Santaquin Elementary

Happy Second Week of School! 🎉 Big week for our Students! 🎉 Our students are kicking off their specialty classes this week in PE, Music, Art, Library, and Computers! 🏃‍♀️🎶🎨📚 After our Expectations Assembly, they’re ready to shine in every classroom and explore new skills. ✨ We can’t wait to see all the creativity, teamwork, and fun learning that will happen in specialties this year. Let’s make it a GREAT start! 💙💛 **not pictured - our new PE teacher! Stay tuned for a get to know me post for them 😉 #SantquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict #ElementaryLife #SpecialtySuperstars #LearningIsFun

🗣️✨ Get to Know You Series: Mrs. Simon aka Mrs. Abby ✨🗣️

Today in our “Get to Know You” series, we're shining a light on someone who supports student success in such a meaningful way, our incredible Language Superstar💬📚

Whether helping students strengthen their communication skills, supporting language development, or working one-on-one during interventions, Mrs. Abby brings patience, expertise, and heart to every session. 💛✏️

With a deep understanding of how students grow as readers, writers, and speakers, she works behind the scenes (and in the spotlight!) to help learners build confidence and reach their full potential , one sound, word, and sentence at a time. 🌟🧠

Let’s give a big round of applause for the quiet, consistent, and powerful work our language technician does to support student growth and success every day! 👏💬🌟

#GetToKnowOurStaff #LanguageSupportMatters #InterventionSpotlight #WeLoveOurTeachers #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

💙✨ Get to Know You Series: Meet Mrs. Barrus ✨💙

Today’s spotlight shines on someone who leads with compassion, creativity, and an unshakable belief in every child’s potential, our amazing Special Education Teacher, Mrs. Barrus! 🌟🧩

With a heart for helping students shine in their own unique ways, Mrs. Barrus brings calm, consistency, and care to every space she enters, and makes a lasting impact on students and families alike. 💬🤝

We’re so grateful for the dedication and heart Mrs. Barrus brings to our school community. Every student is better because of her! 💙👏

#GetToKnowOurStaff #SPEDStrong #InclusiveEducation #SpecialEducationMatters #EmpoweringEveryLearner #EveryStudentEveryDay #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

💻✨ Get to Know You Series: Meet Ms. Carter✨💻

Next up, is someone who keeps our students clicking, coding, and thinking creatively, our amazing computer teacher, Ms. Carter! 🖱️💡

From keyboarding skills and online safety to coding challenges and creative digital projects, Ms. Carter empowers students to become confident and responsible digital citizens. 🚀👩‍💻 Whether it’s their first time logging in or they're designing a presentation like pros, every student learns that technology is more than just screens, it’s a tool for problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation. 🌍💬

Let’s give a big virtual high five to Ms. Carter for helping our students stay sharp, safe, and smart in the digital world! 💾👏

#GetToKnowOurTeachers #TechTeacherSpotlight #ComputerClassRocks #WeLoveOurTeachers #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

🎶✨ Get to Know You Series: Meet Our Music Maestro – Mrs. Durfee! ✨🎶

Get ready to tap your toes and sing along, because Mrs. Durfee is bringing the rhythm, joy, and magic of music to our campus! 🎤🎹🥁

As our amazing music teacher, she fills the school with melody, movement, and memorable moments. From teaching our youngest learners their first songs to helping older students explore instruments and performance, she makes music come alive for everyone! 🎼🎻💃

Mrs. Durfee reminds us that music is more than a subject, it’s a universal language of joy! 🎷❤️

Let’s give a loud (and on-pitch!) hello to our music room superstar! 🌟🎶

#MeetTheMusicTeacher #MusicMatters #SingPlayLearn #ElementaryMusicMagic #MakingMelodies #SpecialsSpotlight #TeachingThroughTunes #WeLoveOurTeachers #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

🌟 Get to Know You Series: Meet Mrs. Staheli 🌟

Next up in our series is the amazing Mrs. Staheli, one of the hearts behind our happy kindergarten halls! 💛🖍️

Known for her nurturing spirit and endless creativity, Mrs. Staheli creates a classroom where every child feels loved, safe, and ready to learn. Whether it’s morning songs, beautiful art projects, or storytime that turns into belly laughs, she brings the magic every single day. 🎶🎨📖

We’re so lucky to have her shaping the beginning of our students’ school journey. Kindergarten wouldn’t be the same without her sparkle! ✨🍎

#KindergartenSpotlight #MeetTheKinderTeam #KinderWithHeart #WeLoveOurTeachers #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

🎨🧡 Get to Know You Series: Meet Mrs. Oliver🧡🎨

Welcome to Kindergarten
We’re so excited to introduce the newest smiling face in our kindergarten crew! Mrs. Oliver is joining our team, and she’s ready to bring all the love, laughter, and learning to our littlest learners! 🍎🖍️

Her classroom will be full of hands-on fun, colorful creativity, and lots of kindness. She’s passionate about helping each student grow not just academically, but socially and emotionally too , one high-five and hug at a time! 🤗

Let’s give her a warm welcome to our school family as she begins this exciting new journey with our tiniest stars! ⭐🧸

#KindergartenMagic #MeetTheTeacher #NewKinderTeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

🍎✨ Get To Know You Series: Meet Mrs. Pope✨🍎

From Big Kids to Little Learners!

