That was the challenge given to the students at Manti Elementary this past school year. If they read one million minutes then Mrs. Eliason had to spend one full school day on the roof. Well, the students did it! With the help of Andy and a safe electric lift, she was able to fulfill her end of the deal. She was such a great sport and the kids LOVED it! I thought our family would like to see these shots...so enjoy!
The morning started out with the Mayor of Manti coming and awarding the school with a special plaque for their accomplishments. Then each class presented mom with a "gift" to help make her day more enjoyable on the roof. The gifts consisted of magazines, books, snacks, a dvd player with movies, Diet Coke, a large sombrero , binoculars, and even a portable bucket for a toilet :)
After the assembly we headed outside for the lift-off!
Some cute students giving Mrs. Eliason the "thumbs-up!"
The local radio DJ was there playing music. The kids were cheering and dancing with smiles from ear to ear!
Andy was her lovely assistant. He set up the EZ-up for shade and made sure she made it up there safely!
A view from the playground...
Another view.... if you look closely you can see her sitting under her shade, waving!
The kids sent up notes to her. They also sent up lunch.
She tried squirting kids with a squirt gun from up there!
The afternoon got a little bit windy. She was ready to come down after spending a total of 5 hours up there (without coming down!)
On her way down she thanked the kids for being such great readers. Once again they cheered and danced!
Way to go Manti Elementary and Way to go Mom! Like you said mom, "In all your 25 years of education, this will be the ONE day you are remember for!" :)
On her way down she thanked the kids for being such great readers. Once again they cheered and danced!
Way to go Manti Elementary and Way to go Mom! Like you said mom, "In all your 25 years of education, this will be the ONE day you are remember for!" :)
6 comments:
Wow what a great idea! That is really fun. Your mom is a good sport. (hope she did not have to use the bucket!)
I am so glad that made the news. It was fun to drive by and see her. What are they going to come up with next year?
It is a day the kids will remember too. Kyler and Kaylee couldn't stop talking about it after school. I'm greatful they have such wonderful teachers and a principal that is willing to do fun stuff like that.
What a fun idea, and your mom is a sport for doing it! looks like the kids got quite the kick out of it!
I look like the Pope in black. The kids did have a good time. Thank heaven for Andy, Robyn and kids. They saved me.
Barb
That is so much fun!! Your mom is great!! I love it!!
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