Mrs. Mott selected Zachary because he is a kind, respectful student! She pointed out that, "Zachary wants to learn and is excited to know new things!"
Way to go Zachary!
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Monday, January 28, 2019
Zachary is the TOP EAGLE!
This week Zachary was selected as the Top Eagle from his class. As the Top Eagle, Zachary got to each lunch on the stage with the Assistant Principal, Ms. Draper. We are so proud of Zachary for working hard and always doing his best.
Mrs. Mott selected Zachary because he is a kind, respectful student! She pointed out that, "Zachary wants to learn and is excited to know new things!"
Way to go Zachary!
Mrs. Mott selected Zachary because he is a kind, respectful student! She pointed out that, "Zachary wants to learn and is excited to know new things!"
Way to go Zachary!
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Teacher Appreciation Posters
I was asked to create teacher appreciation posters for Zachary's teacher, Mrs. Hind and Elizabeth's teacher, Mrs. Passey. I have never made teacher appreciation posters before so I was a little nervous...but I think they turned out pretty cute.
I hope Mrs. Passey and Mrs. Hind know how grateful we are for them and how much we appreciate the work that they put in on behalf of each of their students!
We sure are lucky to have such wonderful teachers at Neil Armstrong Academy!
I hope Mrs. Passey and Mrs. Hind know how grateful we are for them and how much we appreciate the work that they put in on behalf of each of their students!
We sure are lucky to have such wonderful teachers at Neil Armstrong Academy!
Monday, March 20, 2017
Art Night at Neil Armstrong Academy
Elizabeth and Zachary attend an amazing STEM school. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math...But... tonight was all about ART at Neil Armstrong Academy. We were able to attend the first annual Neil Armstrong Academy Art Night. All year the kids have been able to have weekly art classes. They have worked so hard and tonight we were able to walk the halls of the school and enjoy all of the art the students have been creating.
As we entered the school, we immediately saw this awesome box art that the 5th grade built and painted.
Elizabeth and Zachary were so excited to show us their art projects. We headed to the first grade hallway so Zachary could show us what he made. It was so fun to look at all of the artwork as we searched for Zachary's. The look of pride on Zachary's face when we found his little bird painting was priceless.
Zachary made and displayed a darling little bird painting and a hand-drawn owl. In the bird painting, Zachary explained that the arrows you see are drawn to show how all of the birds are "looking at and going after the same worm."
Next, we were off to the 4th grade hallway to see Elizabeth's creations. Elizabeth is so creative. Her first project was a slice of pizza with rainbow pepperoni. She outlined her pizza and the pepperoni in black marker and then used crayon to fill in and add all of the colors.
Elizabeth also made a beautiful watercolor painting of a flamingo.
Once we had seen Elizabeth and Zachary's projects, we decided to stroll the halls to look at all of the different art pieces displayed throughout the school. The school was filled with close to 2,000 art projects. It was an incredible sight!
As we walked the halls, we found another one of Elizabeth's projects displayed in a case in the upstairs lobby area. She did a fantastic job with this darling little pottery bowl. She was able to shape it and then paint it once it was dried.
Once we were done strolling the halls, we checked out some of the fun activities that they had going on in some of the classrooms. In the art room, the kids could paint a trading card size project.
In the upstairs STEM Lab, we were able to experiment with the iPads using the Osmo Creative Set and the Osmo Tangram Set. The Osmo Creative Set is so much fun. Once you select the image you would like to draw, you simply trace the image while looking at the screen and when you are done, you have a replica of the image on your paper. It definitely takes some getting use to...but is super fun!
We are so glad that Grandma was able to join us and support the kids. Here grandma is trying to give Elizabeth a few tips on how the Osmo program works. They worked together to create a horse.
Zachary used the same program to create a cute, chubby monster.
Next we were able to use the Osmo Tangram program. With this program you use different colored shapes to recreate the designs shown on the screen. This was super-fun! We could have spent hours with this awesome game.
Before heading our to dinner, we HAD to stop at the photo booth! The kids had fun posing in the different paintings.
As we entered the school, we immediately saw this awesome box art that the 5th grade built and painted.
Elizabeth and Zachary were so excited to show us their art projects. We headed to the first grade hallway so Zachary could show us what he made. It was so fun to look at all of the artwork as we searched for Zachary's. The look of pride on Zachary's face when we found his little bird painting was priceless.
Zachary made and displayed a darling little bird painting and a hand-drawn owl. In the bird painting, Zachary explained that the arrows you see are drawn to show how all of the birds are "looking at and going after the same worm."
Next, we were off to the 4th grade hallway to see Elizabeth's creations. Elizabeth is so creative. Her first project was a slice of pizza with rainbow pepperoni. She outlined her pizza and the pepperoni in black marker and then used crayon to fill in and add all of the colors.
Elizabeth also made a beautiful watercolor painting of a flamingo.
