“Kindness is like snow—it beautifies everything it covers.”
— Kahlil Gibran

As we enter the final month of the year, we are filled with gratitude for the growth, achievements, and community spirit that have defined our school year so far. December is a special time for reflection, celebration, and connection, and we are excited to share the many upcoming events and highlights with you.

From seasonal activities to important year-end reflections, this month promises to be filled with joy and togetherness. As always, we are deeply grateful for the continued support of our families and the hard work of our dedicated staff, who make every day at Elizabeth Academy an inspiring and enriching experience.

We wish you a wonderful holiday season, filled with peace, joy, and warmth, and we look forward to finishing the year strong together.

Warmly,
Elizabeth Academy

December Events

Love & Light Festival

Every year we come together to celebrate the season and our community. Students have been making lanterns at home and we are inviting families in our neighborhood to join us and make lanterns as well. We will assemble these lanterns into a community lantern walk. Please drop your lantern off at the front desk by Wednesday, December 18th.

In the spirit of sharing, we will also being doing a cookie share! Sign up to bring a plate of your family’s favorite cookies. Send you recipe to primaryadmin@elizabethacademy.com before the event so that we can include it in our digital Cookie Recipe Book, which will be shared with all EA families.

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Continuing Enrollment

We would like to thank you for entrusting Elizabeth Academy with the honor and responsibility of educating your children. We are looking forward to continuing our commitment to provide an outstanding education. Every year just before Winter Break, we send the digital link to continuing enrollment via email to our current families. Filling out this continuing enrollment contract by the continuing enrollment deadline gives you priority for the 2025-2026 school year. This year, continuing enrollment will open on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, and will close on Friday, January 10th, 2025. You will receive an email from FACTS inviting you to complete your continuing enrollment and giving you instructions on how to complete it. If you have questions about your student’s enrollment for 2025-2026 please reach out to primaryadmin@elizabethacademy.com.

Staff Recognition- December 2024

Brenda Jensen- Primary School Campus

“Both of my daughters absolutely love Mrs. Brenda! She is like their 3rd grandmother. Always welcoming them every morning with a calm and happy demeanor. She is loving, kind, supportive, yet stern.” – Jessica Camp

Take the time to recognize a staff member. We know how much they put into their jobs and to the education of the students. You can recognize a teacher, specialist, therapist or administrative staff member. We will do a monthly drawing of those submitted to feature in our newsletter. All who are recognized will be given a copy of these responses as well. Go to the school app to submit recognition for those staff members. Submit Staff Recognition

You are invited to Utah Symphony | Utah Opera’s 2025 Access to Music Concert on
January 23 at 7:00 PM at Abravanel Hall in
Salt Lake City.

This concert is presented specifically for people with sensory sensitivities or other disabilities and their families. Featuring the Utah Opera Resident Artists and Utah Symphony, this performance is a valuable opportunity for all to experience live music without any expectation to remain seated or refrain from audible or physical reactions to the performance. The house lights will remain on and doors will remain open for anyone wishing to relocate to a less acoustically-active space.

All ages are welcome to this free, hour-long concert. Reserve tickets on the website: Access to Music 2025 Tickets. Please feel free to share this information with anyone who might benefit from it!

Primary School

Inclusion and Community

On Tuesday November 26th the EAPO hosted our annual Gratitude and Grandfriends event.  We wanted to say thank you to all that planned and then attended the event.  It was great seeing some of the grandparents and families of our students.  The feeling of getting together and having families come, eat pie, connect, and then head into the holiday weekend started us off well.  We’re grateful to all of you for being a part of our community.  Thank you for all you do and the parts you play.   

There are only three short weeks in December, but we look forward to filling them with engagement, community building, and love.

In community,

Nate and Jessica 

Montessori Minute

In the Montessori classroom, the teachers are guides who create an environment that promotes exploration and student interest. They maintain a safe, clean, engaging, and stimulating classroom where all students feel comfortable, safe, and valued. Through observation, teachers are able to see academic and social growth and are able to guide the students along the path of continued learning. Along with the classroom environment, the success of the child is a true partnership between student, teacher, and family.

