Kindergarten parents met with teachers in their monthly parent meeting and learned great strategies to get their children talking more at home. When children talk with adults their vocabulary increases, and a wide vocabulary makes a positive difference to school success. ...
School News
We would love to share our school with you.
Come take a tour—Oct 15th @ 8:15, Oct 23rd @ 2:00, or Oct 29th @ 8:15. ...
Monthly Community Council meeting summary
Seven parents in attendance, discussion of school goals, family engagement, and possible reconfiguration of sixth grade to Kennedy Jr., planning Title 1 parent meeting on Oct 31st at 8:30 before Halloween Parade. Next meeting on Nov 13th @ 5:00. All families invited to attend. Agenda to include: family engagement strategies, reconfiguration, internet safety. ...
Monthly PTA meeting summary
Three parents in attendance, organizing for Super Run fundraiser, looking for volunteers to help with Red Ribbon week, new treasurer getting started. Please contact Tiffany Gray 801-633-8541 if you would like to participate in our PTA beyond just being a member. Thanks to all who donated to the fundraiser. Donations will still be accepted until October 16th. We are one third the way to our goal! Next PTA meeting Nov. 25th @ 4:00. ...
First term ends Oct 24th
-Do you know what your child needs to know by the end of the year in order to achieve grade level expectations in literacy and math? Do you know how well your child is doing in literacy and math now that the 1st term is almost over? Do you know how to help your child at home? Families and teachers working together as partners will be the key to success for every child. This is what family engagement is all about AND ongoing communication between ...
Input for school calendar
Dear Granite Students, Parents, and Employees, The Granite School District Calendaring Committee, which is composed of Granite parents and employees, requests your input on general calendar structure. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GenCalendarfall19 ...
Tours Give Families An Inside Look
We want families to take a closer look at what we are doing inside the building with your children. School tours are a wonderful way to do this. Once each week our Family Center coordinator, Julie Goldman, is ready to walk the halls and classrooms with you so you can get a first-hand look at all that goes on to meet the needs of children. After your visit we welcome your ideas, questions, and concerns. We are always seeking ways to improve our ...
Family Conferences a Big Success
Thank you for meeting with teachers to help them learn more about your child and you. We hope you established a strong communication system with the classroom teacher. If you are still not well connected to your child’s teacher, let the office know and we will help you. Families and teachers working together make all the difference for student achievement. ...
New Crossing Guard Ensures Student Safety
We have a new crossing guard at the intersection of Dartmouth and Westpoint Drive thanks to support from our West Valley City police and the efforts over the past several years from our School Community Council. Please encourage your children to walk to school. It’s good for their health and good for the environment. ...
School Tours
Come see for yourself the great things we are doing at Academy Park. October 3 @ 8:15 am, October 8 @ 11:00 am, October 15 @ 8:15 am, October 23 @ 2:00 pm, or October 29 @ 8:15 am. Pick the day and time that works best for you. We hope to see you soon! ...
