Is your student curious about what the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers (JATC) offers? Mark your calendars; both JATC Campus, North and South will host an Open House on January 25th from 4:00 to 7:30 pm.

Hear about the incredible opportunity for students to explore career paths in state-of-the-art facilities. Students and parents can meet the dedicated faculty and staff and ask questions about the programs.

JATC offers a wide range of classes in Agriculture, Engineering, Health Science, Information Technology, Skilled and Technical Trades, and Teacher Education. These programs are open to ALL students enrolled in Jordan School District schools.

Take advantage of this chance to discover your passion and unlock your potential. We can’t wait to see you there!

• JATC North: 9301 S. Wights Fort Road, West Jordan
• JATC South: 12723 S. Park Ave., Riverton
• jordantech.org

It was a day and an experience Jaxson Steele will likely never forget. Jaxson is a 5^th grade student at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy and he loves his school, music, and playing the clarinet. But Jaxson will soon be relocating to a new school after his mother unexpectedly passed away the day after Christmas.

To lift Jaxson and his family and let them know they are not alone at this very difficult time, Majestic Elementary Principal Marianne Johansen decided to make one of Jaxson’s dreams come true during a recent field trip for her 5^th graders to the Salt Lake City Stars basketball game. With funding from the Jordan Education Foundation, Ms. Johansen was able to purchase a brand-new clarinet for Jaxson so he has his very own instrument at his new school.

With the crowd watching and cheering him on, the magical gift was presented to Jaxson on the court during halftime of the Stars game. Jaxson’s gratitude was obvious and the kindness and support of others will hopefully go a long way in helping Jaxson heal after the loss of his mother.

Thanks to everyone who made a magical memory and show of support for this amazing student!

We invite you to watch the news story on Jaxson’s surprise reported by KSL’s Alex Cabrero.

Fifth grader gets surprise gift at SLC Stars game

She is a very talented artist and student at Bingham High School and now Erin Grimshaw is getting some recognition for her artwork.

Erin Grimshaw was selected as one of the monthly Arts Council’s “Artists on Display” for The Gale Center in South Jordan. You can see the incredible works by Erin and witness first-hand, her amazing talents by touring the display.

The Gale Center is free and open to the public Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Erin’s art will be exhibited at the Gale Center until the end of January and then will be on display at the South Jordan City Hall.

Congratulation, Erin. Keep up the great work in your artistic career.

The Salt Lake City Stars are hoping to inspire students at Columbia and other elementary schools to reach for the stars by pursuing careers in the NBA that don’t involve making free throws, assists, or dunks on the court.

During a fun-filled assembly with the Stars coach, the team Mascot, and others in the basketball organization, students learned about opportunities to work in the NBA and with other professional sports teams in jobs which don’t require you to be a pro athlete. They heard from the team photographer, those in marketing for the Salt Lake City Stars, even learned what it’s like to be a team statistician.

It was also a chance to get 5^th grade students excited about their upcoming field trip to see the Salt Lake City Stars play a home game at the Delta Center on January 17 for free. Many of the students have never had the opportunity to experience a professional sporting event.

Thanks to the Salt Lake City Stars for caring about kids and their futures.