Experience of a Lifetime for JSD Employees in Mongolia Focused on Fostering Education

Posted on

Superintendent with teachers who went to MongoliaSupercast Episode 325
They traveled thousands of miles away on a mission to foster education and share knowledge with fellow educators in Mongolia.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out what inspired three amazing Jordan School District employees to spend much of their summer providing training to English teachers in Mongolia. We’ll hear about the incredible lessons they learned and the life-changing impact they discovered, learning about another beautiful and very different culture.

Golden Fields Elementary Celebrates Thanksgiving

Posted on

A cornucopia of fun Thanksgiving traditions were on display at Golden Fields Elementary School. First graders treated the school to their “Turkey Tunes” assembly, complete with songs and turkey costumes. Second-grade students Turkey-Trotted down the halls with noisemakers, and third-grade students marched down the halls in the Golden Fields Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade with personally designed balloon floats. 

The fun wasn’t limited to the hallways and the gym; individual classes had their own crafts and activities. For example, Ms. Kothlow’s class enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving school lunch together in the classroom, complete with placemats and pumpkin pie for dessert. 

Happy Thanksgiving to Golden Fields and all the amazing students and staff in Jordan School District!

South Valley School Students Celebrate Thanksgiving with Festive Holiday Turkey Party

Posted on

Staff at South Valley School kicked off the Thanksgiving holiday with a party that brought joy and gratitude to students and staff alike. Alongside the beloved annual turkey bowling games, the party showcased the incredible efforts of students who collected over 2,000 food items for the Principal Pantry, helping fellow students in need.

To celebrate their accomplishment, each class had a student throw a whipped cream pie at a staff member as a reward for all their hard work. Students burst out in laughter as whipped cream flew through the air, creating many memorable moments.

The gymnasium was transformed into a vibrant Thanksgiving-themed bowling alley, complete with inflatable turkeys and music from a DJ. Students held signs encouraging bowlers to get strikes and spares, while staff members danced in turkey-themed costumes and hats.

Together, staff created not just fun memories, but a sense of community and belonging. Nice work to everyone who helped bring joy to the students of South Valley School this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving!

Mountain Creek Middle School Counselor is State Counselor of the Year

Posted on

Join us in congratulating Mountain Creek Middle School’s David Parker who was recently named the Utah School Counselor Association’s “Counselor of the Year.” This truly is a prestigious honor for an amazing counselor.

Mountain Creek Middle Principal Glen Varga says Mr. Parker is such a great school counselor because he is a very humble and giving person who thinks of others before himself. Principal Varga says while David Parker doesn’t seek public recognition, he is certainly worthy of it!

David is surrounded by a very supportive school counseling team at Mountain Creek Middle School. That incredible team received Honorable Mention awards at the annual Utah School Counselor Association conference this year. Mr. Varga says they all lift one another up and are a highly effective team, and he is proud to be a part of it all.

Congratulations, Mountain Creek Middle team! Keep up the amazing work.

Herriman Elementary School Students Have Big Hearts in Holiday Giving

Posted on

Students at Herriman Elementary School proved they have some pretty big hearts, especially when it comes to helping others over the holidays. The student council decided no child should have to go without breakfast cereal, especially over the winter holiday break. So, they rallied the entire school and did a cereal box donation drive, and it was a huge success. The students collected a total of 556 boxes of cereal!

Before donating the cereal to a local food pantry, the student council, along with volunteers, set up the cereal boxes in a domino course in the hallways throughout the school. Then, students and staff lined the hallways to watch the boxes fall in a perfect domino run.

Congratulations, Herriman Elementary students! You are a great example of the giving spirit which is so appreciated this holiday season and throughout the year.