Chief Example for Others (CEO) Character Trait for April
Compassion
Welcome Back!
We hope that everyone had a refreshing Spring Recess last week! We are ready to make the most of our last seven weeks of school; we still have a lot of learning to do. Here are some ways to help your students as well as teachers:
- Good attendance is critical for learning! Be on time, every day, ready to learn.
- Students need sleep to learn and grow. Continue with consistent bedtimes with no electronics that disrupt sleep. Elementary-aged students need 9-12 hours of sleep per night!
- Remind your students to continue to show Mustang PRIDE at school. Ask your students what the letters in PRIDE represent (Hint: PRIDE stands for Peace, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence) and how they can demonstrate these character traits!
Free Produce and Groceries
Tomorrow, we have two opportunities for free groceries for families. Families may choose one or both options!
- Free Fresh Produce Market starting at 2:00pm for up to about 50 families! Adults must pick up the fresh produce.
- Free Groceries from the Utah Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry at 3:05pm for up to about 140 families! Students or family members may pick up these items – remember, they are heavy!
Thrive Time Focus of the Week
This week in our Thrive Time lessons, we’ll learn about what culture is and how it shapes who we are. We’ll recognize strengths in ourselves and others through collaborative storytelling and teamwork. By identifying our unique strengths and working together, we continue building respect, belonging, and connection in our community. Let’s make it a great week of learning and growing!
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, May 11, 3:30 pm, in the school library. Parents, we need you there!
- 🙋🏽 We need parents to be on our PTA Board for next school year. We are in need of parents to sign up to help, to take on even one event. A very small group of parents has been doing the job of many, and we need more parents to help them out. If you can spare a little time with a great group of parents to make an impact on the whole school, please contact Erica Arche or Jessica Brown.
Financial Literacy Class for Adults
Cypress Credit Union will be in our Family Learning Center for a set of classes on Financial Literacy for Adults, including credit basics and budgeting. Classes will be held at 9:40am on April 22, 23, 24, and 29. Please join us – all are welcome!
Family Booster Night
We are hosting our first Family Booster Night on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30-7:30pm. The theme is our beautiful state of Utah! Please join us! Check out your students’ projects from Art, Drama, Library and STEM. Participate in fun activities. Enjoy foods associated with Utah. Watch the school play at 6:30pm. We are going to have great time!
Community Cafe
Midvale City’s next Community Cafe will be on Thursday, April 16, from 5:00-6:00pm at the Tyler Library, 8041 Wood St, Midvale. The topic this month will be Supporting Our Families: Safe Use of Pain Medications. You can scan the QR Code on the flyer or call 801-833-4189 to register.
Big Smiles Dental Clinic is Coming
Big Smiles Dental Clinic will be here May 4-6. Consent forms are going home with students this week; 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, April 13:
– PTA Meeting 3:30pm
– School Community Council Meeting 4:00pm
Tuesday, April 14:
- Free Fresh Produce at our Fresh Produce Market, 2:00pm
- Free Groceries at the Mobile Food Pantry, 3:05pm
- Tuck You In Tuesday Virtual Storytime, 7:00pm
Wednesday, April 15: Kinder and 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
Friday, April 24:
- Family Matters: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, 7:30-8:15am
- Kindergarten Orientation Open House for Fall 2026, 2:00pm
How are we doing?
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