“The children are now working as if I did not exist.”
– Maria Montessori

Primary School Highlight

We are focusing on a love of literacy this year and wanted to highlight some exciting initiatives.  Our library supports our school values (inclusivity, honesty, commitment, and kindness) through literacy. Each month we have a different inclusivity focus in library classes. In November, our inclusive theme is Native American Heritage, as well as homelessness and hunger. In Early Childhood, we read Fire Race, a tale from the Karuk tribe. We talked about the importance of stories for Native Americans, and older students read books by and about Native Americans. This week, we are reading The Rainbow Fish and discussing the importance of sharing with those who have less. Our goal is to highlight different aspects of our lives and help our students understand the power of inclusivity.

Students in grades 3-6 were asked to volunteer to participate in the Reading Buddies program as reading mentors. These students will receive training throughout the year and become Certified Elizabeth Academy Reading Mentors. We also had the opportunity to have Rosemary Wells, a well known children’s author and illustrator, at our school. She gave two presentations to our elementary students on her illustration methods and writing process, giving them a glimpse into what it is to be a professional author and inspiring them to write and illustrate their own books. Our hope is to allow our students to peek into what it is to be an author and inspire them to create.

We will be launching a Reading Buddies program at EA which will begin in December. During dismissal (3:25-3:45), student mentors from Upper Elementary and Lower Elementary will read with younger students. Our goal is to add a literacy boost at the end of each day and in turn create opportunities for service learning and a community of caring among our students. Twenty minutes of reading 5 days a week for 20 weeks equals 2,000 extra minutes of reading time per child. 

Arts & Enrichment Present:
Light & Arts Festival

You are invited to join us for an arts & enrichment student sharing event happening on Friday, December 13, 2024. As an extension of their continent studies this year, Early Childhood, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary students are exploring light festivals of Asia and the theme of light, including the unity, peace, connection and community that light can represent. Early Childhood students will share what they have learned from 8:50 – 9:10 am, Upper Elementary students from 9:20 – 10:30 am, and Lower Elementary students from 10:40 – 11:50 am. 

Primary Community

We have 19 Upper Elementary students signed up this year to participate in the Snowbird youth ski program.  This is a 6 week program where students will be strengthening their skills through a 2 ½ hour lesson taught by professional ski/snowboarding instructors. This year, we will be heading up to the mountain on the following Thursdays: January 9th, 16th, 23th, 30th and two dates in February, the 6th and 20th. This is a long standing partnership and we are excited to continue the tradition.

Secondary School

Dear Elizabeth Academy Secondary School Families, 

It is hard to believe that we are mid-way through the academic year, and that 2024 is coming to a close… As 2025 brings about big shifts, I am finding myself enjoying this holiday season with this community more than ever. I would like to celebrate some of the special moments we experienced in November – including: a successful Penny Wars fundraiser where students collected over $300 for the Best Friends League, our Student Council developing and presenting a School Mascot proposal at our Elizabeth Academy Board Meeting, and Secondary students helping us bring back our Pancake Breakfast! 

In the upcoming weeks, we have exciting things ahead. Instead of doing Service Week in just one week this year, we will be providing opportunities for service on Fridays throughout the next few months. On December 19th, we invite you all to join us at the Primary Campus (2870 Connor St) for our Love and Light event from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm- which will include a performance from our Secondary students Theater elective, and will feature a student-run market showcasing products developed in our Microeconomy elective. Stock up on handmade cards, jewelry, felt decorations, and more! We hope to see you there! 

As a reminder, Star Testing will happen from December 9th-13th, and the semester ends on the 20th of December. Grades will close on that day. Winter recess will start December 23rd and continue until January 5th. Report Cards will be processed the first week of January, and delivered on the 6th of January.  Make sure to check grades this week, and remind your student to begin working towards closing out the semester. 

Looking forward to next semester, as Ski Club (Starting January 10th), and our Spring Trip (May 6th-9th) return, along with other hallmark traditions, such as more Pancake Breakfasts and our Spring Showcase! 

I wish you all a happy holiday season!

