Website: https://www.saltlakeacademy.org/
Location: 14787 Academy Pkwy, Herriman, UT 84065, USA
Phone: (385)-474-9052

Dear students and families,

I can hardly believe that we are already in February. The year is flying by. We appreciate all of the hard work to excel athletically and academically. It is making a difference. I encourage each of you to come to Parent/Student/ Teacher conferences this month. There are a number of activities as well that are happening this spring--Boy's Soccer Try-outs, ACT Test, CE Course Enrollment, JATC applications, clubs. Come get involved and create opportunities for yourself. Have a wonderful February.

Mr. Gibbs

Director

Elizabeth is a dedicated and ambitious individual who has recently earned a coveted spot in the Honors College at the University of Utah. This accomplishment speaks volumes about her dedication to her education and sets the stage for a promising future. Elizabeth's passion for education is evident not only in her academic pursuits but also in her volunteer work at an elementary school during her free days. Despite the demands of her studies, she generously donates her time to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners. This commitment to community service reflects her belief in the transformative power of education and exemplifies her selflessness. What makes Elizabeth's journey even more inspiring is her evolving aspirations. While she initially dreamed of becoming an elementary school teacher, she has set her sights on loftier goals. We are very excited to see where Elizabeth's journey takes her!

We want to give a shout-out to all the students who received nominations for this month's spotlight:

William Mackay

Angel Gorostieta

Kyle McKee

Brice Miller

Izahi Amparo

Crew Jones

Nicola Monesi

Malori is the ultimate Jack of All Trades and, might we add, the master of each one! It's safe to say there is no one quite like her when it comes to wearing multiple hats. What's not to love about Malori? She's not just a hard worker; she's a hard worker who's always ready to lend a hand to others. Need help? Malori's your go-to person, no questions asked. Her willingness to support and her dedication to teamwork make her an indispensable asset to our staff. She is a true advocate for our students and makes sure each one knows they are seen, heard, and valued. We love having Malori on staff at Salt Lake Academy.

2/7 SLA Open House Night! 5 PM - 7 PM

2/7 Boys Soccer Parent Meeting 5:30 PM

2/10 BLACK AND WHITE DANCE 8 PM- 11 PM (In the Gym)

2/15 Parent Teacher Conference: IN PERSON ONLY 9 am to 12 pm (No School for Students)

2/16 Parent Teacher Conference: ZOOM MEETINGS ONLY

2/19 Presidents Day (No School)

2/20 Professional Development Day (No School for Students)

2/22 Mandatory ACT Meeting- During Lunch

*Check the 2023-2024 school year calendar link for A/B Day schedule and flex days

Salt Lake Academy was chosen for Fox 13's Cool School of the Week! We were able to talk about and showcase all the amazing things we do here at SLA. Thank you to all who participated and made it an amazing experience we won't ever forget!

Dear Seniors and Parents

Believe it or not, it’s time to get graduation caps and gowns, tassels, graduation announcements and your Senior 2024 swag ordered. Seniors should have received a graduation packet that was handed out during school.

Order online by February 20th, if at all possible.

• Option 1. Order your cap and gown as part of a graduation announcement and celebration package. Choose and click option 1 below.
• Option 2. Order a graduation class ring along with your graduation products. Choose and click option 2 below.
• Option 4. Choose from several Letter Jacket options - customize and order your jacket by clicking on the link in option 4 Below.

*NOTE- all tassels and caps and gowns will be delivered in your custom school colors. Cap and Gowns will be delivered to the school in the spring closer to graduation.

OPTION 1: To order graduation packages that include custom graduation announcements, photo cards, senior swag and the cap and gown please visit this link : GRADUATION PRODUCTS

OPTION 2: To order your graduation class ring, you can click this link: CLASS JEWELRY

OPTION 3: To order your Letter Jacket, you can click the link below: LETTERMAN JACKETS

Thank you, and if you have any questions, please contact Jostens directly at Bryan.durfey.office@jostens.com or

801-766-6754

Thank You

Jostens

EF High School Exchange is looking for families to host FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS who would attend Salt Lake Academy High School for the 2024-2025 school year. If your family is interested and would like more information, please contact Jeanne at jlnoble67@icloud.com or 801-580-3415.

Taking the ACT can increase your chances of earning new and better scholarships for college! It can also help you stand out on college applications and show your readiness for college level courses.

If you are planning to take the ACT with Salt Lake Academy on March 12th you HAVE to attend our pre test meeting held on March 5th at 10 am. If you do not attend this meeting you will not be able to test on March 12th. Please email Malori Dixon at malori.dixon@rslacademy.org if you have any questions.

Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers is now accepting Fall 2024 applications for 2025 and 2026 graduates! JATC incorporates challenging academic experiences which can lead to an industry certificate in addition to enhancing a students high school diploma.

SLA's new Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA) is prepping for their first competition in February! We have students competing in the following competitions: First Aid/CPR, Health Career Photography, Creative Problem Solving, Medical Spelling, Job Seeking Skills, and Public Health/Mental Health.

Our new officers for 2024:

President: Isa Sandoval/ Christina Degbesse
Vice President: Diana Velasquez

Secretary: Rhian Larson
Historian/Treasurer: Teagan Wright

If a student missed the meeting and is interested, please contact Mrs. Rowland. We would love to have everyone included!

arowland@rslacademy.org

HOSA will meet on Wednesdays on the 2nd and 3rd weeks of each month at lunchtime in Mrs. Rowland's classroom (313).

Girls Basketball:

2/1 vs New Haven @ 6 pm (HOME)

2/6 @ American Heritage 4 PM

2/9 vs Terra Academy @ 4 PM (HOME)
2/20 vs Paradigm @ 6 PM (HOME) Senior Night!

Boys Basketball:

2/1 @ AAI 4:00 / 5:30 PM

2/6 @ American Heritage 5:30/ 7 PM

2/9 vs Terra Academy @ 5:30/ 7 PM (HOME)

2/13 @ Layton Christian 5:30 PM Varsity Only (HOME)
2/22 vs Wasatch Academy 6 PM Varsity Only (HOME) Senior Night!

Home games will be played at Athlos Academy:

12309 Mustang Trail Way, Herriman, UT 84096

For more information check out the link below for complete game schedules for Griffins Athletics

Students and Parents please be aware of our new attendance policy:

-Three tardies in a class will equal one unexcused absence.*

-Three unexcused absences in a class will result in a lunch detention.

-One sluff will result in a lunch detention.

As we did this first quarter, students are allowed one reschedule per detention. Failure to complete their lunch detention will result in an in-school suspension.

Parents have two weeks from the date of the absence to excuse it.

* A tardy will be given if a student arrives late, but still participates in 75% of the class. If a student misses more than 25% of the class they will be marked absent.*

Monday and Wednesday are "A days"

Tuesday and Thursdays are "B days"

Please note that occasionally we have designated certain days to be Flex Days, so please refer to the master calendar for those days.

We also will change to Flex Days for things such as inclement weather, so please check your emails when you suspect a change may be forthcoming!

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) wants to ensure that EVERY student has access to all school classes and activities regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. USBE has the legal authority to create rules that schools must follow when collecting money for classes and activities from students and parents to make sure access is available to everyone.

Practicing Self Love

Practicing self love is one of the hardest things we can do in our life. For the month of February the counseling department wants to challenge you all to practice more self love.

6 ways you can cultivate self love:

1) Keeping a Gratitude Journal: It is easy to dwell over things that are out of our control and have them raise feelings of hopelessness, stress and anxiety. Maintaining a gratitude journal can keep you grounded by reminding yourself of what you have to feel thankful for right now

2) Give Yourself a Compliment: A small but effective way to make yourself feel good and ultimately boost self-confidence is giving yourself a compliment. Even if you don’t feel like there is anything to compliment yourself about, something small—like keeping up with your self-love habits—is worth praise

3) Speak to Yourself as You Would With a Friend: Nobody’s perfect. Try imagining your friend making the same mistake or failure, and think about what you would say to them.

4) Practice Mindfulness: Being mindful is a strategy to boost self-love, as it can help you identify what you feel, think and want. Mindfulness encompasses being fully present, non-judgmental, and aware of what is going on around us.

5) Celebrate the Small Wins: Celebrate the wins, no matter how small! The minor accomplishments add up and create momentum for reaching the end goal.

6) Limit Time on Social Media: A core component of self-love is refraining from self-judgment and comparing yourself to others—an easy trap to fall into if you’re constantly scrolling through social media. Research has found that many people make social comparisons based on what they see on social media, and that there is a strong relationship between social media usage and self-esteem.

Want information on effective coping skills this school year!? Come to the counseling office to learn more tools to manage life's stressors!

SafeUT is a crisis chat and tip line that provides real-time crisis intervention for students, parents/guardians, and educators through live chat and a confidential tip line—right from your smartphone.

Email: safeut@hsc.utah.edu
Website: safeut.org/students
Phone: 801-587-8852
Twitter: @safe_UT