Canyon Charter School Is Accepting 1st, 2nd and 3rd Graders

7/1/2026 10:09 am

Campus Beautification Day Brings Community Together

1/25/2026 12:00 am

Thank you to all the staff members and families who participated in Canyon Beautification Day! The event brought the community together to spruce up the campus in meaningful ways. Volunteers accomplished an impressive amount in just one day!

Over the next few weeks, the community will see the progression of three new murals on the playground, created and painted by artist David of BumbleBee Loves You. Watch for these exciting additions to campus!

Winter Concert Tomorrow & Holiday Break Reminders

12/17/2025 2:19 pm

Dear Canyon Community, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning for our winter concert! Please plan to enter through the parking lot side door of the auditorium. Doors will open 5 minutes before each performance. Please be sure to find legal parking spaces around school and avoid blocking driveways.

Early Dismissal Friday. School will be dismissed at 12:55 p.m. on Friday, December 19th. STAR and ELOP will operate with regular hours.

Lost & Found. Friday is the last chance to check the Lost & Found. All remaining items will be donated over the break.

School Portraits. December 20th is the deadline to order portraits! School portraits make great holiday gifts. Visit the photographer's website and enter your child's last name as the keyword to view and order photos.

Canyon Recognized for Outstanding Attendance Achievement

1/25/2026 12:00 am

Regional Recognition

Canyon Charter was recognized at a recent Region West meeting for having the second-lowest chronic absence rate in the area, with only 5.9% of students in this category.

This achievement reflects the commitment of Canyon families to prioritizing consistent attendance.

Attendance Benchmarks

The 100th day of school is approaching. Student attendance is monitored daily with a goal of 94% or higher attendance for all students.

Families can check their child's attendance rate in the Parent Portal.

Health Guidelines

With illness circulating in the community, families are asked to keep children home when experiencing:

• Fever of 100.0 or above — Children should have a normal temperature for 24 hours without medication before returning
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea — Children should be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning
• Severe pain or difficulty breathing — Contact a healthcare provider

Helpful Reminders

• A partial school day does not count as an absence. If a child has an appointment, attending school before or after helps maintain attendance.
• Use the school calendar when planning family activities and appointments to avoid unnecessary absences.
• Prioritize health — keeping sick children home protects the entire community.

Parent Workshop: Building Math Confidence in Your Child

1/18/2026 12:00 am

Math can feel challenging for both parents and children, especially when today's teaching methods differ from how parents learned. Building math skills and confidence during elementary school is crucial for future success.

Workshop Details

What Families Will Learn

This Parent Education workshop focuses on building a Growth Mindset to help children get excited about learning math and become comfortable with tackling challenges.

Attendees will walk away with:

• Tips and strategies for building math confidence, resilience, and mindset
• Language to help normalize mistakes and foster a Growth Mindset
• Ideas for making math more accessible and enjoyable at home

Bonus Opportunity

Mina will also be offering Canyon families a free Wonder Math session — don't miss this opportunity!

No RSVP required. All Canyon families are welcome to attend.

Welcome Back for Spring Semester 2026

1/11/2026 12:00 am

Happy New Year, Canyon Community! We hope everyone enjoyed a restful break with family and friends. The spring semester begins with renewed energy and enthusiasm for learning.

First Day Checklist

• Arrive by 8:05 a.m. to start the day together
• Follow all traffic safety procedures during drop-off and pick-up
• Review traffic duty schedules and make arrangements if needed
• Label all clothing — nine full bags of unlabeled items were donated over the break

Get Involved This Semester

Families are encouraged to stay involved in ways that work best for them — through classroom volunteering, supporting activities and events, or contributing to the annual giving campaign. Family involvement makes a meaningful difference in our school community.

Upcoming Dates

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Canyon will have a three-day weekend:

• Friday, January 16th: Early dismissal at 1:45 p.m.
• Monday, January 19th: School closed

Thank You

The faculty and staff extend heartfelt thanks to all families who sent thoughtful messages and generous gifts before the break. A special thank you to the parents who organized the beautiful holiday luncheon for staff members.

Here's to an engaging and successful semester ahead!