| Principal’s Message: Welcome to the first official Yeti Yell! This newsletter will be typically sent every Friday afternoon. I am hopeful that parents take the time to read the information each week, as it is important that we are a team that works together to support your children. The first few newsletters are long as there is a lot to share. Please take the time to read to the end. The entire faculty and staff of Glacier Hills Elementary is so excited to start the 2026-2027 school year! Go Yetis! |
| 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 adLink to Store: https://www.glacierhillsspiritwear.com/  Lunchroom Position Our school nutrition team is looking for friendly faces to join us! We have immediate openings for a 2-hour Breakfast Aide and a 4-hour Nutrition Service Worker. Interested in a flexible role at Glacier Hills? Call the school today for details! |
 Upcoming Events 8/6 PTA Back to School Meeting 6p 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 opens TODAY, Aug. 3 at 8:30 a.m. 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 PTA Back to School Meeting 6pm August 6th. This will take place on the Glacier Hills Playground.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 WinfreeJulie.winfree@canyonsdistrict.org Samantha HarrisSamantha.harris@canyonsdistrict.org |