Chief Example for Others (CEO) Character Trait for September
Respect
Busting the Myths about Attendance
What families need to know about attendance and why it matters
Myth: My child can catch up later.
Fact: Learning builds every day. Even a few absences can disrupt learning and routines.
Myth: It’s okay to miss school for travel or family reasons.
Fact: Every day counts. Plan vacations during school breaks whenever possible.
Myth: Attendance in elementary school doesn’t affect long-term success.
Fact: Forming strong attendance habits early are linked to academic achievement and graduation.
Myth: Doctors’ appointments and minor illnesses don’t count.
Fact: Frequent absences, regardless of the reason, can impact learning. Try to schedule appointments outside of school hours.
Myth: Attendance only matters if grades are low.
Fact: Even students with good grades can fall behind academically or socially due to missed class time.
Talk to a teacher or staff member if:
» You’re not sure when to keep your child home
» You’re experiencing transportation or scheduling issues
» You’re concerned about your child’s well-being or motivation
» Remember: Reaching out early helps us support your student’s success. If you’re experiencing challenges with attendance, reach out to your school as early as possible We’re here to help.
Family Matters Friday
Our first Family Matters Friday of the school year will be on Friday, September 12, starting at 7:30am.
Families, please join us with your students for donuts, a family activity, and an interactive discussion with Principal Mackay about families and schools as partners in supporting students.
7:30-7:50 am – Sign in, donuts, family activity7:50 am – Students may get full breakfast from the cafeteria
7:50-8:15 am – Interactive discussion with Principal Mackay
8:15 am – First bell; students will line up with their classes.
Parents may join students in the classrooms until 8:50 am after ensuring they are signed in as visitors and have a visitor badge. Please refrain from bringing younger children to classrooms.
* Spanish interpretation will be available; please contact the office as soon as possible for other languages so interpreters can be arranged.
Groceries and Clothing Opportunities
Our first Mobile Food Pantry through the Utah Food Bank and AARP will be on Tuesday, September 9, at 3:05pm inside the school. Free groceries will be available to Midvale Elementary families at that time. Students and/or families can obtain a bag of food items. Please note that the bags can be heavy so please support your younger students in collecting the bags, if possible.
In addition to this monthly food distribution opportunity, our school partners with other organizations that provide winter clothing and weekend food. If your student would benefit from extra clothing (shirts, hoodie, pants, socks, underwear, winter coat) or from an extra bag of food for the weekends when school breakfast/ lunch is not available, please let Heidi Sanger or your child’s teacher know. Likewise, if your child receives weekend food and you no longer need it, please also let Heidi know. Please know that replying to this message will be a private message to Heidi and administrators and no one else will see it. We have a limited number of clothing sets and therefore applications are not guaranteed but we will work to support as many students as possible.
Walk & Roll Challenge
Safe Routes Utah sponsors a yearly challenge to students to “walk and roll” safely to and from school. Students in grades K-8 can win monthly prizes for walking or biking to school. To enter the contest, families can submit student progress online at Walk-Win.com each month. This contest is sponsored by Safe Routes Utah and any questions can be directed to them at SafeRoutes.Utah.gov.
After School Drama – The Day the Crayons Quit
Our After School Drama group will be performing The Day the Crayons Quit this fall. This year our the program will be open to 4th and 5th Graders only.
Practices:
- Thursdays from 3:10-4:10 starting September 11th in Ms. Nelsons classroom.
- Please note that students must be picked up or able to walk home independently at the end of the program (4:10pm).
Performances:
- School Show for students only: Monday November 17th at 2pm
- Parent and Community Show: Tuesday November 18th at 6pm
Registration:Email jordan.nelson@canyonsdistrict.org or click on the link below to complete the registration form.
Maximum 25 students
Join Us to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Monday, September 15, 7:50 – 8:10am
Midvale Elementary amphitheater in front of the school
On September 15, we will be honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month with a morning celebration before we begin the school day. National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Please join us, and wear the colors or traditional dress of one of these countries.
News from our PTA
📆 PTA upcoming meetings:
Monday September 8 @3:30 PM in the Library
Monday October 13th @3:30 PM in the Library
🏆 PTA membership Teacher winners 🏆
- Miss Christie
- Mrs. Parker
🛼 September Skate Night @ Classic Skating 🎶 is September 12, 5-10pm
🖼️🎨Reflections Arts Contest Entries due October 10th.
The Reflections theme for 2025-2026 is “I Belong!”Learn more here:https://www.utahpta.org/reflections-information-parents
🐴 Midvale Mustang Spirit Gear is here!
👕 Hoodies & T-shirts → every purchase supports our school 💙🛍️ Shop: https://midvale-elementary.givebacks.com/shop
Looking Ahead:
Monday, September 8: Wear Gray
PTA Meeting 3:30pm
SCC Meeting 4:00pm
Tuesday, September 9: Wear Black
Free Groceries at our Mobile Food Pantry at 3:05pm
Wednesday, September 10: Wear Rainbow Colors
Friday, September 12: Family Matters Event 7:30am
PTA Free Classic Skate Night 5-10pm (See attached flyer)
Monday, September 15: National Hispanic & Latino Heritage Celebration 7:50am-8:10am
Wednesday, September 17: Constitution Day lessons in classrooms
How are we doing?
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