In the past few weeks, I was excited to be invited to participate as a judge at Willow Canyon’s Battle of the Books. I am always happy to support activities that help add the spark to our school curriculum. The students knew their books and answered with confidence. Such close competition! Everyone did such a great job. Way to go, Books of Knowledge team!

We are so blessed to have such talented students and amazing music directors! I was awed by the professional music performed by the Canyons Symphony Orchestra held at Corner Canyon High. Thanks for the invite!  It was wonderful!  I give a big shout out to Jordan Wright, Ranae Dalgleish, Caleb Shabestari and Mitchell Atencio, the high school directors.

It is always a good experience to be able to meet with dedicated parents and educators at School Community Council meetings. The hard work and planning for meeting the learning goals and observe decisions made on how to efficiently use available FTE, Land Trust, and TSSR monies was so well done. I attended the SCC meetings at Silver Mesa and Glacier Hills elementary schools and Eastmont Middle.

I also have met with various employee groups to discuss concerns and learn how each department works. Thanks to each of you for taking your time to meet with me, including the Education Support Professionals leadership, Jordan High, CTEC, Willow Canyon, Alta View, Silver Mesa, Glacier Hills and Albion Middle

It’s also been such a great experience to personally express appreciation to employees who are making us Canyons Strong.  “Canyons Strong” is the Board of Education’s new employee-recognition program, and we’re dedicating time as Board members to thank our employees for the special ways they contribute to their schools and departments.  Each month, every Canyons Board of Education member will write thank you notes to at least seven employees who are making a difference.  I was able to hand-deliver my thank-you cards. The surprised look on their faces, and teary eyes as they were told “thank you,” was priceless to me.