Chief Example for Others (CEO) Character Trait for March
Lifelong Learning and Personal Growth
A Message from the Principal
Dear Midvale Families,
I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a medical leave for six weeks beginning on March 26. During this time, our amazing staff will continue working as usual, supporting your students and helping them learn and be successful each day.
While I am away, our Assistant Principals, Mrs. Willson and Mrs. Brown, will be taking the lead. I have full confidence in their leadership and know the school will continue to run smoothly under their guidance.
I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the Midvale Elementary community. The partnership between our school and families helps our students learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for the trust you place in our staff as we work together to support your children. I look forward to returning and reconnecting with all of you in May.
Sincerely,
Carolee Mackay
Principal, Midvale Elementary
Thrive Time Focus of the Week
During our Thrive Time lesson this week, we’ll focus on persistence by using positive self-talk and choosing how we react to challenges. We’ll practice monitoring our goals and dive deeper into understanding the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. By using a growth mindset, we’ll keep building focus, flexibility, and problem-solving skills we’ve learned to keep growing and reaching our goals!
Families, take time to talk about these ideas with your students at home as well! We can all practice these skills every day!
News from our PTA
🌷 The next PTA meeting is Monday, April 13, 3:30 pm, in the school library. All parents are welcome!
🎂 We are celebrating teacher/staff birthdays for this month on Thursday! Please help us by signing up to bring an item if you can. Items need to be dropped off to the staff lounge by 9am Thursday. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ABA92BA2FCCE9-62981648-teacher
🍟 🛼 Thank you to those who supported the PTA and the school by attending McDonald’s Spirit Night and Classic Skate Night!
Needed: Career Day Volunteers
Families, we are looking for volunteers to come to classes to talk about your career!
Career Day is Friday March 27 @ 8:45-10:00 AM (arrive by 8:30 AM).
Each volunteer will go to four different classrooms for 15 minute each. As a volunteer, you will introduce your career, share a typical workday with an engaging story, explain why you chose this path, include a fun activity or visual, leave time for age-appropriate questions and answers.
If you are able to volunteer and talk with students about your career, please click HERE to complete the form or scan the QR code on the flyer.
You must also complete the Canyons District Volunteer Application (Background Check) if you haven’t done so already. This must be completed EVERY school year so make sure you have submitted a current application.
Big Smiles Dental Clinic is Coming
Big Smiles Dental Clinic will be here May 4-6. Consent forms will be sent home with students soon; you may also complete the consent form online here: https://www.myschooldentist.com/MECAUT_schsrm if you are interested in having your students go to the dentist here at school. Please be sure to complete all requested information.
Citizenship Class
Entrada Adult High School will be offering a Citizenship Preparation Class starting March 24.
The class will meet:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The class is designed to help participants prepare for the U.S. naturalization interview and citizenship test, including U.S. history and government, civics questions, English practice for the interview, and understanding the naturalization process. If you are interested in this class, please bring the attached flyer to the Entrada main office, located at 9800 S 800 E in Sandy, to register.
Midvale City Community Café
Midvale City is hosting a Community Cafe on Thursday, March 19th, from 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm at the Tyler Library. The topic this month is Learning about Medicaid, CHIP, and Marketplace Insurance. All families are welcome!
Looking Ahead:
Tuesday, March 17:
– 🍀 Wear Green for St. Patrick’s Day 🍀
– Tuck You In Tuesday Virtual Storytime 7:00pm
Monday, March 23: No School for Students
Tuesday, March 24:
– Pajama Day
– Dreams Beyond the Clouds: Family Literacy Night 5:30-7:30pm
Wednesday, March 25: Dress like your favorite hero!
Thursday, March 26: Dress in a high school or college shirt!
Friday, March 27: Career Day 9:00-10:15am, Dress as you would for your future job or career!
Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10: Spring Recess – No School
How are we doing?
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