Our third-grade students are lucky to have Mrs. Halversen or Ms. Menlove as their teachers! These two are exceptional at teaching students about multiplication, division, Earth and Space, rights and responsibilities as community members, and much, much, more! We appreciate them and all that they do! Mrs. Jeni Halversen loves helping students find joy in learning new things and supporting them in navigating challenges. She has been a teacher for 14 years, with the last 4 at Taylor Elementary with fantastic teachers and staff. Like the words of Buddy the Elf, Mrs. Halversen says, “Teaching is my favorite!” Ms. Shauntelle Menlove loves teaching some of the best kids at Taylor Elementary School in the best grade in the best community! She has worked here for 5 years and has loved every moment. When she was in third grade, she wanted to be a paleontologist.
5 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Photo of two teachers with the text, "WE love our third grade teachers! Mrs.Halversen and Ms. Menlove"
Winter Break is approaching! The end of 2nd term is on Friday, December 20. All schools in the district will be on an early out dismissal schedule (1:30 pm for Taylor Elementary School). All schools and district offices will be closed during the break. School will resume for students on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We wish you all a fun and safe holiday season!
5 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Background image of a pine tree with red and white ornaments. Text reads, "End of 2nd term on Friday, December 20, 2024. Winter Break and Teacher Professional Day, no school, December 21, 2024-January 6, 2025. School Resumes for start of 3rd term on Tuesday, January 7, 2025."
Taylor Elementary School will have a fun-filled Spirit Week next week (December 16-20). If your student would like to join along with the fun, we have a theme for each day. Monday - Christmas sweaters (ugly or cute) Tuesday - Christmas socks Wednesday - Comfy clothes Thursday - Christmas hat Friday - Christmas or school colors
5 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Background image of snowflakes with vertical text reading, "Taylor Elementary School Spirit Week - December 16-20." Horizontal text with corresponding images, "Monday, Dec. 16 Christmas Sweaters (ugly or cute) Tuesday, Dec. 17 Christmas socks Wednesday, Dec. 18 Comfy clothes Thursday, Dec. 19 Christmas hat Friday, Dec. 20 Christmas colors (red and green) or school colors (blue)"
Thank you to all who have ever donated money to Taylor Elementary School! We appreciate those donations which allow us to support our students and families. If you find that you are able to donate (whether it is now, in the holiday spirit, or any other time throughout the year) we heartily welcome your donations. The donation site is available on the Taylor Elementary Website > Menu > Parent Resources > Donations. We have two donation bins set up. One is for General School Donations which is used at the discretion of the principal, office manager, and JSSC to support teachers and students in their classrooms. The other fund is Donations for Christmas, which is used at the discretion of the principal and our family advocate who help identify students and families in need with coats, shoes, food, and other household needs. We appreciate these donations! We also understand that not all are able to donate money, and we appreciate the other ways in which you support our school. THANK YOU! https://taylor.davis.k12.ut.us/o/taes/page/donations
5 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Yellow background with image of a hand passing a heart to another hand. Text reads, " Taylor Elementary students and families THANK YOU for your donations!"
We have a plethora of Lost and Found items! About a third of the original pile found their homes after the Art Winter Wonderland event (thank you for looking through the pile). However, we still have a lot more jackets, shirts, coats, mittens, lunchboxes, and more. Any items not claimed by Friday, December 20, will find a new home at the local thrift store.
5 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of actual items in the lost and found with the text, "Please come pick up your Lost but then Found items! All items will be donated to our local thrift store if not claimed by Friday, December 20!"
A six panel comic strip of a lost lunchbox trying to find his owners, titled "The Lost and The Found: A Tale from Taylor Elementary School."
