Kindergarten students began school today at Hobble Creek.  They heard stories, learned about their teacher, their classroom, and the school.  They were even asked the question, "Do you like recess?"

Fourth grade students are using color and art to create community. 

Hobble Creek's principal, Mr. Johnson, is sharing a picture book by Michael Jordan to bring the school community together as a team of winners.  In the introduction of the book Michael Jordan writes,"regardless of what game you endeavor to play, when it is over,if you know that you have put your heart into it, given your very best, and had fun along the way, you are a winner.  I've learned it takes heart to come out a winner every time,whether you win or lose."
      Each classroom has a copy of the book.  Each grade level is meeting with Mr. Johnson to talk about the Teamwork Golden Rules:
1. Know the game.
2. Pay attention to the coach at all times.
3. Know your opponent.
4. Be a team player.
5. Practice a winning attitude.
6. Find out what you do best.
7. Find out what you need to work on.
8. Practice, practice, practice.
9. Learn from your mistakes.
10. Have fun!

The pictured students were Hobble Creek Elementary's STUDENTS OF THE WEEK on May 18, 2012:  Brooklyn Martin, Nicole Cragun, Ben Wheeler, Kellan Brooke, Shyler Mecham, Kaylee Metler, Melia Bartlett-Bybee, Jason Cragun, Katie Cragun, Sam Lindsey, Madisyn Frischknecht, Sarah Estes, Ben Bohl, Camille Wirthlin, Jon Ferguson, Sophie McCausland, and Philip Richey.

The pictured students were Hobble Creek Elementary's STUDENTS OF THE WEEK on May 11, 2012:  Gunner Stepp, Halle Murphy, Siri Schneck, Brody Schneck, Teuila Nawahine, Gabriela Delgado, Avery Pritchard, Dillon Hales, David Pilcher, Kennedy Huston, McKoy Hamilton, Katie Rex, Trent Stepp, Savannah Dixon, Kate Nadauld, Morgan Homer, John Hagen, and Rebecca Peden.

The pictured students were Hobble Creek Elementary's STUDENTS OF THE WEEK on May 4, 2012:  Nathan Christianson, Moe Uasike, Steele Estes, Sophia Dungan, Caleb Lee, Ashton Alvey, Shyler Mecham, Rorie Hinds, Jackson Reid, Yoshi Miyagi, Alli Johansen, Heather Badger, Nathan Myers, Lexie Owens, Gabi Smith, Samantha Snyder, Kade Coleman, Jacob Tietjen, Seth Lee, and Mark Gallagher.

Hobble Creek students Tiffany Asay, Sophie McCausland and Elizabeth Rex, Leah Ribble tied for 6th place at the Utah State Elementary Debate Division I on Thursday April 26, 2012
        Eliza Kriser, Samara Lessley, Silas Miller, and Ethan Blackett also participated in the state debate that was held at Hillcrest High School.
         This year's resolution is:  Resolved that the state of Utah should provide incentives to increase local food production and consumption in order to improve air quality and reduce energy use. 
         

DEBATE provides an excellent opportunity for students to use their skills of reading, thinking, writing, speaking and listening.

The pictured students were Hobble Creek Elementary's STUDENTS OF THE WEEK on April 27. 2012:  Ivan Moulton, Emma Ornelas, Hunter Metler, Rie Ann Briggs, Cole Rasmussen, Samantha Johnson, Will Jenkins, Kayte Conners, Jessica Lambert, Kekai Palmer, Andrew Jensen, Analesa Delgado, Abbie Garrett, Kaylee Anderson, Jensen Felt, Brinnley Crane, Ty Wolfgramm, Calvin Barrett, Karson Anderson, Zach Hamilton, Nathaniel Hales, and Tahlia White.

Garry E. Hart won the Teacher of the Year Award!  He has received Teacher of the Year in 1985 while at Goshen Elementary, Teacher of the Year in 1991 while at Parkview Elementary and The Crystal Apple in 2005 while at Hobble Creek Elementary.   He has been teaching for 31 years, 30 years in Nebo School District and 1 year prior in another district.  He has taught 2nd grade (1 year), 5th grade (2 years), 3rd and 4th spilt grade (2 years), 4th grade (2 years) and 3rd grade (21 years).  He has been involved with NEA, UEA, Nebo Education Association, PTA, city youth recreation and the Boy Scouts.  His hobbies and interests are fishing, reading, U of U sports, children and grandchildren.  He says that the best part of teaching the last 31 years has been that when he went to work he entered a classroom of students who loved and appreciated him!  He will be moving to Davis County at the end of this school year where his wife is teaching Special Education.  He will start another teaching career in a year or so.  He has touched many students’.   Congratulations Garry for receiving this award and your many years of service!

The picutred students were Hobble Creek Elementary's STUDENTS OF THE WEEK on April 20, 2012:  Ayson Beardall, Wesley Brunt, Cooper Murphy, Bryson Hansen, Brianna Lewis, Alexis Christensen, Samuel Delacruz, Henry Killpack, Emily Porter, Tyler Holloway, Spencer Winward, Maya Harrell, Elli Chiniquy, Inez Scott, Leah Ribble, Bailey Morgan, Kaycie Bleggi, and Asha Peterson