No School Monday
There is a lot going on this week and next. Please read the messages below!
Fun Family Event! Plan to Join Us!
Please join us on the evening of Tuesday, October 27, from 5:00-7:00pm, for our Family STEAM Night. Wear your favorite team shirt or your favorite team colors, and enjoy games and activities that incorporate science, technology, engineering, art and math. Come and meet Leo the Lion, Max the Mustang, Harvey the Hillcrest Husky, and maybe more furry friends! Put the date on your calendar and come and have some fun!
Red Ribbon Week October 27-30
This week is Red Ribbon Week, during which we talk about making healthy choices and commit to being drug free!
Tuesday, October 27: Pledge to be Drug Free – Wear RED
Wednesday, October 28: It’s CRAZY to use Drugs – Wear CRAZY socks or CRAZY hair!
Thursday, October 29: I’m strong enough to stay Drug Free – Wear ORANGE or dress to match the pumpkin you bring for the Pumpkin Parade
Friday, October 30: Drugs are a TRICK, not a TREAT – Wear your Halloween costume! (see the guidelines about costumes in this message)
PTA Pumpkin Parade
It’s time to show off your skills by creating a pumpkin masterpiece! Pick a category to carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin. Bring it to school on Thursday, October 29, between 7:20-8:00AM and drop it off at the Grand Staircase for a chance to win a prize! Remember to pick up your pumpkin after school before you go home.
Hillcrest High’s Trunk or Treat
Hillcrest High School students are inviting families with children ages 0-12 to their annual Trunk or Treat Activity on Thursday, October 29, at 5:30pm, in the Hillcrest High School’s west parking lot. Enjoy!
Halloween Costume Parade Information
We are celebrating Halloween on Friday, October 30. We will have our Halloween Costume Parade at 9:30am, starting inside the school and then moving outside. Families can watch our parade outside in front of the school. The parking lot will close at 9:00am so that families can safely line up along the north parking lot to watch. Please note that since the parade line will pick up classrooms one at a time as it weaves through the school, students will not be outside right away at 9:30….it will take a little time. Thank you for your patience!
A few notes about costumes:
- Please know that costumes are optional. In choosing a costume to wear to school, note that costumes should not interfere with learning or have accessories that can be used as weapons or weapon facsimiles. See examples above.
- Costumes may not include a full face mask or have a head covering that conceals the student’s identity. Face painting is allowed, but must be done at home prior to coming to school. See examples above.
- If your student does not have a costume but wants to dress up, we will have some extra costumes for students to wear just for the school day.
Please let us know if you have questions or concerns!
Día de los Muertos Celebrations
Midvale Elementary is celebrating Day of the Dead on Monday, November 2. Students and staff can celebrate by dressing as a Catrín or Catrina (see pictures in flyer – no masks only face paint!).
Families are invited to visit our Day of the Dead altar during the following hours:
After School: Monday, November 2 – Thursday, November 5, 3:05-3:30pm.
Before School: Tuesday, November 3 – Friday, November 6, from 7:50-8:15am.
Show Your School Spirit
Interested in ordering school spirit apparel to represent Midvale Elementary? Check out the new options available at this link: https://www.myschoolsapparel.com/MidvaleES26
If you wait 5 seconds after clicking the link, it will open directly to the storefront. If you would like to use a School ApparelCode instead type: MidvaleES26 at myschoolapparel.com. Happy shopping!
The Dentist is Coming!
Our Big Smiles school dental visit is coming up on 11/9/2026!
Help your child get convenient dental care right at school, without needing to miss work or schedule a separate appointment. Signing up only takes a few minutes online. Have your child’s name, date of birth, and insurance information ready. There is no cost for children covered by Medicaid/CHIP, and parents do not need to be present at the school visit for their child to participate.
Enroll your child today at myschooldentist.com. Questions about signing up? Call 855.481.863
Hurry and Apply for Thanksgiving Meals
Thanksgiving Heroes is offering full, uncooked Thanksgiving meals: a turkey, potatoes, etc. for families to prepare during Thanksgiving week. Deliveries will be taking place anytime on Saturday, November 21.
We are also working with another organization called Teachers for Hope that offers cooked meals delivered on Thanksgiving Day, in case your family is unable to prepare a Thanksgiving meal but would still like one.
If you feel that one of these options would be helpful for your family and you would like a meal provided to you, application forms are available in the front office at the school. If needed, we can also send an application home with your student; reply to this message if this would be helpful and whether you would like an uncooked or cooked meal. Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete only one application per family.
Looking Ahead:
Monday, October 26: Teacher Professional Day – No School for Students
October 27-30: Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 27:
- Red Ribbon Week: Wear Red
- Family STEAM Night 5:00-7:00pm – Please join us and wear your favorite sports team shirt or colors!
Wednesday, October 28: Red Ribbon Week: Wear crazy socks or crazy hair.
Thursday, October 29:
- Red Ribbon Week: Wear Orange or dress like your decorated pumpkin.
- PTA Pumpkin Parade – bring your decorated pumpkins by 8:15am
Friday, October 30:
- Red Ribbon Week: Wear your Halloween Costume
- Halloween Parade 9:30am
Monday, November 2:
- Día de Muertos – Dress as a Catrín or Catrina
- DLI classes: walking field trip
- Families, visit our altar before and after school (see message above)
- School Community Council Meeting 4:00pm
How are we doing?
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