Principal: David Harlan
School Coordinator: Angelyn Perkins
Canyon Elementary is new to the Gold Medal Schools program this year and have really taken it to heart! All year students and staff have been walking toward a goal of 20,000 miles. If you visit the school during a recess, you will likely find most of the kids walking the Gold Medal Mile. The third through sixth graders are preparing to participate in a track meet. During their preparation for the track meet, you will also find them practicing for their events, such as a relay races. The kids enjoy showing visitors just how active they are.
 In addition, Canyon Elementary had a Jump Rope for Heart assembly in March and followed it up with a Jump Off Final Competition. They really enjoyed learning all sorts of new games that can be done with jump ropes! Back in September, Canyon Elementary also participated in UDOT’s challenge of Walk More in 4, where the students were challenged to walk or bike more often to school for four weeks. The students who met 75% or more were eligible to be entered in a drawing for a bike or scooter. One of the fifth graders even won one of those bikes!
The school coordinator, Mrs. Perkins has been a great cheerleader and encourager. She tries hard to walk the Gold Medal Mile with her class at r ecess. Even the office staff is participating in accumulating miles. There are posters all around the school promoting physical active and healthy eating. They even have a wall where they post log sheets showing the distances walked. They’ve accomplished a lot this year!
Canyon Elementary is doing an amazing job with their first year of the Gold Medal Schools program! Way to go! |