Sofia Rigolon

Student Council Message

Hello EA Secondary Community, 

Penny Wars were a success! Students surpassed their goal of $250 by earning $305.45! Student Council won and chose to donate to the Best Friends League. Members of the student council presented their proposal for a school mascot. They did a great job explaining the steps they took to narrow it down and why they feel the Blue Heron would be a good school mascot.

December 2nd through the 13th, student council will be selling candy grams for $3.00 each. Parents and students can purchase during lunch and the Student Council will deliver. We hope to use this fundraiser to make Teacher Christmas presents.

-Student Council

Snowbird Youth Ski Program 2025– Secondary School

Snowbird Youth Ski Program:

Elizabeth Academy has been a participant in the Snowbird Youth and Ski program for almost 10 years! Join us this ski season for 6 weeks of lessons. 

WHAT:

It is a wonderful opportunity offered by the Snowbird Mountain School. Professional ski instructors spend the afternoon with our students in small groups educating them about the mountain and how to enjoy it safely. Small groups encourage learning through exploration and camaraderie. Avalanche awareness, safe mountain travel, etiquette and skill development are components of each session. 

Students are placed into groups based on ability/ski level and receive a 2.5 hour (1:00 pm-3:30 pm) long lesson. 

WHEN:

This is a 6 week program that will take place on the following FRIDAYS: January 10th, January 24th, January 31st, February 7th, 21st, and 28th

The cost is $330; plus $50 for transportation and school incidentals- costing a total of $380.

HOW:

Students who participate in the program will need to come with their own or rented equipment upon arrival to school each ski day. Students will depart at *12pm and will return to school around 4:30pm, depending on weather conditions and traffic.

Students will be transported by both Guides and parent volunteers. Parents who transport the students will get a lift pass and can ski compliments of Snowbird while the students are in their lessons.

PAYMENT:

After you sign up using the link below, the Elizabeth Academy Business Office will email you a bill requesting payment. You can pay via cash, credit card, or we can add it to your FACTS payments. Payment in full must be made by December 20th.

The last day to sign up will be December 6th, 2024! 

SIGN UP USING THIS LINK

EAPO Corner

Campus Conversations

Secondary School- Wednesday, December 11th , 2:30pm in the Life Skills Room

Primary School- Thursday, December 12th, 8:50am in the Black Box

Campus Conversations are monthly meetings hosted by the EAPO. Lasting approximately one hour, Campus Conversations are informal discussions, and are the best way to stay informed about what is happening both on the Primary and Secondary Campuses, and to be in the loop about upcoming events and activities. Light refreshments are served.

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Required Volunteer Hours

Volunteer opportunities available in the school app. Each family is responsible for 20 hours of in-person volunteering and/or $200 payment in lieu of fulfilling volunteer hours for the 2024-2025 school year. To record your hours follow the below steps:

• Log into your family portal at factsmgt.com. (Our district code is EA-UT)
• Go to the Family Tab
• On the Family Home, there is a drop down window on the top. Make sure this says your name.
• Directly under that drop down box is the service hours section. There is a small add button in that section to add your hours.

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Pizza Wednesdays

DATE

Our next pizza day is on Wednesday, December 18th. Both campuses will participate. To purchase the pizza meal, go to the school store in the app.

$200,000 in Tuition Assistance and Merit Scholarships!

We have $200,000 in tuition assistance and merit scholarships available to new and continuing students! Please help us to spread the word. 

Merit Scholarships – Students entering Upper Elementary and entering or continuing in Middle School are eligible to apply for merit scholarships. Applicants are due in November of each year, and scholarships are awarded in December.

Tuition Assistance – All families of students applying for any of our programs (infant through middle school) are welcome to apply for tuition assistance. Our comprehensive tuition assistance application takes more than just household income into consideration and considers extenuating circumstances. Tuition assistance awards at the Infant, Toddler, and Early Childhood levels are up to 30% of tuition, while awards at the elementary and middle school levels can be up to 50% of tuition.

