Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Walk to School Day--October 7

Midas Creek Elementary
Walk to School Day
October 7, 2015


*Walk or bike to school and get a bead.

*Meet Mrs. Bona at Swenson Farms Park (12059 South Swenson Farm Drive) at 8:30 am to walk to the school with her if you would like.

*A Track students can walk or bike to school any day in October to earn their bead.


Use this link to see the approved walking paths 



Thursday, September 3, 2015

What Happened in the Wednesday PTA MEETING?

September 2, 2015 Meeting Minutes
Attending:  Carolyn Bona, Heidi Elsasser, Christy Boden, Adriane Watson, Whitney McKell, Timette Wankier, Jenn Burr, Tami Dickenson, Jenni Runolfson, Paula Kitch,  Robyn Epley, Amber Anderson, Leslie Smith, Marilee Pack, Rebecca Hanks, Amy McMullin, Betsy Perry, and Michelle Perry
Financial Report: Balance as of 8/1/15: $17, 130.50.  Total Income: $866.01.  Total Expenditures: $1,638.30. 
                                    Balance as of 8/31/15: $15,492.20. 
Heidi: 
Thanks everyone for all they do:  Back to School Night, Fun Run, Reflections, Bday Table, Teacher appreciation; etc.
Amy McMullin: 
Says teachers are doing great and are excited for the Fun Run!  However, they need to know what the incentives are for Fun Run. More visuals to see what they can earn.  Timette is going to get the incentive info to Heidi who will then email the teachers.
Principal Bona: 
                  -Musical Program started.  We are lucky to have Laura (music teacher).  Kids are loving it!
-Waiting on the IBM computer for the marquee. Once we have that, we can start using it! Took 1 tree out and trimmed another tree for the marquee.
-3rd Grade Grandparents Day: September 11th
-Leader Breakfast: September 18th.  Habit #1.  Self Control.  Teachers got lists so they know who got to go last year.
-BYU partnership this year: 2 Interns (1 for 4th grade and 1 for 6th grade). Carolyn has been doing once a month training. 
-Less people are choosing Education as a degree. We should all be willing to go to Legislature to make things better for teachers and for students.
-Carolyn is doing BYU associates training.
-September is Green Ribbon Month. Safety Issues. Talked about the sidewalk between 2 houses (is it in
 Canyon View or Legacy Ranch). Kids not staying on sidewalks
Fun Run: 
                  Paula: Volunteer Coordinator: passed around sign-up sheet at the meeting. 
                  Need help with:  Silent Auction, Bathroom, Crossing Guard, Set-up, Take down; etc
                  Need 6-8 Easy Ups (canopies)
600 people like our FACEBOOK page! 
Room Parent Meeting:  Friday, September 11th @ 1:30pm
Reflections:
                  Talked about judges. Timette knows a dance judge.  Amy McMullin can get visual arts judge.
Walk to School Day:
                  Betsy:  Wednesday, October 7th (going w/National Walk to School Day).  Need maps w/volunteers.
                                    Facebook post: 1 week before.  A track is off (so less kids)
                                    Neena can put on Help Counter for help w/Walk to School Day
-Neena can organize volunteers through help counter. Its easy. We have over 100 people who want to help with stuff while @ home.
-$10 for Yearbooks.  Nichole looked into it.  Have we talked to Lifetouch? No. There might be copyrights with Lifetouch photos. Going to have Nichole look into having Lifetouch do a Yearbook.  We also need to double check w/privacy issues with students.
Leslie Smith:  Book Fair
-ABC tracks in October. D track in November. No book fair for A & B tracks in February. Invited to come in March during C & D tracks PTC.
-Laura (the music teacher) will need to go somewhere else for those 3 separate weeks while book fair is set up.
-Coin Drive- 1st 2 book fairs (Oct & Nov). Use Scholastic bucks on 3rd book fair for teachers instead of asking for parent donations.  $5 coupon for teachers from scholastic bucks.

