Grizzly Growl: April 3, 2026

April 20, 2026
12:08 pm

Dear Granite Families,
What an amazing week we’ve had at Granite! I am continuously proud of our students for the kind, socially aware, and inclusive kids they are. Today we got to celebrate unified team activities throughout our school! Granite is truly an exceptional place to be!
As always, thank you for supporting our wonderful school community. Please reach out anytime with questions or feedback.
Warmly,
Elcena Saline

Policy Update

Familes, Utah state law banning cell phones in schools is now in effect. Beginning Monday, April 13th, All smart watches and cell phones will be stored in backpacks during the school day. Students may wear smart watches until they hang up their backpack, and again after dismissal.
This law and updated school policy is to foster student attention, wellbeing, privacy, and safety. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Teacher of the Year 2026: Ms. Simmons!

A huge congratulations to Ms. Angie Simmons! Ms. Simmons is a steady, caring, and impactful educator. Her family brought her a candy necklace and the first thing she did was share it with her students. We are so lucky to have Angie Simmons at Granite!

Inclusion Week

We had such an incredible day welcoming our fellow EEC teams from Sprucewood and Copperview Elementaries! Our Granite Jr. Coaches were unbelievable peer buddies and every student had a great doing different activities and unified play. I love our inclusive and caring community.

Book Blitz Jr.

Our 4th and 5th graders have spent the school year reading 12 books in order to compete to be the Book Blitz Jr. Champions! Congratulations to the Cheesers team who won the Granite Competition and did very well competing in the district competition. We are so proud of our readers!

Art Contest Reminder

Students may create original works of art or photography (any 2D art) and turn them in. Entries will be viewed and winning pieces will be framed and displayed at school.
The date on the paper was incorrect. All entries are due April 16, 2026. Students can turn in papers any time the week of April 13-16.

After School Opportunities

Please see the attached Canyons Community Education flyers. Granite will be hosting Art Haven and Mad Science. Other fun opportunities will be available throughout the district.

Upcoming Events

This Week

April 6 – April 10 – No School, Spring Break 🌸🐣🌱
Monday, April 13 – Granite SCC Meeting 4:15 Wednesday, April 15 – 5th Grade Reaction Time Presentation
Thursday, April 16 – Art Contest Entries Due
Thursday, April 16 – Great Utah Shakeout Earthquake Drill
Friday, April 17 – Trans-Jordan Landfill Assembly 3rd-5th Grades

Next Week

Monday, April 20 – 4th Grade Field Trip to NHMU & Red Butte
Tuesday, April 21 – Chess resumes 8:00
Wednesday, April 22 – 5th RISE Writing
Thursday, April 23 – 5th RISE Writing finish

PTA Information

Thank you to all of the kids who read SO many minutes this month and to the parents who supported them in this endeavor. We were so grateful for all of the wonderful volunteers who helped with the read-a-thon and glow party. This takes so much work and coordination and we are so grateful to everyone who made it happen.
We have field day coming up and we’ll need many volunteers to make that a success. Watch for sign ups. One of the best parts of PTA is meeting other committed parents and field day is a great way to do that. See you there!

Inclusion Week!

Granite Elementary