Three Mile Creek Elementary

So much awesome art!! Art show until 6:00!

One of our students received an award for his strength at FitCon in SLC. Here is Ryker with some power lifting world record holders, and our own power lifter Mr. Nichols.

Meet Mrs. Pies: "My name is LaRaida Pies and I have lived in Utah all of my life. I love spending time hiking, fishing, and camping in the great outdoors. I especially love spending time with my three married children and their families. They have blessed me with six wonderful grandchildren. My husband and I own three Siberian Huskies who help keep us active. Although I have taught children in several different capacities for many years, I recently graduated from Weber State University with degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. I am excited to teach at Three Mile Creek Elementary School."

Mark your calendar!

The Natural History Museum of Utah came today and did a presentation on fossils for the 4th graders.

Mr. Nichols class is growing 10 ft Russian Sunflowers.

My name is Maria del Pilar Renteria and I am from Cali-Colombia. I have been teaching for 28 years; 16 of them in the US: First as an ESL teacher in NC, then as a Spanish as a Foreign Language teacher in Northern VA, later as a 1st, and 2nd grade immersion teacher in Sioux Falls SD. Currently I am teaching 1st grade DLI in Garland elementary. I hold a Bachelor in Language Arts Degree and a master’s degree in business administration. I am married to Sr. Bohorquez, 5th grade DLI teacher at Three Mile Creek Elementary. We have two children, a 23-year-old daughter and a 14-year-old son who is currently in 8th grade. I love traveling, music, cooking and sharing my language and culture. I am looking forward to joining the wonderful staff and students at Three Mile Creek!

We are excited to start having you meet our new employees for next year. Mrs. VanHaaften will be joining our 3rd grade! "Hi, I’m Mrs. VanHaaften (Mrs. Van)! I am excited to be a new third-grade teacher here at Three Mile Creek Elementary! I grew up in Syracuse, Utah and I will be graduating from Utah State University this upcoming May with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. I enjoy spending time with my husband and dog, as well as reading a good book! I can’t wait to help my students learn and grow this upcoming school year!"

Third graders are creating artwork after the manner of the artist Louise Nevelson. They are in need of small objects that would normally be thrown away (small cans, lids, etc.). They are also creating a community weaving and we need old white or light colored sheets that can be cut and dyed for our weaving. If you are able and willing to donate please drop your donations in the blue bin just inside the art room door. Thanks!

4th Graders’ drawings of waterfowl. It’s optional for 4th Grade students to enter their artwork in the Jr Duck Stamp Contest. See Mrs Shakespear for an entry form (due February 28).

Mrs White, our awesome librarian, dressed as Waldo today to teach students how to find things in a library. She talked about the “Where’s Waldo” books with students and then they were put into teams to find Waldos hidden throughout the library.

Sledding fun at Three Mile Creek!!!

Habitat landscapes by 2nd Grade artists. Students mixed all of their own colors for these landscapes using the primary colors. They also learned how to use a horizon line and how to create depth by drawing things closer to them bigger and things further away smaller.

Snow!!

Fun game in PE. I don’t know what it is, but they are loving it!

Say Hello to our newest 5th grade teacher! Hello parents and students! My name is Mrs. Olsen and I am going to be your new teacher in 5th grade! I’m so excited to come and learn more about you! I just graduated from Utah State with my Bachelors degree in elementary education and can’t wait to jump into the schools! A few fun facts about me ⁃ I went to Three Mile Creek when I was young and the school was brand new. ⁃ I love to be outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, riding horses and 4-wheeling. ⁃ I have been happily married for about 3 months now. I am so excited to learn all the fun facts about you and watch what this year will bring! I’m sure you will be hearing more from me soon, and I would love it if you contacted me with any questions or concerns that I may be able to help with! Mrs. Olsen

Mrs. Zito’s class made fossils!

Zito's class made this awesome flag to show gratitude on Veteran's Day. Mrs. Hardy's class made these turkeys to show what they are grateful for.

Coloring mixing and Chinese Calligraphy in the art room this week!

What were all the pumpkins for??? Well, this…. Thank you so much for the donations. Kids had fun!