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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEDear Upland Terrace Family,
As the 2012-13 school draws to a close, there are a few things that I would like to remind parents about. First, May is a very important month at Upland Terrace as students in grades 3-6 will be participating in end-of-year CRT testing. 3rd through 6th grade students will be taking computer-based tests for language arts, math, and science. It is crucial that all students are at school on time every day, receive plenty of rest at night, and eat a nutritious breakfast before coming to school. It would be wonderful if every student could remain at school for the entire school day, every day. Thank you for all of your cooperation to ensure that your student is able to do their very best to show how truly brilliant they are. Secondly, any lunch money remaining in your child's
account will be transferred over to next year. If they are moving on to junior high school and remaining in Granite School District, their money will be transferred to an account at the junior high. Please notify the school office to request a refund. If your student(s) will be eating hot lunch during these last few weeks of school, please make sure your student’s lunch account is current. Next, students who participated in Advanced Learner Testing will receive test results this month. We will be convening our school’s Advanced Learner Committee, and letters will be sent in the mail to inform parents of test results and placement information for the coming 2013-2014 school year. Upland Terrace will be changing to a new website during the month of May. The new site will have many more capabilities than the old one, and all schools will be moving to
this new format to provide more consistency district wide. There is also a smart phone application available for iphones and android phones that will be directly linked to Granite School District websites and an abundance of other district information. Please watch for further information regarding this change. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students at Upland Terrace I would like to express thanks and appreciation to Sue Parker, PTA President, and the PTA board for their hard work and dedication to our school. The PTA is a huge reason that our school is so amazing! I wish you all a happy spring and a long, restful summer!
Sincerely,
Andy [email protected]
We believe in fostering academic responsibility and achievement in all students in a safe learning environment that nurtures initiative, life skills, respect, and self-worth through responsible behavior, achievement, services, and character traits.
MAY 2013
R E V I E WRED-TAIL
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ROAD TO SUCCESS IS A H U G E S U C C E S S
Thanks to everyone who helped make the Road to Success Reading Program so successful this year. We would like to extend a heart felt thanks to Amy Garff for her dedication to this program. Amy has spent numerous hours helping Upland students achieve reading goals and develop a love for reading. We reached a record high for our school in days read. Congratulations all students and parents! A special thanks to Mrs. Fuller and her wonderful class for all of their work this year. Also, many thanks to our fantastic recording parents:
Kelly Birkeland
Liza Bridge
Cara Burnham
Ann Caldwell
Natalie Hicks
Jill Monson
Carrie Nevenner
Heather Peters
Cheryl Phadnis
Emily Randall
Jill Wankier
Thanks for your many hours of help!
We are looking forward to our last prize drawing and our medal presentation on the last day of school. Way to go Upland Terrace Students! Way to “Keep Your Head in the Game!” And remember to read this summer
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PTA VOTES ON SEVERAL BYLAW CHANGESOn April 11th, Upland Terrace PTA had a general PTA meeting to vote on many issues. All items passed by 100% vote and will be evaluated for approval by State PTA. These include:
1. 2013-2014 PTA President - Brad Poehlman
2. 2013-2014 PTA President-elect - Kathleen Rich
3. Change of quorum from 15 members to 10.
4. Increase dues from $6 -$8
5. If needed, may have co-presidents
6. Approval of new bylaws
7. Change of name from Skyline council to Aspen council
Thank you to everyone who was a part of this procedure.
CALENDARApril 29th-May 3rd- Teacher Appreciation WeekMay 3rd- Mountain Man rendezvousMay 14th- Last Day of after school
math labMay 17th- School Carnival from 4:00-7:00May 20th- University of Learning Graduation (6th Grade)May 22nd- Instrumental Music
Concert 9:15May 23rd- Fun RunMay 27th- Memorial Day (No School)May 29th- Opera Night
May 31st- T-shirt signing dayJune 5th- Field Day
June 6th- Schools Out For Summer!
UPLAND “THOUGHT ARBY’S” AND IT PAYS OFF
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came to Arby's Night. It was a fun event and a great social gathering. Our school earned money to help support various programs. Thank you to the teachers for your support too!
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C o m m u n i t y C o u n c i lParents,
1. Fine Arts Program(s): On September 24th 2013, the Granite School District communicated to all Elementary school principals what their final budgeted decision was regarding a Fine Arts Specialist resource for each Elementary school. We’ve been given an extremely short time frame (10-days) to give our schools “choice” for utilization of this resource for the 2013-2014 school year. Watch your email accounts for a survey to help us gather data that will influence our recommendation. If you are NOT already on the Principals mailing list (email), please sign-up here: http://uplandterraceelementary.weebly.com/ The sign-up is titled “PARENT / GUARDIAN EMAIL!” 2. School Community Council Elections: We have two (2) parent positions expiring September 30th, 2013. We’d like for every parent to ponder the question: “Would I like to be on the SCC (School Community Council) for the next two years?” Maybe you know someone who’d like to be involved and needs that gentle nudge to get involved? The good news is that you’ll have ALL summer to think about this and research the
possibilities. It’s simple to throw your name in the hat. All you’ll need to do is fill out a “Declaration of Candidacy” and return it to Mr. Carbaugh ([email protected]). The forms will be available on-line and in the office at the starting of the next school year.
