On Monday, February 27th, sixth grade students had the opportunity to test some band and orchestral instruments.  The program is sponsored by Summerhays Music who donated the use of the instruments.

Sixth grade students who will be attending Diamond Fork Junior High School next year, had the opportunity to visit the school recently for an orientation.  Not only were students instructed on what courses they would need to take, they were also given a tour of the school.

Bethany Silver, author of Unicorns of Udithia, visited with sixth grade students recently.  She told the students about the storyline of her book, and the main character Aquarion. She also shared her story of how she wrote the book, and where she came up with the idea.  Her sister, Elizabeth, also an illustrator, talked about her artwork on the cover of the book.  Both Bethany and Elizabeth are from Mapleton.

On Friday, February 17th, orchestra and band members from Diamond Fork Junior High School performed for the sixth graders.  About 1/5 of our sixth grade students will be attending school there next year.  The orchestra and band perform to get students excited about joining one of them when students go to the junior high school.

Last week students and faculty celebrated White Ribbon Week with a special theme each day.  On Friday there was an assembly to cap off a great week! The following were the daily themes to go along with White Ribbon Week.