It is with mixed feelings that I formally announce my retirement from Granite School District effective July 1st. Administrators need to sign official retirement papers in December, prior to the summer they are retiring. That was a tough decision and it took me three visits to HR before I finally decided to sign. I have thoroughly enjoyed my 8 ½ years at Academy Park and have given it my all. Thank you for your support and friendship throughout ...
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION/PRE-REGISTRATION
Calling all Kindergarten students! Mark your calendar for Friday, April 24th @ 12:00p.m. for the Kindergarten Orientation program. All current Kindergarten students will perform for the incoming students. A brief general information session will be held, questions answered, and treats served. You may also pre-register your child and have placement testing done if you have the needed paper work with you. (Official birth certificate, current ...
Class Requests for 2015-2016
During the month of May we will be compiling class lists for the coming school year. In an effort to secure the best possible educational opportunities for all of our students, a great deal of thought is given to each child’s placement. Many parents would like to select the teacher for their child; however, this is not possible due to the complexity of the process. If your child has a SPECIAL NEED that you feel should be addressed, or has ...
Principal’s Message: Talent Show Tryouts
Each year we are amazed at the many and varied talents our students at Academy Park have. The end of year talent show is always one of the year’s most enjoyable assemblies. Tryouts for this year’s talent show will be held March 27th from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Please encourage your child to share their talents individually or with a group – it is a great experience. Watch for further details about signups, but start practicing now. ...
Amazing DIBELS Success
Yesterday Academy Park was recognized in District meetings for making fantastic growth in our DIBELS reading scores. We were recognized as one of the top six of 64 elementary schools. Thank you parents and students for your dedication to reading improvement. Keep up the great work! ...
Medical Excuse Notes
It’s that time of year for sickness to be going around. Good attendance is really important, but if your child is sick with a fever or other severe symptoms, please keep him/her home. If you take your child to the doctor, please be sure to get a doctor’s note excusing your student from school. We appreciate you calling the office when your student is not going to be attending school. Although you call in to excuse your child, a parent’s excuse ...
Principal’s Message: Family Night – March 5th
We have a great opportunity on Thursday, March 5th, to have the BYU Theater Arts Company present a family version of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Doors will open at 6:15 and the presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. The show runs about 55 minutes and is recommended for grades 1-6. Please no older siblings in attendance due to space limitations. We hope you will take advantage of this cultural event and share this evening with your ...