Hobble Creek Elementary spent Christmas around the world!  At an assembly held on December 20, 2011 the students were able to imagine what it is like in other parts of the world during the Christmas season.  The students sung songs, danced and played instruments and much more.  This experience gave the students an idea of Christmas customs in other countries.  Some of the countries that were talked about were Africa, Mexico, Jerusalem, Israel, England and many others.  The program was put together and directed by Sena Smith (Music Specialist) and Holly Mayne (Movement Specialist).  Every grade participated by dancing or singing songs that Sena and Holly had taught them.

The program was such a hit that even Santa Claus had to see it!  He came to the school in his sleigh that landed on the school roof.  Santa asked the students who has been notty and who has been nice.  He then gave treats to all of the students.  The students had a blast seeing Santa and talking with him.

A big thank you goes out to Sena Smith and Holly Mayne for all of their hard work!

The pictured students were Hobble Creek Elementary's STUDENTS OF THE WEEK for January 6, 2012:  Carter Griffin, Kendall Coleman, Keslee Van Orman, Ben Wheeler, Jacob Nadauld, Gavin Cherrington, Annika Vorkink, Brock Sundet, Jessica Lambert, Nate Schuring, Porter Fairbourne, Kennedy Huston, Dillan Jarvis, Jaida Cherrington, Aspen Madsen, Landon Knapp, Ethan Blackett, Jacob Richey, Luke Durden, Rylee Hinds, Matthew Grimshaw, and Aja Brady.

Forty Four sixth grade students under the direction of Jessica Knight
took the stage Tuesday night, Dec. 6, 2011,  for their first concert.  The combined orchestra of Hobble Creek Elementary and Mapleton Elementary performed twelve pieces.  The first half of the program featured traditional folk songs while the second half included Christmas Carols including a celtic tune "Three Ships at the Calliope House".  Three solos, flute, ukulele, violin, were also a part of the program.  Mrs. Knight told the audience that this was the largest orchestra she has directed.

The pictured students were Hobble Creek Elementary's STUDENTS OF THE WEEK on December 2, 2011:  Addison Hales, Brooklyn Martin, Everett Fairbourne, Ammon Brown, Max Knowlton, Samantha Brady, Braxton Carter, Maggie Ribble, Henry Killpack, Madyson Fullmer, Mason Aviano, Elise Campbell, Rylee Anderson, Seth Brimhall, Avery Davis, JaneAnne Metler, Samantha Smith, Makenzi Jensen, Madison Sorenson, Daylen Rasmussen, Rebekah Hair, and Asha Peterson.

The pictured students were Hobble Creek Elementary's STUDENTS OF THE WEEK for November 11, 2011:  Emilie Mertz, Abby Thomas, Esther Darby, Robby Lape, Brynlee Stepp, Wyatt  Thomas, Annika Vorkink, Jane Winward, Bryant Gallagher, Grace Dawe, Cooper Magleby, Spencer Winward, Bryon Reese, Brenden Dusenberry, Kayla Bennett, Asher Hunt, Elizabeth Rex, Nick Wheeler, Sol Quackenbush, Brianna Sorenson, Eliza Nemelka, and Tiffany Asay

Reflections have been going on at Hobble Creek Elementary since the school started.  When Reflection time comes around each year the halls, classrooms and homes are buzzing with students discussing on what to do that year.  Reflections is an annual program that has been put on by the National PTA for 40 years.  It encourages students to display their artistic talents in different categories based on a national theme.  “Diversity means…” was the theme for this year.  Students can enter their talents into eight different categories (music, photography, visual arts, literature, dance, theatre, 3D and film and video).  The work turned in must be a student’s original work, so it gives them the opportunity to show off their talents.

All the entries go on display for students, parents, and the community to see and recognize the hard work and talents of each student.  The entries are judged made up of a committee that is not associated with the school.  This year the judging committee consisted of Arts Professors from BYU as well as Professional Artist from the community.  The judges give points to the entries in each categories based on the students’ interpretation of the theme, artistic merit/composition and creativity.  The entries with the highest scores are given awards.  This year there were 205 total entries for the judges to score.  It was a tough decision since Hobble Creek has so many talented students.  Reflections are a way for the students to express themselves and receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts.

Hobble Creek Elementary would like to thank all of the judges for their time and effort they put into scoring the entries, the community for participating and supporting the students and especially the students for all their hard work and sharing their talents with us.  Without the students and their talents, Reflections would not happen!

The pictured students were Hobble Creek Elementary's Students of the Week on November 4, 2011:  Katherine Fisher, Maren Porter, Paityn Bird, Siri Schneck, Brynlee Stepp, Julia Hart, Zoie Frisby, Rylan Taylor, Warren Finlaysen, Ethan Lewis, Joshua Fielding, Lexie Warren, Madison Henderson, Aubrey Nissen, Timothy Shorts, Samantha Strunk, Kyle Chen, Clayton Dean, Jackson Littledike, Lauren Brunt, Jacob Myers, and Jacob Nelson.

On October 31, 2011 the halls were a scary site at Hobble Creek Elementary.  There were witches, goblins, monsters, pirates and much more rooming the halls.  The students and teachers had fun showing off their creative costumes to each other as well as the parents during the Halloween Parade.  The students and faculty marched down the halls and throughout the gym while parents and peers were watching the parade come by.  It was a great site.  But beware if you come to Hobble Creek, you might get nabbed by one of these creatures!

Hobble Creek Elementary 4th graders got a real treat on Tuesday, October 18.  The Living Planet Aquarium came and talked about different aspects of science.  Each 4th grade class was able to meet with the instructors individually.  The "Water Van", as we call it, comes each year with models of the water cycle and the uses of water.  These two models are awesome because they actually rain.  Water also moves through them to show how it creates electricity and waters our crops, to name just a few of the things that the models do.  The Aquarium also brings some of their living animals when they come to the school.  This year they brought a tiger salamander, garter snake and a toad.  This was a real learning experience for everyone in fourth grade!

This year Hobble Creek welcomes the following people to our faculty: Crystal Christensen, Robyn Gleaves, Sarah Willie, Lauri Brindley, Kara Bake, Holly Markgraf-Mayne, and Amanda Cottle.