This is the FINAL WEEK to order discount cards and support the PTA fundraiser! Order cards by Friday, December 13, 2024. The PTA will send cards home on Monday, December 16. Big Bite Breads: 10 BOGO punches for $20 Fiiz in Centerville: 10 drinks for $30 Costa Vida Card: $20 ($60 worth of deals) Banbury Cross Donuts: 12 donuts for $15 Link to purchase: https://jataylorpta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Fall%20Fundraiser
5 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Images of logos for Costa Vida, Banbury Cross Donuts, Big Bite Breads, and Fiiz Frinks. Text reads, "FINAL WEEK - Taylor Elementary PTA - FUNDRAISER. Purchase a discount card for one of our local businesses to support the PTA. Funds raised will help pay for field trips, extra bus expenses, field day, and other PTA activities. Order cards by Friday, December 13! Cards will be sent home with students on Monday, December 16."
Image of stockings filled with discount cards. Text reads, "Need gifts or stocking stuffers? All proceeds will fund Taylor field trips, school activities, and field day. Costa Vida $20, $60 worth of deals. Banbury Cross Donuts $15, 12 free donuts any variety. Fiiz $30, 10 free 44 ounce drinks. Big Bite Breads $20, BOGO card with 10 punches. Scan QR code or visit https://jataylorpta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Fall%20Fundraiser. Will be delivered by Monday, December 16th"
We had fun walking in our Winter Wonderland! Thank you to all those who came to view the artwork and lights displayed in the classroom windows. Santa Claus, his local helper elves, hot cocoa, artwork, and good company made the evening enjoyable for all! #davisschooldistrict
5 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Snowflake background, text reads, "Taylor Elementary School Winter Wonderland December 9, 2024." An image of Santa Claus with members of student council dressed as elves and the principal.
Snowflake background with a collage of images of students and families and staff members
Snowflake background with a collage of images of students and families and staff members
Snowflake background with a collage of images of students and families and staff members
Snowflake background with images of classroom windows decorated with student artwork
Snowflake background with images of classroom windows decorated with student artwork
Snowflake background with images of classroom windows decorated with student artwork
Snowflake background with images of classroom windows decorated with student artwork
Snowflake background with images of classroom windows decorated with student artwork
Snowflake background with images of classroom windows decorated with student artwork
The fourth-grade teachers at Taylor Elementary School are amazing! These two work well together to create a fun learning environment for fourth grade students. From teaching about the geography and history of the state of Utah to complex computations with fractions, these teachers do it all. We are grateful for all that Ms. Loosle and Mrs. Quist do to help our students be successful in school and in life. Ms. Kim Loosle has taught at Taylor for the last 10 years, and this is her fourth-year teaching fourth grade. She loves and adores the many awesome people that are a part of the Taylor community. A fun fact about Ms. Loosle is that she loves flamingos. She wishes that she loved the hotter climates so that she could hang out with flamingos all day and eat pineapple. Mrs. Laura Quist has been at Taylor Elementary for her entire teaching career. This is her third-year teaching fourth grade but has also taught third and fifth grades. She loves Taylor Elementary and believes that we have the best staff and students (we wholeheartedly agree). You may see her adding a splash of lime to her food because she says it is one of the best condiments out there.
5 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of teachers Ms. Loosle and Mrs. Quist with the text, "We love our fourth grade teachers!"
One of our sixth graders was honored at "Soup with the Supe" with our principal, Dr. Denhalter, and the district superintendent, Dr. Linford. One student from each school is nominated each year. Our honoree is exemplary and has had an impact in Taylor Elementary School's culture of belonging and inclusion. Congratulations to our honoree!
5 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Student holding a certificate and standing next to the principal and school superintendent
The kindergarteners at Taylor Elementary are so lucky to have such amazing teachers working with them. We have an awesome kindergarten team. Chelsey Lang loves teaching kindergarten! When she is not teaching, she enjoys traveling, camping, and spending quality time with her sons. Katie Davis absolutely loves the students, staff, and the feeling of community at Taylor Elementary! This is Mrs. Davis’s second year as a kindergarten teacher, but her fifth year working at Taylor. She is a Centerville native and attended Taylor Elementary as a student. A fun fact about Mrs. Davis is that she loves to bake, and she had her own bakery in Wyoming. Ann Barker is the aide in Mrs. Lang’s class. We don’t know what we would do without Mrs. Barker. She has worked at Taylor for many years, and she has done so much to help students progress. Krista Johnson is the aide in Mrs. Davis’s class. She is happy to provide support to the kindergarten students in the morning and then she switches to music mode as our school music teacher. She loves being at Taylor Elementary! Mrs. Johnson is an avid reader and has read over 80 books this calendar year (and is still counting), one of her favorites is Alice in Wonderland. We are grateful for the kindergarten team and all that they do to help our students learn fundamental skills in early childhood.
