11055 South 1000 East, Sandy, Utah 84094
801-826-5600

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December 16, 2024 Weekly Newsletter

Happy Monday morning and Happy Holidays,

Our student leaders have been organizing and leading our school’s fundraiser this year to support our Make-a-wish fundraising drive.  We will be having an assembly this Wednesday, the 18th, to celebrate our students and community efforts in reaching our goal.  If this goal is met, we will celebrate with the opportunity for our students to have an hour long lunch this Thursday, the 19th.  

As this is our last week of school before Winter recess, we wish all of you a very happy holidays.  We will resume school on Monday, January 6.  Second semester will end on Thursday, January 16.

Here are several useful pieces of information about Alta this week:

Attention Juniors and Seniors! Are you Bilingual? If so, apply now for the Seal of Biliteracy 

The Seal of Biliteracy is placed on your transcript by the state of Utah to certify for employers and universities that you have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one world language. You can show proficiency in a language by taking the AAPPL test, or by earning a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP world language test. You can show proficiency in English by earning a minimum of an 18 on the English portion of the ACT, earning a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP English test or by taking the AAPPL test in English. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 17th 2025. Complete the application online at: https://sealofbiliteracy.canyonsdistrict.org

If you have questions contact Karen Brown in the Counseling Center or at karen.brown@canyonsdistrict.org

 

Spring Sports Eligibility: We are now over halfway through quarter 2, tryouts for Spring sports are approaching.  This is a reminder for all students and parents that Quarter 2 grades and attendance are looked at for qualifying for spring sports.  Please check those official requirements with the head coach of your desired sport.  Students, make sure you are attending all your classes, arriving their on-time, and doing the required class work.

 

 

School athletics and activities are underway.  Please visit our school’s calendar for school/sports events. Here are a few highlights of upcoming events:

 

Monday Dec 16th

  • Staff Meeting 7:15am
  • Choir Concert PAC 7:00pm

Tuesday Dec 17th

  • Wrestling vs Bountiful 6:30pm

Wednesday Dec 18th

  • Make A Wish Assembly Gymnasium 9:00am
  • Musical Theatre PAC Showcase 6:00pm
  • Girls Basketball @ Tarkanian Classic Las Vegas (TBD)
  • Boys Basketball @ Tarkanian Classic Las Vegas (TBD)

Thursday Dec 19th

  • Student Hour Long Lunch Day
  • Swim @ Brighton 3:30pm
  • Wrestling @ West 6:30pm
  • Girls Basketball @ Tarkanian Classic Las Vegas (TBD)
  • Boys Basketball @ Tarkanian Classic Las Vegas (TBD)

Friday Dec 20th

  • Big Storm early afternoon
  • Girls Wrestling @ Real Salt Lake Academy Christmas Clash (TBD)
  • Boys Wrestling @ Viewmont Invitational (TBD)
  • Choir @ Temple Square 5:00pm
  • Girls Basketball @ Tarkanian Classic Las Vegas (TBD)
  • Boys Basketball @ Tarkanian Classic Las Vegas (TBD)

Saturday Dec 21st

  • Girls Wrestling @ Real Salt Lake Academy Christmas Clash 9:00am
  • Boys Wrestling @ Viewmont Invitational 9:00am
  • Drill Competition @ Delta 12:30pm
  • Girls Basketball @ Tarkanian Classic Las Vegas (TBD)
  • Boys Basketball @ Tarkanian Classic Las Vegas (TBD)

 

Saturday Dec 28th

  • Boys Basketball vs Taylorsville 4:00pm

Tuesday Dec 31st

  • Girls Basketball vs Murray 2:30pm

Friday Jan 3rd

  • Boys Wrestling @ Bingham Battle in the Mine 12:00pm
  • Girls Basketball @ East 7:00pm
  • Boys Basketball vs East 7:00pm

Saturday Jan 4th

  • Boys Wrestling @ Bingham Battle in the Mine 8:30am
  • Girls Wrestling @ Mt Crest Invitational 11:00am
  • Drill Competition @ Davis HS 1:00pm