Trojan Weekly 10/19/2026
October's Theme is LEADERSHIP
Dear AME Families,
Welcome back. It was good to have the building full again this week, and the kids came back from break ready to work.
Next week is a busy one, with lots of academics and fun. Good News Club starts up Monday afternoon. Wednesday is a minimum day for staff PLCs. Friday night is the Monster Mash Dance, and our MPC parent club has been working hard to get the gym ready for it. Bring your little monsters, ghules or other creative costumed kids and come dance with us.
Two more things worth celebrating. The VUSD Board is recognizing our girls’ basketball team for their undefeated season on Wednesday evening at Avery Middle School, and the girls have their end of season party Thursday afternoon. Those 13 girls earned every bit of it.
Schedule For The Week of October 19th
Monday, 10/19
Good News Club ⋅ 2:20 – 4:00pm
Tuesday, 10/20
After School Tutoring Grades 3-5 Permission Slip Required - 2:20 - 3:15pm
Wednesday, 10/21
Minimum Day
VUSD Board Celebration, Girls’ Basketball Undefeated Season, Avery Middle School ⋅ 5:30 – 6:30pm
Thursday, 10/22
After School Tutoring Grades 3-5 Permission Slip Required - 2:20 - 3:15pm
Girls’ Basketball Team Party ⋅ 2:30 – 4:00pm
Friday, 10/23
Monster Mash Dance ⋅ 5:00 – 7:00pm
Notes:
- The gym will be closed Friday afternoon while we set up for the Monster Mash.
- Please be extra careful driving through Penn Gulch Crosswalk, the sun is blinding in the mornings this time of year.
- Please do not park or drop off/pick up in the upper lot. It is for staff and special education parents with permits only. Use Feeney Park for all pick up, parking and drop off.
- Communicate directly with your teacher about after school plans. There’s no need to call the office; an email, note or Remind message to the teacher works perfectly.
- For safety reasons, AME students may not cross Highway Four without a parent or guardian.
Lady Trojans Are Undefeated Champions! 🏆
Our Lady Trojans did it! With a win over cross mountain rival HFE and a hard fought victory against the Jenny Lind Cougars this week, our girls finished the season undefeated and earned the championship title.
These girls showed up with heart, hustle, and teamwork all season long, and we could not be prouder of them. Our champions will be honored at next week’s board meeting, where each player will receive a Lady Trojan Championship Shirt.
A big thank you to Coaches Todd, Mike, and Tom for the time, energy, and care they poured into this team. Thank you to AD Mac for keeping our athletics program running strong. To our families, thank you for the tremendous support all season, from the rides to practice to the cheering in the stands. And thank you to MPC for funding the championship shirts and for always having our kids’ backs.
Congratulations, Lady Trojans! 💙🖤
Go Trojans!
Hakuna Matata! A big THANK YOU to all the families who came out to support our school book fair! Your support helped make this event a huge success and encouraged our students to discover the joy of reading.
A special thank you to our Parents Club for purchasing a book for EVERY student and to our Rotary Club for purchasing a book for every third grader! Your generosity helped make sure our students could take home a new book and a new adventure.
We would also like to thank the following parents for their time and support:
Heather Bjortvedt, Melodie Blakemore, Kaitlyn Smith, Luz Davis, Lianna Lee, Evin Van Outryve, Lea Hayward, Linsey Dowell, Darby Bardini, Laura Oliver, Pamela Woods, Kathleen Bales, Cheree Munoz, Brook Hill, Anna Garrison, Rachel Wendt, Jill Walker, Sharon Todeschini, Jeanne Airola, and Richard Seaman
We appreciate everything you did to help make our book fair such a success! It truly takes a pride to make great things happen! Thank you for helping our students’ love of reading grow. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful school community!
TERRIFIC TROJANS STAFF FEATURE: MR. DAVE HARRIS!
Let’s hear it for Mr. Harris!
This week, we’re shining our Terrific Trojans spotlight on Mr. Dave Harris, who is bringing his experience, enthusiasm, and love of learning to Michelson Elementary for his SECOND year as a proud Michelson Trojan!
With 15 years of teaching experience under his belt, Mr. Harris has worn many hats in the classroom, teaching 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, as well as STEAM! Talk about a teacher who knows how to keep things moving, keep students thinking, and keep learning exciting!
When asked about his favorite part of teaching, Mr. Harris shared that it’s watching the growth that happens throughout the school year. From those first-day jitters to those amazing moments when everything finally clicks, seeing students learn, grow, and discover what they’re capable of is what makes teaching so rewarding. And that’s something worth celebrating!
When the school bell rings and Mr. Harris trades the classroom for the great outdoors, you might find him hiking a trail, biking through the scenery, camping under the stars, or hitting the slopes on his snowboard!
This adventurous Trojan has his sights set on another big goal: traveling more and exploring all the amazing places the world has to offer!
We’re so happy to have Mr. Harris as part of our Michelson Trojan family! Thank you for helping our students grow, explore, and reach new heights every day.
Once a Trojan, always a Trojan!
Help us give Mr. Dave Harris a big TROJAN CHEER for being one of our Terrific Trojans Staff Stars!
- Minimum Day - Wednesday, October 21⋅12:20 Dismissal
- Monster Mash Familiy Dance - Friday, October 23⋅5:00 – 7:00pm
- School Site Council - Monday, October 26⋅2:30 – 3:30pm
- Halloween Trick Or Treats See You On Rocky Hill :) - Saturday, October 31⋅4:30 – 5:30pm
Dressing for Fall Weather
Fall in the mountains means chilly mornings and warm afternoons, sometimes on the same day. A few easy habits help our Trojans stay comfortable and healthy as the weather changes.
Layer up. A t-shirt with a sweatshirt or light jacket on top lets kids adjust as the day warms up. Cold kids have a hard time focusing, and so do kids who are sweating in a heavy coat at noon.
Label everything. Jackets come off at recess and don’t always make it back to the classroom. Writing your child’s name inside coats, sweatshirts, and hats helps us get them home. Our lost and found is already filling up, so stop by if something has gone missing!
Plan for rain. When the first storms roll in, a rain jacket and closed toe shoes make a big difference. Kids still go out at recess on cool days, and dry feet keep them happier all afternoon.
Keep the sunscreen handy. Fall sun is still strong on clear days. A little sunscreen in the morning protects kids during recess and PE.
Dress for outside play. Kids are healthier and sleep better when they get fresh air every day. Clothes they can run, climb, and get a little dirty in let them make the most of recess.
Questions about your child’s health? Nurse Suzi is always happy to help.
