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Virtual Learning Day on Wednesday, February 22

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Winter Weather Warning IconDue to a major winter storm warning, and recommendations from the National Weather Service and UDOT, Wednesday, February 22, will be a virtual learning day for all students in Jordan School District.

All schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, February 22.

There will be no in-person learning in our schools on Wednesday. No meals, no preschool, and no daycare will be provided. Teachers will be available to meet with students virtually between 10 a.m. and noon. Schools will communicate how to best connect with teachers and will share any additional schedule information.

Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held virtually or by phone on Wednesday, February 22. Conferences will NOT be held in person on Wednesday. More information will be provided by your school or teacher.

The District will make an announcement regarding the status of Wednesday after-school and extracurricular activities by 1 p.m. that day.

Thank you for your understanding and support. Student and staff safety is our top priority.

Debido a una importante advertencia de tormenta invernal y recomendaciones del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional y UDOT, El miércoles 22 de febrero será un día de aprendizaje virtual para todos los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de Jordan.

Todas las escuelas y oficinas estarán cerradas el miércoles 22 de febrero.

No habrá aprendizaje en persona en nuestras escuelas el miércoles. No se proporcionarán comidas, preescolar ni guardería. Los maestros estarán disponibles para reunirse con los estudiantes virtualmente entre las 10 am y el mediodía. Las escuelas comunicarán cómo conectarse mejor con los maestros y compartirán cualquier información adicional sobre el horario.

Las conferencias de padres y maestros de primaria se llevarán a cabo virtualmente o por teléfono el miércoles 22 de febrero. Las conferencias NO se llevarán a cabo en persona el miércoles. Su escuela o maestro le proporcionarán más información.

El Distrito hará un anuncio sobre el estado de las actividades extracurriculares y después de la escuela de los miércoles a la 1 p. m. de ese día.

Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo. La seguridad de los estudiantes y el personal es nuestra principal prioridad.

West Jordan Elementary Students Inspired to Write Letters of Thanks to Local Postal Carrier

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They are hundreds of cards and letters written by students at West Jordan Elementary School after Media Specialist Trina McCleary, read them the book “Sincerely, Emerson.” The book follows eleven-year-old Emerson Weber as she writes a letter of thanks to her postal carrier, Doug, and creates a nationwide outpouring of love. It is a story of gratitude, hope, and recognition for all the essential helpers seen every day, and all those who go unseen.

After reading the book, students throughout the school were inspired, with the support of Mrs. McCleary, to write and deliver notes of appreciation to their own mail carrier, Mitchell, who delivers mail to West Jordan Elementary School. In fact, they presented Mitchell with hundreds of cards and notes thanking him for the hard work he does every day, despite the weather that may come his way.

Way to go West Jordan Elementary students! We love this lesson in gratitude.

Serving Up a Taste of Chinese Culture at Foothills Elementary School

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Teachers making Chinese dumplingsIt was a fun and relaxing way to learn about Chinese culture and cuisine at Foothills Elementary School. Chinese Dual Language Immersion teacher, Yunliang Bao, organized a Chinese dumpling-making activity for teachers and anyone interested in learning how to make the delicious dumplings.

The Chinese DLI teachers have been working hard to integrate Chinese culture into the school, and decided a cooking lesson in the art of Chinese dumpling-making would be a real treat for teachers and staff. As part of the school’s Wellness Day activities, teachers put their cooking talents to the test, making home-made dumplings, cooking them, and eating the tasty morsels. They also received a side-order of lessons in Chinese culture and learned what Chinese DLI teachers for our community.

Keep up the great work in DLI at Foothills Elementary School.

CTE Students Showcase Welding Program on Utah’s Capitol Hill

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Welding students at the State CapitolStudents from the JATC-South Welding Program spent some time on Utah’s Capitol Hill to share their experiences with lawmakers and school superintendents. The students showcased items they made in their welding class. They also discussed safety gear and prospective careers in the welding field.

The field trip was a part of “CTE Day on the Hill,” where dozens of programs from around the state were featured to celebrate CTE Month.

Great job students and staff for representing Jordan School District. Keep up the great work!

Recognizing Hard Work of School Counselors During “National School Counseling Week”

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High school counselors with gift bags.In honor of “National School Counseling Week” we want to send a sincere message of thanks to the hard-working school counselors throughout Jordan School District. They go above and beyond every single day and work incredibly hard supporting students in so many different ways. As a token of appreciation for all they do, JSD counselors were treated to Crumbl cookies and a small gift pack letting them know “We Think You Rock!”

We encourage you to drop by your counseling center and show your gratitude by offering a word of thanks to the counseling staff. School counselors are here to help students by preparing students for future careers, academic advising, help with social/emotional development, and ensuring today’s students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.

Thank you to all of our school counselors who are making a difference in the lives of Jordan School District students.