The enthusiastic and creative staff at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy went above and beyond to create a memorable day for students to celebrate the 67th day of school, building activities and decorating the building with the slang term 6-7. To kick off the festivities, the school offered free hot cocoa and coffee, which the student council distributed to parents during drop-off.

Staff wore fun outfits highlighting the numbers 6 and 7 and hid 67 gingerbread men around the school for students to find in a hunt. Principal Marianne Johansen even got in on the fun, dressing up as her alter ego, Skittles the Rapper, and went from class to class performing an epic 6-7 rap for students.

Way to go Majestic Elementary Arts Academy staff who have made the past 67 days engaging and fun for students. There are only 113 more to go in the school year. Keep up the great work!

Jordan Virtual Learning Academy schools, Rocky Peak Elementary, Kelsey Peak Middle, and Kings Peak High gathered at the Jordan Learning Center for a Day of Service. Students participated in a wide variety of projects, including tying blankets to send to Primary Children’s Hospital, crafting yarn balls for toys, writing letters of encouragement to students learning English in Africa, and sending cards of thanks to military members and veterans.

Students also dropped off coats, boots, hats, and non-perishable food for the JVLA winter clothing and food drives. Great job JVLA students, for using your time and skills to make our community a better place this holiday season. 

Students at Eastlake Elementary School celebrated a successful launch to Planet Kindergarten. The school was honored for having the highest percentage of students with 100% proficiency in letter identification and sounds in the Jordan School District. To celebrate, the students were joined by members of District mission control, who rewarded them with astronaut candy and awarded principal Myler with an astronaut trophy to display at the school.

Planet Kindergarten is a districtwide initiative to inspire students to reach literacy goals. Schools have created space-themed learning activities to help make kindergarten learning an out-of-this-world experience. Congrats, Eastlake students and kindergarten teachers, on a stellar accomplishment!

Jolly Old St. Nicholas took a break from his busy schedule preparing for Christmas to stop by Falcon Ridge Elementary for Cocoa with Santa. The Falcon Ridge community made gift requests to Mr. and Mrs. Claus and confirmed that they have all been very good this year. After meeting with Santa, everyone grabbed a cookie and a cup of hot chocolate courtesy of the PTA. Students also penned letters to Santa and had them mailed to the North Pole. 

Great job by the Falcon Ridge PTA and staff for a fun and festive holiday event!

Joy filled the aisles of the South Jordan Walmart as the Jordan Education Foundation teamed up with two Jordan School District schools to provide a Christmas shopping spree for students who might not have enjoyed many gifts this holiday season. Thirty-two students from South Valley School and River’s Edge School were paired with JSD employee chaperones to help them shop for presents for themselves and their families during the annual Jordan Education Foundation “Christmas for Kids” initiative. Volunteers guided students through the store, helping each student to choose $175 worth of gifts.

South Valley students opted for practical items such as clothing and shoes, focusing on basics that will aid them in their transition to independent living after they complete their time at the school, while River’s Edge students not only wanted the essentials but also picked out gifts for family and friends.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the amazing volunteers and community supporters who make “Christmas for Kids” possible. Your generosity brings joy and hope to our students, reminding everyone of the true spirit of the season!

Sign up to chaperone a student during the main “Christmas for Kids” event or donate to the Jordan Education Foundation.