The second graders wrote a letter to Santa early in December in hopes that he would respond before Christmas break.  Anticipation was exploding from the students!  Lo and behold, he did!  However, he was so busy he had his elves answer for him instead!  The kids were so excited they couldn’t contain themselves.  We all loved it!

The sixth grade students had a special surprised for the second graders before Christmas break.  Sixth graders interviewed a second grader and then created a story all about them.  The second graders were so excited to meet a new “older” friend (and they’re not scary!) at school.  They read them their story and ate a candy cane together.  Thanks to the sixth grade students for their hard work to make these stories so special to our second graders.

At Monday’s collaboration, teachers were busy creating a gingerbread house for a team building activity.  Kits were provided, but the teachers put a creative twist on it.  It was fun!  Students voted for a gingerbread house and the winner is: the sixth grade team with their creativity of incorporating Brigham Young University!  Congratulations!  

If you’re at Rees Elementary this time of year, more than likely, you are hearing what I’m hearing.  Singing!  Christmas songs are being sung throughout the school. 

Each year, we gather together to sing Christmas songs as a school.  Songs are chosen from a hat as students lead the audience with light sabers.  A new piece was added this year where teachers participated in a Christmas lip-sync. 

The gym filled up quickly as students celebrated!  When students meet their teacher’s reading expectations, students earn tickets.  These tickets go toward carnival activities put on by each grade level at the school.  They can be spent however they choose.  This only happens twice a year.  Continue marking those reading calendars for the carnival that will be held at the end of the year.  Great job students!