February 2020

Ask your child about NetSmartz!

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NetSmartz is training students on how to be responsible Digital Citizens and making Smart Choices Online. Please click NEXT on the image above to see the PARENT HANDOUT on helping students navigate internet safety and conversation starters about the digital world. You may also choose to watch a short informational video about what specifically your child learned in our NetSmartz assembly here: https://www.utahnetsmartz.org/parent-resources

Other conversations you may choose to follow up from the classroom discussions on: 

BoxTops Competition happening NOW!

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Check out our Box Tops display that is up and showing which classes are in the lead with Box Tops! 

We’ve had some questions about scanning and providing credit to a student or class. This video tutorial is short and helpful if you would like to check it out and get your child's class the credit they deserve! https://youtu.be/qWuXDKejVEg GOOD LUCK and we can't wait to see who gets the ice cream party! 

Utah County CHADD Support Group Meeting TONIGHT

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CHADD of Utah: Utah County ADHD Support Group
For adults with ADHD and for parents or educators of children with ADHD or anyone interested in learning more about ADHD. "CHADD" stands for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. CHADD is a non-profit national, state and local organization dedicated to educating, supporting and advocating for those affected in some way by ADHD.

Date:  THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 2020

Box Tops Competition 2/18-2/21

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Our amazing PTO will be doing a Box Tops collection competition Tuesday, February 18- Friday, February 21. The competition will be between classes with two winners in the end: 1 winner for K-3rd grade and 1 winner for 4th-6th grade. The class with the highest number of box tops (clips AND scans) will earn an ice cream party. "I scream, you scream, we all scream for BOX TOPS!" 

Opportunity for Families with the Utah Association for Gifted Children

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Click on Utah Association of Gifted Children Flyer

You do not want to miss this FREE event for families!  Please join Dr. Jonathan Plucker for an informative presentation on "Fostering Creativity In Your Own Children." The event will be this Friday, February 7  from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Granite School District Offices (2500 S State Street) in room D-102.

District Chess Tournament for Elementary, Jr. High, and High School

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District Chess Tournament for Elementary, Jr. High, and High School

Saturday February 29, 2020 8:30 am - 1:00 pm approximately

Summit Center 165 S. 700 E. Springville, 84663 Please park on east side of building.

• Arrive at 8:30 am, instructions at 8:45 am.

• 5 or 6 rounds—all students get to play all rounds.