Connect Canyons

Nov 06 2024 97 ep. 19 mins
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Learning is about making connections, and we invite you to learn and connect with us. Connect Canyons is a show about what we teach in Canyons District, how we teach, and why. We get up close and personal with some of the people who make our schools great: students, teachers, principals, parents, and more. We meet national experts, too. And we spotlight the “connection makers” — personalities, programs and prospects — we find compelling and inspiring. 

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Ep 96: Canyons District Veterans Share Stories, Inspiration Ahead of Veterans Day

Nov 06 2024 43 mins  
Since its founding days, Canyons District schools have planned assemblies, activities, and learning opportunities to mark the importance of Veterans Day. As Veterans Day 2024 approaches, Connect Canyons gives voice to CSD employees who have given so much of themselves in the service if our country. In this edition, released just days before the Monday, Nov. 11 federal holiday, we t

Ep 95: Don’t Leave Free College Money on the Table — Complete the FAFSA

Oct 30 2024 19 mins  
Need help paying for college? File a FAFSA. It’s that simple. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the gateway to all sorts of funding — so, before you tune out because you think you’re not eligible for aid, think again.Most colleges and scholarships require families to complete the FAFSA, even for merit scholarships. And, while applying for any kind of

Ep 94: CSD’s Security, Safety Measures Help Create Welcoming, Prepared Schools

Oct 24 2024 27 mins  
The safety and wellness of students and employees has been a top priority since Canyons District’s founding days 16 years ago. The focus on security is the reason more than 500 new surveillance cameras were installed in just the past year and that plans for security vestibules have been made for every school building in the District. Those two initiatives are among the myriad way

Ep 93: Not All Unkind Behavior is Bullying. Here’s How To Tell the Difference

Oct 02 2024 18 mins  
We’ve all encountered unkindness at some point in our lives, but when does teasing or taunting cross the line to become bullying? For National Bullying Prevention Month, the Connect Canyons crew sat down with two Canyons District specialists to discuss how to spot bullying and respond to it when it’s happening. Karen Brown, a School Psychologist Specialist at Canyons, walks us

Ep 92: How to Get the Most Out of Parent-Teacher Conferences

Sep 25 2024 14 mins  
It’s parent-teacher conference season in Canyons District. In the coming days, tens-of-thousands of meetings are planned throughout the District, a significant investment of time and energy on behalf of schools and families — all with the best interest of students in mind.So, how can parents get the most out of this opportunity for facetime with faculty? What kinds of questions

Episode 92: Canyons Resource Closet: A Storehouse of Hope for Students, Families in Need

Sep 11 2024 19 mins  
No student should worry about attending school hungry or without access to basic necessities. But a growing number do, which is why Canyons School District created a the Resource Closet, a central storehouse of food and hygiene items and school supplies that Canyons schools can draw upon to replenish their pantries or extend a little emergency support to students and families in ne

Episode 91: Understanding Food-Allergy Safety in CSD Schools

Sep 04 2024 14 mins  
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies impact one in 13 children. That's about two students per classroom, and those numbers are on the rise, increasing 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. It's all but impossible to eliminate food allergies, as they're synonymous with our main food groups. But we can work with families to create healthy plans

Ep 90: Sign Up for Parenting Classes, Student Supports at the Canyons Family Center

Aug 28 2024 22 mins  
People are stressed. The COVID-19 pandemic, global conflicts, and the always-connected nature of modern life are weighing on our collective consciousness. But no one needs to face these pressures alone. In Canyons District, there’s a resource called the Canyons Family Center, which, for 15 years, has provided a spectrum of wellness supports to families completely free of charge,

Ep 89: Utah Royals Roster Bolstered by Talents, Skills of Alta High Graduates

Aug 22 2024 5 mins  
Michele Vasconcelos set the Alta High record for the number of goals scored in a single season when she dominated the prep scene in 2011 with her Hawk teammates. The big moment came during the 65th minute of the 5A state championship at the then-Rio Tinto Stadium that gave the Hawks the state trophy. That record stood until 2016 when Brecken Mozingo, who grew up just blocks away fr

Ep 88: Three Proven Ways to Calm Those Back-to-School Jitters

Aug 14 2024 31 mins  
Positive affirmations and notes tucked into lunchboxes with the encouraging words, “You got this!” There is no shortage of the creative ways parents devise to ease those back-to-school jitters. Seasoned educators, however, will tell you the best tips and tricks boil down to three key components: routine, boundaries, and communication. For the first Connect Canyons episode for t