Please help us welcome Mrs. Pope to her adorable new adventure. She’s moving from fabulous 4th grade down to sweet and spunky 1st grade! 🎉👶📚

With years of experience guiding older students, Mrs. Pope is ready to bring that same energy, creativity, and love for learning to our tiniest readers, writers, and mathematicians. 💛✏️ She’s excited to swap science projects for sight words, essays for finger spaces, and class debates for storytime. 🐛📖

She’s already planning fun, hands-on learning, and a classroom full of joy. Her patience, positivity, and heart for kids of every age make her the perfect fit for this new role! 🥰

We can’t wait to see her shine in first grade and we know her new little learners are lucky to have her! 🌟🍬

#FromFourthToFirst #FirstGradeMagic #LittleLearnersBigHearts #NewGradeNewAdventures #WeLoveOurTeachers #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

🎉Get To Know You Series: Meet Mr. Cox🍎

Leveling Up! Say Hello to Your New 5th Grade Teacher! 🎉

Big news, our amazing Mr. Cox is making the leap from 2nd to 5th grade, and we couldn’t be more excited for him (and for our fifth graders)! 🚀📚

With his creativity, heart, and patience, Mr. Cox has been a fan favorite in 2nd grade and now he’s bringing all that magic to the big leagues of elementary school. 🏆✨

And don’t worry, his warm spirit and calm demeanor are coming with him💡
Let’s give him a HUGE cheer as he begins this exciting new chapter! 🎊👩‍🏫💛

#UpperElementaryVibes #WeLoveOurTeachers #LevelUpInLearning #FromSecondToFifth #FifthGradeMagic #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

🎉 Get To Know You Series: Ms. Evans

Meet Your New 3rd Grade Rockstar! 🎉

This school year, we’re excited to announce a familiar face in a brand new place! After a couple of incredible years of shaping young minds in first grade, Ms. Evans is bringing her creativity, kindness, and classroom magic up to THIRD GRADE! 🌟✏️

Ms. Evans is known for her endless patience and her knack for turning even the trickiest lessons into engaging adventures. She’s excited for the challenge of bigger brains and bigger questions , and don’t worry, she’s still packing the same heart and sparkle her first graders loved. 💛✨

Let’s give her a huge round of applause and a warm welcome to her new grade level home! 🏠🍎 We can’t wait to see the incredible things she’ll do with our amazing third graders!

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#NewGradeSameHeart #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDIstrict

🎓💥 Get to Know You Series: Meet Mrs. Corry 🖍️📚

To wrap up this week of spotlights, we’re shining the light on Mrs. Corry, a Fantastic Fifth Grade Teacher! She's preparing students for middle school and beyond with heart, humor, and high expectations! 💛✨

Whether it's tackling long division, digging into U.S. history, or helping students grow as leaders, she brings passion and positivity to everything she does. Her classroom is a mix of focus and a lot of fun! 💬🌟

We are so grateful she is helping students end their elementary journey on a strong, confident, and unforgettable note. We’re lucky to have Mrs. Corry leading the way! 👏💛

💬 Drop a ✨ or a 👩‍🏫 in the comments to show your appreciation for Mrs. Corry and all she does for our future middle schoolers!

#GetToKnowUs #FifthGradeFinishStrong #TeacherSpotlight #WeLoveOurStaff #LeadershipStartsHere #UpperGradeAwesome #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

🎉🍎 Get to Know You Series: Welcome Our New 4th Grade Teacher! ✏️🌟

Big news, everyone! Help us give a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Mr. Petersen the newest member of our 4th grade dream team! 💛🎉

Mr. P is bringing fresh energy, big ideas, and a passion for helping students grow into confident, curious learners. From exploring treasure island to diving into decimals, fourth grade is about to get awesome!

We are so excited to welcome him to our school and can’t wait to see all the amazing things he'll bring to his class this year. Let’s show him some Santaquin love as he starts this exciting new chapter with us! 💬💛

Drop a 🎉 in the comments to say “Welcome!”

#GetToKnowUs #WelcomeToTheTeam #FourthGradeFamily #NewTeacherJoy #OurSchoolJustGotBetter #WeLoveOurStaff #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

📚🎉 Get to Know You Series: Ms. Bever 💫✏️

Let’s give it up for a third grade legend who makes multiplication magical, writing wonderful, and every day in the classroom an absolute blast! 🌟

With the perfect mix of structure, silliness, and serious skill, Ms. Bever knows just how to challenge young minds while keeping hearts full. Whether it's a classroom transformation, a science experiment that might involve glitter, or just a funny morning greeting , third grade with Ms. Bever is unforgettable! 🧪✨

Thank you for making third grade a year full of growth, confidence, and excitement. You’re the kind of teacher students remember forever and talk about all summer long! 💛👏

💬 Drop a 🎤 in the comments if she has ever made you laugh!

