Picture Update

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer!  In this picture you can see that we have electricity in the gym!

 They have also started installing outside doors.

 These are cabinets that are being installed in the main office.

 Ceilings are also being put up in the office and some classrooms.

 Principal's office

 Paint in one of the skylights

 These are what the light switches in classrooms look like.

Tile and cabinet preparation in one of the kindergarten classrooms.

Meet Our Staff --- Kindergarten!

Introducing . . . 

Katelynn George

Kindergarten Teacher

Katelynn George was born and raised in St. George Utah. She attended Dixie State College where she received her degree in Elementary Education with an ESL Endorsement. After completing school she came up for her first year teaching at Forbes Elementary School; there she taught for 2 years in Kindergarten and just can't wait to start her third year at Dry Creek Elementary!

A year after moving up she got married to a wonderful man and have enjoyed their first year together! Katelynn just loves to have fun both in and out of school. She loves being outdoors, playing games with friends or family, and sometimes just reading a good book! Growing up with 3 younger brothers made her love sports; football is her favorite sport to watch, but volleyball is her favorite to play. She also loves to travel! Throughout her life she has been able to travel all round the states and to a few other countries, and now being married she enjoys new places with her husband.

Katelynn always loves to meet new people as well as get to know them better. This is especially true when it comes to her students and their families! She loves to teach and can't wait to help instill a love of learning in all students while making sure school is a fun and wonderful place to be!

Meet Our Staff --- 6th Grade!

Introducing . . . 

Kirsten Bean

6th Grade Teacher

I was born and raised in El Segundo, CA (right by the LA airport).  However, I've been living in the Provo/Orem area for 13 years, so I guess that pretty much makes me from Utah.  I have a daughter who is three and a son who is one.  I've been teaching for 5 years.  My husband and I like to walk our dogs, be with our family, go to the library, listen to the radio, and swim.

Meet Our Staff --- 2nd Grade!

Introducing . . . 

Whitney Holbrook

2nd Grade Teacher

Whitney Holbrook hails from sunny California.  She taught 2nd grade at Meadow Elementary and is extremely excited to be teaching 2nd grade at Dry Creek.  Reading, hiking, learning languages, and tickling her niece and nephews are among her favorite activities.  She can't wait for the super adventures that lie ahead for the Dry Creek community!

Meet Our Staff --- Lead Secretary!

Introducing . . . 

Susan LaHargoue

Lead Secretary

Susan LaHargoue has worked for the Alpine School District for 16 years.  She has worked in offices at Deerfield, Forbes, and Alpine Elementary before coming to Dry Creek.  As the new lead secretary, she is dedicated to helping create a positive school environment for the teachers, staff, students, and parents that are all part of the Dry Creek community.  

In addition to her skills running the office, Mrs. LaHargoue is often recognized for her candy making skills.  She loves to create sweet treats to share with others.  She even shares her skills by teaching others around the state how to make them.  

Mrs. LaHargoue and her husband are the proud parents of two sons.  Her oldest is 23 and her youngest is 18.  You can often find her sitting in the stands cheering on her boys and husband at one of their baseball games.  She loves to hang out with her family at home and go on family vacations.

Dry Creek Elementary Website

Dry Creek Elementary now has an official website!  

You can find it at:

drycreek.alpineschools.org

• Please remember that the website is still a work in progress and not all pages and links are finished yet.  

• You can also continue to find construction updates, pictures, and other school information on this blog through the summer. 

Picture Update

Lots of great things are happening at the school!  So much progress!  

 These stones pictured above and below will go on the front of the building.

 A flagpole was installed

 The dome inside the front entrance has drywall now.

 Cabinets in the main office

 Cabinets in the principal's office

 They are also installing baseboards and wallpaper in the principal's office.

 Teacher Workroom

 Faculty Room kitchen area

 Faculty Room

 Cabinets in a classroom.  The countertops are also being stalled around the sinks.

 View from the west side of the school

 Kitchen

 Kitchen

 Bathroom tiles are being installed

 The beginnings of paint in the skylights located in the halls

 More finished countertops in classrooms

 Resource classroom

 Skylight in the resource classroom

Resource Classroom

Dry Creek Preschool

Dry Creek Elementary will have a morning and afternoon session of Tuition Preschool this fall.  Preschool is open to 4 year old students who are 4 on or before September 1st of the school year they will begin preschool.  All schools are filled on a first come, first served basis.  However, priority is given to those who live within the school boundaries.  As of June 5th, there was one morning spot available and 11 afternoon spots open.

Tuition preschool is a 4 day a week program that meets Tuesday-Friday.  Tuition is $145 a month.  Please click on the link below for more information.

Tuition Preschool Info

School Community Council Meeting

School Community Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 11th

3:00 p.m.

Willowcreek Middle School

We will be discussing the School Improvement and Trustlands plan and issues with busing and sidewalks.  

All Dry Creek parents are invited to attend.

Meet Our Staff --- Resource Teacher!

Introducing . . . 

Tawnya Harrison

Resource Teacher

It is a wonderful, exciting time to be a teacher at a brand new elementary school, DRY CREEK!  I have taught Special Education in the Resource classroom for 8 years; 6 years in Granite School District and 2 years in Alpine. I am originally from Midvale, Utah and since high school I have lived in 5 different states.  I graduated from USU and I say this is my school. I love BYU football and basketball and I say this is the school of my teams.  My husband and I have one son and three daughters.  Music, going to the gym, and reading are my favorite interests. Our family loves to attend HCTO and to enjoy all plays and musicals.  I am looking forward to meeting many new people and helping students with their transition to a new school at Dry Creek.

Weekly Pictures

 I hope your first week of summer has been fantastic!  This week at the school they have poured concrete in two of the entry ways. 

 They are continuing to install cabinets.  These are in a storage room near the main office.

 Cabinets in a classroom

 They have also installed the lunch tables in the lunch room.

They are working on a shed in the back of the school that will store custodial equipment.

Have a great weekend!

Meet Our Staff --- Librarian!

Introducing . . . 

Gina Nicholes

Media Specialist

A Hogwartian at heart, Gina Nicholes is an avid reader who enjoys her family, pets, the outdoors, and healthy treats!  While working in the American Fork High School Library over the past six years, Gina has learned to love all things literature and library.  She is very excited to be the new Media Specialist at Dry Creek Elementary!  Go Owls!

Meet Our Staff -- Head Custodian!

Introducing . . . 

Brandon West

Head Custodian

My name is Brandon West. I have been serving in custodial and maintenance services with Alpine School District for 20 years. I was recently the head custodian at Valley View Elementary. I am married and have two boys named Brayden and Braxten. I love the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. I am very excited to be a part of Dry Creek Elementary. Go Owls!