Special Education Educator Turned Author Writes Book Inspired by Her Students

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Superintendent with Kristan ThompsonSupercast Episode 372
She’s a functional academics middle school teacher who spends her time outside the classroom writing novels under the pen name CJ Gryffin.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to South Hills Middle School to talk with Kristan Thompson about her book, The Color of Silence, which pays tribute to the non-verbal and uniquely abled students she’s taught over the years. Hear how her students inspired her to pick up the pen, the emotional drive behind her stories, and what it takes to become a published author.

Lean more about The Color of Silence by visiting CJ Gryffin’s website.

School Bus Drivers and Charlie the Bus Buddy Teach Students About Safety

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This week is National School Bus Safety Week, which serves as a reminder to motorists, students, and school bus drivers of the important role we all play in ensuring the safety of children.
 
Jordan District school bus drivers, along with their new friend Charlie the Bus Buddy, are visiting every JSD elementary school to teach students about bus safety. Students watch a short safety video, then head outside to practice safely boarding, riding, and exiting the bus. They even learn and practice how to properly evacuate the bus in an emergency situation.
 
Thank you to our dedicated school bus drivers and transportation staff for doing all they can to keep kids safe every day.

BYU Dunk Team Brings High-Flying Fun to Oquirrh Hills Middle School

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Oquirrh Hills Middle School students and staff enjoyed a high-energy assembly featuring the Brigham Young University Dunk Team and Cosmo the Cougar. The BYU athletic acrobats delivered a memorable performance, executing impressive dunks and engaging students. The event aligned with the school’s “Level Up” theme, which encourages students to excel academically, socially, and personally.

Beyond showcasing their skills, team members invited several students and staff to join them on the floor and test their own dunking abilities. Teachers Mr. Egbert and Mr. Diaz also dunked during the event, and two school administrators helped with the team’s stunts.

The exciting visit energized the school community, giving students and faculty an engaging, entertaining assembly before fall break.

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National School Lunch Week Brings the Big Top to the Lunch Room

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Cafeterias across Jordan School District transformed into the “Big Top” for National School Lunch Week. This year’s theme, “Cafeteria Circus: Where School Meals Take Center Stage,” turned lunchrooms into a three-ring circus with decorations, dress-up, and delicious meals like Acrobat Alfredo and Ringmaster Rippers. At Golden Fields Elementary, the nutrition staff even led students in fun carnival games for prizes after lunch.

Jordan District cafeterias serve more than 30,000 meals every single day thanks to the hard work of over 500 cafeteria employees. Their dedication and care make lunch one of the best parts of the day for our students.

Heartland Students Get Sweet Surprise During Apple Crunch Day

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Students at Heartland Elementary received a sweet and healthy surprise after lunch as the school celebrated Apple Crunch Day. Jordan School District Nutrition Services staff set up on the playground and gave prizes to students who listened to apple facts, voted at the tasting table, and learned about how apples go from local farms to their lunch trays.

Apple Crunch Day is an annual celebration during National Farm to School Month to support local farmers and teach students about where their food comes from.