RECAP of LAST WEEK:
- Congratulations to our Students of the Month for Self Management and Teacher of the Month in Kindergarten Ms. Tori and Staff of the Month Ms. Kida in our afterschool program!
- Thank you to United Way of Salt Lake and US Bank for their donations of time and talents to Day of Caring. They added color and messaging to our chain link fencing on the north side of the building, they painted the walls outside the faculty room with cute emojis and messages and they rebuilt emergency backpacks for every classroom.
- Girls on the Run started and the program is up and running with 28 young girls participating. Thanks to Ms. Pereira, Ms. Sturgis, Ms. Taylor and Ms. Payne for coaching these girls.
- Thank you parent volunteers for helping make sandwiches to donate and for setting up the PTA Book Fair. Our school so appreciates your engagement and time.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE THIS WEEK! Please take this opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher, discuss how they are doing and build a plan for growth, progress and success! Conferences are scheduled for Monday September 23 and Wednesday September 25 from 3:30-7:45 pm.
EARLY DISMISSAL THURSDAY at 1:10 pm and NO SCHOOL FRIDAY.
VISIT THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: The book fair will be set up in the library Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm and Tuesday morning from 8:00-10:00 am for parents to shop. Students may attend when accompanied by an adult.
Additional School Community Council Member: We are still looking for one more School Community Council member to fill an empty spot. If you are interested in serving please contact Mr. Nelson via ParentSquare and he can give you more information.
WATERFORD UPSTART – Do you have a 4 year old child at home? Waterford Upstart is an early education program done online at home. It is a wonderful program to get your child ready for school. Lessons are done daily – in minutes. Technology and internet access are provided if needed. Register now at the following link: Register for Waterford Upstart
SAVE THE DATES:
- Wed. Oct. 2 – UPFH Vision Clinic – Nurse Clegg will send notice if your child has vision issues that can be addressed by the clinic.
- Thurs. Oct. 3 – School Picture Day! Look for forms in Thursday folders.
- Tues. Oct. 8 – UFB Free Groceries Distribution
- Thurs. Oct. 17 and Fri. Oct. 18 – Fall Break – No School
- Mon. Oct 21 – No school for students
- Tues. Oct. 22 – Reflections Art Contest submissions due
- Thurs. Oct. 31 – 9:00 am Halloween Parade
- Thurs. Oct. 31 – Boo to the Flu Clinic at East Midvale E.S.
PTA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST – The national PTA runs an Art contest every year in the fall. Students in all grade levels are invited to submit a piece of Art using the theme “Accepting Imperfections”. This can be 2D or 3D art, a written piece, a photograph, a film production, a musical composition or a dance video. Submissions count towards Soaring Eagle awards that are given in each classroom. East Midvale’s winners go on to compete at the regional and then state level. Join East Midvale PTA here
PARENT VISITORS TO EAST MIDVALE: All parents and adults who want to enter the school building need to do so through the front office and get a visitor badge. This includes parents dropping their students off in the morning for breakfast. This policy ensures student and staff safety.
