Elementary Writing Grade 1
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STEM for Teaching K-6 Technology and Engineering
January 18-March 13, 2024. Learn more and register here.
STEM for Teaching K-6 Science
September 5-October 30, 2024. More info coming soon.
STEM for Teaching K-6 Mathematics
March 14-May 9, 2024. More info coming soon.
Canyons Parents Embrace the Spirit of Volunteering Year Round
Tennessee may be the volunteer state, but here in Utah, we have a strong history of coming together to help one another. For many years, Utahns have led the nation in volunteering, and this year is no different, according to research by Volunteering and Civic Life in America. Here in the Canyon School District, we […]
Expanding Your Horizons with AI
January-April 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. This course will help you learn more about AI, how you can use it to help you become more productive, and how you can use and share it with others (students, colleagues, etc.). Enroll and learn more here.
Safety Drill of the Month: Hold
December is the month when Canyons District elementary schools conduct “hold” drills to ensure students and staff alike understand an innovative emergency protocol used to temporarily restrict movement in the school building. A Hold is called when there are situations requiring a school to clear a common area so that staff and faculty can, […]
Computer Security: Becoming the First Line of Defense for Cyber Security
National Computer Security Day is November 30th. As our education system continues to develop, computer security is top of mind. Our computers are becoming faster and more advanced. They fit in our pockets, we use them in our schools, and seemingly every facet of our lives. On this week’s episode of Connect Canyons, Director of […]
Here’s Why CSD Schools Teach Information Literacy
Being a good citizen means being an informed citizen. Nothing short of a healthy democracy depends on it, says Canyons District’s Library and Media Specialist Gretchen Zaitzeff, who in 2022 helped bring into being an “information investigators” program that is empowering students to become just that. The program, launched with a state grant and additional […]
Attitude of Gratitude: How Gratitude Can Help Ourselves and Others
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” – A.A. Milne, “Winnie-the-Pooh” Lowered blood pressure, improved immune function, more efficient sleep, and reduced risk for depression and anxiety. All these benefits and more flow from practicing gratitude. It’s that time of year where […]
