Chief Example for Others (CEO) Character Trait for September Respect
Start Strong: Why Early Attendance Matters
Did you know chronic absence in early grades is a strong predictor of reading delays by 3rd grade?
Attendance habits start early and matter more than many realize.
Whether it’s a sick day or a tough morning, every day missed is a learning opportunity lost.
Let’s work together to make Every Day Count. Help your child build healthy routines and stay engaged all year long!
#EveryDayCounts Source: https://www.attendanceworks.org/
National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Wednesday, September 16, 7:50-8:10am, in the amphitheater in front of the school
Midvale Elementary School is a Spanish Dual Immersion School with a rich and diverse community of learners from all over the world. On September 16, we will be honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month with a morning celebration before we begin the school day. National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Please join us, and wear the colors or traditional dress of one of these countries.
Thrive Time Focus of the Week
This week, during Thrive Time, we’re learning that happiness grows when we take time to have positive conversations and communicate respectfully with each other. Being a good friend means listening carefully, speaking kindly, and showing others that their thoughts and feelings matter to us. Let’s make our week amazing by starting positive conversations, using respectful words, and remembering that small acts of kindness in our conversations can create big moments of happiness for everyone around us!
Brain Booster Newsletter for September
Brain Booster classes include Art, Drama, Gym/PE, Library, and STEM, and students spend time in one of these classes each day Monday through Thursday.
Check out what they are doing in their Booster classes here by clicking on the button below:
SORA: Read or Listen to Books for FREE
Did you know that your students can virtually check out e-books and audiobooks to which they can read or listen for FREE?
You can easily download the Sora app and introduce your student to the wide world of books right on your device! Click HERE to find out more!
Students are learning all about SORA in their library classes. They use the same login and password that they use for their other school applications; if they don’t know if, you can ask your child’s teacher!
Book Blitz Jr. for 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
Book Blitz Jr. is a fun group for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who LOVE reading!
Teams will meet monthly in September, October, November, and December, and weekly after that to prepare for the competition. Students read a minimum of 4-6 books by the beginning of March from a selected list of 12, write summaries, work together as teams, and compete on Battle Day (mid-March) using their collective knowledge of the content of the books — Jeopardy style! The 4th-5th grade winners of our school level Battle Day competition will participate in a district-wide competition in early April. The primary purpose of Book Blitz Jr. is to foster students’ love of reading by introducing them to a wide variety of books by acclaimed authors in multiple formats.
To learn more, visit our website.
To register, click here and complete the form. If you would prefer a paper form, please contact Heidi Sanger on ParentSquare or by calling the office 801-826-8794.
Say Boo to the Flu Immunizations
Community Nursing Services will be here at the school during Family Conferences on September 21 and 23 from 4:00-7:00pm to provide flu vaccinations to students and families who are interested. CNS is able to bill many insurances; reduced and no-cost flu vaccines are available to those who are uninsured and unable to pay.
The Dentist is Coming!
Big Smiles Dental Clinic is coming back to our school November 9-11, 2026. Consent forms will be sent home with students; 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.
Looking Ahead:
Monday, September 14:
- PTA Meeting 3:30pm
- School Community Council Meeting 4:00pm
Tuesday, September 15: Free Groceries at our Mobile Food Pantry 3:05pm
Wednesday, September 16: National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration honoring Latin American Independence Days 7:50-8:10am
Wednesday, September 17: Constitution Day – classroom discussions and recognitions
Monday, September 21: Family Conferences, Boo to the Flu Clinic
Wednesday, September 23: Family Conferences, Boo to the Flu Clinic
Thursday, September 24: Early release 1:25pm
Friday, September 25: No School
Monday, September 28: Teacher Professional Day – No School for Students
Friday, October 2: Utah Statewide Read-a-Thon – Wear comfy clothes!
How are we doing?
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