Community Forum on Dec 1st

Fun Run Update

The Fun Run has been moved from Friday Oct 7th to Friday Oct 14th.

Fun Run Volunteers are needed!

Canyon View Elementary's 2nd Annual
"Run, Walk, Roll & Carnival"
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Friday, October 7 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Dear Parents,
In order to have another successful Run, Run, Walk, Roll & Carnival/PTA fundraiser, we need your help!

Below are the times volunteers are needed. If you're able to help, please fill out the bottom portion of this paper and have your child return it to their teacher OR you can contact Monica McKeon directly at 801-289-6282 / monicawmckeon@yahoo.com

High school students are welcome to help with face painting or the bounce houses! Thanks to all of our wonderful Canyon View Parents and volunteers!

SET UP - 10 volunteers / 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CARNIVAL - 30 volunteers / 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

RUN/RACE - 10 volunteers / 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

CLEAN UP - 20 volunteers / 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

FACE PAINTERS - 5 volunteers
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Yes, I can help with the Canyon View Elementary Fun Run!

Name:__________________________________________

Phone # ________________________________________

Email address:___________________________________

All volunteers must be cleared through the district. Go to https://volunteer.canyonsdistrict.org/

Tips on cell phones for kids

I had the opportunity to speak with Amanda from AT&T this last week to get some tips on buying cell phones for kids. Now, my kids have been begging for a cell phone since they were in kindergarten and since they are still in elementary school I still don’t think they need their own phone, but the time isn’t far away. There are lots of families that might have kids in elementary and high school. What about those with kids in college. Each family has their own needs. So how will I know they are ready and what does a parent look for in a phone or a service contract? Amanda had some great tips. First start with an assessment of how and where the phone will be used. Will your kids be calling from school to tell you where they are going or from sports practice when they need a ride? Check for coverage areas where the phone will be used. Next, while I still think of phones primarily for talking, kids these days use texting as their primary form of communicating. Additionally, give some thought to a data plan. Do they need web access for doing homework or email a professor an assignment or will they want to update their Facebook page? Maybe you need to check emails from work. Often families will add all the phones onto one contract that may include shared voice minutes but unlimited text. I really liked some of the Smart Limits that are offered that I was unaware of. These days parents can set limits to how many minutes their kids can talk, set the times that the phone can be used so that it’s unavailable during school hours or at night. Restrictions can be placed on outbound calling, web browsing or texting. I also liked the Family Map that shows the phones GPS location. You can also schedule text alerts to your phone notifying you when the childs phone moves to a geographic location (so you know when they've arrived home after school). There are even road side assistance plans that will follow your child and their phone rather than a driver so if they are carpooling with friends often, you can still help make sure they are safe if the driver runs out of gas or gets a flat tire. I was unaware of many of the special features and although they are add on’s, they can be added just to one or two phones. They don’t have to be purchased for all the phones on your family plan. It’s nice to know there are all these options available, I’ll probably need them sooner than I hoped.

Volunteers

Canyons School District has procedures in place to adhere to Utah law requiring districts to screen prospective volunteers. A volunteer is anyone who works directly either individually or in small groups with students under supervision of a District employee or a chaperone of a school sponsored field trip. There is a form to fill out, which must be done annually so if you did it last year you'll need to do it again (and already know how easy it was :)

You can go to http://www.canyonsdistrict.org/ then the community tab and choose "volunteers" and click on "complete volunteer application", fill it out, and then click submit.

this link should also take you directly to the form:

https://volunteer.canyonsdistrict.org/volunteer/

Class rosters

Just a quick note to let you know the class rosters for the up coming school year are posted on the main doors to the school.

Back to School information

Yes, it's getting to be that time!

Registration packets can will be available at the school on 16th 9am-12pm and the 17the 1pm-4pm. You will be asked to fill out all the paperwork there and hand it all in.

Back to school night is Aug 18th from 6- 7:3.0 We will meet in the cafeteria and then separate to the children's classrooms.

If you plan on volunteering again this year you will need to complete the form from the districts website for a back ground check (For more information, here is a link to the post from last year)/

http://canyonviewpta.blogspot.com/2010/08/volunteers.html

Please pass this information on to those that you know are at our school

Reflections Theme for 2011-2012 school year

The next years theme for Reflections.
It is "Diversity means....."
Kids can start thinking about the theme and work on it during the summer if they wish.