Elections will be held the week of September 23rd to coincide with SEP’s. Once we have all the candidates, voting will be held on-line.
Feel free to contact any member on the council below for more information, time commitments, qualifications, and training requirements.
Joe Wood – Parent/Chairperson ([email protected])
Madhu Menon – Parent/Co-Chairperson ([email protected])
Cheryl Phadnis – Parent Representative ([email protected])
Lynette Walker – Parent Representative ([email protected])
Mindy Probst – Parent Representative ([email protected])
Your School Community Council
PRE-SCHOOL OPENINGS AT UPLAND
Granite Preschool Services hasopenings in our preschools atUpland Terrace. Our preschool is for 3 and 4 year olds who have turned that age by September 1.
Our program provides a richlearning environment that prepares children in the pre-academic areas such as literacy, math, language development and book knowledge. We also build the child’s capacity insocial emotional awareness andcreative play. Our preschools are fee based and encourage parent volunteers. For more information please call our preschool office at 385-646-4672.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDStill looking for a way to volunteer for our school? Help out at the Upland Terrace Carnival on Friday, May 17th! It is such a fun event to participate in and support. Please contact Michelle Loosli at 801-274-0089.
BOOKS DUEIf you or your child has checked out books or videos from Ms. Maggard’s library, please return them this month. Than you.
PTA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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SMITHS, DANS, FRESH MARKET& BOX TOPS
HELP OUR SCHOOLWe handed in our Fresh Market/Dan's receipts this past week. Thank you to everyone who helped in this program. Please continue to save your receipts as well as your Box Tops. Also, Smiths is still accruing money for our school. If you haven't linked your card, please do so. All of these efforts help.
UPLAND IS AWARDED PTA ART GRANT
We are proud to report that Upland Terrace is the recipient of the Utah PTA Arts Grant for $500. This money will go toward supplies for Art Attack, Art Night and our for our Art Specialist. Way to go Upland!
I am very honored to have the opportunity to be a part of Upland Terrace Elementary. We have amazing parents, teachers, staff, and most importantly students. A year ago I had no idea how much I would enjoy my role not just in the PTA, but at the school. I have gotten to know many wonderful people and have been humbled with the support from so many ( and you know who you are). We all should be proud of our school. Our families and staff make Upland Terrace the great school it is. With continued support, I have no doubt that Upland will continue to be a wonderful environment for our children to learn and explore. Please welcome Brad Poelman, next years PTA president. Brad, you will do a fantastic job!!!
-Susan ParkerPTA President
the carnival is comingMark your calendars for Friday, May 17th for the annual Upland Terrace PTA Carnival. The Carnival is the only PTA fundraiser for the year. All proceeds go towards the funding of programs that support Upland Terrace such as: Art, Art Specialist, Vision Screening, Field Trips, Teacher Grants, International Week, Safety and Welfare, Red Ribbon Week, Community Events, Great Music and much more. We are currently collecting in-kind donations for our traditional class baskets for the auction. Look for information that was sent home with your student that tells what their class theme is. We appreciate your support! Thank you in advance for making this a successful event!
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W h a t ’ s U p U p l a n d ? On April 10, these 5th graders (pictured) and just as many 6th graders went to the Granite District Debate Tournament. (So 24 of our great Upland students) Our school got the top three slots for affirmative teams earning them invitations to the State Tournament. http://www.graniteschools.org/depart/teachinglearning/curriculuminstruction/gifted/Pages/DebateTournamentResults.aspx
Two of the negative teams also went on to State. At the State level Henry Poelman and Truman Pugsley received the 4th place affirmative team award, while Rex Tippetts and Jack Engel took the 6th place affirmative honors. Mr. Hood’s 6th grade team of Emma Ferguson and Emma Beaird walked away with the 6th place negative team award. Jack Engel, Amelia Olds, Katelyn Howe and Emma Ferguson received speaker awards.
They all did a great job. The competition was fierce. If you see these students this weekend, please congratulate them.
If you'd like more information just ask Kim Gardner.
2nd Grade Students Participate in the WAX MUSEUM
6th Graders Step Back in Time With Medieval Festivities.
A hands-on science demonstration came to Upland Terrace. Students rotated through six learning centers. This hands-on lesson was about geology. Students were able to get up close and personal with fossils, rocks, and other materials which helped them learn about science in a different and fun way.
