Since the time she was 7 years old, Hunter Elementary fifth-grader Karma Maestas has wanted to see the northern lights in person. The opportunity, however, seemed far off, especially considering Karma is currently battling osteosarcoma. Since the time of her diagnosis, Karma has had to miss out on many things we perhaps take for granted. But ...
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Hunter Elementary class finds ways to support classmate battling cancer
Students in Mrs. Simmons fourth-grade class at Hunter Elementary are always thinking about Karma, a classmate battling osteosarcoma. Mrs. Simmons gave Karma a stuffed penguin to keep, and an identical one sits at her desk during the days she can't be at school. The class decorates the desk and moves the penguin to reflect the activities and ...
Board Meeting Report – March 2016
Administrative Reports Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Services, gave a report to the board on the adoption of new K-6 English Language Arts materials. The new eTextbooks and materials more closely align with the Utah Core Standards (see Contract under Consent Items). John Welburn, Assistant Superintendent ...
‘Checking in’ with a caring principal
A staff member at Hunter Elementary felt the ‘need’ to nominate their principal for the Customer Service Star. “Kayla MacKay is always positive and energetic. She cares about every student and employee.” “One of the many ways she shows this is by taking the time to visit each student in her building twice a year just to check in with them. Go ...
Students give a salute to all kinds of heroes
Hunter Elementary students took advantage of Veterans Day to celebrate some local lifesavers in addition to those who have served at home and abroad in the armed forces. The aptly named Hero Assembly paid tribute to veterans, police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel through songs and slide shows. Several Hunter teachers shared personal ...
Great Granite Students – An abundance of accolades
Granite District students are constantly excelling in multiple academic and extracurricular pursuits. Here are two recent examples of our students in action: Michael Rasmussen Hunter Elementary third-grader Michael Rasmussen isn’t just focused on memorizing his multiplication tables and vocabulary; he's determined to go the ...