Fun Run

the picture isn't great, but this is the map of the fun run to be held tomorrow.

Canyons District proposed school boundary changes

The below message was forwarded on for me to post here:


Hi Everyone!
Just a note to friends: Canyons School District has had a boundary committee working for several months to propose possible boundary changes throughout Canyons District, including proposed boundaries for the new high school in Draper and Alta High School. These boundaries would take affect for the 2013-14 school year. Also at this time, grade realignment will happen (6th grade will move to middle school and 9th grade will move to high school).

Each level of education (elementary, middle and high) has 2 proposed options. The district is hosting public meetings to present these (see attached flier) prior to the committee making final recommendations to the Board of Education on May 17. They really want public input and the deadline for this is May 12th!

Please go online to www.canyonsdistrict.org and view the proposals and the rationale for each proposal. Then fill out the online form with your feedback. Again, May 12 is the deadline for this.

Each person will look at these proposals differently. I will give you a few things I've noted in the south end of the valley - and each of these things will mean something different to each of you - that is why it is SO IMPORTANT for you to look at the maps and give your input!
The Cranberry Hill area is finally boundaried to a neighborhood school and is not pocket bussed to 2 different schools any longer
Suncrest is boundaried to the closest neighborhood schools (and the new high school) and is not pocket bussed any more.
All of Draper is not in the new high school boundaries: one proposal has east of 13th East remaining at Alta, the other proposal has west of the freeway (and most of the new growth) going to Jordan High School. For my immediate area, the proposal that leaves east of 13th East at Alta, divides our stake youth between high schools.
My particular neighborhood remains at Crescent View Middle in one middle school proposal and is moved to Indian Hills in the other.
A friend is moving and buying a new house. She is very excited about attending the new high school, yet her new house would be in Alta's boundaries in one of the proposals.
As you can see, every person will look at the maps differently and see different effects. This is the input that the committee is needing - they do not know the particulars to every situation, so please look at it from your perspective and give input.

Thanks!

Susan B. Edwards

important upcoming dates

2010-2011 Canyon View PTA at a Glance!
Updated 4/05/11


April 6th Wed. – PTA Meeting, 2pm
April 12th Tues. – Region PTA Spring Training 9:30-11:30 am
C.V. Spring Picture Day
April 14th Thurs. – Family Fun (College Night) 7:00-8:30 pm
April 15th Fri. – Kindergarten Orientation, 2 pm
April 28th Thurs.- Chorus Fieldtrip to Jordan Valley at 10:15 &
Brighton High School at 11:30 am
April 29th, Fri. – 5th Grade Maturation 9:00 am

May 4th Wed.- Chorus Assembly 1:30 pm
Chorus Program & General PTA Meeting 7pm

May 2nd – 6th Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12th & 13th - Thur. & Fri. – Utah PTA Convention
May 20th Fri. – Fun Run

June 1st Wed. - PTA Meeting, 2pm
June 8th Wed. - Last Day of School!

Canyon View PTA Elections are coming....

Canyon View Elementary PTA Elections
2011-2012 Positions

When: May 4, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Where: Canyon View Elementary at the beginning of the Chorus Program

Why: Voting on 3 elected PTA executive board positions for the 2011-2012 school year

Who: President Elect: Nominee, Elan Hill
Secretary: Nominee, Rozalynn Hite
Treasurer: Nominee, Cindy Grange

Mancala

This game was played with the third graders for their Valentines party. Its very easy and can be played with marbles, seeds, beans, etc. We even used egg cartons for the basic board. A diagram with the setup and instructions are below.

Important information for career and technical classes

Sorry for the lengthy post, please read in its entirety. The district is proposing pulling some classes from the junior and high schools and your comments are essential.

Please see below for how to make your voice heard on this matter!

I found out during the last PTA meeting at Canyonview Elementary that the district has a board meeting every first and third Tuesday of each month. Generally during the first meeting of the month they have a business meeting and the second meeting of the month is a study session with a very short business meeting in which they approve the agenda items but don’t take public comment - but they are making an exception for the Feb 16th meeting.

During the school boards last meeting on Feb 1st a proposal was brought up to remove career and technical education type classes (CTE) from middle and high schools so that there could be more focus on other areas. Some of the classes that are under consideration for removal are home economics, cosmetology, auto mechanics, wood shop, and metal shop.

The district posts the meeting minutes once they have been approved on their website.

