April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. All throughout the state bright blue pinwheels are showing up on grassy areas as a symbol of a happy, joyful childhood for every kid. At Carl Sandburg Elementary, the Pinwheel Parade has become a tradition for students, teachers and families to show support ...
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Customer Service Star – At the heart of the school
Who do you typically turn to when you’re in distress? For many students at Carl Sandburg Elementary in West Valley City, they turn to principal secretary Alberta Hertel. “Alberta Hertel is constantly calm, friendly, kind, and helpful as she greets the Carl Sandburg community in the front ...
Social collaboration experiences proving positive for students, school
Emily Rounds’ social and emotional learning (SEL) classes at Carl Sandburg Elementary are making strides in developing abilities and enhancing their school environment. Every week, the two SEL classes combine with sixth-graders for a social experience activity aimed at improving essential life ...
Grandparents – Vital partners in education
Grandparents are typically among the most beloved and important people in the life of a child. Their influence can go a long way in a student’s academic pursuits. In an effort to engage this important group of people, the PTA at Carl Sandburg Elementary invited more than 150 grandparents to attend ...