrapped up their place value unit.  We had a lot of fun learning about numbers.

I have been teaching 1st grade for 8 years at Rees.  I got my degree from the University of Utah.  I am married, and my  husband’s name is Mike.  I have two children names Michael and Caitlyn.  I love to play volleyball, bike ride and hike.  I also love to travel and see new things and I love to go to the theater.

Some fun facts about Mrs. Nixon:

I like red, but I don’t like brown.

I like Mexican food, but I don’t like spinach.

This is my 12th year of teaching.  Third grade the whole time because they are the best!  I love to read.  I love traveling.  I’ve been to all the states except ALaska and my favorite international destinations have been Switzerland and Italy.  I love to go on bike rides, do puzzles, eat good food, and sleep in.

I like blue and pink, but I don’t like pink and red together.

I like pancakes, but I don’t like pickles.

I like basketball, but I don’t like baseball.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the PTA Reflections Contest this year.  It had been awhile since our school participated in this event and we were so impressed with all of the contestants and their masterpieces.  Thank you so much for your hard work! 

Congratulations to the following students who won in their category:

2-D Visual Arts: Henry Dye, Anna Wright, Brooklyn Jackson, Amariah Rodriguez, Wyatt Christensen, Nadia Rodriguez, Preslie Black

3-D Visual Arts: Preslie Black, Stetson Hobbs, Ryan Peterson

Thanks for coming to the parade this morning and sending such happy kids to school.  Please be safe tonight and enjoy the rest of your Halloween!

This is my first year teaching at Rees and my third year teaching.  I have 2 kids who are in 3rd and 1st grade here at Rees.  We all love it!  I really enjoy reading and music.  I love to go to concerts, but I also love staying at home and spending time with my kids and my husband.

Some fun facts about Mrs. Tew:

I like purple, but I don’t like yellow.

I like pasta, but I don’t like sloppy joes.

I like gymnastics, but I don’t like volleyball.