Once we had seen Elizabeth and Zachary's projects, we decided to stroll the halls to look at all of the different art pieces displayed throughout the school. The school was filled with close to 2,000 art projects. It was an incredible sight!
As we walked the halls, we found another one of Elizabeth's projects displayed in a case in the upstairs lobby area. She did a fantastic job with this darling little pottery bowl. She was able to shape it and then paint it once it was dried.
Once we were done strolling the halls, we checked out some of the fun activities that they had going on in some of the classrooms. In the art room, the kids could paint a trading card size project.
In the upstairs STEM Lab, we were able to experiment with the iPads using the Osmo Creative Set and the Osmo Tangram Set. The Osmo Creative Set is so much fun. Once you select the image you would like to draw, you simply trace the image while looking at the screen and when you are done, you have a replica of the image on your paper. It definitely takes some getting use to...but is super fun!
We are so glad that Grandma was able to join us and support the kids. Here grandma is trying to give Elizabeth a few tips on how the Osmo program works. They worked together to create a horse.
Zachary used the same program to create a cute, chubby monster.
Next we were able to use the Osmo Tangram program. With this program you use different colored shapes to recreate the designs shown on the screen. This was super-fun! We could have spent hours with this awesome game.
Before heading our to dinner, we HAD to stop at the photo booth! The kids had fun posing in the different paintings.
Tonight was a wonderful night. I had such a great time strolling the halls with my little family. I am grateful for the staff and teachers at Neil Armstrong Academy. I am sure that tonight's event was an incredible amount of work and definitely a labor of love.
We are so blessed to have an amazing school for Elizabeth and Zachary!
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Class Lists
We have been anxiously awaiting today because it is the day that Neil Armstrong Academy announces the class lists for the upcoming school year. Elizabeth and Zachary have been so excited to find out who their teachers are, and which of their friends are in their class!
Zachary will be in Mrs. Rachel Sorensen's class. We are so excited to meet her and look forward to working closely with her this upcoming year. I have a feeling with all of Zachary's allergies and the constant communication that is needed, Mrs. Sorensen and I will become well-acquainted and hopefully, good friends!
Elizabeth will be in Miss Kacie O'Maley's class. Miss O'Maley is new to Neil Armstrong Academy this year. This means that we are not as familiar with her, but we cannot wait to meet and get to know her better.
We are super-excited for school to begin. Only 13 more days! Let the countdown begin!
Zachary will be in Mrs. Rachel Sorensen's class. We are so excited to meet her and look forward to working closely with her this upcoming year. I have a feeling with all of Zachary's allergies and the constant communication that is needed, Mrs. Sorensen and I will become well-acquainted and hopefully, good friends!
Elizabeth will be in Miss Kacie O'Maley's class. Miss O'Maley is new to Neil Armstrong Academy this year. This means that we are not as familiar with her, but we cannot wait to meet and get to know her better.
We are super-excited for school to begin. Only 13 more days! Let the countdown begin!
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Mrs. Kaylene Anderson
Today we learned that Zachary will be in Mrs. Kaylene Anderson's morning preschool class. We are excited to meet her and to get to know her better throughout the upcoming school year!
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Class Lists
Today the Class Lists were posted at Neil Armstrong Academy. Elizabeth was so excited to find out who her new teacher is and if any of her past classmates were in her class again. We are looking forward to working with Mrs. Matsumura this year. Elizabeth was super-excited to learn that Molly, Stevie, Bradley, Bailey, and James are in her class this year!
Only 21 days until school!
Monday, February 10, 2014
Book Fair at Neil Armstrong Academy
This week was the annual Book Fair at Elizabeth's school. Elizabeth has always loved the Book Fair. Each year, she brings money from her money bank to buy books. This year she was able to get nine new books because Matt and I bought her a few and Grandma and Papa gave her money for a couple as well.
She picked the following books...
She picked the following books...
- Ballet Stars
- Snuggle Buddies
- Pinkalicious and the Cupcake Calamity
- Princesses and Puppies
- Little Big Horse
- The Royal Games
- Tony Baloney Buddy Trouble
- Barbie The Pearl Princess Magical Mermaid Adventures
- Clara the Cookie Fairy
We are so proud of Elizabeth. She has worked really hard on learning to read this year. She is getting better and better each day. Matt and I were happy to reward her with a few new books. We hope that she continues to develop her love of reading.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Field Trip to the Clark Planetarium
The first graders from Neil Armstrong Academy were able to take a field trip to the Clark Planetarium today...and lucky me got to go to! I am so grateful for the opportunity to participate and chaperon during this event. Since I was a chaperon, Elizabeth was able to pick her group...needless to say, she was thrilled to pick her two best friends.
We got to ride on a school bus to the planetarium. Elizabeth thought this was the coolest thing ever! Once at the planetarium, we sat in a circle around this large, floating globe and waited for the show to begin.
