Students and staff at Copper Hills Elementary set out to remind all of us what Memorial Day is really about: somber and respectful reflection for those who gave their time, abilities, and sometimes their very lives to uphold the ideals of democracy and liberty. In recognition of the holiday, Copper ...
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Video: Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we hope you join us in celebrating all of our wonderful educators in Granite School District. Video: Students at Bennion Elementary showed their gratitude with single words describing how they feel about their teachers. ...
A resounding ‘Thank you’ to our many volunteers
Eugene Ward treks from his home in Wasatch County to Redwood Elementary 2-3 times a week. That much mileage for a retired man might sound laborious, but Ward happily makes the journey. And when he arrives at Redwood, he is greeted with the smiles of Mrs. Welch’s first grade class. Ward comes ...
Driggs Elementary students send letters and cards to veterans on Patriot Day
In the week leading up to Patriot Day, students and teachers at Howard Driggs Elementary took time to send their appreciation to some of Utah’s veterans. Each student wrote and drew personalized ‘thank you’ cards to war veterans in a show of gratitude for those who had served and ...
Students and parents salute educators during National Teacher Appreciation Week
National Teacher Appreciation Week showed us that there are many different reasons to thank a teacher. Oakwood Elementary School's PTA decided to decorate the building in a jungle theme in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week: We asked parents and students to share their thoughts about their ...
National School Counseling Week celebrates ‘magical futures’
February 3-7, 2014, is designated as National School Counseling Week. This special event honors school counselors for the important role they play in helping students examine their talents, strengths, abilities, and interests. Counselors work in professional partnerships with teachers and support ...