October 2012

The faculty of Hobble Creek Elementary gathered to pose for a photo after an exciting day of working with princesses, Jedis, headless haunts and such. 

Hobble Creek Elementary is the recipient of a grant from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums and the National Endowment for the Arts.  During the week of October 22-26, storyteller Lora Schmidt worked with the third grade classes developing a three act play about the early days in our community.  The stories originated from  a book called Mapleton A Collection of Folks' Tales compiled by Erik Brinkerhoff and Keenan Cummings as an english class assignment.  Erik interviewed his grandparents and their colleagues some of whom have now passed away.

Act 1 played by Mrs. York's class told the story of the naming of Mount Flonette by the Native Americans who lived in the community.

Act 2 played by Miss Smith's class told the stories of Hattie Hatfield, Holley's store and the Easter tradition of making ice cream in the snow bank on Maple Mountain

Act 3 played by Mrs. McAfee's class told the story of creating entertainment in an age where technology was a threshing machine, and horses.  The circus acts where inventive and a good laugh was enjoyed by all. 

Lora Schmidt also told stories to each grade level in the Hawk's Nest. 

Part 2 of the art project will be November 3, 2012 at the dance and the Child international, (daCi) Utah Day of Dance.  Lora Schmidt and Hobble Creek Third Grade students will share their play with participants in the BYU Richards building at 8:30 am as an opening for the day of dance"Stories that Move Us".   Participants will make books, explore dramatic movement, make slam poetry, learn folk dance, create and perform a dance. 

Part 3 of the art project will be with photographer John Schaefer and the sixth grade in February 2013.

Hobble Creek Elementary's STUDENTS OF THE WEEK on October 26, 2012:  Ari Frixione, Jake Strunk, Zachary Pritchard, Andelin Barlow, Heather Rose, Briley Woodworth, Kendall Coleman, Laicie Hepworth, Sarah Gardner, Madyson Fullmer, Jane Winward, Megan Diamond, Sammy Delacruz, Lexy Warren, Josh Lewis, Gabi Smith, Caleb Gardner, and Adam Holmberg.

Hobble Creek Elementary Reflections winners were displayed in the auditorium Wednesday October 24.  There was magic in the air, on the wall and displayed on tables.  Students have been creative exploring the magic momments in their lives and wonder in the world around them. 

Hobble Creek halls were full of moms and muffins and munching Wednesday morning.  There was also reading and smiling.  The event was part of the Scholastic book fair.   It was a yummy way to start out a school day!

Brigham Young University’s Young Company Presented theThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow on October 23 in two assemblies.

The production is based on a short story of the same name written by the early-

19th-century American Author, Washington Irving (whose biography can be found on page 6). The adaptation was written by Teresa Love, who also directed the play. Love has had decades of experience with Theatre for Young Audiences in the capacities of director, producer, playwright, and teacher. She co-founded two Los Angeles-based Theatre in Education companies and has written over 40 plays for children. She currently teachesat Brigham Young University.

Set in a quiet New England town, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow tells the story of a gangly, superstitious schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane. Ichabod, well-versed in gentlemanly arts, attempts to win the hand of the lovely Katrina Van Tassel. However, this puts him at odds with the village rogue, Bram Bones, who plays pranks on Ichabod in retaliation. After a party at the Van Tassels’, Ichabod has a supernatural encounter with the Headless Horseman and is never seen or heard from again.

Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been called one of, if not the most, famous American ghost stories. Just like Washington Irving’s original tale, our play adaptation

focuses on the practice of storytelling.

Human beings have told stories for a long, long time. The first stories brought communities together and were passed down from generation to generation. Storytelling has served many

purposes throughout human history. Stories are told to entertain, to teach, to make us think about life or to pass on traditions or beliefs.

In preparation for an art project with storyteller Lora Schmidt, the third grade visted historical sites in our community.  The project is using stories from a book compiled by Eric Brinkerhoff that begun as a Springville High School English project.  Eric interviewed his grandfather, Bruce Mendenhall, and other residents. 

Places visited:  The Hollow on the Holley's property,  Whiting Campground Maple Canyon Trail, Mapleton Heritage Museum-Lynette Jones gave them a tour,  Mapleton Park-Orpha Dee Johnson-oldest living life long resident of Mapleton told stories of growing up in the area and gave them information about heritage trees.
      The students were exposed to stories about the hollow, the mountain, growing sugar beets, and making lemonade from squawberries.

    Lora Schmidt will be working with the third grade classes October 22-26.   The art project has been made possible by a grant from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums and the National Endowment for the Arts.
    Next Friday October 26 at 2:30  the students will be in a program for parents to come see Community History come to life  in a three act play.   

Mrs.Williams, our librarian, has appreciated the creative genius of Marcy Swan. Marcy has been a volunteer for ten years. Her child no longer attends our school, yet she faithfully comes in and lends her creative talents to our library. Marcy has done amazing bulletin boards, displays and theme posters over the years. We appreciate the Marcy’s efforts in making the library an inviting place. Thank you, Marcy, for sharing your talents with Hobble Creek Elementary.

 STUDENTS OF THE WEEK on October 19, 2012:  Aiden Diamond, Sam Little, Emily Lindsey, Riley Bleggi, Brooklyn Martin, Jasmin Young, Parker Henderson, Madison Galbraith, Rylin Jones, Savanah Butler, Jackson McClean, Lydia Rowe, Hadley Coleman, Zac Ellis, McKenna Cherrington, Henry Killpack, Jackson Rosser, Brenden Dusenberry, Ady Montgomery, Emma Schultz, and Amanda Frei.

Kindergarten students were visited by a fire fighter.  They were told about avoiding fires, not playing with matches.   If you are in a fire you should crawl to saftey to avoid breathing smoke.  If fire is on you: stop, drop and roll.  He told the students that fire fighters are your friend and you should run to them not away from them.  He demonstrated how he can dress in his protective clothes very quickly.