We were sad to have to cut down one of our Aspen trees last school year. Unfortunately, it was dying, and we were unsuccessful at saving it.This week, the district came and planted another tree. It will be fun for us to watch it grow.
6 days ago, Aspen Elementary
As Independence Day and Pioneer Day celebrations approach, Alpine School District reminds community members that fireworks are prohibited on all school district property. With elevated wildfire risk across Utah this summer because of drought conditions, we encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly and help protect our schools, neighborhoods, and surrounding open spaces from preventable fires.
13 days ago, ASD Communications
At the beginning of June, I received a phone call, an email, and a celebration box from Solution Tree recognizing Aspen as a PLC at Work Promising Practices school. Aspen has established a clear commitment to the PLC at Work® process, developed systems to monitor student learning on a timely basis with promising interventions and extensions, and most importantly, shown a positive impact on student achievement in reading data and with our multilingual learners.
A representative from Solution Tree will come and celebrate with teachers on our Professional Development day in August. I am proud of our teachers and support staff for their important work with our students. We are excited about this recognition, and so I wanted to let you know about it. You will see this flag flying under our American flag in the fall!
Mrs. van Dijk, principal
13 days ago, Aspen Elementary
We are holding a District Celebration on Thursday, February 12th at Timpanogos High School beginning at 6:30. The event includes performances from our high school music groups, an opportunity to meet Superintendent Jensen, and a new district logo reveal. We hope community members will attend!
5 months ago, TSD School Board
Congratulations to last year’s third grade team for achieving a 10% increase in getting students on grade level!
5 months ago, Aspen Elementary School
Congratulations to last year’s kindergarten team for achieving a 20% increase in getting students on grade level in literacy!
5 months ago, Aspen Elementary School
RISE Award Nominee for December 2026
Aspen Elementary, first grade teacher: Kristen Cottrell
Nominated by Jessica Bautista, parent
She is the best teacher she's always welcome the kids every morning with a bigger smile that makes my daughter feel welcome every day and happy also she always doing the best for the students she is a funny one full of love to teach our kids everyday she deserves to be the winner because the kind and love she has every day to teach she inspire my daughter to be a teacher when she grow up she's always saying if she wants to be like Miss Cottrell.
RISE Award Nominee for December 2026
Aspen Elementary, fourth grade teacher: Earlet Meiners
Nominated by Denise Sagendorf, teacher at Aspen Elem.
Earlet is such an effective teacher! She gets the students involved in the lesson. They are moving and working with a partner to improve their learning. She is a great addition to Aspen Elementary. Her kindness for the students and the staff is so impressive. We have so much fun working with her!
RISE Award Nominee for December 2026
Aspen Elementary, kindergarten teacher: Stacey Frye
Nominated by Allison Ferrell, parent
My daughter has selective mutism which makes it difficult for her to speak to others outside of immediate family members. Having her in all day kindergarten made us worried if she would talk to anyone or feel safe and comfortable. Mrs. Frye has really worked with us to understand SM and how she can help our daughter feel comfortable and succeed. She is now talking to other kids and teachers. She even recited a poem in front of class, which we never thought she would be able to do. This is all due to Mrs. Frye being remarkable, encouraging and loving towards our daughter.
5 months ago, Mrs. Sanborn
RISE Award Nominee for January 2026
Aspen Elementary School, Teacher: Denise Sagendorf
Nominated by Emily Gray, Aspen Elem. Head Custodian
Denise has been an amazing addition to our team at Aspen. Everyone loves and respects her; especially her students. Mrs. Sagendorf is so understanding and flexible. I've enjoyed working with her, and the appreciation she gives. She is so kind, and soft spoken, I know she genuinely cares about everyone. She is always doing what's best for the students, with a smile on her face everyday. Denise, thank you for the hard work and dedication you put in everyday to support your students. You are changing lives.
5 months ago, Mrs. Sanborn
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
At Aspen Elementary, we believe every day counts in setting the foundation for future success! Each month, we'll be recognizing the efforts of those who make it to school daily and on time with certificates and exciting prizes.
Let's make this September, and every month of school, a celebration of showing up!
9 months ago, Mrs. Sanborn
Next week is Spirit week! Show your spirit by dressing up each day. Be creative and use things you have at home. Also, there's something you can DO each day to show your school spirit.
9 months ago, Aspen Elementary
Employee of the Year: Emily Gray is a vital member of the Aspen team. She has grown leaps and bounds in her two and a half years here and is now rocking the role of head custodian. She is always willing to jump in and do whatever is asked, even the "not so pleasant" tasks. Emily does a fantastic job of managing her sweepers, budgets, orders, all the while keeping on top of her work. She looks ahead and anticipates the needs of teachers, staff, and the PTA. Emily also goes above and beyond with things like monitoring students clean black marks off the hallway floors during our "Scrub Club," which is a favorite recess activity for many students. She also goes out of her way to interact in positive ways with students at lunch and regularly advocates for their needs. We have a unique situation with our three Special Education classes that add work to her plate, but Emily has been flexible and patient. We appreciate all that Emily does for our school and love having her at Aspen!
about 1 year ago, Aspen Elementary
Our custodial staff has been working hard to deep clean our school, and we have also made some improvements. We had some partition strips installed between the bathroom stalls to give more privacy to students. Also, did you notice our new marquee?
about 1 year ago, Aspen Elementary
Goodbye 6th Graders!
We had a wonderful end of year with our 6th graders. We are going to miss them next year. Students, good luck as you move on to junior high. Don't forget to SOAR! Look for some of the staff in front of Oak Canyon at the beginning of your 7th Grade Day!
about 1 year ago, Aspen Elementary
Parents, if you would like to donate supplies for your child’s classroom, here is a list of useful items.
about 1 year ago, Aspen Elementary
RISE Award to Mrs. Emily Stone:
Emily consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the success and well-being of our students. She has an incredible ability to get to know each student, understand their unique needs and strengths, and gives special attention to students who need connection the most.
Emily keeps meticulous records and masterfully teachers in a caring and consistent manner, ensuring that every student feels supported and capable. Her presences is not only comforting and reassuring for the students but is also inspiring for her colleagues.
about 1 year ago, Aspen Elementary
Teacher of the Year: Sharla Moyes works hard to create a classroom environment where students feel safe and respected. She accomplishes this through modeling, direct instruction, and targeted weekly practice. She has put a system in place for students to report to her about their current moods and needs so she can provide timely help and remediation. She fosters high levels of academic learning by selectively anchoring multiple engagement points within each lesson. Through these and other efforts, she and her 5th grade team have made great progress toward their reading and math goals. Sharla is also always eager to learn and improve and sets an incredible example for her students of being a lifelong learner. Although she’s one of our newer teachers, Mrs. Moyes has already proved herself to be a valuable asset to our school.
about 1 year ago, Aspen Elementary
