October 16, 2026
Battle of the Books
Hello Monte Vista Parents!
We are excited to kick off another year of Battle of the Books (BOB). Here is a letter with details
about the program and what you can expect.
What is Battle of the Books?
It is a reading incentive program for students in 3rd thru 6th grade. Students are assigned books
to read and are divided into teams (by their teachers) and then tested on their knowledge of the
books they have read against other teams. The book lists can be found here:
3-4 Grade Book List
(https://www.battleofthebooks.org/book-list/medium-20-book-list-3-4-grades-2026-27.php)
5-6 Grade Book List
(https://www.battleofthebooks.org/book-list/medium-20-book-list-5-6-grades-2026-27.php)
How does my student participate?
Your child’s teacher will place your child on a team of 4-5 kids from their class. They will be
assigned to read 4-5 books off the book list. When they are finished reading a book, they will fill
out a story map (found in the library) or a book report. This will be based on the teacher’s
preference. The teacher will then give them a raffle ticket to hand into the library. We will hold
prize drawings a few times a month. Students are required to hand in at least 1 raffle ticket to
participate in battles. If a student reads and hands in a raffle ticket for all 20 books, they are
invited to be in the 20 Club and get to attend a special field trip after the battles.
Where do the students get the books?
Our Monte Vista School library has copies of all of the books. You can also find them on SORA,
Libby, or at any of the Salt Lake County libraries near us.
When are battles?
Battles will take place April 19-22, 2027. Finals will be held on April 23, 2027.
How can you help?
Encourage your students to read! In April, when we hold the battles, we will need lots of
volunteers to help. So look for a sign-up sheet in the Spring.
BOB is a lot of fun! If you have further questions, please ask your student’s teacher or contact a
member of the BOB committee. We are looking forward to a great year. Happy Reading!
October 4, 2026
Kindergartener Spotlight
Listen to the Podcast
Welcome Back🍎📚
Helpful Links for the 2026-2027 School Year
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MVE Google Calendar(Scroll bar on the right)
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Monte Vista Instagram (quick news & updates)
2026-27 School Year
- 👮 We’ve partnered with South Jordan PD and our bus duty staff to make the front lot safer.
- 🚫 The front parking lot is no longer a drop-off/ Pick-Up zone for anyone (including special education).
- Buses will use the lot, which will be closed for parking from 8:45–9:15 AM.
- The lot will open again at 9:15 AM. It will close again during dismissal.
- You can still use the drop-off lane (marked by green cars) and other parking spots (marked by red cars) shown on the map.
- Please don’t park on the corners—buses can’t turn safely when cars are there, and it creates dangerous blind spots for cars leaving the carpool lane. Please don't plow over our cones 🙂
- 🚸 Kids copy adults. Please use crosswalks and walk around parking lots.
- 🚦 City safety guards off school property aren’t MVE employees. If you notice something wrong or no one is there, don’t hesitate to call 911—we’ve been instructed to do the same.
- 🤗 You’re always welcome in our building; we want a warm, inviting atmosphere, but student safety will always come first.
- ⏰ Please plan ahead: safety > convenience.
Please do not block traffic on 2700 W by attempting to turn into the front parking lot from 8:40-9:10 AM
2025-2026 School Year Information
- Bell Schedule
- Student Drop-off and Pick-up Video Explanation and Map
- First Day of School Line-up Map
- Monte Vista Instagram
- Online Meal Payment / Free and Reduced Meal Instructions
- Please keep your meal accounts balanced and apply for free/reduced lunch sooner than later to help our school balance our accounts.
- MVE Policy: Attendance/Dress/Cell Phone/Motorized Scooter/etc.
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