Students Showcase Their Literary Prowess in Battle of the Books

Studnets looking at the battle of the books standings Bluffdale Elementary School’s 3rd and 4th grade students combined the joy of reading and the spirit of competition as they started their annual Battle of the Books.

In September, students were given a list of 20 books and challenged to read and absorb as much knowledge as possible. This sparked enthusiasm from the young participants, who formed teams of 4 or 5 students. Each of the 50 groups came up with their own unique team name, such as Baby Sharks, We’re Not Telling You, Feisty Bananas, and The Waffles.

In different battle rooms throughout the school, students were asked questions about different books, and the teams that got the most points advanced through the tournament. There were 356 total battles and at the finals, the two remaining teams battled it out during an assembly.

Cambrai Corbett with the PTA was in charge of putting the winners names on the board and said it has been incredible to watch the children’s love of reading grow leading up to the battles.

March 19 Board Meeting Update

You are invited to a meeting of the Board of Education of Jordan School District on Tuesday, March 19 at the JATC South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue, Riverton, Utah. The study session begins at 4 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

The March 19 Board meeting agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Policies that will be discussed include a review of Board Policy GP111 Type of Meetings and a recommendation to approve new Administrative Policy AA451 Domesticated Animals in Schools and Offices. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas.

Buckets of March Madness Fun with Students, Staff, and Superintendent Godfrey at South Valley School

It was a slam dunk for fun as students and staff got an early start on March Madness at the South Valley School. Cheerleaders warmed up to welcome the teams and cheer them on during some spirited basketball games. Even Superintendent Godfrey suited up to get in on the fun.

South Valley students competed against each other in teams while Life Design students took to the court competing against staff and Superintendent Godfrey.

Congratulations to everyone involved in March Madness at South Valley! We can’t wait for tournament play again next year.

Supercast Episode 236: A PE Teacher Putting the Fun in Fitness at Copper Mountain Middle School and Making a Big Difference in Young Lives

Superintendent with Patrick Keating & Tricia RojasHe is a long-time physical education teacher who has put the fun in fitness and inspired students along the way.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to the gymnasium at Copper Mountain Middle School. There, we discover why PE teacher Patrick Keating and specialist Tricia Rojas are passionate about finding interesting ways to keep kids active and why it is so important, especially in middle school.


“Wojo Middle School” Unveiled for a Day to Honor SLC Stars Coach Steve Wojciechowski

South Jordan Middle renamed "WoJo"South Jordan Middle school, affectionately known to the community as SOJO, took on a new name for a day as it transformed into WOJO Middle School. This change celebrates Coach Steve Wojciechowski, or Coach WOJO as he is fondly known, head coach of the Salt Lake City Stars.

The day was marked by a special ribbon cutting ceremony making the WOJO name official, at least for the day. This showcases the community’s appreciation for Coach WOJO and his impact on youth and sports.

Recently, 5,000 students from Jordan School District attended the Stars Kids Day game. Now, to show thanks to students for cheering their team on, the Salt Lake City Stars, along with their mascot, Buster the Bear, donated several basketballs to the school. A basketball signed by the Stars team was also presented to remind everyone of the special event.

A huge shoutout to everyone giving back to the community on and off the court.