Jr Husky Happenings 10.7.22

October 12, 2022
3:30 pm

Dear Midvalley Families –

Thank you for a fun week of teaching and learning at Midvalley. Highlights include PAWS Day (thank you Ms. Jamie for all of your hard work in putting our special day together), Jr. Coaches program starting, Jr. Husky Success Recognition on Friday, engaging numbers talks in both Ms. Howell’s and Ms. Taylor’s classrooms, Ms. Rudelich’s class using routines from 95%, Ms. Mourigan’s class saying their class creed, and more. This is the place to be!

Go Jr. Huskies!

Jr. Husky Success…Nothing Less!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Kindergarten Families – Applications for Midvalley’s Spanish Dual Language Immersion program are being accepted online from Monday, Oct. 3 through Nov. 21, 2022. Any kindergarten-aged student who will be starting the first grade in fall 2023 may apply. A lottery will be held to determine entrance into the programs if the number of applicants exceeds the seats available. Questions? Call the Instructional Supports Department at 801-826-5026 or reach out to Principal Swanicke at 801.826.8803 or margaret.swanicke@canyonsdistrict.org

Preschool – We have room in our preschool! Because we are Title I, it is free to our families. Please visit https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/depts/early-childhood/title-i/ to find out more information and/or to apply. You can visit with our office team for more information.

Digital Citizenship Week in CSD
October 17-19, 2022, Canyons School District will be participating in our annual Digital Citizenship Week. Included below is an overview of the activities we will be sharing and discussing in our school so that you may extend these conversations with your children at home. From cyberbullying and photo sharing to digital footprints and online safety, we want to help
students and families address important topics and have meaningful conversations about making great choices in their digital lives.

“Share with Care”
- Students will learn how their digital footprint is made up of what they post online, and how to determine what types of information should be kept private.
“That’s Not What I Meant!”
- Students will learn how the meaning of words and pictures can change depending on who is viewing them and where they’re shared.
“How Do Others See Us Online?”
- Students will explore how their digital footprints may tell people more–or just different–stuff about them than they wanted others to know.
“Seeing Upsetting Stuff”
- Students will learn how to respond when someone shows you something that makes you uncomfortable, as well as how to report the situation to a trusted adult.
“Handling Mean Behavior Online”
- Students will learn how to pause and calm down before responding to mean behavior online so as not to escalate the situation.
“It’s Cool to be Kind”
- Students will learn how to respond to mean behavior online to share kindness, block bullies, and report troublemakers.
“Noticing Feelings”
- Students will learn how to empathize with people and identify what others may be feeling during online interactions.
“Ways to Show Kindness”
- Students will practice showing kindness online to make the online world a kinder, more welcoming place.
“From Negative to Nice”
- Students will practice responding to negativity online with positivity for more fun and interesting interactions online.
“But That Wasn’t Me!”
- Students will explore the consequences of sharing their passwords with others and how doing so might negatively impact their digital footprints.
“How to Build a Great Password”
- Students will practice developing strong, memorable passwords.

Stay in the know about Midvalley!

SOCIAL MEDIA and WEBSITE: Many questions you have can be answered with information found on our website. Midvalley is also active on Facebook and Instagram

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Girls on the Run – contact Amber Rock at amber.rock@canyonsdistrict.org
Help in Classrooms – contact your teacher
Volunteer to help with upcoming events, PTA committees, or sign up for W.A.T.C.H. Dogs – click HERE .

Current Volunteer Openings

PTA Planning Committees – Committee members to help with health, safety, and fundraiser events.
W.A.T.C.H. Dogs: Males figures to join his student half day or full, assisting to help keep the school safe and build community.

INTERESTED IN WORKING AT MIDVALLEY?

Substitutes – There are lots of opportunities to be an emergency sub @ $120 per day at Midvalley, regular substitute @ $140 per day, and licensed substitute at $165 per day. We would love to have you join our team! Reach out to Ms. Wendy Court, our head secretary, if you need further information.

Kitchen Worker – 2 hours/5 days per week/7:30-9:30 Breakfast

NEED SUPPORT?

To reach our Spanish speaking Midvalley staff member, Luis Velasco Gimeno, call 801.826.8854 or email luis.velascogimeno@canyonsdistrict.org.
To reach our Community School Facilitator, Wendy Heath, call 801.826.8835 or email wendy.heath@canyonsdistrict.org Ms. Heath can help provide outside resources to your family.

UPCOMING DATES

OCTOBER
11 All Pro Dads at 7:45 am in Media Center
13 Utah Food Bank at 3:00 pm
17 Classic Fun Center Skate Night at 5:00 pm
17 – 19 Digital Citizenship Week
18 School Community Council at 3:30 pm
20 – 21 Fall Recess
24 – 28 Red Ribbon Week
24 Picture Make-Ups
25 Kindergarten Field Trip
27 Eye Care Clinic
31 Halloween Parade at 9:00 am
31 Classroom Parties – contact your teacher

NOVEMBER
4 PTA Board Meeting at 2:30 pm
8 School Community Council at 3:30 pm
10 Family Math Night – more information coming soon!
11 End of Trimester K – 5
11 5th Grade Veterans Day Program at 9:30 am
11 PTA General Meeting at 2:30 pm
14 – 18 Give Thanks Drive
15 Moms Matter at 7:45 am
17 Utah Food Bank at 3:00 pm
23 – 25 Thanksgiving Recess
30 Big Smiles Dental Clinic

DECEMBER
2 PTA Board Meeting at 2:30 pm
12 – 16 Grinch Service Week
13 All Pro Dads at 7:45 am
15 Utah Food Bank at 3:00 pm
16 Kindergarten Program for Families at 9:30 am
16 PTA Board Meeting at 2:30 pm
19 – 2 Winter Recess

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