In speech, we focus on expanding students’ expressive language skills! A simple way to do this is by practicing descriptive language using specific details—whether about an object, event, or story. One of our favorite tools for this is the Expanding Expression Toolkit (EET)! This toolkit provides a visual guide and examples, helping students understand different attributes they can use to enhance their descriptions when speaking or storytelling.
A fun way to incorporate this is by playing Headbandz! Each student picks a picture while others describe it using the EET tool to provide helpful clues. This not only strengthens expressive language skills but also makes learning engaging and interactive!
Preschool is kicking off Cool to Care Week strong in their jerseys! We might be biased, but mini jerseys are definitely the cutest! 😉
This week we are making an active effort to show that it is Cool to CARE. at Meadow Brook Elementary! We hope you will join us as we dress up each day to remind ourselves the importance of caring and being kind to our fellow classmates! We are excited to see all the good our students do this week! 💚
In 4th grade, we’ve been having fun with activities that help us learn to include strong, specific details in our writing. 😊 We've been putting those skills to use by writing our own personal narrative stories!
4th Grade had the opportunity to host an outreach program from The National History Museum of Utah in each of our classrooms. Presenters brought fossils (real and replicas) for students to examine, make observations, and create fact statements based on what they saw. This hands-on experience was fun and critical in solidifying 4th graders' knowledge of fossils and Utah's change over time.
Happy Valentines Day Mustang Family! 🩷 This week in art we worked together to make collaborative art. Each student made a piece of the puzzle showing what they think represents friendship, love, kindness or Valentine’s Day. We worked in different mediums to make this masterpiece including marker, colored pencils, and crayons.
Our fifth graders have been diving into Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and they are loving it! Mrs. Nelson’s class have been working on their acting skills and put it to the test by performing a small portion of Act 3, Scene 1. They worked hard to be vulnerable, supportive and encouraging to their classmates! They should be SO proud of themselves! ❤️🎭
Mrs. Greenhalgh's class has been exploring some marvelous inventions! Students chose to create a newspaper article about either Thomas Edison and the lightbulb or Alexander Graham Bell and the telephone. They had a blast advertising these "new" inventions to their readers. This was a fantastic way to wrap up an engaging unit in our new CKLA curriculum, where students learned all about light and sound!
Our class has been learning about the westward expansion of settlers in America during the 1800s. One of our favorite activities in this unit was creating quilt squares from paper, just as pioneers did with fabric. Each quilt square represented different perspectives on Westward Expansion, including those of settlers, Native American nations, and even the buffalo!
Operation Specialty Reward Party: Snow Making!
“Be respectful, be responsible, be kind, do my best, and have FUN!” Each of the 3rd graders in Mrs. Dyal’s class committed to our class rules at the beginning of the year. They do their best to live up to it every day, and it shows in our specialty scores.
Work hard, play hard! They earned it!
We have been implementing the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), a comprehensive literacy program that integrates reading, writing, listening, and speaking while building students' knowledge across various subjects. This structured approach emphasizes phonics-based decoding for early readers and gradually incorporates rich vocabulary, comprehension strategies, and content knowledge in history, science, and literature. Through explicit instruction, engaging texts, and cumulative learning, CKLA helps students develop strong foundational skills and a broad understanding of the world.
We deeply appreciate our teachers for their dedication and hard work in mastering this rigorous curriculum. Way to go, Meadow Brook teachers!
This week in Library, our K-2 classes had a blast acting out the classic story Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina. In the tale, a peddler falls asleep under a tree, only to have a group of mischievous monkeys steal the caps from his head and refuse to give them back! Our little “peddlers” and “monkeys” fully embraced their roles, with the monkeys playfully teasing the peddler until the exciting moment when all the caps come tumbling down from the tree. We love bringing stories to life through acting—it’s such a fun and engaging way to enjoy our favorite books!
P.E. is always full of energy—games, dynamic exercises, and lots of movement. But physical education is about more than just staying active.
One important aspect is learning different types of workouts. Our Mustangs experienced the power of focus, balance, and mindfulness during our yoga unit.
They discovered that yoga isn’t just about stretching or relaxation—it helps build strength, improve balance, and even enhance sleep. Of course, it wasn’t all serious! We shared plenty of laughs as we wobbled, tipped over, and attempted new poses that felt a little silly.
By the end of class, many students said they felt calmer. When we leave a place feeling better than when we arrived, we know we’ve put in the work. I am so proud of them!
We are THRILLED to announce our Spirit Night at The Hive in Spanish Fork! 🎉 Join us for an evening of jumping and fun on Monday, February 3rd, from 5 PM to 8 PM. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy family time, stay active, and support Meadow Brook Elementary! We can't wait to see you there!
ACC Engineers and Inventors hard at work 👷♂️👷♀️
This week, our 5th graders are creating end-of-unit slideshow presentations to share what they’ve learned about key figures of the European Reformation! They’re working hard to prepare their scripts and polish their presentations.
Winter is here, bringing chilly and sometimes snowy mornings! Each morning, before students arrive at 8:45, Meadow Brook administrators check the weather to decide if an Inside Morning is necessary. They assess precipitation, temperature (including wind chill), and air quality. An Inside Morning is called if it’s raining or snowing, the temperature feels below 20°F, or the air quality is in the red zone. When this happens, a yellow flag is placed at the main entrance in front of the office. Matching yellow flags are also displayed on the fences near the bus zone and parent drop-off area on the north side of the school. On Inside Mornings, students should go straight to their classrooms or the lunchroom if they need breakfast. Administrators continue to monitor the weather throughout the day. If conditions improve, students will be able to enjoy outdoor recess later on.
Mrs. Oman's first-grade class had a special visit from District Drama Specialist Mr. Sansom, who introduced them to body spelling for their spelling words. The activity was both fun and engaging, leaving the kids excited about learning!
This week, our first graders did a phenomenal job during our fire drill! At Meadow Brook, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our highest priorities. We regularly conduct emergency drills, including fire drills and other safety procedures, to ensure everyone is well-informed and prepared for potential emergencies. These drills give us the opportunity to practice safe evacuation and response strategies, helping us maintain a secure environment where learning and growth can thrive.
Second grade has been working hard on adding three-digit numbers! Students are learning when to regroup and how to show their work clearly. We’re so proud of their efforts and love seeing their progress. Way to go, second grade!