You can view the minutes from that meeting here:

http://www.canyonsdistrict.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&layout=category&task=category&id=89&Itemid=259


From those meeting minutes you can also link to the power point presentation given during the meeting by clicking on the blue highlighted words: potential options or follow this link:

http://www.boarddocs.com/ut/canyons/Board.nsf/files/8DJUKJ7C7006/$file/CTEC%20Presentation%20to%20Board-020111-FINAL.pdf


Page three of the power point outlines the three options being considered. Option A, removal of all CTE classes from schools, Option B would retain the status quo for these types of classes, and Option C would have limited CTE classes.

The district is allowing for a comment period regarding this proposal until their next board meeting on Tuesday February 15th. Although this is the second monthly meeting it will be open for public comments. If you would like to comment, you must show up prior to the 7:30 start time and sign up to give comments. Individuals are allowed 3 minutes. If you are speaking for a group, you are allowed 6 minutes and must elect a spokesperson.

You can also send comments to communictions@canyonsdistrict.org

Or to the superintendent David Doty at David.doty@canyonsdistrict.org

Or call the district at 801-826-5000

The link below is for the district webpage.
http://www.canyonsdistrict.org/


Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Box Tops for Education - due by Feb 15th

Box tops for Education - due by Feb.15th
Reminder that Box Tops for Education are being gathered for submission.

Please have them back to the school by the 15th of February.

These little labels are turned in quarterly for reimbursement and these little labels do a lot! Our last submission returned a check of around $600.00. This money stays with in the community council and was used toward new technology. A mobile computer lab was purchased that allows for more computer use with in the class room and frees up time for the computer lab to be used more as well.

These little labels are on more than box tops as well. Look for them on soup cans and bags of snack mix. Don't forget to save them up over the summer.

Feb Art work winners

The winning submission (on top) was submitted by Maya in Ms. Schneggs class and we had additional art work from Nathan in Mr. A's class. Congrats!

Why Math is Important by Sharon Okamura

Once a child has learned how to count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide, the question of why math is important is likely to arise. It is usually at this point that children start believing they know all they need to know about math to function adequately in life. After all, if they understand how to keep track of money and can figure out how to use and keep track of their credit card spending, budgeting, and shopping, what else do they really need to know?
Kids who don't like math can usually understand that some knowledge of math is required in order to know how to handle money, tell time, cook, share things, and understand how many of any item will be left if some are used. Even young children can understand why it's important to know how to measure how tall something is or how heavy it is, and they can usually understand how doing things like wallpapering or hanging window shades calls for knowing how to measure. What's not as easy for children of any age to understand - particularly as kids get older and the math gets more advanced - is how algebra-based math factors into their lives, especially if they are not planning to have careers in math-related fields. Once math starts to seem less "number-ish" and more "algebra-ish," it can start to appear a little more useless to kids who aren't mathematically inclined.

It is easy for kids to understand that there are certainly jobs and careers - physicians, statisticians, computer scientists, robotics engineers, surveyors, ecologists, math professors, etc. - where a solid knowledge of advanced math is crucial. Gaining that knowledge starts with learning the most basic principles of math and building on it. However, many elementary school students don't know what they want to do when they grow up, so it makes sense for them to get a foundation in math early in life; a foundation that will prepare them for college or the workforce. For those students who know without a doubt that their future does not include a career in a math- or science-related field, there are still some post high school courses or jobs that call for at least some math skills and knowledge. For example, some clerical or retail jobs require the use of math. Sure, most people rely on electronic means to get basic math calculations done, but there are still times when a person's knowledge of math is required.
In addition to the possibility of needing math in an otherwise "non-math" job, people who have a foundation in basic algebra have learned a way to solve all sorts of problems. Algebra provides us with a way to put labels on different aspects of a problem and use a logical approach to see likely outcomes or solutions. It allows us to turn anything in life into a math problem and see an organized, structured way to think about that problem, even if the problem doesn’t contain any numbers.

Our brains have the ability to think logically, but if we don't learn the language of logic, our brains don't have those labels to put on invisible concepts. For example, we know our bodies have the potential to tap dance or perform ballet, but if we don't take dancing lessons we will either not know how to dance properly or we'll learn a superficial way to dance that won't allow us to move beyond a beginner level. Thinking logically works the same way; in order to move from basic logical thinking to a more advanced level of thinking logically, we need to learn the proper steps. Math is part of that learning. It’s not just about whether we work in a math- or science-related field. Math allows us to understand the world around us.

