| Principal’s Message Red Carpet on Monday – Monday, the first day of school, we will have a red carpet welcoming for students. Parents are encouraged to line the front of the school and help clap the students into the school. We will start the procession with the 5th grade students at 8:55 and the other grades will follow. Parents are permitted to go into the back of the school to help students find their lines on the first day only. Starting Tuesday, parents will be asked to stay in the front of the school or drop students off on the grass out back. This is for student safety as we have over 500 students this year. Teachers will be in back to help students. Kindergarten parents are encouraged to drop students off on Wednesday, the kindergarten first day of school, in the back and then help us clap in their Kindergarteners in the front of the school. We will continue our Morning Mindfulness meetings this year which will start on the second day of school. At 8:40 each morning, students will be welcomed into the gym for mindfulness activities, morning announcements, the pledge of allegiance, and singing the school song. They will then be dismissed to their classes at 8:55. |
 Spirit Wear Store 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/  Policy Updates As we jump into another exciting school year, we want to share a few quick policy updates. Thank you in advance for your partnership we truly couldn’t do it without our incredible school community! Check-In Reminder: We love welcoming parents, guardians, and volunteers into our building! To ensure our school remains a safe space for every child, new legislation this year requires all visitors and volunteers to sign in using a government-issued ID. Please make sure to bring your ID with you every time you visit, even if it’s just for a quick drop-off or pop-in. We appreciate your help in keeping our Yeti building secure! Non-Food Incentives & Treats: We also have new legislation this year regarding food in schools and handing out edible treats to students. We’re getting creative with exciting, non-food rewards to celebrate student achievements. Classroom Celebrations: If you would like to send something to share for birthdays or special occasions, please consider sending non-edible options (like fun pencils, stickers, or small trinkets). Thank you for helping us keep our classrooms safe, healthy, and inclusive for all students! Raising Amazing Readers Together! There is a big statewide push for literacy this year, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Reading opens up endless possibilities, and we are excited to partner with our families to foster a lifelong love of books in our students.Look out for our new Literacy Section in the Yeti Yell each week! We’ll be sharing fun tips, quick strategies, and updates on how we can work together to build strong, confident readers.Thank you for your continuous support, enthusiasm, and partnership. Let’s make this an unforgettable school year! |
 Important Reminders Drop off and Pick up Directions: Students eating breakfast may be dropped off as early as 8:30 AM in front of the cafeteria. Students not eating breakfast should not be dropped off before 8:40 AM, as that is when teacher supervision begins. Car Drop off : Glacier Hills is a large elementary and many families drive students to and from school. We have many cars entering the parking lot and drop off lane daily. Please watch this short video so you know the procedures we would like everyone to follow. Most of all please be patient, kind, and go slow! Drop off and pick up video: https://youtu.be/Emq1i6u7JMs Arrival Schedule for the First Week of School: Monday August 17th – students will line up in the back behind the school – parents are welcome to help students find their line Tuesday August 18th – 1st Morning Mindfulness in Gym (like last year) – students will enter the front or back doors starting at 8:40 AM. They will enter the gym for our Morning Mindfulness meeting Wednesday August 19th– first day of Kindergarten students attending school- parents are welcome to help find lines in the back and then join the clap in. Parents are then invited for a short gathering inside the school to celebrate the day called “Tears and Cheers”. Thursday August 20th 1st Morning Mindfulness for Kindergarten students Friday August 21st Typical Routines with Morning Mindfulness |
 Upcoming Events 8/17 & 8/18 KEEP Kinder Testing 8/19 First Day of Kindergarten; Tears and Cheer 9-9:30 8/21 Opening Assembly (1st-5th) 8/24 Acadience Testing 3-5 8/26 SCC Meeting 5:15p 8/27 Acadience Testing K-2  Our Theme and Bell Schedule Theme and Focus:The theme for the 2026-2027 school year is “The Power of Yet-i!” and “We are AVID.” Our focus this year to working on putting all of our great initiatives and previous systems together like puzzle pieces! Bell Schedule:Set your alarms and get ready! Our Bell Schedule has not changed from last year, but for those of you that are new please note our bells will ring at the following times: Arrival: Drop off time begins 8:40 AM Welcome Bell 8:55am Tardy Bell 9:00am *Breakfast will continue to be served daily at 8:30am. Dismissal: Monday-Thursday 3:45pm Early Release (Fridays) 1:55pm Being on time each day makes a big difference for your child and their teacher. Please make every effort to arrive by 8:55am each day. Please arrive by 3:45 PM for pick up. If we all work together, pick up takes less than 10 minutes. |
| 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.  |
 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.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. |
 Celebrations Thank you for making our Back To School night a great success! We loved seeing all of the kids smiling faces and the excitement of meeting their new teachers. As a reminder, if you see any elementary school-aged children in your neighborhood who haven’t registered or enrolled, we would love to have them! |
| PTA The next meeting is scheduled for: September 9th at 9:15am in the PTA Room. 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! Sign up here: https://glacierhills.givebacks.com/shop Reflections is right around the corner! Entries are open for submission Sept 1st – Oct 16th.  |
 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 |