Dear Granite Families,
I love this time of year. My mom used to tell me that, “education is the most important thing in the world,” and I have learned throughout my life that I agree with her. I am so grateful to be part of a school community that works so hard for students and care so profoundly about their success and wellbeing.
As always, thank you for supporting our wonderful school community. Please reach out anytime with questions or feedback. There is a lot to read today, but there will not be a Growl next week. Look for the next one on Dec. 6th.
Warmly,
Elcena Saline
Warmest Wishes to Mrs. Laura Bossard
Next week, we will bid a warm farewell to Mrs. Laura Bossard, our incredible EEC teacher. She has been a champion for students with disabilities for over 20 years. Please join us in honoring Mrs. Bossard’s remarkable career and wishing her all the best in the next chapter of her life, which will no doubt include lots of time in our beautiful mountains and service to her family and community. Her countless contributions to our school community have made a lasting impact, and she will be deeply missed by both staff and students.
Mrs. Bossard’s class will be in the very capable hands of Mrs. Lynette Plott. Mrs. Plott has worked in Mrs. Bossard’s classroom for many years, and will step into the role of long-term substitute teacher beginning Monday, December 2.
Guardian Stakeholder Survey
Granite Elementary is always seeking to improve our safety, systems, and academic program. Please share your experiences and insights (positive and constructive) by completing your Stakeholder Survey. Surveys were sent to all guardians listed in Skyward and should be found in your email, sent from Canyons School District. Thank you!
Reflections Awards!
What an incredible year for reflections! We had over 127 entries this year! Fourth grade earned an ice cream party by having the most entries in the school! Thank you so much to every student who participated – it’s brave to enter a contest like this! I want to wish a huge congratulations to the following award winning students:
Dance Choreography
Eliza Roberts – Award Of Excellence
Literature
Karina Snisarenko – Award Of Excellence
Brady Jenness – Award Of Merit
Juliette Baker – Honorable Mention
Zachary Beall – Honorable Mention
Lani May Froelich – Honorable Mention
Music Composition
Kate Hellstrom – Award of Excellence
Millie Clark – Award of Merit
Adelynn Argyle – Award of Excellence
Photography
Wilhelmina Packer – Award of Excellence
Morgan Roberts – Award of Merit
Liv Ewell – Honorable Mention
Lucy Kasteler – Honorable Mention
Olivia Roberts – Award Of Excellence
Miles Packer – Award of Merit
Eliza Roberts – Honorable Mention
Sadie Craig – Honorable Mention
Athena Bogden – Honorable Mention
2D Art
Wilhelmina Packer – Award of Excellence
Millicent Eastham – Award of Merit
Harrison Woolf – Honorable Mention
Nikolai Gallagher – Honorable Mention
Addy Jones – Honorable Mention
Miles Packer – Award of Excellence
Juliette Baker – Award of Merit
Zachary Beall – Honorable Mention
Hannah Wells Longshore – Honorable Mention
Remington Boice – Honorable Mention
3D Art
Liv Ewell – Award of Excellence
Miles Packer- Award of Excellence
Madison Bogden – Award of Merit
Juliette Baker – Honorable Mention
Cael Bird – Honorable Mention
A special shout-out to Ruki Packer for her hard work in organizing Reflections and making sure each student who participated was recognized.
Open Enrollment Now Available
In Utah, parents can apply to have their students attend a school outside their neighborhood boundaries by submitting a School Choice Enrollment request. Granite Elementary is happily accepting permits for the 25-26 school year. Please spread the word to friends and neighbors what a great place Granite Elementary is! The window for applying for school-choice permits for 2025-2026 opens Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. and closes on midnight the first Friday in February.Read more at canyonsdistrict.org.
Upcoming Events
This Week
Monday, Nov. 25 – 4th & 5th grade feasts 2:15-3:15
Tuesday, Nov. 26 – 4th grade Utah County Fair 9:15 (Doors open for parents at 9:15)
Tuesday, Nov. 26 – 5th grade Native American Museum 9:15 (Doors open for parents at 9:15)
Tuesday, Nov. 26 – Third grade field trip to Clark Planetarium
🦃 Wednesday – Friday – Thanksgiving Recess
Next Week
Thursday, Dec. 5 – EEC Field Trip to Festival of Trees
Friday, Dec. 6 – Book Blitz Jr. 8:20
Friday, Dec. 6 – STEAM Squad 2:00
PTA Information
1000+ Acts of Kindness
The PTA is excited to announce we will be having a school wide service project during the month of December! Our goal is to perform over 1000 acts of kindness in our community over the month. Students, faculty and staff will be able to write their acts of kindness on colored strips of paper that will form a massive chain around the halls of our school. So if you are in the building in December, be sure to check it out!
We will be sending home more information so be sure to check your students’ folders for all the details.
Volunteer Opportunities
We need a small group of volunteers who can help assemble and organize large games and tables in December. The time and date is TBD and I will be sending more information after thanksgiving.
PTA Meeting
Our next board meeting will be held on Jan 8, 2025!
