Crystal Spencer

June 17th
Teaches 3rd grade.
She grew up in Mesa, Arizona and Mapleton, Utah.
She went to UVU.
This is her 5th year teaching.
She wanted to become a teacher because she loves the energy & fun that radiates from the students. She loves to teach them new things and see them have the "Aha!" moments.

Some of her Favorites:
Casual Restaurant: Cafe Rio
Nice Restaurant: Pizzeria 712
Place to Shop: Ross - Downeast - Walmart
Hobbies: Photography - Volleyball - Basketball - Water Sports
Ways to Pamper Herself: Go out to eat

Color: Blue

Candy: Twix
Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Drink: Water
Snack: Baked Lays
Sports/Team: Playing Volleyball - Watching Basketball

In her free time & on weekends she likes to spend time with her family, watch movies, play board games or go out to eat.

Things she would like for her classroom:
She always loves new books!

Carolyn Carter

June 17th
Teaches 5th grade.
She grew up in Moroni, Utah and went to BYU. She has been teaching for 13 years.
She loves to teach and wanted to become a teacher because she loves the kids and
her Mother is a teacher.

Some of her Favorites:
Casual Restaurant: Chilis - Winders - Red Robin
Nice Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse
Place to Shop: TJ Maxx - Gap
Hobbies: Movies - Scrapbooking - Walking
Ways to Pamper Herself: Facial - Massage -Pedicure

Color: Orange - Red

Candy: Hersheys
Dessert: Smart Cookie
Drink: Diet Coke
Snack: Smart Cookie
TV Show: Greys Anatomy - Desperate Housewives
Movies: Sweet Home Alabama
Sports/Team: BYU
Books: Summer of the Monkeys
Special Skills & Talents: Decorating

In her free time & on weekends she likes to relax and spend time with her boys.

Vicki Smith

December 18th
Principal
She grew up in Souther Utah and went to Weber & Utah State.
She has been teaching for 16 years.
She loves to teach because she loves to share information with others
- ideas, thinking, learning, etc.

Some of her Favorites:
Restaurant: Mimi's Cafe - Village Baker
Place to Shop: Dillards - Barnes & Noble
Hobbies: Reading - Stitchery - Quilting
Ways to Pamper Herself: Reading - Bubble Bath

Color: Rose Pink - Green - Blue

Candy: Almonds with Chocolate
Dessert: Ice Cream
Drink: Buttermilk
Snack: Nuts
TV Show: Biggest Loser
Sports/Team: Baseball
Books: Historical - Picture Books
Special Skills & Talents: Love People & Learning

In her free time & on weekends she likes to read, clean, shop & visit family.

Brittney Bigler

June 3rd
Teaches 2nd grade.
She grew up in St. Cloud, Florida and went to BYU. She has been teaching for 5 years.
She loves to teach because she loves the kids. They are sweet and hilarious. She loves to see them grown and learn. It feels good to make a difference.

Some of her Favorites:
Casual Restaurant: Cafe Rio
Nice Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
Place to Shop: Kohls - Target - Costco
Hobbies: Baking - Crafting - Dancing
Ways to Pamper Herself: Pedicures - Shopping

Color: Apple Green

Candy: Reeses PB Cup
Dessert: Ice Cream & Cheesecake
Drink: Sprite
Snack: Sour Cream & Onion Chips - BBQ Chips
Sports/Team: Basketball
Books: So many good ones to name
Special Skills & Talents: Baking - Dancing

In her free time & on weekends she likes to sleep, have fun family activities, watch movies & spend time with her family.

Things she would like for her classroom:
Stickers
Hanging Files
Class Incentives

Camille Hone

December 14th
Teaches 6th grade.
She grew up in American Fork and went to USU. She has been teaching for 7 years.
She loves to teach because everyday is different, a new adventure
and the kids are fun & funny.

Some of her Favorites:
Casual Restaurant: Smoking Apple
Nice Restaurant: Mikados
Place to Shop: Target & Charlotte Russe
Hobbies: Photography - Dance - Scrapbooking - Crochet
Ways to Pamper Herself: Bubble Baths & Spa Days
Color: Yellow
Candy: Junior Mints
Dessert: Pie - Brownies
Drink: Dr Pepper or Diet Coke w/Lime
Snack: Chips & Salsa
TV Show: One Tree Hill & Glee
Movies: Wedding Singer & Anything with Audrey Hepburn or Dorris Day
Sports/Team: USU Basketball - Miami Dolphins
Books: The Giver - Maniac Magee
Special Skills & Talents: Photography - Art

In her free time & on weekends she likes to read, watch movies & go outside.

Things she would like for her classroom:
Contact Paper

Teacher & Faculty Spotlights

We are going to start spotlighting our wonderful teachers and faculty of Pony Express!! We will be doing them according to their birthdays. However, for those who have birthdays in the summer or in the months that have already passed we will spotlight them on their half birthday!!
We will be doing a few each week so check back often to see if your teacher is being spotlighted.

Red Ribbon Week, Book Fair, Family Game Night

This week is Red Ribbon Week!

Our theme is "I've got better things to do than drugs!"

During Red Ribbon Week, your child will have the opportunity to participate in several activites related to the promotion of a drug free life.

Monday: Wear Red
Pledge to be drug free!
Wear red and get a treat... TWIZZLERS!
Don't let drugs TWIST you mind!

Tuesday: Wear sunglasses...
Block out drugs!

Wednesday: Wear clothes inside out...
Don't let drugs do the same to you!

Thursday: Crazy hair day...
Scare away drugs!

Friday: Hat day...
Put your thinking cap on and
JUST SAY NO!
"I've got better things to do than drugs!"

Book Fair
October 25th- October 28th
Open during school hours... Evening hours will vary.

PTA Family Game Night
October 26th
6:30-8:00PM in the gym
Bring your own games, family, and blanket to sit on.

2011 Jog-a-Thon!

The second annual Jog-a-thon on Thursday, September 22, 2011 was a great success! The students, faculty & staff had a great time running through the school's neighborhood and seeing so much support from friends and family along the way. The best part of the run was running through the water stream from Eagle Mountain's Fire Station #2's brush truck. The firefighters had just as much fun spraying the students and the students did running through the water. Even Mrs. Smith ran through the water at the end of the day!

We want to give a special thanks to all of our sponsors. Without them, the jog-a-thon would never have been so successful. Many thanks go to the following:

26.2 Running Company
In Motion Dance
The Music Stop
Eagle Mountain City Youth Sports
The Legacy Center/span>
American Fork Target
Lehi Costco
The Ranches Golf Club
Epic Biking
Jack & Jill Bowling Lanes
Chisel
Miss Eagle Mountain
Miss Lehi
Trooper Cox
Deputy Mullder
John Hendrickson
Eagle Mountain Fire Station #2

Green Ribbon Week

Did you know that on average in Utah, 1/3 of all pedestrians injured or killed are under the age of 15? The purpose of Green Ribbon Week is to promote pedestrian safety awareness and education. It is also a time to remind drivers to slow down in residential areas and around schools! Join us in our pledge to keep the children of Pony Express safe. We hope everyone will be involved to make this a great week!

Tuesday: Wear green to school…pledge to stay safe!

Wednesday: Walk to school…moms or dads too! Make sure your child knows how to be a safe pedestrian

Thursday: 2^nd annual Jog-a-thon @ school…parents join us! After school, take a bike ride as a family! Teach or practice the rules of the road together.

Friday: reward your family… have a picnic dinner at Nolan park…play a little!