Math is the most widely used subject in the world. Every career uses some sort of math. More importantly, doing math helps the mind to reason and organize complicated situations or problems into clear, simple, and logical steps. The reality in our society is that high paying jobs often demand employees who can take complicated situations and simplify them so that everyone can understand. A solid knowledge of math gives students the competitive edge to compete for these high paying jobs.

Be positive with your child when they say, “When will I ever use this math again?” Let your child know how important math is - and always will be - in their daily lives.

News from the Classrooms

Kindergarten
During the month of February we will be studying about our great country. We will learn about Washington and Lincoln, and will learn to identify different U.S. symbols. On Friday, February 11, we will exchange Valentines with our classmates. Kindergarten children will not address their cards to specific children, but will write their name on each card to let the recipient know from whom the card came. This method of Valentine card exchange greatly speeds up the process of card delivery and allows for more fun activities during the class Valentine party. Each child makes a Valentine card holder in class to hold all of the cards from their classmates.
In math, we continue to work on addition and subtraction. Your child should be able to identify and form each number from zero to 10, in and out of sequence.
At the end of the month, we will begin our animal unit, studying reptiles, amphibians, wild animals, insects, and more. This is an area of study that is especially fun for the students.
We have such great fun in kindergarten, and welcome you to join us anytime!
- The Kindergarten Team

First Grade
Busy, Busy, Busy!!! You would think that life in first grade would slow down after December, but we are busier than ever! In January, we learned about winter, penguins, the water cycle, Australia, Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Ruby Bridges. February studies will include map skills, Chinese New Year, Lincoln and Washington, and American symbols.
Friday, February 11th will be our Valentine’s Day party. The kids really look forward to these holiday parties and love seeing the parent volunteers who help with these events. Thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers who run our parties and teach “Meet the Masters.”
Please remember to read with your child daily for at least 15 minutes, practice spelling words, and drill the math facts flashcards. We appreciate all you do to make your child’s first grade year successful.
- The First Grade Team

Second Grade
January was a busy month!
Second graders have been learning 2-digit subtraction with regrouping. Parents, please watch for worksheets that come home and go over any problems that they missed. Having math facts memorized will help students with this math, so continue to study math facts every night.
We celebrated Martin Luther King Day by learning more about Dr. King’s life and by thinking of our own dreams for making the world a better place. We thought of great things that each one of us can do to make a difference. How inspiring!
We also researched penguins and learned to write reports about what we gathered from many different books. The students are getting good at finding facts and putting them into their own words as they write their reports. Along the way, we found out lots of interesting things about penguins!
The Book Bag Reports were wonderful! The boys and girls did a great job on their presentations. We are proud of their hard work!
- Karli Hedin

Third Grade
Our third graders must have rested up during their winter break, for January 2011 has been a fabulous month! They have really worked hard to learn their multiplication facts, and now they are conquering division. It really is exciting for them. They are perfecting their cursive letters, and soon they will be writing all of their assignments in cursive. In science, we’ve been tackling the topic of nutrition, so don’t be surprised if they start making healthier choices at home. Finally this month, the third grade student council representatives sponsored a science activity for the whole school. Way to go third graders! As for the third grade faculty, we are very proud to announce that Mrs. Colleen Cook is a new member of our teaching team. She is well known to all because she has been Canyon View’s beloved librarian for many years. She has four wonderful children and one awesome grand baby boy. Before coming to Canyon View, Mrs. Cook taught third grade in North Carolina and Japan. She is really looking forward to finishing out this year with an amazing class of Canyon View third graders.
- The Third Grade Team

Fourth Grade
Fourth graders are learning so much, and having fun while doing so! The fourth grade classrooms celebrated Utah’s birthday on January 4. During the celebration, students learned how Utah became a state, what our state symbols are, and played a concentration game about Utah. The celebration ended by slicing into a Utah-shaped birthday cake. The cake looked a lot like the salt dough maps we made in the fall. In math, the kids have now worked on long multiplication. It’s so amazing how math skills come together to help students learn new concepts. We are excited to move on to long division this month. In science, we are teaching the kids about weather, fossils, Utah plants and animals, rocks, and minerals. The most exciting thing fourth graders are working on is autobiographies. It is a lot of work but is always worth it. This project takes us a couple of months to complete. Chapter one is due Feb. 2nd, chapter two is due Feb. 16th, and chapter three is due March 16th. The Fourth Grade Team

