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Website: https://www.saltlakeacademy.org/

Phone: 385-474-9052

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11/4 - December Intersession sign-up closed

11/9 - Boys Basketball Tryouts HELD AT THE WEST CAMPUS - 4:30pm-6pm

11/9 - Girls Basketball Tryouts HELD IN THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM - 4:30pm-6pm

11/9 - 11/19 - Food Drive

11/17 - Signing Day

11/23 - Flex/ Virtual Day Campus Closed

11/24 - Flex/ Virtual Day Campus Closed

11/25 - 11/27 - Holiday/ Break NO SCHOOL

11/30 - Intersession Starts

Registration for December Intercession (November 30–December 11)

will close on November 4th

Students may register for up to 4 classes and may have the opportunity to earn up to 1.00 credit. Classes are available for credit recovery, original credit, and recreation/enrichment.

Please note:

• November 30–December 4: Classes will be held in person at SLA.(9am-3pm)

• December 7–11: Classes will be completed remotely from home.

• 100% attendance is required to receive credit.

• Some recreational/enrichment classes do not offer credit, so please review course selections carefully.

Please use the following link to sign up for any classes your student would like to take: https://forms.gle/4SmrpxyiTWF3fZcw7 .If you have any questions about which classes your student needs to take, please reach out to Ms. Mills, jmills@saltlakeacademy.org or Ms. Jensen, kjensen@saltlakeacademy.org.

Salt Lake Academy High School and West Campus are teaming up for a Food Drive benefiting Utah Food Bank from November 9–19.

We’ll be collecting canned goods, peanut butter, mac & cheese, canned fruit and meats, other shelf-stable foods, and new unopened personal-care items.

At the high school, Freshmen & Sophomores will compete against Juniors & Seniors, and West Campus will have its own competition as well.

For the High School we'll have barrels on the stage in the cafeteria for items to be collected in.

We’re excited to celebrate our student-athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic careers! Join us for Signing Day as we recognize their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments.

📅 Date: November 17
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: High School Gym

Families of committed athletes are welcome to attend and share in this special milestone!

Congratulations to our athletes on this exciting next chapter!

Boys and Girls Basketball seasons begin this month with their first games on 11/17 (boys away) and 11/18 (girls home).

Boys Basketball Gear Handout- November 5th during 4th period basketball class, fees must be paid/handled with Amy before then to receive any gear

Girls Basketball Gear Handout- November 9th during 2nd period basketball class, fees must be paid/handled with Amy before then to receive any gear

Girls Basketball Media Day- November 16th, 4:30pm, West Campus

Boys Basketball Media Day- November 23rd, 4:30pm, West Campus

Hard to believe, but there are only three weeks left in the second quarter! As we wrap up this half of the school year, it’s the perfect time to reflect, refresh, and make a strong final push.

Quick Tips to Finish Quarter 2 Strong:

• Reflect & Reset: Take a moment with your student to look back at their progress so far. Celebrate their wins, no matter how small, and discuss any remaining challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.

• Check Academic Habits: Refresh routines around homework, organization, and bedtime. Small tweaks to daily habits can make a big difference in reducing end-of-quarter stress.

• Focus on Well-Being: As the weather changes and schedules get busier, encourage downtime, regular sleep, and healthy habits.

11th Grade PCCRs Are Underway! Junior year is an important time to start thinking about life after high school. Please sign up for a PCCR appointment to meet with your counselor and discuss finishing high school, graduation requirements, and planning for college and your future.

• PCCR Dates: October 19th – November 12th

• Sign up for your appointment:https://calendar.app.google/Xu31deQzSCWBq4zm8

Our counseling team is here to support your student's academic, social, and emotional growth. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need resources or support!

Bingo Night is a fundraiser for SkillsUSA. Funds will be used to support the chapter in preparing for state competitions. Tickets can be purchased during lunch in the lobby, or at the door the day of the event.

Congratulations to the 2026–27 SLA HOSA Officers!

Celebrating Bilingualism

Knowing more than one language means having more ways to connect, share ideas, and tell our stories. Our multilingual students bring these strengths into classrooms across our school every day.

In a future newsletter, we’d love to highlight some of their voices, experiences, and work, while allowing each student to choose what they feel comfortable sharing.

Celebrando el bilingüismo

Saber más de un idioma significa tener más maneras de conectarnos, compartir ideas y contar nuestras historias. Nuestros estudiantes multilingües aportan estas fortalezas a las aulas de nuestra escuela todos los días.

En un próximo boletín, nos encantaría destacar algunas de sus voces, experiencias y trabajos, permitiendo que cada estudiante elija lo que se sienta cómodo compartiendo.

Need Help Connecting to Aspire or Canvas?

Need help getting connected to Aspire or Canvas? Stop by and talk with Ms. Malena! She can help you set up access so you can check your student’s grades, assignments, and school updates.

Ms. Malena speaks Spanish and is happy to help families in either English or Spanish.

¿Necesita ayuda para acceder a Aspire o Canvas?

¡Pase a hablar con la Sra. Malena! Ella puede ayudarle a configurar su acceso para que pueda revisar las calificaciones, tareas y avisos escolares de su estudiante.

