Thank You to Everyone Who Attended the “Jordan Job Fair”

It was a fun night for members of the community to come together and explore a wide variety of job opportunities in Jordan School District. The “Jordan Job Fair” showcased current job openings at every school and department throughout JSD. Principals, administrators and other staff were on hand to answer questions and meet potential job candidates.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to everyone involved in organizing and supporting the “Jordan Job Fair.” If you missed the job fair and would still like to apply for a job in one of our schools or departments, please visit employment.jordandistrict.org

We hope to hear from you soon!

Joel P. Jensen Teacher Honored at Utah Jazz Game as “Most Valuable Educator”

She is described as a teacher who puts in endless hours to make lessons and learning engaging for her students. Because of her hard work, passion, and inspiring students to succeed, Joel P. Jensen teacher Mandy Truscott has been named the latest “Most Valuable Educator” and was honored during Monday night’s NBA game between the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets.

Mrs. Truscott was surprised by the honor and received a personalized Utah Jazz jersey and a $1,000 classroom grant from Instructure, the parent company of Canvas.

The nomination said Mrs. Truscott puts in countless hours to help her students improve their reading skills. She teaches remedial reading classes and each year her students average about three years’ worth of growth in their test scores.

Mrs. Truscott was not only a special guest at Monday night’s NBA game, she will attend an awards dinner with the Jazz and Instructure at the end of the season.

Congratulations, Mrs. Truscott! Keep up the great work, you make the District and your students proud.

Join in the Fun for the Chinese New Year Celebration at Herriman High

Chinese New Year Celebration FlyerIt will be an evening of fun with cultural presentations, educational games, food, and a fantastic program. Jordan School District students will lead this authentic celebration where people can browse interactive cultural exhibits, participate in games, and take in amazing displays. There will be a cultural program in the auditorium and food will be available for purchase from Fatty Tuna and Panda Express.

The celebration is this Thursday, January 26, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. at Herriman High School and everyone is invited.

Southland Dual Language Immersion Students Share Their Cultural Knowledge with Others

Students learn how to use a Chinese yo-yoWith the Lunar New Year celebrations starting, students enrolled in the Chinese dual immersion program (DLI) at Southland Elementary took the opportunity to use their new cultural skills to teach other students about Chinese cultural traditions. The DLI students showed how to use a Chinese yo-yo and chopstix, crafted with paper cutouts, and wrote traditional couplets to hang at home. Students from all grades at the school had a chance to participate in the events and learn from their DLI peers.

Great job, Southland teachers and students, for bringing Lunar New Year celebrations and knowledge to the whole school. Keep up the great work!

Jordan Education Foundation Celebrates Generosity of Donors

Picture of Superintendent speaking at donor luncheonIt was a day to celebrate everyone who supports students, teachers, and education by donating to and being involved with the Jordan Education Foundation. The Foundation held its annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon at the JATC South in Riverton. Guests were able to visit a variety of educational booths, which featured different programs donors support, programs that make a big difference in the lives of students and teachers.

The theme of the luncheon was “The Power of Connection.” JEF Executive Director Mike Haynes made the opening remarks welcoming everyone, thanking donors for using the power of connection to unite as a community supporting students, teachers, classrooms, staff, and a growing number of refugee families throughout Jordan School District. Superintendent Anthony Godfrey and JEF Board President Dawn Ramsey also talked about the important work donors support and the difference they make in education.

A sincere thank you to everyone using “The Power of Connection” to better the lives and education of students in Jordan School District!