Hello Glacier Hills Community!
I wanted to update you on our attendance challenge. We are aiming for 92% of our students to be on track for attendance. Our attendance rates have really improved since last year and we currently have the third best attendance for an elementary school in the district! Thank you, parents! We have had a lot of illness since our winter break. Please keep your student home if they have a fever. Last week we averaged 91% with 5th Grade leading the way with 94% for the week!
4th & 5th Grade Musical Auditions and Crew Sign-ups
We are excited to begin our production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka (Kids Edition)! See the info packet for the permission form and more details about auditions, rehearsals, and performances.
Auditions will be January 28th-30th after school until 5pm. Please turn in the permission form by January 27th. Students signing up for stage crew don’t need to attend auditions but need to turn in their form. The first cast and crew meeting and script read-through will be the day after auditions- January 31st after school until 3:10pm. Contact Camilla Duncan (Drama teacher) with any questions: camilla.duncan@canyonsdistrict.org
Nominations for Teacher of the Year are now open! – It is that time of year again to celebrate our teaches. https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/teacher-of-the-year/2025toy/
Staff members favorite books: this week we have Mrs. Salter and Mrs. Doss.
Mrs. Luana Grant, 4/5 ACC para educator:
The Baby-Sitters Club series of books influenced my love of reading because they created a world where I could see myself in the characters and their everyday lives, making each story feel personal and relatable. The blend of friendship, challenges, and humor drew me in, making reading not just an activity but an adventure I looked forward to. The way the series tackled real-life issues with warmth and understanding deepened my connection to the stories, turning reading into a comforting and exciting escape that I couldn’t get enough of.
Mrs. Sarah Curtis, 5th Grade Teacher:
I really like The Giver by Lois Lowry because it makes you think about what’s important in life. Jonas, the main character, lives in a world where everything seems perfect, but he discovers that there’s so much more to life than just doing what’s expected. As he learns about feelings, memories, and making his own choices, you see how brave he is for wanting to understand the truth. This book is special because it shows us how important it is to ask questions and be yourself. -Mrs. Curtis, 5th grade teacher
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PTA News:
As we close up January, we want to remind you of a few things to look for come February:
If you are a room parent, please reach out to your teacher and see if they need any help for Valentines.
February 12 we will have another Spirit Night at Raising Canes. Look for more information to come!
February 11 from 9: 15 to 10:15 will be our next PTA meeting. We invite all who would like to join!
We thank everyone for all the support and time you take to volunteer and help your students and teachers.
Remember every Friday morning is our Book Club. All grades are welcome.
Save the Dates:
January
27 Book Blitz 3:45-4:30
28 Middle School Orientation
February – Kindness Month
14 Valentine’s Day Parties All day Classrooms
17 No School Presidents’ Day
18 Hazardous Materials Drill
21 Beach Day 11:20-1:20 Gym
24 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 Classrooms
26 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:00-7:00 Classrooms
27 Early Out 1:55 PM
28 Teacher Comp day – NO School
Let’s have an amazing year together!
Julie Winfree
Principal
Glacier Hills Elementary
801-826-9825Julie.Winfree@canyonsdisrict.org