To renew financial aid, families must complete an application each year. This process allows us to verify and document that families who receive financial aid continue to demonstrate the need for tuition assistance. Please be prepared to submit your prior-year tax documents (the taxes that were due last April) by the deadline in order to receive full consideration for tuition assistance. All inquiries, applications, and supporting documentation with regard to financial aid are treated confidentially.

How to Apply for Tuition Assistance
Step 1
Create a FACTS account at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid. FACTS is the company we use to process our tuition assistance applications. The application for the 2025–2026 school year is live.

FACTS enables you to save your progress and return at any time.

Step 2
At the end of the FACTS application, pay the $45 fee and submit.

The application deadline is January 31. Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. Late or incomplete applications may not receive full consideration for a financial aid award.

Please Give us a Google Review

Please take a moment to give us a review by clicking on the following lik. Reviews are very important because they help other families to find us. If you give us a review by December 13th, we will enter you into a raffle for a fun winter prize!

• Google Review
  • https://g.page/r/CdWty3Q47xCsEBM/review
  • Once you fill out the Google review, please copy and paste it into the other review sites below. 
• Yelp
  • https://www.yelp.com/writeareview
  • Log in (you can click on “log in through Google” to make it easier) and submit review

• Private School Review
  • https://www.privateschoolreview.com/elizabeth-academy-profile
  • Scroll to the bottom under “School Reviews”

• GreatSchools.org
  • https://www.greatschools.org/reviews/
  • Scroll down to “share your story” and type in Elizabeth Academy to leave a review

• Niche
  • https://www.niche.com/k12/survey/start/?t=k&e=elizabeth-academy-salt-lake-city-ut

Oh No… vember! 
Oh yes! Remember…

The clocks have rolled back but time marches forward. The season has cooled but our hearts are warm with gratitude for family, friends, a beautiful world and a bountiful harvest. 

November events include our Open House for families interested in the next school year’s program. The Open House will be Thursday, November 14th, 5:00-7:00 pm and will be an informative evening explaining the various program levels offered at Elizabeth Academy. Please help us spread the word by inviting friends, family, and neighbors. 

The last week of this month we will be celebrating a day of Gratitude with Grandfriends on Tuesday, November 26th, which will be a half-day of school. Secondary students will celebrate Harvest Sharing with a service project that day, and starting Wednesday, November 27th, the school will be closed the rest of the week for the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Bounteous Blessings,
Elizabeth Academy Staff

Take the time to recognize a staff member. We know how much they put into their jobs and to the education of the students. You can recognize a teacher, specialist, therapist or administrative staff member. We will do a monthly drawing of those submitted to feature in our newsletter. All who are recognized will be given a copy of these responses as well. Go to the school app to submit recognition for those staff members. Submit Staff Recognition

November Events

Open House

Current and potential families are welcome to come to our Open House on Thursday, November 14th. If you have a student who will be transitioning to a new level, this is a wonderful opportunity to see the next level and understand the differences between the levels.

We need your help! Please spread the word and invite friends, family, and neighbors who might be interested in learning more about Elizabeth Academy! We encourage you to share the image below on your social media pages.

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Gratitude & Grandfriends/ Harvest Sharing

At Elizabeth Academy, we celebrate this time of year by focusing on Gratitude and sharing time together. We will celebrate these events on Tuesday, November 26th. The primary school EAPO will host our annual Gratitude & Grandfriends. Students will have the opportunity to invite a Grandfriend to join them for this event.

The secondary school will host their annual Harvest Sharing, as families and students gather to pick up litter in Wasatch Hollow. Afterwards, everyone will enjoy lunch together.

Primary School

Inclusion and Community

Our EA community is the key to all of our success, and this month we were able to have some fun.  We had the opportunity to participate in an cross campus Spirit Week, which had the students and teachers dressing up in Hawaiian shirts, their favorite color, pajamas, and Halloween costumes.   

We also had our monthly Campus Conversations run by the EAPO and talked about ways to serve both our school community and the wider community outside of EA.  As we talked about the reading program it was fun to have parents share some other options to support reading.  If you are looking to find a furry friend to read to or are interested in heading to the library please jump on the links below.

https://www.utahhumane.org/blog/happy-tails-reading-program

https://services.slcpl.org/kids

Doing things together, working together, having fun together, builds the relationships and the bonds that bind us and allow us to succeed.

