Granger Council PTA

First day of the legislative session: ✅; robed in ✅

When are you visiting the Capitol this 2026 Legislative Session, which runs through March 6.

📣 Mark Your Calendars! Utah PTA Advocacy Conference
Join us for A Century of Advocacy: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future 🎓
📅 November 13, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Jordan Learning Center
3706 W 9800 S, South Jordan, UT
🎉 Celebrating 100 YEARS of Utah PTA!
Schedule Highlights:
✨ 9:00 - Panel Discussion
✨ 10:15 & 11:30 - Educational Classes
✨ 12:30 - Lunch
✨ 1:00 - Business Meeting
Registration:
💰 $10 PTA Members | $20 Non-PTA | $15 Lunch
🔗 Register now: utahpta.org/advocacy-conference
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to PTA, this conference offers valuable insights into education advocacy and the future of our children's education. Don't miss this historic celebration!

🌟 CALLING ALL PTA LEADERS! 🌟
Ready to transform your leadership skills and make a lasting impact in your community? The Utah PTA Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for Fall 2025!
✨ What You'll Gain:

Proven strategies in family engagement, advocacy, outreach & communication
Universal leadership skills for PTA and community work
Immersive development with fellow passionate leaders
Tools to help every child's potential become reality

👥 Perfect For:
Local, council, and region PTA leaders who are passionate about inclusive leadership and increasing family engagement
📅 Fall 2025 Sessions:

Sept 15: 9am-4pm
Oct 13: 9am-3pm
Nov 10: 9am-3pm
Dec 8: 9am-4pm

We're seeking visionary leaders who demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and PTA values while striving for an inclusive association that serves ALL families.
Ready to enhance your leadership journey? Full attendance and engagement required for this transformative experience.
🔗 Learn more & apply: utahpta.org/leadership-academy

The PTA Reflections program provides access to the arts and opportunities for recognition to help students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas using art and to develop confidence and a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

The PTA Reflections Program aims to:

Inspire students and families to creatively engage around the annual theme.
Share resources to support families' artistic endeavors and access arts education opportunities.
Provide student artists access to recognition and celebrations for their creative talent.
Encourage continued participation in the arts.
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/for-students-and-families

Meal planning this weekend? Take a night off and join Hillsdale Tuesday night for dinner!

Congratulations to our own Mrs. April Ishola. She was honored this evening as region 5 PTA elementary educator of the year. Way to go!

Calling all PTA Treasurers! The end of the 2024-25 fiscal year is quickly approaching. Please join Utah PTA Treasurer, Karen Beebe, on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. for step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to prepare and submit your End-of-Year Compliance Documents. This training will be recorded, so please register even if you cannot attend the live meeting. A link to the recording will be sent to all registered participants as soon as it becomes available and will be uploaded to PTA University at utahpta.org.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-qWU72BpSFmWCg9mHBNliA #/registration

The application closes at midnight on Saturday, February 1st!

It's time again for our literacy grant!

Linda Mariotti is a past Granite School District Superintendent who was a champion of literacy and reading, PTA, and the students of Granite. A grant will be awarded, in her name, to the school(s) with the most creative way to support literacy. You must be able to show how you will support all students at your school. Good luck!
Applications are due February 1, 2025.
A grant of $500 each will be awarded to three schools.
The money is provided by the Mariotti Family and funds from Region 5 PTA.
A digital form is available at: https://forms.gle/V8BhyhjnrKahzkqU8
You can download and print a paper copy from our website sites.google.com/view/region5ptautah

Come join Granger High School for a spookily fun event!

Amendment B: Vote YES

A vote for this amendment allows more of the $3.3 billion currently held in the state trust lands fund to be spent on today’s students. Utah PTA supports the change on annual distributions from the State School Fund from 4% to 5%. It is NOT a tax increase; it is a spending increase from the money already collected. Elementary schools in Granite District would receive $5,000-$10,000 more per school. High schools in Granite District would receive $30,000-$60,000 more per school, and that money is spent by local school community councils for academic needs of students. Other supporters of this amendment include the Utah Treasurer, the Utah State Board of Education, the Utah School Boards Association, and Utah School Superintendents Association.

Need a plan for dinner? Come support Stansbury PTA tonight at In n Out!