| Principal’s Message Hello Glacier Hills Families! We are looking forward to see you on Thursday August 13th from 4:00-5:30 at Back to School Night! We are busy making plans for the new school year and are excited to begin! We would like to encourage each family to join PTA this year, it is a small fee that makes a huge impact for our community and students. PTA helps make truly memorable experiences for students like movie nights, skate nights, class parties, field day, etc. Let’s make this year great together! As a reminder our Yeti Yell will go out each Friday afternoon, and this Friday August 14th’s edition will have all of the information about the first few days of school, the red carpet and routines! |
 School Community Council Nominations are now open for the Glacier Hills School Community Council (SCC). School Community Councils are composed of elected parents and/or guardians whose children attend the school, elected employee representatives, and the school principal. As directed by state law, School Community Councils (SCC) review achievement data, help identify academic needs, provide input on school improvement plans, and assist in evaluating the success of the plans.The SCC is also responsible for determining how the LAND Trust funds are used in our school. When Utah was granted Statehood, parcels of land were placed in a perpetual Trust with the children of Utah as beneficiaries. Revenues from these lands go into the Permanent State School Fund. The dividends and interest of that fund are distributed annually to each public school in Utah.Serving on the School Community Council is an excellent way to be part of school improvement and supporting your child’s educational experience. Each fall parents and teachers are invited to submit a Declaration of Candidacy to serve on the SCC. Elections are held each year before the start of the school year.SCC meetings are typically monthly on Wednesday afternoons at 5:15-6:15. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26 at 5:15. If you are interested in being a member of the School Community Council (SCC), please email Julia Winfree (Julia.winfree@canyonsdistrict.org) by Monday, August 24th, 2026. |
 Spirit Wear We are thrilled to announce a fresh new way to support our school this year! Instead of limiting our fundraising to a single event night, we are switching to an all-new Spirit Wear Store that runs all year long.Now you can gear up, show off your school pride, and support our students whenever it’s convenient for you!Why You’ll Love It:Supports Our School: Every single purchase directly helps fund vital school programs.Shop Anytime: No rush or strict ordering deadlines—order your favorite gear 365 days a year.Tons of Variety: Explore a huge selection of item styles, colors, and cute yeti designs!Weekly Deals: Keep an eye out for exciting weekly sales and promotions to save on your favorite gear.Direct Home Delivery: Skip the pickup lines! Everything is shipped straight to your front door.Ready to show your spirit? Simply scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to start shopping today! Thank you for supporting our Glacier Hills Yetis! Link to Promotions: weekly ad Link to Store: https://www.glacierhillsspiritwear.com/  Celebrate our Amazing Paralibrarians On Thursday August 6th 2026, we celebrated our two amazing library technicians– Dawn Sutherland and Telima Smith. They were part of the first cohort to complete Utah State University’s paralibrarian credential program, strengthening their skills and reimagine what a modern school library can be! They took 3 different master’s level courses to explore how libraries can spark curiosity, build critical thinking, teach media literacy, help students navigate AI and research responsibly, and empower young learners to find trustworthy information in an increasingly digital world. They also learned strategies–from dynamic shelving to inquiry-based learning–to help students become confident, lifelong readers. Please congratulate these amazing Paralibrarians! |
 Upcoming Events 8/13 THURSDAY Back to School Night 4-5:30p 8/17 First Day of School 1st-5th Grade & Kinder Testing 8/18 Kinder Testing 8/19 1st day of Kindergarten & Tears and Cheers 9:00-9:30 (Learning Stairs) 8/21 Opening Assembly 8/24 Acadience Testing 3-5 8/26 SCC Meeting 5:15p 8/27 Acadience Testing K-2  BACK-TO-SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Mark your calendars! Online Registration is open and will be completed in the new Skyward Qmlativ—the same Skyward you know, now with a modern design and easier navigation. Skyward Qmlativ can be accessed online or through the mobile app. Families who use the Skyward Mobile App will need to remove the current app and install it again after the transition. These instructions will guide you through accessing and completing online registration.Back to School CSD Link |
 Important Reminders Parent Square: Our school will be using Parent Square again this year as its primary form of communication with families. This platform provides many options that facilitate communication with families of all languages. You are not required to sign up or download the app to receive communication from Parent Square, but it will improve the features for you if you do. Overview video of Parent Square |
| Kindergarten Schedule Kindergarten students will start this school year a little differently than in years past. Kindergarten will start on Wednesday, August 19th. On Monday and Tuesday there will be individual appointments for KEEP testing. Parents will sign up on Skyward for individual appointments.  |
 Celebrations Please help us welcome the following new staff members coming to Glacier Hills: Kate Flynn (School Psych) Gretchen Anstadt (YA Teacher) Hilary Johnson (SLP)Sarah Laws (SLP)Jessica Parker (Additional Playworks BB) Sophia Kaihatu (4/5 ACC) Sara Peck (ACC Para) We also have the following General Education staffing changes: Meg Halligan (3rd) Madison Sansom (2nd) Martha Doss (4th) |
| PTA Please join PTA! Visit https://glacierhills.givebacks.com/shop to join! The next meeting is scheduled for: September 9th at 9:15am in the PTA Room.  |
 Contact Info If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: 801-826-9825 www.glacierhills.canyonsdistrict.org -Julie and Sam Julie Winfree Julie.winfree@canyonsdistrict.org Samantha Harris Samantha.harris@canyonsdistrict.org |