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.

upcoming events

2010-2011 Canyon View PTA at a Glance!

September 9th Thurs. – Hearing Screening (K, 2, 4, 6 & new students)
September 10th Fri.- Classroom Parent Meeting – 2pm, in the gym
September 15th Wed. – Donuts w/Dads – Watch D.O.G. Kick Off
September 23rd Thurs.– Vision Screening (K 1, 3, 5, & new students)
September 27th – October 1st –Ribbon Week
September 29th Wed. Evening – Health & Safety Fair (Families)

October 6th Wed. – PTA Meeting
October 9th Sat. – 5K, Run, Walk & Roll Fundraiser! 3pm – 7pm
October 28th Thurs. – Halloween Parade 9:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. & Class Parties

November 2nd Tues. – Reflections Entries due by 4:00 p.m.
November 3rd Wed. – PTA Meeting, 2pm
November 3rd & 4th Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 9th – Reflections Awards Assembly
November 12th – Canyon View Night @ Cottonwood Heights Rec. Center (Family Fun)

December 1st Wed. – PTA Meeting, 2pm
December 16th Thurs. – Chorus Program & General PTA Meeting

January 5th Wed. – PTA Meeting, 2pm

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

March 2nd – Wed. – PTA Meeting, 2pm
March 9th & 10th – Parent/Teacher Conferences

April 6th Wed. – PTA Meeting, 2pm
April 12th Tues. – Region PTA Spring Training
April 14th Thurs. – Math Night, sponsored by the Teachers & PTA (Family Fun)
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

Important dates - First day of school / Registration and open house

The first day of school for grades 2nd through 6th is Monday August 23rd.
The first day of school for 1st grade is Tues, August 24th
The first day of school for kindergarten is Monday August 30th.

Registration and Open House are going to be held on Thursday August 19th from 3:00-6:00. Please have your information ready to fill out emergency cards and blue health cards. Once the forms are filled out you will receive a pass to go to enter the teachers classrooms.

PTA will also have an information booth. Please stop by to find out more about what we do and join our wonderful organization. There will be a drawing for those who sign up during registration.