Dear Granite Families, We are so lucky to have such incredible teachers and staff here at Granite! The wonderful people working here each day give so much time and love and care to their students. Thank you for helping us celebrate and appreciate each of them! Thank you for supporting PTA, who created a week of wonderful experiences for teachers too! |
State Speech & Debate Champions! – We are so proud of our Granite 5th graders who represented Canyons District, with their 5th grade teacher & Coach, Heather Witkamp, at the UDCA State Tournament last weekend. They did an amazing job, and our school took two overall championships! Our Granite Competitors Were: PersuasiveAvery Argyle – 1st Place State ChampionHannah CraigHadley SeifersKate Shanahan – 5th PlaceJackson Stevens – 4th PlaceEmmet WilliamsNatalie Wride – 2nd Place InformativePaxton BowenBerkley BoxKamryn CollierClaire Ellis – 2nd PlaceEvelyn Wedlick – 1st Place State ChampionNova Graduation – This week we got to celebrate our 5th grade students who completed NOVA – a program about maintaining one’s values and taking accountability for actions sponsored by Sandy Police Department and our School Resource Officer. We are proud of the work our 5th graders did and the skill in which they communicated what they learned in NOVA. Congratulations!
Bike Rodeo – Our first graders learned from Sandy PD all about bike and scooter safety today! Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to help, and transport bikes & scooters!
As always, please feel free to reach out with questions or feedback. Thank you for your continued support of our incredible school.
Warmly,
Elcena Saline
Principal | Questions to Ask Your Students | - Tell me why helmets are so important? When do you need to wear a helmet?
- What end of year traditions are you excited about? Are there any traditions you want to start?
- What was the best thing about school this week?
| Upcoming Events | This Week
Mon. May 13- 2nd Grade Zoo Field Trip
- 1st Grade Red Butte Garden Field Trip
- Kindergarten & 4th grade Granite Park Buddy Trip
- SCC Meeting Cancelled
Tues. May 14Thurs. May 16- K-2 Acadiance Testing
- 4th Grade Patriotic Program for Parents 9:30 (Doors open 9:15)
Fri. May 17 - 5th Grade Patriotic Program for Parents 9:30 (Doors open 9:15)
Next Week
Mon. May 20- Arts Awards Assembly – School only
- 4th 5th Granite Park Field Trip
Tues. May 21 - Student Council Sucker Sales 8:40-9:00 $1.00 (limit 5)
- Student Council & Safety Patrol Induction 2:45 (Doors open 2:30)
Wed. May 22 - Student Council Sucker Sales 8:40-9:00 $1.00 (limit 5)
- Acadiance Testing Grades 3-5
Thurs. May 23 – Last Day of Kindergarten! - Student Council Sucker Sales 8:40-9:00 $1.00 (limit 5)
- Student Council & Safety Patrol Boondocks Field Trip!
- Kindergarten Field Day 1:45
Fri. May 24 - Kindergarten KEEP Testing Appointments
- First Grade Parent Program 11:00 (Doors open 10:45)
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