Dear Parents and Students:
STUDENT ORIENTATION:
Student orientation will occur partially on Monday (checking out Chromebooks, how lunches work and expectations). The majority of the orientation will occur on Tuesday for all students. 15min in each class will be used to discuss various topics: Canvas and Gradebook login, schoolwide expectations, COVID safety measures, student planners, etc.
SCHOOL COMMUNTIY COUNCIL ELECTIONS:
We are currently accepting Declaration of Candidacy forms for our School Community Council. We have 3 open positions this year. We would love for you to get involved. The link below is the Declaration of Candidacy form. The due date is August 30th by 3:00pm. The role of the Council is to appropriate Land Trust Funds, assist with the school improvement plan and many other vital issues. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 6:45am for an hour. Please come get involved in an important aspect of Wasatch Jr. High.
COVID SAFETY PROCEDURES
For safety measures this year, many of the same precautions are taking place. We recommend masks to be worn, we will try to social distance as much as possible and will sanitize equipment and student spaces. For more comprehensive information please click this link: https://www.graniteschools.org/bulletin/protocols-for-the-upcoming-school-year/
PTSA
Hello Wasatch Jr. Families! My name is Mariann Bengtzen, I’m the PTSA President for 2021-2022 at Wasatch Jr. I’m excited and optimistic for the upcoming school year. We have a lot of great activities planned for our students and will be offering our undying support to the teachers and staff. Please consider joining PTSA. It’s an opportunity for you and your students to get involved in strengthening our school. Even if you don’t have time to volunteer, your memberships have a lot of power. PTA is actively involved in lobbying for any and all legislation that benefits students and teachers. PTA was instrumental in passing the legislation that gave teachers and staff their recent raise. Your numbers really do count! Also, if you are in a position to donate to our school PTSA, please be generous. Our funds are down because of Covid and we can use any all support that you’re able to give. Lastly, check out the new school logo wear that we will be offering this year, they turned out awesome and it’s a great way to show our school spirit. Click on the link that’s provided to Memberhub to sign up, donate and buy a school T-shirt or hoodie! Or join on the school store website.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT:
We will be having a Back to School Night on August 25th 6-8pm. There are 3 purposes for this evening: (1) for parents to meet their students’ teachers and ask questions of them. (2) Teach students and parents how to access Canvas and Gradebook. This will be done in the library. (3) give you information on sports, clubs and activities at Wasatch.
THE WEEKS AHEAD:
8/16—First Day of School 7:45am-2:45pm
8/25—Back to School night 6-8pm
9/2—Fall Pictures for yearbook
Thanks,
John Anderson
Principal