One of the planetarium staff taught us about the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon. We even got to learn a little bit about the other planets and how big each of them are compared to the Sun. It was very interesting. I learned that you can fit 1.3 million Earths inside the Sun!
Once the presentation was over, we were able to explore the planetarium for about 2 hours. It was fun to run around with Elizabeth and her friends. They did a great job of staying together and listening to me so it was a really relaxing and nice morning.
The kids loved this funnel activity. They had a great time sending coins down the ramp and watching them twirl down the funnel.
One thing that happened that was really awesome is that Elizabeth was finally able to feel a cloud. Last week, while we were driving in the car, Elizabeth asked me, "Mom. What does a cloud feel like?" I tried to describe the best I could and she seemed somewhat okay with my answer. However, today as we were walking through the planetarium, we discovered a whole display about cloud and how they are formed. During the presentation we were given the opportunity to feel a cloud and Elizabeth was thrilled!
We ended our visit to the planetarium with a show in the Dome Theatre. We watched The Cardboard Rocket. It was a fun show about exploring the universe and the planets of our solar system. The kids were excited to sit back and watch the show on the dome-shaped ceiling. It was a very neat experience.
I am so glad that I was able to attend the field trip with Elizabeth. She loved having me there and I loved experiencing new things with her. I love my little girl and I am grateful for the fun memories that I got to make with her today!
Elizabeth, Katie, and Nori
We got to ride on a school bus to the planetarium. Elizabeth thought this was the coolest thing ever! Once at the planetarium, we sat in a circle around this large, floating globe and waited for the show to begin.
One of the planetarium staff taught us about the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon. We even got to learn a little bit about the other planets and how big each of them are compared to the Sun. It was very interesting. I learned that you can fit 1.3 million Earths inside the Sun!
Once the presentation was over, we were able to explore the planetarium for about 2 hours. It was fun to run around with Elizabeth and her friends. They did a great job of staying together and listening to me so it was a really relaxing and nice morning.
The kids loved this funnel activity. They had a great time sending coins down the ramp and watching them twirl down the funnel.
One thing that happened that was really awesome is that Elizabeth was finally able to feel a cloud. Last week, while we were driving in the car, Elizabeth asked me, "Mom. What does a cloud feel like?" I tried to describe the best I could and she seemed somewhat okay with my answer. However, today as we were walking through the planetarium, we discovered a whole display about cloud and how they are formed. During the presentation we were given the opportunity to feel a cloud and Elizabeth was thrilled!
We ended our visit to the planetarium with a show in the Dome Theatre. We watched The Cardboard Rocket. It was a fun show about exploring the universe and the planets of our solar system. The kids were excited to sit back and watch the show on the dome-shaped ceiling. It was a very neat experience.
I am so glad that I was able to attend the field trip with Elizabeth. She loved having me there and I loved experiencing new things with her. I love my little girl and I am grateful for the fun memories that I got to make with her today!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Crazy Hair Day!
Elizabeth did her own hair for Crazy Hair Day! I would say that she did a great job!
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Top Eagle
Each week a student from each class is selected to be the Top Eagle of the Week. We are so proud to announce that Elizabeth was selected as the Top Eagle from her class. Mrs. Rogers selected Elizabeth because "She is working hard and building up her confidence!"
As the Top Eagle of the Week, Elizabeth was able to eat lunch with the principal, Mr. Howe, at the Top Eagle Table!
Way to go Elizabeth!
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Ride-and-Stride Parade
This morning Elizabeth and I were able to participate in the Ride-and-Stride Parade at Neil Armstrong Academy. This event challenged each of us to walk or ride our bikes to school. Leading up to the event, the students were taught about the difference that they can make in their own lives, and in the lives of others, just by making small steps in the right direction. They learned about how walking or riding a bike to school is one small step towards and active and healthy lifestyle. Additionally, they learned about the environmental impact this has on the Earth. The main lesson was if each of us take one small step...together it makes a HUGE difference!
An added bonus of attending the Ride-and-Stride Parade was that we were the first ones to meet the schools new mascot, Buzz the Eagle! Elizabeth was a little disappointed that it was not a real Eagle, but quickly perked up when she saw this eagle shaking a tail feather and dancing along with the crowd!
We met at a local parking lot and followed Buzz to school. It was amazing to see the amount of families that attended this event. There were easily 500 or more people walking and riding to school.
It must have been quite a sight. We even had the West Valley City Police blocking off the roads and patrolling all of the crosswalks! Once we arrived at the school, we were greeted by the PTA Board. They were waving and cheering and invited all of the children to come forward and place their footprint on banners that they will hang throughout the school.
What an amazing experience! I am so grateful for the time and effort dedicated to making this event happen. It truly is wonderful the things that we can accomplish when we all work together!
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