La Sra. Malena habla español y con gusto puede ayudar a las familias en español o en inglés.

Thanks,
Malena

mcalderon@saltlakeacademy.org

We want our student-athletes to be successful both in the classroom and in their sport. To support this goal, student grades will be checked every Monday and Tuesday as part of our athletic academic expectations.

📚 What Happens If a Student Is Failing?

If a student is failing a class, they will be placed on the Academic Study Hall list. Coaches will receive a list of students who need to attend, and those students will be pulled from their sports period and will miss practice on Monday and/or Tuesday.

Students will return to their regular practice schedule on Wednesday and Thursday, and this process will repeat weekly as needed.

✅ How Does a Student Return to Their Sports Period?

Students will remain in Academic Study Hall until they can demonstrate progress toward passing their classes. To return to their regular sports period, students must:

• Complete and submit missing or incomplete assignments.

• Work toward bringing their grade(s) to a passing level.

• Show the Study Hall teacher their passing grades and submitted work.

• Receive clearance from the Study Hall teacher before returning to their sports period.

🎯 Our Goal

Our goal is not to keep students from participating in their sport. Rather, this process is designed to help student-athletes understand that academic success is a requirement for athletic participation while providing dedicated time and support to get caught up.

👨‍👩‍👧 How Parents & Guardians Can Help

Parents and guardians can play an important role by regularly monitoring their student's grades and missing assignments. Staying aware of grades throughout the week can help prevent a student from being placed in Academic Study Hall and missing practice.

For added convenience, we have provided instructions on how to become a Parent Observer in Canvas. This allows parents and guardians to monitor their student's:

• Courses

• Grades

• Assignments

• Upcoming work

Thank you for partnering with us to support our student-athletes and reinforce the importance of balancing academics and athletics.

Questions about the academic eligibility process? Please contact the school and ask for Heidi White

Want to keep up with your student's classes and academic progress? A Parent Observer account allows you to view your student's courses, assignments, due dates, grades, and other course information in Canvas.

🔑 Step 1: Get a Pairing Code From Your Student

Your student will need to log in to their Canvas account first.

1. Log in to your student's Canvas account.

2. Select Account from the left-hand menu.

3. Select Settings.

4. On the right side of the Settings page, select Pair with Observer.

5. Canvas will display a 6-character pairing code.

6. Write down or copy the pairing code.

⚠️ Important: Pairing codes are case-sensitive and expire after 7 days or once they have been used.

💻 Step 2: Create Your Parent/Observer Account

Visit our school's Canvas login page:

https://rslacademy.instructure.com/

Then:

1. Click Parent of a Canvas User? Click Here For an Account.

2. Enter your name.

3. Enter your email address.

4. Create a password.

5. Enter the Student Pairing Code provided by your student.

6. Agree to the Terms of Use.

7. Click Start Participating.

🎉 You're all set! You are now connected to your student as a Canvas Observer.

👨‍👩‍👧 Adding Another Student

Already have a Parent/Observer account? You do not need to create another account.

Have your additional student generate a pairing code using the steps above. Then:

1. Log in to your Parent/Observer Canvas account.

2. Select Account.

3. Select Observing.

4. Enter the new student's pairing code.

5. Click + Student.

You can use one Parent/Observer account to follow multiple students.

👀 What Can Parent Observers See?

As a Canvas Observer, you can generally view:

• 📚 Your student's courses

• 📝 Assignments and due dates

• 📊 Grades and assignment scores

• 📢 Course announcements

• 📅 Your student's Canvas calendar

• 💬 Teacher feedback that is available to observers

🔒 Good to Know

An Observer account is view-only. Parents and guardians cannot submit assignments or participate in a course as the student.

Together We Go Further – Academics. Athletics. Community.

Does your family need help with transportation to or from school? Are you interested in connecting with other Salt Lake Academy families in your area who may also be looking for carpool options?

Salt Lake Academy families can access the Frogtummy Carpool feature through their Aspire account. This resource helps participating families find and connect with other school families in their area to explore possible carpool arrangements.

How to Get Started

1. Log in to your Aspire account.
2. Access the Frogtummy Carpool feature.
3. Look for participating families in your area.
4. Connect directly with families to discuss possible transportation arrangements.

Please remember: Salt Lake Academy is helping families become aware of and access the Frogtummy carpool resource. The school does not arrange, supervise, approve, or guarantee individual carpools. All transportation arrangements are made independently between participating families. Families are responsible for determining whether a carpool arrangement is appropriate for them.

A quick reference for parents — the key policies from our Code of Conduct, condensed so you can save it, forward it, or check it whenever a question comes up.

Please note: if your student has a zero hour, their start time is 8:25 AM.

Every Friday, students have the opportunity to work online or get help from teachers — we call it Flex Friday. Students aren't required to come into the building, but they're welcome to if they need extra help or tutoring. In-person support is available from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM.

The Free and Reduced Lunch application also covers sports fees! You can apply for both using just one form. Please click the link above to submit your Free and Reduced Lunch application and get assistance.

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