In School, On time, Every Day – Attendance Matters!
It’s a fresh new school year; let’s start off right with making sure kids are in school, on time, every day.
What happens for students when they are absent?
- Missed learning opportunities
- Decreased academic performance
- Less likely to graduate high school
- Difficulties with social skills
- Lower self esteem
- Anxiety and stress about returning to school
Parents and students are jointly responsible for regular attendance at school. All absences are considered unexcused until the parent communicates with the school regarding the student’s absence. Parents must excuse each day of their student’s absence.
Scheduled Pre-Approved Leave includes: an illness, which may be either mental or physical; mental or behavioral health of the school-age child; a family death; an approved school activity; an absence permitted by a school age minor’s individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan.
- Students with valid excused absences will be expected to make up missing work and assignments at home.
If you are struggling to get your student to school, we are here to support you. Please reach out to your child’s teacher and/or our principal/assistant principals. We have a school social worker and a school counselor who are also ready to support your student.
Student and Family Handbooks
Student and Family Handbooks are being sent home. Families are asked to review the entire handbook with their student(s) and sign the final page, returning just the page to teachers.
Please be sure to review the Parking Lot and Loading/Unloading Procedures so we can all work together to keep students safe. Please use crosswalks at all times so we are all teaching students to cross streets and parking lots safely.
The Handbook can also be found on our website for families to consult at any time.
Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program spots available for Grades K-2
Midvale Elementary School has space available in our Spanish Dual Language Immersion classes for Grades K-2. If you are interested in having your student enter the Spanish Dual Language Immersion program, please contact the office at 801-826-8725.
For more information about the benefits of the DLI program, visit our District website at https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/dual-language-immersion/.
Would you like to learn English?
Our Midvale Elementary Family Learning Center will begin English classes for adults on Tuesday, September 2. Classes are held each week Mondays through Thursdays. Two levels of classes are held; Basic English is from 8:40-9:30am, and Intermediate English is from 9:40-10:40am.
If you are interested in attending these classes, you may come to the classes at the above times and register at that time. You can also call the main office with questions at 801-826-8725.
News from our PTA
- The Midvale Elementary PTA is excited to announce the first Free Family Skate Night of the year on Friday, September 12, from 5:00-10:00pm.
- Admission to the Classic Fun Center is free. You may bring your own rollerskates, rollerblades, or scooters, or you can rent them for $3. You may also choose a wristband for $10 for unlimited activities.
The PTA continues to seek members! You can support your school simply by signing up for the PTA with a $6 membership fee at https://midvale-elementary.givebacks.com/shop. If you would like to be an active member of the PTA, you can reply to this ParentSquare message and we will make sure the PTA gets in touch with you.
Looking Ahead:
Monday, August 25: First Day of PreschoolKindergarten Color Days: Wear Red (Let’s all help our Kindergarten friends learn their colors and fill our school with the color of the day!)
Tuesday, August 26: Wear Yellow
Wednesday, August 27: Kindergarten College and Career Day, Wear Blue
Thursday, August 28: Wear Green
Friday, August 29: Wear Orange
Monday, September 1: Labor Day, No School
Tuesday, September 2: Wear Purple
Wednesday, September 3: Wear Pink
Thursday, September 4: Wear Brown
Friday, September 5: Wear White
Monday, September 1: Labor Day, No School
How are we doing?
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