Monte Vista Elementary celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with a night of fun and activities for students and families. The Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival, is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture on the night the moon is at its fullest and brightest around the autumn equinox. Students enjoyed mooncakes, played with yo-yos, crafted lanterns, and watched a tai chi demonstration to celebrate the holiday.

The whole school was invited, but the festival was especially fun for students enrolled in the school’s Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program. Students enrolled in Monte Vista’s DLI program spend half of the school day learning in English and half the day learning in Chinese while also studying the history and culture of China. To learn more about the Jordan School District’s DLI programs, visit https://immersion.jordandistrict.org/.

The community gathered at Joel P. Jensen Middle School for a night of performances, games, activities, food, and fun at the fourth annual Fall Fest. Student groups performed throughout the evening, including selections by the school band and choirs. The West Jordan police and fire department were present to meet and greet attendees and perform a K-9 demonstration. A free dinner was also served to everyone in the cafeteria.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy to make the annual Fall Fest a success for the Joel P. Jensen students and community.

Music was in the air at Copper Hills High School as students from the Copper Hills feeder system gathered for “Bandstravaganza.” The event introduced local elementary school students to the wide variety of opportunities that await them in middle and high school. Students learned about the different instruments that make up a band, and a few lucky volunteers tried their hand at drums and color guard.

The day wasn’t just about learning about band; it was also a chance to display the musical talents of their fellow students. A “megaband” of over 130 students from West Hills Middle School and Sunset Ridge Middle School played three numbers. Copper Hills showcased its jazz band, marching band, and color guard to its future students, giving them something to aspire to as they start their musical journeys.

The artistic talents of Jordan School District Educators are on display at Riverton City’s “I Teach Art” exhibit. This year’s exhibit is a patriotic edition, with pieces celebrating America 250. You can view the moving works at the Old Dome Meeting Hall in Riverton on Mondays from noon to 8 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m. until Oct. 21. Visit https://www.rivertonutah.gov/exhibits for more information. 

Thank you to the following educators for sharing their talents.

• Theresa Christensen – West Jordan Middle School
• Denise Heninger – Kauri Sue Hamilton School
• Caili Hogan – Southland Elementary School
• Bryan Leggat – Elk Ridge Middle School
• Spencer Lewis – Hidden Valley Middle School
• Tara Long – Oak Leaf Elementary School
• Emrie Mabey – Elk Ridge Middle School
• Mollie Marie – Elk Ridge Middle School
• Kriston Sax-McDonald – Elk Ridge Middle School
• Ivie Smalling – South Jordan Middle School