Santaquin Community Upcoming Activities!

Magic Tree House Book Club is this Thursday: Hurry and sign up for our Australian adventure with this month's Magic Tree House Book Club! The Book party is this Thursday, September 27th! Sign up at the Santaquin library (20 W 100 S), Recreation Offices or http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1 See attached Flyer for more info!

Dutch Oven Dinner, Music and Cowboy Poetry THIS SATURDAY: Pre-Purchase your Dutch Oven Dinner, Music and Cowboy Poetry Tickets by this Wednesday, $7 a plate or $25 for a family ticket (5 plates) at the Library or Recreation Offices or http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1 See attached Flyer for more info!

Santaquin Recreation Fit Club: Don’t let the Holidays get to you!!!  Fit Club is a unique environment where participants are given the education and support that they need in their weight loss journey and transition to a healthy lifestyle. Weigh-ins at 7:00pm on Tuesday nights followed by a class; Classes are based on exercise, nutrition, motivation, and recipes. Since the program began in Jan 2010, it has helped the community lose over 2500 lbs. Santaquin Recreation was awarded the Outstanding Program Award from the Utah Recreation & Parks Association for Santaquin Fit Club! Next 12 week session starts October 2^nd. Fee is $30. http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1

Youth Wrestling: Program will start mid-November and run through mid-December with matches being either on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights* (1 to 2 matches and 1 practice per week) 6 matches total. Early Registration 9/24-10/15: Kinder-2^nd $30, 3^rd-6^th $35.  Regular Registration 10/16-10/30 or until full: Kinder-2^nd$35, 3^rd-6^th $40.  T-shirt and end of season award included.  Wrestling singlet, shoes and headgear are highly encouraged.  Volunteer coaches are needed.  Now hiring officials. *Fees and dates are subject to change.http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1

Girls’ Youth Volleyball: Program will start mid-November and run through mid-December with games being on Tuesday or Thursday nights* (1 game and 1 practice per week) 6 games total.  Early Registration 9/24-10/15: 3^rd/4th $25, 5^th-9^th $30.  Regular Registration 10/16-10/30 or until full: 3^rd/4th $30, 5^th-9^th $35.  Open for girls in grades 3^rd-9^th. Practices will start the end of October, games will start in November. Parent volunteers and officials needed for grades 3^rd-9^th. T-shirt and end of season award included. *Fees and dates are subject to change.http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1

Country Christmas Shop: Craft Fair and Christmas Celebration. Come for a fun event with crafts, entertainment and activities for the kids!  Saturday November 3^rd from 10am-5pm 45 W 100 S.  Now seeking vendors:  If you would like to be a vendor or perform in the talent show at the event register online at:http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1 or come into the Recreation Offices, call us at 801-754-5805 with questions.

Check out our October Newsletter (see attached Flyer) for more fun events and sign ups including our Halloween Carnival and Halloween Hustle 5K!

Fall Fling 2012, A Great Success.

Saturday evening was Liberty Academy's Fall Fling. Liberty has a fall event every year and this was the first year I was able to attend. The crowds gathered all over Liberty's grounds, going from booth to booth. It was lovely walking the event! The evening was perfect and the scene was so fun to be apart of; students making up dances on the grassy field, or sprinting with their painted faces for the line of another booth, families and friends roaming to each activity, or soaking wet children giggling after their swim in the dunk tank! Each teacher was in charge of organizing a booth for the students. A big hit was the Photo Booth where students huddled while draping themselves in different costumes preparing for their "close-up." The chili cook off was also a great success. The many families that participated made the hungry people very happy.

During the evening I had the chance to chat with Mrs. Hamilton (4th Grade Teacher) and Mrs. Rasmussen (Special Ed. Asst.). They both expressed how wonderful the Liberty Academy community is, and how the community is one of the reasons they love working there. Mrs. Hamilton mentioned that the classes being a bit smaller creates an ease when connecting to students and parents. Every time I've attended a Liberty event I've felt that same kind of community feeling. And in the midst of our conversation, two of Mrs. Hamilton's former students came sprinting towards her, wrapping their arms around her in a big hug. The girls, now in the 6th grade, joyfully chatted with Mrs. Hamilton before dashing off to their next activity. It was quite fun hearing a description of Liberty Academy and then seeing her very words in action.

Mrs. Hamilton

Mrs. Rasmussen expressed a love for working at Liberty, and that there is a family atmosphere where all are working together for the kids, focusing on the kids. You can tell she has a great passion and love for the work she does. I noticed she had green paint all over her hands and face. Upon inquiring, I discovered that as she was assisting another teacher at their booth, food coloring seemed to have gotten the better of her! She tells me this while laughing at herself. As I spoke with Mrs. Rasmussen, it was clear to me that she has a wise and optimistic perspective!

Liberty Academy 6th graders with Mrs. Rasmussen & Mrs Hamilton

 It was such a delight to speak with these women, and many other parents and students at Fall Fling. What a great success! Thanks to parent council, teachers, parent volunteers and student council for all you did to make the evening so fantastic!

Fall Fling, Next Week!

Patriot's Day Assembly: Tues, Sep. 11

In recognition of Patriot's Day on Tuesday, Sept. 11, Liberty Academy students and faculty will surround the flagpole at 9:00 AM for a brief assembly consisting of the following:

• Flag-raising: Select students
• Pledge of Allegiance:   Student Council
• Star-Spangled Banner:   Sung a cappella by all present
• A 9/11 Tribute: Mr. Crippen
• Echo Taps: Played by Liberty Academy Band trumpet players

Those who wish to wear scout uniforms may do so in recognition of Patriots Day.

Thank you for your support of this program.

Christopher Crippen

Teacher

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