5 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Text, "We love our Kindergarten teachers! Mrs. Lang, Mrs. Davis: with images of the two teachers
Text, "We love our Kindergarten aides!" Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Johnson" with images of the two staff members
An image of three kindergarten staff members bonding at t paint night, holding drawings that they made of a witch.
Next week (Monday, December 9) is our Art Winter Wonderland from 5:00-6:30 pm. Come bundled up to stay warm while you walk the outside of the school to see the decorated classroom windows. There will be hot cocoa available in the courtyard behind the school and you can say hello to a North Pole visitor in the school foyer. We suggest that you bring flashlights so you can see the displayed artwork a little better.
6 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Blue background with snow flakes. Text reads, "Winter Wonderland. Monday, December 9. 5:00-6:30 pm (previously had an end time of 7:00 pm, but red x crosses that out). Come bundled up to stay warm as you walk the outside perimeter of the school building to see student artwork displayed in windows. Start on the northeast outside corner of the school, drink hot cocoa, and see a North Pole visitor! Flashlights are suggested for you to better see window displays. "
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope that you have a safe and enjoyable time. We will see students again on Monday, December 2.
6 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Background image of pumpkins, squash, walnuts, and cranberries on wooden slates. Text reads, "Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgivign Break ~No School~ November 27-29, School resumes December 2"
Thank you for all of the donations during the student council food drive! The student council members, their teachers, and school administration were able to deliver almost 1,000 pounds of food to the Bountiful Food Pantry! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
6 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Student council members with boxes of food outside of pantry
Student council with two truckbeds full of boxes of food
Principal taking a selfie with student council members behind him
Student Council making crazy faces with boxes of food outside pantry
We had so many entries for the Yearbook Cover Contest! Students and faculty were able to vote for their favorites and we have our winners. 1st Place will be on the front cover, 2nd place will be on the inside cover, and 16 others will be on the back cover. Thank you to all those that participated! Don't forget to pre-order your yearbook now for $15. If you order on myDSD (guardian account - optional fees), you will be guaranteed a yearbook. During the last week of school, there will be a limited quantity available for purchase at a first come, first served basis, for $17 each. Contact the main office if you have any questions.
6 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Pink background with a blank white book cover. Text reads, "The votes are in! Yearbook cover contest winners have been selected! Taylor Elementary School's Annual Yearbook Cover Contest
pink background, image of student with the text "1st place winner, front cover" and her drawing of the yearbook cover "if you are big or small you are special in your heart for every1 - every1 2024-2025 - J.A. Taylor"
pink background with picture of a student with the text " 2nd place winner - inside cover" and her drawing of the yearbook cover "taylor Elementary Every1 2024-2025"
pink background with the text, "Order your yearbook today! $15 on myDSD. Order on myDSD by January 15, 2025 (in guardian account - optional fees) for a guaranteed yearbook for $15. A limited quantity will be availble for purchase during the last week of school for $17."
Picture Retake Day will be on Tuesday, December 3 from 12:00-1:00 pm. This is for all those that missed the original picture day in October or wish to retake. Send your students to school with a smile! A flyer with photo package information from Bell photography was sent home with students on Friday. Order your students photos online at bellphoto.com or bring cash or check on picture day (make check payable to: Bell Photographers).
