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.
Students 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.
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!”
She is a 12th grade student at Kings Peak Virtual High School and her original artwork will be on its way to Washington D.C. soon. Principal Ammon Wiemers says Kings Peak is extremely proud of Mariah, who took a first-place award at the 51st annual Utah All-State High School Art Show for her digital artwork titled “Wave.” Congressman Burgess Owens presented Mariah with the award and her artwork will be on display at the Springville Art Museum until March 24, 2023. After that, the piece will be transported to Washington D.C., where it will be displayed inside Congressman Owen’s Congressional office for one year.