Fun Run Awards Assembly: Had to be changed to September 21st instead of September 22nd.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Midas Creek PTA Budget 2015-2016

Please take a moment to review the Midas Creek Elementary PTA Budget for 2015-2016 by clicking the link below.

Midas Creek Elementary PTA Budget 2015-2016

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Mighty Midas Reading Challenge

We are excited about the Mighty Midas Reading Challenge this school year! Here are the details. 


 Mighty Midas Reading Challenge
Superheros powered by books

There will be two components of the reading challenge.  The SUPER BOOKWORM  and a SUPER READER CHALLENGE.
Super Book Worm.
  • Classes track reading minutes any way they would like.
  • Starts Second week of school. August 3rd.
  • Each class will have a weekly reading goal based on the following
        K- should read 10 min a day x 5 days a week = 50 min. per week
        1-3 grades should read 20 min a day x 5 days a week =100 min. per week
        4-6 grades should read 30 min a day x 5 days a week = 150 min per week

        Bonus: Off track reading counts, but is not calculated into the goals. Add     
                    off track/holiday minutes to the first week back. Example Winter break will
                    be added to the week of January 4-8.

  • There will be a Super Book Worm started near the office on the wall. Our goal is to add to the worm, as it grows it will wrap around the school.  Students will be able to observe its growth as the school year progresses.
  • Every class will get portions (circles) to add on to the worm. Classes earn the circles by making their weekly reading goals.  
  • Teachers will add minutes to a shared spreadsheet.
  • The first week of every month, we will determine how many circles each class earned based on what is updated on the spreadsheet from the previous month. Example: August reading will be recognized the first week of September.
  • Every month after the reading minutes are calculated, the top class will be recognized and earn a prize.  There will be no need for writing out tickets.
  • Circles will be added to the worm with the teacher's name on the front. Reminders will be sent to teachers to add reading minutes to the spreadsheet before the deadline.
  • All teachers need to do is track students reading minutes, add weekly minutes to the spreadsheet and help collect the Super Reader Checklists from the following challenge.  We take care of the rest.

Super Reader Challenge

  • Every student will be given a checklist containing different categories of books.
  • Students will have 12 weeks to read one book from every category.
  • After the 12 weeks,  students who read a book from every category will turn in the checklist, which must be signed by a parent.  The students who turn in the checklist will earn a book worm bead for their lanyard and their name will be entered in for a drawing at the end of the 12 week period.
  • Every 12 weeks there will be a small drawing for students who turned in the checklist.
  • A new checklist will be given every 12 weeks.
  • Lists are due by 12:00 on the day of the drawings.

Dates for drawings and new lists passed out.
A track  list due October  30th
B, C tracks November 5th
D track  December 4th

Dates for drawings and new lists passed out.
A tack February 12th
B track February 26th
C,D track March 24th

Dates for drawings and new lists passed out.
A track  June 1st/drawing will be held on the 3rd of June
B,C,D track  June 21st/ drawing will be held on the 24th of June


During the school year the PTA will be sponsoring fun activities to promote reading. Information on these activities will be given through the PTA later in the year. 


Book List for Grades 2-3

Book List for Grades 4-6

Monday, August 17, 2015

Come PLAY With Us -- MCE Orchestra



Parents,
Don't miss out on your student being in the Midas Creek Orchestra this year.  Your student can learn to play the

Violin

Viola

or Cello



Classes will begin Tuesday, September 1, 2015.  Orchestra will be held on Wednesday and Friday 8:00 am-8:45 am for beginners and Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am - 8:45 am for advanced students (times may change if there are not enough students to hold two sessions).  

Fee for Orchestra is $200.00 per year and can be paid $100 now and $100 for the second semester.  Rental fees through local music stores are minimal.  

Please pick up a sign up form in the office if your student is interested.  All forms and/or applications for fee waivers need to be returned by August 31, 2015.
Feel free to call the school if you have any questions.