#GetToKnowUs #ThirdGradeRockstar #TeacherSpotlight #ClassroomMagic #WeLoveOurTeachers #BigYearBigGrowth #UltimateEducator #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

🐛📚 Get to Know You Series: Meet✨✏️

Say hello to one of our Sensational Second Grade Teachers! Mrs. Vernon, who brings big energy, bigger smiles, and even bigger love for learning every single day! 🌟

In her classroom, students become curious readers, math wizards, and kind classmates all while having a blast. Thank you, Mrs. Vernon, for helping our second graders grow in confidence, independence, and creativity. Your classroom is the perfect mix of structure and sparkle! ✨💛

💬 Drop a 🐝 in the comments if you’ve ever had a student who couldn’t stop talking about how much they love second grade!

#GetToKnowUs #SecondGradeStars #TeacherSpotlight #WeLoveOurTeachers #LearningIsFun #SchoolFamily #ElementaryExcellence #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

Back To School Night OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, August 12th, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come meet your student's teacher, interact with staff and faculty, and meet and greet with our PTA! We are excited for another fantastic school year!

🍎✨ Get to Know You Series: Meet Mrs. Loveless! 🎨📚

Say hello to one of our incredible First Grade teachers who has been shaping young minds for many years and still brings the same joy and sparkle to the classroom every single day! 💛

With a gift for turning learning into an adventure, she fills her room with laughter, love, and LOTS of creative fun (especially during the holidays 🎃🎄💌 her projects are legendary)!

Thank you, Mrs. Loveless, for making first grade feel like home, where students grow academically and creatively, one colorful lesson at a time! 🌈👏

💬 Show her some love below 🐚💞😎

#GetToKnowUs #FirstGradeMagic #TeacherSpotlight #CreativeClassroom #WeLoveOurStaff #HolidayArtHero #YearsOfExcellence #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

🖍️📚 Get to Know You Series: Mrs. Sanford!🌈✨

Say a big hello to Mrs. Sanford one of our magical and marvelously patient Kindergarten teachers! 💛 From tying shoes to teaching sight words, she is the kind of teacher every little learner remembers forever.

With a heart full of love and a classroom full of giggles, Mrs. Sanford creates a space where curiosity blooms, friendships grow, and every student feels safe and seen. 🍎👧👦

Thank you, Nikki, for being the first smile so many students see on their school journey. Your energy, creativity, and kindness make learning magical! ✨✏️

Drop a 🐛 below to celebrate our kindergarten rockstar!

#GetToKnowUs #KindergartenMagic #EarlyLearningMatters #TeacherSpotlight #WeLoveOurTeachers #LittleLearnersBigHearts #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

📣 Get to Know You Series: Ms. Grundberg! 📚✨

Meet Our Instructional Coach Extraordinaire, Aimee, the go-to guide, strategy queen, and cheerleader-in-chief for our amazing educators! 🏫💡 From co-teaching lessons to sparking creative ideas, she is the magic behind the scenes helping students and teachers thrive.

Whether it’s modeling lessons, supporting new teachers, or celebrating the tiny wins, Ms. Grundberg leads with heart, humor, and high expectations. 💛👏

Drop a 👏 in the comments if she has ever helped you feel more confident!

#GetToKnowUs #InstructionalCoachMagic #CoachingMatters #TeacherSupport #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #WeLoveOurStaff #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

📚💡 Get to Know You Series: Meet Our Resource Room Rockstar, Mrs. Larsen!

Mrs. Larsen is one of our incredible SPED Resource Teachers who’s making learning personalized, purposeful, and powerful every single day! 🧠💪

Whether she is helping students build confidence in reading, breaking down tricky math problems, or just showing up with a warm smile and a high-five, she brings heart and hustle to everything she does. 💛✏️

From targeted interventions to big-picture support, she helps students grow with every small step and we’re so lucky to have her on our team! 🌟

💬 Show some love in the comments for Jackie for the incredible work she does, day in and day out!

#GetToKnowUs #SPEDResourceRockstar #SpecialEducationSupport #StudentSuccess #WeLoveOurTeachers #ElementaryExcellence #SantaquinElementary #NeboSchoolDistrict

🧩✨ Get to Know You Series: Meet Mrs. Lindquist!

We’re shining the spotlight on Mrs. Lindquist, or as many kids so lovingly call her, Mrs. Whitney. She is our compassionate, creative, and all-around amazing ACC Teacher! 🌟

From individualized lesson plans to patient guidance and endless encouragement, she is a true champion for every student. Her classroom is a place where growth is celebrated, differences are embraced, and every child is empowered to shine. 💛📚
We are beyond lucky to have her as part of our school family. Her passion for inclusion, advocacy, and connection makes a difference every single day. 💬🧠✨

💬 Drop a 💚below to share your appreciation for the impact Mrs. Whitney has on our students and school!

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