Brazilian Students Share Their Culture and Language with Bluffdale Students

Brazilian students joined students in Ms. Mueller’s Portuguese dual language immersion class at Bluffdale Elementary School.

Special guests from Brazil joined students in Ms. Mueller’s Portuguese dual language immersion class at Bluffdale Elementary School. The group of Brazilian students stopped by during their trip to Utah to share their culture and experiences growing up in a Portuguese-speaking country. They even brought some of their favorite candies and treats all the way from South America. Bluffdale students showcased what a day in an American school is like, bringing their new friends to lunch, English class, and recess to learn how to play American football. 

Thank you to everyone who helped bring two groups of students from across the globe together for an enriching cultural exchange for all involved.

Majestic Elementary Arts Academy Music Teacher Marches in Pasadena Rose Parade

Lisa Blodget and the Rose ParadeSupercast Episode 332
It is a high note in the very successful career of a Jordan School District music educator. On this episode of the Supercast, meet Majestic Elementary School music teacher Lisa Blodget who just returned from marching in the Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade.

Find out why Blodget was one of more than 300 band teachers and directors from across the country selected to march in the prestigious parade, and what it felt like to be on the national stage cheered on by thousands along the five-mile route.


South Jordan Middle Administration Slimed for Good Cause

 

In December, students at South Jordan Middle School banded together for spirit days and a holiday fundraiser to support Primary Children’s Hospital. The student body combined to raise over $2600 for Primary Children’s and unlocked some fun rewards in the process. Student body officers were pied in the face, but the grand finale was a sliming of the administration. SBO’s concocted a thick, cold, and blue slime that they poured on Mr. Jenson, Ms. Erickson, and Mr. Rambadt during lunch to celebrate raising funds for a great cause.

Well done on a great holiday fundraiser, South Jordan Middle!

Learn More About DLI at Upcoming Parent Meetings

Are you interested in signing your kindergarten student up for one of Jordan School District’s Dual Language Immersion programs in first grade? Attend one of our parent meetings to learn more about the benefits of DLI!

Parent meetings are:

  • Jan. 14, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building Auditorium Door “A”, 7905 S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan
  • Jan.15, 2026, at 5 p.m. on Zoom
  • Jan.21, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the JATC-South Auditorium, 12723 S. Park Ave, Riverton

DLI is offered in four different languages at 10 elementary schools:

  • Chinese – (Eastlake, Foothills, Monte Vista, Southland)
  • French – (Fox Hollow)
  • Portuguese – (Bluffdale)
  • Spanish – (Herriman, Mountain Point, Riverside, Welby)

Daybreak Elementary School Student Has the “Look” to Be Superintendent One Day

It’s not often you find a 4th grade student who has something strikingly in common with the Superintendent of Schools. But take one look at Daybreak Elementary School’s Camden Glover and you will immediately see the similarity. Camden appears to be a youthful double or doppelgänger of Superintendent Anthony Godfrey.

When Camden got all gussied up wearing a smart suit and tie, the resemblance was even more striking. And, the 4th grader shares some really great personality traits with the Superintendent. Both love to meet new people, are fun to interact with and be around, and both are very energetic. But when Dr. Godfrey asked Camden if he would like to follow in his footsteps and be a superintendent one day, Camden said no thanks. Camden actually would like to be an assistant principal like TJ Davenport at Daybreak Elementary. Camden says if he were an assistant principal, like Mr. Davenport, he would get to play basketball every day at recess and “school” the competition like Mr. Davenport does.

We’re pretty sure no matter what he decides to pursue, Camden has a very bright future ahead. Thanks, Camden for playing along in the fun photo shoot with Superintendent Godfrey!