Fifth Grade
DARE Graduation was held on January 11, 2011. Congratulations to all the graduates and special thanks to Officer Galieti for a great year! Congratulations also are in order for all the participants in the School Geography Bee!
We enjoyed learning about this month’s artist, Georgia O’Keeffe, and had a great time with the art project.
In January, we also started our science rotations, which include Electricity with Mrs. Roberts, Magnetism with Mrs. Freestone, Matter with Mrs. Kernodle, and Changing Earth Surfaces with Miss Fricker.
On February 15, the 5th grade students will head to Abravanel Hall to attend a performance by the Utah Symphony. Please make sure your child dresses appropriately for this special occasion.
The 5th graders take the Direct Writing Assessment in March. To prepare for this persuasive essay, the students are working hard in class and on Utah Write.
- The Fifth Grade Team

Sixth Grade
The month of December was fast and furious, but January was quite serene for the sixth graders. The kids worked hard to prepare for our Science Fair, which was held in our classrooms on January28. The kids always look forward to sharing their projects with the school and their parents.
Our school Geography Bee was held this month. As usual, the questions even had the teachers scratching their heads, but our 5th and 6th graders amazed us with their knowledge of our world. Congratulations to the winners: 1st Place – Autumn Tyrell, 2nd Place – Oscar Tayler, and 3rd Place – Sara Diggins.
Mrs. Sunderland’s class will have a student teacher until April 1st. Her name is Ms. Porter and she comes to us from BYU-Idaho. She has fabulous classroom management skills and will be a huge asset to our school.
Some February events that parents may want to be aware of are our Valentine Tea, which will be held on February 11, and our incentive party at Classic Fun Center on February 25. More information about both of these activities will be sent home at a later date.
- The Sixth Grade Team

News from the library...
When we all came back to school after our wonderful holiday, our students were welcomed by a new media assistant, Kathy Donahue. Kathy is known by many in our school and we are so glad she has joined Cathy Collins in the library. Mrs. Cook has moved just across the hall to teach third grade. She will be missed by all, but the two K/Cathys will continue with our many library contests.
Please remember to bring back your overdue books, pay for the lost ones, and keep reading!
- Kathy D. & Cathy C.

Inspiring Boys to Love Reading

I recently visited the Whitmore Library to attend a lecture given by Ann Cannon, a local author who also works at The King’s English Bookstore in Sugarhouse. Her lecture was titled “Books and Boys, a Match Not Made in Heaven.” A few years ago, Ann won a contest and was about to have her first book published. The book was about boys and targeted a male audience, but the publisher had sent an illustration for the cover that seemed to appeal more to girls. When Ann questioned the cover, the publisher told her that 80% of the book market was female and they couldn’t afford to lose that market. As a mother of boys, Ann set out to find out why boys aren’t avid readers and to affect a change. The big question is how to get young boys to not just read, but to love reading. Ann’s lecture presented some helpful hints to facilitate just that.

So, how do we foster a love of books? We start by making sure we don’t squash our child’s enthusiasm. Create a friendly reading environment. Have a comfortable reading space for the child. A fun chair or beanbag, or a little reading nook or cubby can help make it inviting and kid-centric. It also helps to have lots of different types of books around the house. Not sure what your kids might like to read? Get to know your librarian. They can make suggestions based on your child’s interests and age.

One of the most important and easiest things we need to do is loosen our definitions of “reading” and “appropriate” material. Some people are so narrow in their definition that, for them, only fiction novels counts as “reading.” Ann expressed how appalled she was when, at a past book fair, she saw a boy around the age of seven bouncing with excitement over a book he’d found and couldn’t wait to read. Instead of encouraging this excitement, the mother removed the book from the boy’s hands - using two fingers like it was a dirty sock - set it down and said, “We’re not buying that.” Talk about squishing enthusiasm!

Let your kids decide what they want to read. Include magazines and newspapers in your definition of reading material, not just books. The non-fiction and fantasy genres are huge with boys, as are almanacs such as Ripley’s Believe It or Not and the DK Eye Witness books. Follow-along audio books can also be great tools in your “get kids to read more” arsenal. Let children read comic books (or ‘graphic novels’ as they are called now). Bear in mind, these books are called graphic novels because they contain graphics/pictures, not because the material is graphic in nature. Two currently popular series in that genre are Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Bone. Boys also love short, silly, rhyming books like those written by Shel Silverston. Franchise books such as Star Wars and Sponge Bob can be big hits with boys, too, since they contain characters and settings that the boys are familiar with and enjoy. In general, boys tend to like action books, preferring to read about external conflicts rather than internal conflicts.

