Connect Canyons

Canyons School District - Sandy, Utah
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Connect Canyons Podcast

Learning is about making connections, and we invite you to learn and connect with us. Connect Canyons is a show about what we teach in Canyons District, how we teach, and why. We get up close and personal with some of the people who make our schools great: students, teachers, principals, parents, and more. We meet national experts, too. And we spotlight the “connection makers” — personalities, programs and prospects — we find compelling and inspiring. 

  1. Ep 92: How to Get the Most Out of Parent-Teacher Conferences

    16 HR AGO

    Ep 92: How to Get the Most Out of Parent-Teacher Conferences

    It’s parent-teacher conference season in Canyons District. In the coming days, tens-of-thousands of meetings are planned throughout the District, a significant investment of time and energy on behalf of schools and families — all with the best interest of students in mind.So, how can parents get the most out of this opportunity for facetime with faculty? What kinds of questions should they be asking? Are these meet-and-greets even still useful in today’s hyper-connected world where parents re...

    15 min
  2. Episode 92: Canyons Resource Closet: A Storehouse of Hope for Students, Families in Need

    11 SEPT

    Episode 92: Canyons Resource Closet: A Storehouse of Hope for Students, Families in Need

    No student should worry about attending school hungry or without access to basic necessities. But a growing number do, which is why Canyons School District created a the Resource Closet, a central storehouse of food and hygiene items and school supplies that Canyons schools can draw upon to replenish their pantries or extend a little emergency support to students and families in need. Homelessness is a growing problem. Every year in America, an estimated 4.2 million youth and ...

    20 min
  3. Episode 91: Understanding Food-Allergy Safety in CSD Schools

    4 SEPT

    Episode 91: Understanding Food-Allergy Safety in CSD Schools

    According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies impact one in 13 children. That's about two students per classroom, and those numbers are on the rise, increasing 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. It's all but impossible to eliminate food allergies, as they're synonymous with our main food groups. But we can work with families to create healthy plans to keep Canyons District students safe. In this week’s episode of Connect Canyons, we sit down with Se...

    15 min
  4. Ep 90: Sign Up for Parenting Classes, Student Supports at the Canyons Family Center

    28 AUG

    Ep 90: Sign Up for Parenting Classes, Student Supports at the Canyons Family Center

    People are stressed. The COVID-19 pandemic, global conflicts, and the always-connected nature of modern life are weighing on our collective consciousness. But no one needs to face these pressures alone. In Canyons District, there’s a resource called the Canyons Family Center, which, for 15 years, has provided a spectrum of wellness supports to families completely free of charge, from counseling to student support groups and parenting classes. “The Canyons Family Center is a pl...

    22 min
  5. Ep 89: Utah Royals Roster Bolstered by Talents, Skills of Alta High Graduates

    22 AUG

    Ep 89: Utah Royals Roster Bolstered by Talents, Skills of Alta High Graduates

    Michele Vasconcelos set the Alta High record for the number of goals scored in a single season when she dominated the prep scene in 2011 with her Hawk teammates. The big moment came during the 65th minute of the 5A state championship at the then-Rio Tinto Stadium that gave the Hawks the state trophy. That record stood until 2016 when Brecken Mozingo, who grew up just blocks away from Vasconcelos, soared on the pitch for Alta. The skills and grit they learned in Alta High’s storied ...

    5 min
  6. Ep 88: Three Proven Ways to Calm Those Back-to-School Jitters

    14 AUG

    Ep 88: Three Proven Ways to Calm Those Back-to-School Jitters

    Positive affirmations and notes tucked into lunchboxes with the encouraging words, “You got this!” There is no shortage of the creative ways parents devise to ease those back-to-school jitters. Seasoned educators, however, will tell you the best tips and tricks boil down to three key components: routine, boundaries, and communication. For the first Connect Canyons episode for the 2023-2024 school year, we sit down with Sally Sansom, Canyons District’s Director of Elementa...

    31 min
  7. Ep 87: From Awareness to Action: Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health Challenges

    23 MAY

    Ep 87: From Awareness to Action: Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health Challenges

    According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect 31 percent of adolescents while depression affects 13% of our children. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, providing a time to recognize the importance of mental health, the stigma that surrounds it, and highlighting the resources available to those who need support right here in Canyons District. On this episode of Connect Canyons, we hear from school psychologist for Midvale Middle School, Heather Bainbridge. ...

    38 min
  8. Ep 86: Anchors Aweigh: Celebrating CSD Retirees as They Set Sail on Their New Adventures

    9 MAY

    Ep 86: Anchors Aweigh: Celebrating CSD Retirees as They Set Sail on Their New Adventures

    Every retirement marks the end of an era, but also a time to reflect on the profound impact one's career can have. As we bid farewell to our Canyons School District retirees, we're especially privileged to share the story of Connie Crosby, a true cornerstone of our education family. Her role in establishing the McKinney-Vento program in Canyons School District has been nothing short of lifesaving, offering a beacon of hope to homeless students and ensuring their educational journey continues ...

    23 min
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Learning is about making connections, and we invite you to learn and connect with us. Connect Canyons is a show about what we teach in Canyons District, how we teach, and why. We get up close and personal with some of the people who make our schools great: students, teachers, principals, parents, and more. We meet national experts, too. And we spotlight the “connection makers” — personalities, programs and prospects — we find compelling and inspiring. 

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  • Creator
    Canyons School District - Sandy, Utah
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Connect Canyons
  • Show Website
    Connect Canyons

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