6 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of a dog holding a camera with a speech bubble, "Say cheese!" Other text reads, "December 3, Picture Retakes"
Sixth grade students recently had a local author visit them and inspire them with the love of reading and writing. Lance Conrad shared some of his experiences in building stories. He started off as an avid reader and once read a book with a disappointing ending, so he thought, "I can do better than that." He then began his journey as a writer. Lance is the author of several young adult fantasy books.
6 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Author, Lance Conrad, with sixth grade students looking at him
sixth grade student watching and listening to author presentation
Author, Lance Conrad, with sixth grade students looking at him
Both casts of The Little Mermaid were amazing! Hopefully you had the opportunity to see them in action this last weekend. Here are a few pictures of the Gadgets cast. Again, we are so grateful for the parent volunteers and the staff at Spotlight Performing Arts Center for helping these students with costumes, make up, choreography, singing, musical direction, stage directions, learning lines, confidence, and much, much more! #theatrematters #davisschooldistrict @spotlight_performingarts
6 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Student actors performing The Little Mermaid - King Triton talking to Ariel while other daughters look on
Student actors performing The Little Mermaid - Sailors with mermaids around the boat
Student actors performing The Little Mermaid - Unconscious Eric while Ariel sings to him and Flounder, Scuttle, and Sebastian look on
Student actors performing the Little Mermaid - Sebastian, Ariel, Flounder, and various sea fish
Student actors performing The Little Mermaid - Scuttle and more seagulls in a next
Student actors performing The Little Mermaid - Ursala the sea witch and the eels holding Ariel captive
Student actors performing The Little Mermaid - Chef cooking food with Sebastian the crab hiding under the table
Student actors performing The Little Mermaid - fish looking at Eric and Ariel on a boat to see if they will kiss
Student actors performing The Little Mermaid - Sea Witch and eels have Ariel captive while Eric and sailors try to save the day
Student actors performing The Little Mermaid - King Triton on his throne
Here is a sneak peek under the sea of the Gizmos cast performing The Little Mermaid. Showtimes are tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday (November 21-23). If you don't have tickets yet, go to Spotlight Performing Arts Center's website. Both casts have been working diligently, so swim on over and be a part of their world! Thank you to all the parent volunteers and the Spotlight crew for helping our students shine! https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/spotlight-performing-arts-center/671bd69779b396142111430f #theatrematters #davisschooldistrict
6 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Student actors in the Little Mermaid - Ariel looking at an unconscious Eric with Flounder watching
Student actors in the Little Mermaid - Prince Eric and the sailors on a boat
Student actors in the Little Mermaid - three green fish
Student actors in the Little Mermaid - King Triton
Student actors in the Little Mermaid - Ariel and Flounder looking at a fork aka dinglehopper
Student actors in the Little Mermaid - Scuttle and four other seagulls in a nest
Student actors in the Little Mermaid - Ursula and her minion eels
Student actors in the Little Mermaid - The kingdom chef looking to cook a crab and Sebastian hiding under a table
Student actors in the Little Mermaid - The sisters of Ariel holding up Flounder
Student actors in the Little Mermaid - Eric and Ariel in a boat with fish swimming around them
Look at some of these amazing portraits and drawings that students did as part of the PTA Reflections art contest: Accepting Imperfection. We love to see students' creativity!
6 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Paint splatter background with the text, "PTA Reflections, Accepting Imperfection"
Paint splattered background with images of students and their artwork
Paint splattered background with images of students and their artwork
Paint splattered background with images of students and their artwork
Paint splattered background with images of students and their artwork
Paint splattered background with images of students and their artwork
Paint splattered background with images of students and their artwork
Paint splattered background with images of students and their artwork
Paint splattered background with images of students and their artwork
Paint splattered background with images of students and their artwork
Thanksgiving Break is around the corner! There is no school on Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29. Enjoy the extra time with family and loved ones. We are grateful for each student at Taylor Elementary School and their families! Just for fun: How do little pumpkins cross the road? . . . . With a crossing gourd.
6 months ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of walnuts, pinecones, pumpkins, and berries along a wooden background. Text bubbles display the words: "Thanksgiving Break. No School November 27-29. School resumes December 2."