Thank you all for being part of the community. We feel grateful to play a role.  

Thanks,

Nate and Jess 

Montessori Minute

Every month we want to highlight something that makes Montessori special and this month we choose the Montessori work cycle.  What is the Montessori work cycle?  

The Montessori work cycle is a dedicated period in which children engage in focused, self-directed activities that promote concentration, independence, and deep learning. The work cycle allows students to choose activities that interest them, work at their own pace, and explore subjects in depth without interruption. During this time, teachers observe and provide guidance as needed, fostering a child’s ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and build resilience. This uninterrupted cycle is central to Montessori education, supporting the development of a child’s autonomy, creativity, and intrinsic motivation for learning.

This looks different as you shift levels, but allowing students to own their own education and be supported by their peers and teachers gives them the space to grow in independence and to define their identity.  It is one of the hallmarks of Montessori philosophy.

Primary School Highlight

We had our first parent teacher conferences this month and we wanted to thank our community for coming out.  We had 89% of our families come in in person or virtually. 

Effective communication between school and home is essential for student success, as it builds a supportive environment that fosters learning and personal growth. When parents and teachers stay connected, they can share insights about a child’s strengths, challenges, and progress, allowing for a more personalized approach to education. Consistent communication also encourages parents to be active participants in their child’s learning journey, reinforcing skills and values taught in the classroom. This collaboration not only enhances academic outcomes, but also helps students feel more secure and motivated, knowing they have a strong network of support from both home and school.

Vision Screening- November 13th

The primary school will be conducting vision screenings, in accordance with the Utah School Vision Screening Policy. Friends for Sight is a local nonprofit organization that specializes in vision screening and will be doing the vision screenings. Look for a letter explaining about the program and what to expect.

We will need volunteers to assist with vision screening to ensure a smooth day. You can sign up in the school app or at Vision Screening Volunteer.

Gratitude and Grandfriends- Tuesday, November 26th

It’s almost time for our annual Gratitude and Grandfriends event! For this event students are invited to bring one Grandfriend (grandparent, neighbor, aunt, uncle) to enjoy the time with. More details will come from the EAPO as this event comes closer, but be save the date.

As a reminder Tuesday, November 26th will be an early release day. Students will need to be picked up at 12:45pm.

Secondary School

Dear Elizabeth Academy Community, 

This past month has given us some opportunities to gather and appreciate our “spooktacular” community. It was fun to see our BOOgie Bash make a ripple further out into the community- where we had so many people from various programs enjoy our special event at the Museum of Natural Life at Thanksgiving Point! Additionally, wonderful job to our students for taking a leadership role at this event, in-school Halloween celebration, and Spirit Week at BOTH campuses!

This month, we are looking forward to more community gatherings, including our annual Harvest Sharing event on Tuesday, November 26th, which will be a half-day for students. This year, for our Harvest Sharing, we will be hosting a “Lunch and Litter” event at Wasatch Hollow on Tuesday, November 26th. We invite parents and community members to join us for hot chocolate at 10am to kick-off the event. We will spend some time picking up litter in Wasatch Hollow. Bring a sack lunches to enjoy at the end of the event. After lunch, students may leave with their parents- our official dismissal time is  at 12:45pm. We will have our Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, November 27th- Friday, November 29th.

October was an eventful month- full of big events and big announcements. I have been humbled by the number of students and parents who have reached out to ask questions about the decision to close down the High School program. We are working on providing you with tools and information to navigate the next steps- and feel free to reach out.

As questions arise, feel free to contact me!

Kind Regards,
Sofia Rigolon

Student Council Message- Penny Wars

Hello EA Secondary Community, 

We would like to introduce our upcoming service project, Penny Wars! 

The purpose of Penny Wars is to raise money across our campus that we can then put towards a good cause within our local community. 

Students will be working together with their cohort to collect donations. This can be in the form of physical Money (dollar bills and coins) or through Venmo (please label your donation with Penny Wars and the cohort you are supporting, ex. Penny Wars: 7/8 Cohort). The Student Council will have jugs out to collect donations in on November 4th-22nd. 

