Chief Example for Others (CEO) Character Trait for October Resilience
School Pictures Tuesday, October 6!
School pictures are tomorrow! Forms have been sent home, or you can order online at https://www.bellphoto.com/beginorder, Prepay Code: midvalefall26.
Family Survey
Families, please help us improve! Complete this Needs Assessment Survey if you haven’t done so already. Thank you so much!
Thrive Time Focus of the Week
This week we’ll start our Digital Citizenship lessons. Being a good digital citizen means making smart choices online, protecting our private information, showing kindness in digital spaces, and remembering that our online actions affect real people.
PTA News
🍟🍔🥤〽️ McDonald’s Spirit Night 🍟🍔🥤〽️
– Coming Soon – Watch for the Date!
🍩 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!
🗓️ Next PTA Meeting: Monday, October 12, 3:30pm in the school library.
Community Wellness Fair
To our Midvale Community,Join us for Midvale’s Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, October 8, 2026!Learn about the programs and resources available to Midvale, visit tables for information about the organizations, prevention health screenings, and haircuts for students under 18!
Time 5:30 – 7:00pm
Chick-fil-A sandwiches will be available starting at 5:30pm.
Hosted at: Midvale MIDDLE School – 7852 S. Pioneer St, Midvale.
Weather permitting, tables will be outside behind the school (will be inside if weather is poor).
Family Matters Breakfast Event
Applications for Spanish Dual Language Immersion are being accepted online anytime from Wednesday, Sept. 30 through Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026.
Immersion programs are a great way to challenge students while preparing them to compete in today’s world. Elementary students spend half the day learning core subjects in English and the other half learning Spanish.
Families interested in learning about these programs are invited to attend a parent informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30-8 p.m. in the PEAKS room at the Canyons District Offices, 9361 S. 300 East, Sandy.
Midvale Elementary will also host a local informational meeting on October 13 from 5:30-6:30pm. We are excited to share details about our amazing DLI program with you!
Applications Open September 30 for 2027-28 Dual Language Immersion Program
Did you know that in Canyons District, it’s possible to learn two languages at the same time and to graduate from high school fluent in both? Midvale Elementary offers Spanish Dual Language Immersion and it’s nearly time for entering first graders (current kindergarteners) to apply to enroll for the 2027-2028 school year.
Applications are being accepted online anytime from Wednesday, Sept. 30 through Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026. A lottery will be held to determine entrance into the programs if the number of applicants exceeds the seats available, but any kindergarten-aged student in Utah may apply.
Immersion programs are a great way to challenge students while preparing them to compete in today’s global marketplace. Elementary students spend half the day learning core subjects in English and the other half learning in a target language. The program extends through high school where students can work to pass an Advanced Placement exam and take college-level courses for early college credit.
Families interested in learning about these programs are invited to attend a parent informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30-8 p.m. in the PEAKS room at the Canyons District Offices, 9361 S. 300 East, Sandy. Midvale Elementary will also host a local informational meeting on October 13; look for details to come.
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.
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. Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete only one application per family.
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
Family Event!
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 and Harvey the Hillcrest Husky, and maybe more furry friends! Put the date on your calendar and come and have some fun!
Looking Ahead:
Monday, October 5: School Community Council Meeting 4:00pm
Tuesday, October 6: School Pictures
Wednesday, October 7: Vision/Hearing Screenings
Thursday, October 8: Community Wellness Fair 5:30-7:00pm
Friday, October 9:
- Family Matters Breakfast 7:30-8:15am
- 1st Grade parents are invited to their child’s classroom to learn and play games to support learning at home! 12:50-1:20pm
Monday, October 12: PTA Meeting 3:30pm
Tuesday, October 13: Free Groceries at our Mobile Food Pantry 3:05pm
Thursday, October 15 – Friday, October 16: Fall Recess – No School
Friday, October 23: 2nd Grade parents are invited to their child’s classroom to learn and play games to support learning at home! 12:50-1:20pm
Monday, October 26: Teacher Professional Day – No School for Students
Tuesday, October 27: Family STEAM Night 5:00-7:00pm – Please join us and wear your favorite sports team shirt or colors!
Thursday, October 29: PTA Pumpkin Parade – bring your decorated pumpkins by 8:15am
Friday, October 30: Halloween Parade 9:30am
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