As they prepare to welcome back students for the 2018-19 school year, Granite Park Jr. High pulled out all the stops for an incredible introductory video. ...
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Refugee transition center helps new students navigate school system
The daily proceedings of school may be intuitive for most of us, but for families who have recently moved to the U.S. from a foreign country, the system can be overwhelming. With the help of the Tumaini Welcome & Transition Center, international students entering Granite School District are quickly mastering the fundamentals of the Utah ...
Customer Service Star – Reaching out
Eastwood Elementary principal’s secretary Vickie Burrow is determined to help new students and families feel right at home at her school. “When new families come to our school, she takes them on a tour while telling them all about the great things happening here,” said Eastwood principal Naomi Hopf. “Vickie organizes and manages our Fundraiser, ...
Customer Service Star – Make yourself at home
Have you ever walked inside an office or business and felt like you didn’t belong? Or, conversely, have you ever felt welcomed and appreciated upon entering a new place? The latter effect is one that many individuals at Howard Driggs Elementary have experienced thanks to a certain individual. “We have the world’s best secretary at Howard Driggs ...
‘Hello Day’ helps students feel welcome
You’re in class trying your best to pay close attention to the teacher. The bell rings, and your mind is conflicted with the relief of class ending and the stress of homework just assigned. Then suddenly you and your classmates are funneled out on the field where you pick up a plate, grab a bun, and get served a juicy hamburger patty by your ...