January 2023

Math Olympiads

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Students building cubes in Math Olymiads.
Having fun in Math Olymiads.
Learning about cubes in Math Olympiads.
Building cubes in Math Olympiads with marshmallows and toothpicks.

Students in 4th and 5th grade get to participate in Math Olympiads with Mrs. Etherington. Students had fun figuring out how many individual cubes can be made with marshmallows and toothpicks versus how many can be made in a line. 

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Attributions
Amy Etherington

~Kindness Week~

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Kindness Week
Students being the "I" in kind!
Students being the "I" in kind!
Students being the "I" in kind!
Students being the "I" in kind!
Students being the "I" in kind!

"In a world where you can be anything, be kind."

Thank you for a great week showing kindness. Thanks to everyone who helped with the food drive by bringing in donations. Remember to Always Be the "I" in Kind!

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Karate in Mrs. Flakes Class

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Michael Lawrence from Karate School having fun with Mrs. Flakes Class.
Michael Lawrence from Karate School having fun with Mrs. Flakes Class.
Mrs. Flake getting in on the Karate too.
Michael Lawrence from Karate School having fun with Mrs. Flakes Class.

Michael Brooks from Bobby Lawrence Karate School came to teach Mrs. Flakes class about setting and reaching goals.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, January 16, 2023

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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, January 16, 2023

Monday, January 16, 2023, marks the 37th anniversary of the federal holiday in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King’s birthday. Signed into law in 1983 and first observed in 1986, the holiday is a tribute to King for advancing civil rights and social justice through non-violent protest. His was only the second birthday designated as a federal holiday after the observance of George Washington’s birthday. 

Nebo students have Friday, January 13 off for Teacher Development Day, and Nebo schools are closed Monday, January 16 in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Enjoy your long weekend.

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Validating the Emotion Without Condoning the Behavior

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Validating the Emotion Without Condoning the Behavior

Dealing with concerning behaviors can be difficult for parents of children with disabilities. Many parents struggle knowing how to truly validate or connect with their child during a crisis without first resorting to some kind of negative consequence or punishment.

Join us to learn life-changing parenting techniques that will show you how you can emotionally connect with your child all while teaching them appropriate behaviors.

Thursday, January 19 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Register to attend via Zoom https://bit.ly/NSDEMOTION 

Questions? Contact Heidi Whittaker, Parent Consultant Serving Nebo School District 801-228-8144 or Heidi [at] utahparentcenter.org (Heidi[at]utahparentcenter[dot]org)

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Attributions
Lana Hiskey

Nebo Mental Health Awareness Opportunity

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Mental Health Awareness Opportunity

Nebo Mental Health Awareness Opportunity

Attention Nebo Parents:

Join our next Mental Health Series... January 19, 2023, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Go to: https://cookcenter.info/NeboJan19

What parents need to know about suicide prevention.

The course is created by Dr. Greg Hudnall, founder of Hope Squad.

This session covers the following:

  • The basic principles of mental health
  • Why does suicide occur
  • The warning signs of suicide
  • What not to say and do
  • What you need to say and do
  • Where can you go for help

 

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December Student of the Month

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December Student of the Month

December Student of the Month for each class. Way to show your S.O.A.R and represent Hobble Creek.

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Safe Routes Utah Walk & Roll Challenge Student Winner

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Graham Tobler won the November Safe Route Utah Walk & Roll Challenge

Graham Tobler won Novembers Safe Route Utah Walk & Roll Challenge. Students who walk or bike to school can track their days and then put in each month for a prize. Walking and riding bikes to school have such great benefits. We love to see students getting outside!

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