The group with the highest amount of donations will get to decide which of the four potential recipients the donations will go to. Community supporters that may receive these donations are: Best Friends Animal Society, Catholic Community Services,  the YCC Family Crisis Center, or the Utah Food Bank.

We have a goal of earning at least $250 and we hope you will all join us in participating in this exciting project. 

-Student Council

EAPO Corner

Campus Conversations

Secondary School- Wednesday, November 13th, 2:30pm in the Life Skills Room

Primary School- Thursday, November 14th, 8:50am in the Black Box

Campus Conversations are monthly meetings hosted by the EAPO. Lasting approximately one hour, Campus Conversations are informal discussions, and are the best way to stay informed about what is happening both on the Primary and Secondary Campuses, and to be in the loop about upcoming events and activities. Light refreshments are served.

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Volunteer Opportunities can be found in the school app. Each family is responsible for 20 hours of in-person volunteering and/or financial contributions for the 2024-2025 school year. To record your hours follow the below steps:

• Log into your family portal at factsmgt.com. (Our district code is EA-UT)
• Go to the Family Tab
• On the Family Home, there is a drop down window on the top. Make sure this says your name.
• Directly under that drop down box is the service hours section. There is a small add button in that section to add your hours.

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Primary School
Upcoming Events

Secondary School Upcoming Events

Pizza Wednesdays

DATE

Our next pizza day is on Wednesday, November 20th. Both campuses will participate. To purchase the pizza meal, go to the school store in the app.

So long September, on to October, hills ablaze in vibrant hues. 
A wondrous world we live in, check out our EA news…

A wondrous world indeed. Our students are now actively engaged in the wonders of learning at Elizabeth Academy. Our Welcome Back Picnic was a delightful event, gathering as a school community with good company and great food. October ushers in a week off from school with a Teacher Workday, Monday, October 7th, then Parent Teacher Conferences, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 8th and 9th, and Fall Break, Thursday and Friday, October 10th and 11th. 

And of course, at the end of the month there will be our annual Halloween Parade, on Thursday, October 31st, Spirit week October 28th-31st then followed by a Teacher Workday on Friday, November 1st. 

Feeling wonderfully full in the fall,
Elizabeth Academy Staff 

Take the time to recognize a staff member. We know how much they put into their jobs and to the education of the students. You can recognize a teacher, specialist, therapist or administrative staff member. We will do a monthly drawing of those submitted to feature in our newsletter. All who are recognized will be given a copy of these responses as well. Go to the school app to submit recognition for those staff members.

October Events

Parent Teacher Conferences

We are excited to meet with you for parent teacher conferences on Tuesday, October 8th and Wednesday, October 9th. Don’t forget to sign up by Saturday, October 5th.

Spirit Week

Students can join in our first spirit week the last week of October. Please ensure that students are following dress code while having fun. *On Thursday, October 31st each campus will have a different dress up day.*

Primary School

Inclusion and Community

At Elizabeth Academy we value and foster Community Building.  Each week the EC and LE teams get together for a weekly sing along led by Rachel K. our music therapist. We had our first all school community meeting on September 20, 2024 to celebrate Day of Peace. A huge component of our community is all of you, the caregivers.  Fostering adult community and relationships was in full swing when we got together and played Trivia in the black box while the kids were able to also hang out in community in the Kiva. 

D.E.A.R. Day and Literacy at EA

Our Librarians, Ms. Ellie and Mr. Diego are looking at ways to increase minutes spent in books across our community.  One of those ways is implementing time across campus that for 15 minutes, everyone, students and staff will dive into books as a school.  This will look different at different levels and will include individually reading, small groups, and also read alouds.  These days will be our D.E.A.R. Days.  Drop Everything And Read.  We encourage you all to participate as well and will send out more information on our first one.  They will happen once a month.  If you do not have a habit of spending time with your children reading, please start one.  Whether your kids are young or old, taking time to sit down and read will make a difference.  Daily is always best, but if you can’t find times to do it when you can, it can fit your schedule whatever your schedule is.