Another important thing for children is modeling. Read to your children and let them see you reading and enjoying it. It is especially important for boys to see their dad modeling this behavior. A colleague of Ann’s once pointed out that moms are typically the ones to read the bed time stories, and the teachers who help kids learn to read are often female. Boys end up viewing reading as a ‘girl thing’ that they don’t identify with. It’s a good idea to read what your kids are reading so you can discuss it with them. For boys, that means talking about what happened in the book, not how it made them feel.

So, where to start? How about establishing a reader’s Bill of Rights, giving your young reader(s) permission to skip pages, not finish a book, re-read a favorite, read anywhere, read out loud, and read at their own pace? Allowing your child to read what they want is important, too. After all, who wants to read if you have to put a bunch of effort into defending your reading tastes?

One mom at the lecture commented that her child refused to read items she suggested, so she got his friends’ email addresses and had them send their reading recommendations to her son. Her boy was a lot more willing to take suggestions from his friends. When it comes down to it, sometimes you just have to be a little sneaky about getting kids to try new things.
Have fun reading!

Michelle Suitor

Feb events and PTA openings for 2011-2012

Upcoming Events:
Feb 2 2pm PTA Meeting (Please come!)
Feb 8 4th grade NAEP testing
Feb 8 Chorus starts (grades 3-6)
Feb 9 1-3pm 4th grade history museum field trip
Feb 11 Class Valentine’s Day parties
Feb 14 No school (furlough day)
Feb 15 10:30-1:45 5th grade symphony field trip
Feb 17 6pm SCC meeting
Feb 17 6pm-8pm Family Game Night
Feb 21 No school (President’s Day)
Feb 25 9:30am-1pm 6th grade Classic Skating incentive party
Mar 2 2pm PTA Meeting (Please come!)

Get Involved!
The PTA has the following positions open for the 2011/2012 school year:
- President-elect
- Secretary
- Treasurer
We are also looking for a person or people with solid writing and editing skills to take over the newsletter and blog.
Contrary to popular belief, being involved in the PTA does not have to be terribly time consuming, so even if you only have a little time to give, please consider being an active member and serving on the PTA board.
If interested, contact Sawsha Turpin (801.548.2868/ksntrpn@msn.com), Janet Peery (801.942.0430/janetpeery@gmail.com), or Roberta Smith (801.826.8050/Roberta.smith@canyonsdistrict.org).

calendar of events for 2011

2010-2011 Canyon View PTA at a Glance!
Updated 1/5/11


January 20th, Thurs. – Canyon View SCC Meeting 6pm
Butler Middle School – Town Hall Meeting 6pm
January 28th, Fri. – Classic Skating Night (Thank you Ms. Larsen!)

February 2nd Wed. – PTA Meeting, 2pm
February 11th Fri. – Class Valentine Parties
February 17th Thurs. – Family Fun (Math Night)

March 2nd – Wed. – PTA Meeting, 2pm
March 9th & 10th – Parent/Teacher Conferences
(Dinner for Teachers on Wed.)

April 6th Wed. – PTA Meeting, 2pm
April 12th Tues. – Region PTA Spring Training
April 14th Thurs. – Family Fun (College Night)
April 15th Fri. – Kindergarten Orientation, 2 pm
April 28th Thurs. – Chorus Program & General PTA Meeting

May 9th-13th – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12th & 13th Thur. & Fri. – Utah PTA Convention
May 20th Fri. – Fun Run

Newsletter Art

We had so many great submissions for the art work from the last newsletter we wanted to share some more of them. These submissions are voted on by the PTA via a blind vote. We don't know the names of the students or their teachers when voting ~ important to mention because as a coincidence, all of these had more than one vote and all were from Ms. Hedin's class. There is a second post below with additional art work as well.


The newsletter winner - Bryce - Ms. Hedin

Jonathan - Ms. Hedin

Kalina - Ms. Hedin

Newsletter Art

Jackson - Ms. Hedin

Gabryel - Ms. Hedin

Corbin - Ms. Hedin

Chalysa - Ms. Hedin