September 20, 2017

Nathan was one of two 5th graders invited by his drama teacher Leslie Ireland to go down to Salt Lake City to advocate before the State Board of Education regarding reinstating and funding the arts credit for Jr. High schools throughout the state.  Here is Nathan's speech he gave.

Hi, I am Nathan Belnap.  I am here to defend the arts program.  The arts classes I have had in elementary school have made a big impact on my life.  I've had the opportunity to participate in many arts classes such as, music, dance, theater, painting, drawing, and orchestra.  In fact, I am currently writing a school play with some other kids in my grade.  Through the arts I have gained a greater understanding of other cultures, a passion for music and the visual arts.  All of this has come because of my exposure to the arts in elementary school.  I am glad I got to speak to you today.  Please reinstate the arts credit.

I was unable to be there with him so Spencer drove him down.  Nathan said that channel 13 news was there.  We unfortunately did not watch the news that night.

TRACK MEET

Friday May 12, 2017

Nathan participated in the soft ball throw, the 400 meter run, the 4/4 relay at a district track meet held at the Ogden High School track.

He took 2nd place in the 4th grade boys softball throw throwing 31 yards.

His time in the 400 meter was 1 min 42.19 sec.

The meet went on so long that many of the participants had to leave.  Nathan stepped in to run in the 4 x 400 meter race.  He ran the entire lap and got his best time to date.

Beginning of the 4th grade 400 meter run.  Nathan is in Lane 3

Coming down the home stretch in the 400 Meter

Waiting for the softball throw

certificate for 2nd place in the softball throw

February 1, 2017

WHAT COLOR DO I FEEL TODAY?

The color that I feel today is yellow.  I feel yellow because I am happy.  Also, I know that today is going to be a good day because I am going to play with my friends and have fun.  The reasons why I am happy is because yesterday was great and this morning was amazing too.

Another big reason why yellow is my color is because their is a yearbook contest and I think I did pretty well.  What I drew was an eagle for our mascot.  In addition I drew three pictures to make me feel good about my work.  Now that I have drawn my pictures people complement me.  The complements were how great I draw which made me feel fantastic.

Also I feel slightly green.  Why I feel green is because I want to go outside and I like nature.  in addition I get to play at home in the snow, and that makes me feel more green.

YEARBOOK

2016-2017 Yearbook

Shadow Valley Elementary School held an art contest, the winner of which would have their artwork displayed on the front of the yearbook.  Nathan took 2nd place and had his drawing along with  others printed on the back cover of the yearbook

STEM OLYMPIAD

May 22, 2017

Nathan was chosen to represent Shadow Valley Elementary School  at the Ogden School District STEM Olympiad.  Nathan's team won 2 first place awards. The events Nathan got first in was ozobots maze and and rocket pressure.

November 21, 2016

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

One holiday tradition is on Chrstmas Eve my family gathers together and says what we enjoy about Christmas, and we eat.  Also my family gathers on the stairs and Christmas and takes a picture.  In addition on Thanksgiving we have  our grandparents over for dinner.  I do the same on Easter too  Finally one new tradition I would like to have is that on Valentines . . .

September 28, 2016

WHAT COLOR DO I FEEL LIKE TODAY?

Today I feel yellow because I'm happy and excited.  I feel excited because all my friends are here and I am happy because I am getting a cello today.  Also, I feel green because I'm nervous for my brother in Russia and for my strings/cello.  In addition, I am feeling blue too because my grandparents aren't doing well.  Another reason why I'm feeling blue is that my mom and dad are going to be gone for a couple days.

Ms Felker:  What is your brother doing in Russis?

NJB:  He is serving a mission for our church.

Ms Felker:  Cool!  I served in Peru!

NJB:  My other brother served in Peru too!