Montessori Minute

An important part of the Montessori Curriculum is the Cosmic Curriculum.  Cosmic education refers to the philosophy coined by Dr. Maria Montessori, which says that all things are interconnected in this universe and that each living thing has a specific role or Cosmic task to carry out. The children are at the center of this universe.

The teachers present lessons focused on how we interact with one another and one example that came out of EC is the story of Black Elk, a Native American leader that was struggling with how to support his tribe during westward expansion.  The focus of Black Elk’s story was the question of how we deal with our own personal challenges, and how we deal with others as we interact within society. Black Elk was a Lakota-Oglala medicine man who lived from 1863 until 1950. 

The focus Black Elk’s story was the question of how we deal with our own personal challenges, and how we deal with others as we interact within society. The EC classes are working on how do you move forward when someone else is causing a problem in your life?  Please take time and reflect on how to interact with grace and courtesy.

Costume Parade & Halloween Celebrations

Classes will have their Halloween Celebrations on Thursday, October 31st. Parents are welcome to join us for our annual costume parade. More information to come about time in the coming weeks.

Secondary School

Dear Elizabeth Secondary Community,

Fall is in the air with a morning crispness that reminds us that the seasons are changing. At Secondary, the month of September was filled with opportunities to gather as a community both at Camp Oakley and at our Welcome Back Picnic. I really enjoyed being able to interact with you, your children, and the teachers in such unique settings. Thank you to the wonderful staff and parents who helped in preparing such successful events.

In looking ahead to October we are hoping to meet each of you at our Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 9th. Please click HERE to sign up for a time slot if you have not done so already.  School will not be held from Monday, October 7th for a Teacher Work Day, Tuesday and Wednesday for Parent Teacher Conferences, and Thursday and Friday for Fall Break. We will be holding our monthly Campus Conversations on Wednesday, October 16th from 2:30pm-3:30pm. We will have a full agenda looking at community events. Mark your calendars! 

A few weeks ago, we sent out a survey about clubs and after school activities! The clubs that have started are Minecraft Club on Mondays, and Rock Climbing Club on Tuesdays, and Ski Club will start in January. If you are still interested in joining one of these clubs, please reach out to Kat Kirk- kat.kirk@elizabethacademy.com. 

Here is to another great month at Elizabeth Academy Secondary!

Kind Regards,
Sofia Rigolon

Friday, October 25th

Boogie Bash: Inclusive Dance

BOO! This year, our annual Halloween Celebration, “Boogie Bash”, is again taking place at Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life in Lehi on Friday, October 25th from 7:00pm-9:30pm. This event is in collaboration with the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation. Our Student Council is planning fun and inclusive activities for students, young adults, and adults with disabilities for this event. We will provide transportation with school vehicles, so RSVP today! All students in attendance will receive Service Hours for coming and representing Elizabeth Academy Secondary as peer mentors!

Highland High Events

Wednesday, October 23rd 5:30pm- 8:00pm Spook Ally and Carnival- Hosted in the West Parking Lot at Highland High. If you park in our east lot and enter the school through the door nearest the flagpole that will take you into our Main Lobby and Cafeteria, just head all the way through both on the left side and go out the back door and that will take you to the west lot. 

Saturday, October 26th 7:00pm- 9:00pm Monster Mash at Highland High in the back gym.

EAPO Corner

Campus Conversations

Secondary School- Wednesday, October 16th 2:30pm in the Life Skills Room

Primary School- Thursday, October 17th 8:50am in the Black Box

Campus Conversations are monthly meetings hosted by the EAPO. Lasting approximately one hour, Campus Conversations are informal discussions, and are the best way to stay informed about what is happening both on the Primary and Secondary Campuses, and to be in the loop about upcoming events and activities. Light refreshments are served.

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Thank you to everyone that joined us for our first Parent Night In and Kids Night In. We truly enjoyed a fun trivia night and getting to laugh together.

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Primary School Upcoming Events

Secondary School Upcoming Events

Pizza Wednesdays

DATE

Our next pizza day is on Wednesday, October 30th. Both campuses will participate. To purchase the pizza meal go to the school store in the app.