Chief Example for Others (CEO) Character Trait for October Resilience
Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program
Thank you to those who were able to attend our informational session last week about our amazing Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program!
The Dual Immersion Program provides opportunities for students to learn to speak, read, and write in both English AND Spanish, celebrating and preserving the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries around the world. Immersion programs are a great way to challenge students while preparing them to compete in todayās world. Elementary students spend half the day in an English classroom and half the day in a Spanish classroom.
Applications for Spanish Dual Language Immersion are being acceptedĀ onlineĀ now through Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026, for the 2027-28 school year. We also have openings in some grade levels for the current school year.Ā
Please be aware that we must have a certain number of students committed to the program in order to be able to continue our DLI program, so apply now!
Thrive Time Focus of the Week
This week, we’re starting our next Thrive Time unit called Building Resilience. In this unit, weāll learn the difference between basic emotions like happy or sad, and more complex emotions like frustrated or anxious. Weāll also learn different ways to cope with our feelings. Let’s make this week great by being emotion detectives – noticing our feelings, using specific words to describe them, and remembering that all emotions are important messengers that help us understand ourselves better!
It’s Digital Citizenship Week!
Canyons School District recognizes the importance and wants to celebrate Digital Citizenship for students of all ages as they navigate this increasingly digital world! To highlight these essential skills, Digital Citizenship Week will take place October 19-23, 2026.Ā Ā This year, students will be engaging in activities and discussions that empower students to seek balance in their technology use and be aware of their actions online. This coordinates with our Thrive Time lessons throughout the year to keep the conversation open about being safe and responsible online.
Many organizations provide information for families to help students stay safe when online at home.Ā Ā A few great resources are:
PTA News
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- Coming Soon! Watch for the date!Ā
š© Join us at Family Matters on Friday, October 9, to have breakfast with your students, play Bingo, win prizes, and learn more about the PTA!
šļø Next PTA Meeting: Monday, October 12, 3:30pm in the school library.
Hurry and Apply for Thanksgiving Meals
Thanksgiving Heroes is offering full,Ā uncookedĀ 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 offersĀ cookedĀ 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.
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
Next week is Red Ribbon Week, during which we talk about making healthy choices and commit to being drug free!
Tuesday, October 27:Ā Pledge to be Drug FreeĀ Ā –Ā Wear RED
Wednesday, October 28:Ā It’s CRAZY to use Drugs –Ā Wear CRAZY socks or CRAZY hair!
Thursday, October 29:Ā I’m strong enough to stay Drug Free –Ā Wear ORANGE or dress to match the pumpkin you bring for the Pumpkin ParadeĀ
Friday, October 30:Ā Drugs are a TRICK, not a TREAT –Ā Wear your Halloween costume!Ā (see the guidelines about costumes in this message)
Halloween Costume Parade Information
We are celebrating Halloween onĀ Friday, October 30.Ā We will have ourĀ Halloween Costume Parade at 9:30am,Ā starting inside the school and then moving outside.Ā Families can watch our parade outside in front of the school.Ā The parking lot will close at 9:00amĀ 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.Ā 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.Ā
Please let us know if you have questions or concerns!
Show Your School Spirit
Interested in ordering school spirit apparel to represent Midvale Elementary? Check out the new options available at this link:Ā https://www.myschoolsapparel.com/MidvaleES26Ā
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!Ā
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 childās 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.Ā
Enroll your child today atĀ myschooldentist.com. Questions about signing up? Call 855.481.863
Looking Ahead:
October 19-23: Digital Citizenship Week
Friday, October 23:Ā
- 2nd Grade parents are invited to their child’s classroom to learn and play games to support learning at home! 12:50-1:20pm
- For those K, 1, and 2 families who have been unable to come to learn about the Home Learning Kits, please join us at 8:30am in our Family Learning Center on Friday, October 23, or at our Family STEAM Night in room 1113. We will practice using the kits and you can take one home!Ā
Monday, October 26:Ā Teacher Professional Day – No School for Students
October 27-30:Ā Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 27:Ā
- 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:Ā Red Ribbon Week: Wear crazy socks or crazy hair.
Thursday, October 29:Ā
- Red Ribbon Week: Wear Orange or dress like your decorated pumpkin.
- PTA Pumpkin Parade – bring your decorated pumpkins by 8:15am
Friday, October 30:Ā
- Red Ribbon Week: Wear your Halloween Costume
- Halloween Parade 9:30am
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