The Cherry Creek PTA had a fun Friday activity for White Ribbon Week. Students went on a hunt for clues for things they thought about when using phone and technology and how they treated others. When they found all the clues, they were rewarded with a mustache. How fun was that?!
It’s a battle of the 1st Grade Classes. This week, Mrs. Golding’s First Grade Class takes back the Spirit Day Trophy with ALL of her students wearing RED or Cherry Creel attire. A note to all the other classes: it’s not too late to get into the game and give 1st grade some competition!
This week, the Kinders celebrated the 100th Day of School. They had fun counting to 100, stacking 100 cups, eating different snacks that classmates brought, writing the number 100 using all kinds of items and lots more fun during the week.
Here's a unique opportunity coming up for students to participate in a youth exhibition at the Springville Museum of Art connected to the larger America250 program happening nationwide to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
This America250 Youth Exhibition will be open to K-12 students in Nebo School District or living in Springville and Mapleton. Accepted student submissions will be displayed alongside a selection of pieces from the Museum’s Permanent Collection from May 2026 through October 2026.
Student Prompt:
Since the founding of the United States, artists have used art to explore identity, community, belonging, and to tell the many stories that make up our shared history. We invite students to create an original artwork that reflects their perspective and responds to the questions below:
How do your experiences with community, culture, family, place, or your personal journey connect with or differ from the stories you see in the selected artworks from the Museum’s Permanent Collection? (Please visit website below to view these works.)
What story about life in the United States feels important for you to tell?
How do you see yourself contributing to or shaping the American story?
Requirements:
Artworks are to be original and individually conceived by the students.
Works will not be considered if they contain glitter, candy, glued-on beans, macaroni, or similar materials that tend to fall off when handled or invite pests into the Museum.
Each student is limited to one entry.
Submitted works will be judged by the SMA Staff. To eliminate any cost barriers, the Museum will provide a limited number of canvases for students, available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can view the full prompt and additional submission information on our website here: https://www.smofa.org/america250-YAE.
Teachers and parents may bring entries to the Museum on May 5-8th between 1:00-5:00pm. A list of accepted works will be posted on SMofA.org on May 13th by 5pm. Once the show concludes on October 24th, artwork should be picked up by November 30th.
For more information and complete guidelines for this exhibition, please refer to our website.
We look forward to working with you on this special project! If you have any questions, please reach out to me at CAbilez@springvilleutah.gov.
This America250 Youth Exhibition will be open to K-12 students in Nebo School District or living in Springville and Mapleton. Accepted student submissions will be displayed alongside a selection of pieces from the Museum’s Permanent Collection from May 2026 through October 2026.
Student Prompt:
Since the founding of the United States, artists have used art to explore identity, community, belonging, and to tell the many stories that make up our shared history. We invite students to create an original artwork that reflects their perspective and responds to the questions below:
How do your experiences with community, culture, family, place, or your personal journey connect with or differ from the stories you see in the selected artworks from the Museum’s Permanent Collection? (Please visit website below to view these works.)
What story about life in the United States feels important for you to tell?
How do you see yourself contributing to or shaping the American story?
Requirements:
Artworks are to be original and individually conceived by the students.
Works will not be considered if they contain glitter, candy, glued-on beans, macaroni, or similar materials that tend to fall off when handled or invite pests into the Museum.
Each student is limited to one entry.
Submitted works will be judged by the SMA Staff. To eliminate any cost barriers, the Museum will provide a limited number of canvases for students, available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can view the full prompt and additional submission information on our website here: https://www.smofa.org/america250-YAE.
Teachers and parents may bring entries to the Museum on May 5-8th between 1:00-5:00pm. A list of accepted works will be posted on SMofA.org on May 13th by 5pm. Once the show concludes on October 24th, artwork should be picked up by November 30th.
For more information and complete guidelines for this exhibition, please refer to our website.
We look forward to working with you on this special project! If you have any questions, please reach out to me at CAbilez@springvilleutah.gov.
Today, this 4th Grader in Mrs. Truscott's class made the Impossible Shot. Congratulations!
A group of parents and students at Cherry Creek are spreading the word throughout Springville that they would like to wait on smartphones. The Wait Until 8th non-profit helps families who would like to wait on smartphones join together to support each other in this effort. Cherry Creek 5th graders are just a couple pledges away from becoming active. If you would like to sign the pledge or learn more, follow the QR code or links below!
https://www.waituntil8th.org/why-wait
https://www.waituntil8th.org/why-wait
This week is White Ribbon Week at Cherry Creek. White Ribbon weeks helps students think carefully about their online choices. Many issues like online safety, cyber bullying, indecent media, screen time and emotional wellness are addressed. On Friday, there will be a lunch time activity planned.
On Friday afternoon, the No Tardies Smarties got to enjoy some fun in the Croc Cave.
Mrs. Jensen’s 1st Grade Class definitely has school spirit. Her entire class sported Red or Cherry Creek attire. You could hear the roar of excitement when the announcement was made! Congratulations!
The Kindergarteners had a unit on Kings and Queens. They learned about royalty and countries ruled by Kings and Queens. They read royal stories: The Princess & the Pea, Cinderella, King Midas and the Golden Touch. There was a culminating activity called the Queens Quest where they participated in 4 challenges followed by a tea party. What a wonderful day in Kindergarten!
Tomorrow is Spirit Night at Zupas’ in Spanish Fork, from 4p.m. To 9 p.m. Enjoy a night off of dinner making, take the family and support Cherry Creek’s PTA. Tell the cashier you are there to support Cherry Creek PTA and Zupas’ will donate a portion of the proceeds to the PTA. You can also order online. Just make sure you click the fundraiser icon when finishing your order.
A 1st Grader in Mrs. Anderson’s class had her eye on Mrs. Darrington’s chair last week. What a fun way to come off of a holiday and to treat yourself to a comfy day at school…Croc Cash for the Principal’s chair!
On Friday, the Hogle Zoo came to Cherry Creek. The 2nd Graders learned about habitats and looked at things “be scientists”to get clues about habitats. The Zookeepers brought a salamander and a rabbit to show the students. They loved it!
Heidi Whittaker will be cohosting this workshop to help parents understand a 504 plan for their student. Walk away with practical tools, strategies and confidence to build a customized plan that supports student success.
Here is the link to signup: http://bit.ly/WiseWednesdays2526
Here is the link to signup: http://bit.ly/WiseWednesdays2526
The Spirit Day trophy goes back to Mrs. Jensen’s 1st Grade Class this week. Congratulations. You could hear the roar of excitement when the announcement was made.
This Girl’s got goals for 2026! This 3rd Grader, in Mrs. Ree’s class, saved her Croc Cash to buy the Principal’s chair for a day. Her next goal is to save Croc cash to have lunch with her teacher! She’s knows what she wants and where she’s going! Way to live Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind!
Mrs. Golding’s First Grade class takes the Spirit Day Trophy again this week. The 1st Graders continue to Rock the Red on Fridays!
Cherry Creek PTA is looking for more volunteers to help with SEP dinners for the faculty. If you can help, please sign up by clicking on the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FADA62EA0FEC61-61414537-january#/
We are off to a good start for the year! The first day back at school and a 2nd Grader in Mrs. Hardman’s class makes the Impossible Shot. Congratulations!
⏰ PTA Meeting Tomorrow!
🗓 Tuesday, January 6
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 PTA Room | Cherry Creek Elementary
🗓 Tuesday, January 6
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 PTA Room | Cherry Creek Elementary
