It 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.

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.

It was a special night for some Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary School students, their families, and Principal Ross Menlove. The Bluffdale City Council and Mayor Natalie Hall took time to recognize five students for their exemplary dedication to learning in school. Each student was addressed individually by Mayor Hall.

Congratulations, Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary students. Keep up the great work, with great teachers inspiring a love for learning every day!

It was an exciting day for South Valley students traveling from Thailand to India, Samoa, and beyond, without leaving their school. During “Flying Around the World Day,” each classroom represented a different country, educating students about the culture and offering a taste of the region with food samples as well. The students traveled from country to country, visiting classrooms exploring the various country’s traditional colors, flags and clothing, giving them an opportunity to explore different cultures from around the world.

Staff played the role of pilots and flight attendants stamping passports as students traveled from one country to another inside the individual classrooms.

What a fun and engaging way for students to learn about different countries and cultures. Congratulations to everyone at South Valley for giving students such a rich and memorable experience!

Please join us in congratulating West Jordan High School’s Alyse Almond on an amazing achievement. This dedicated Jordan School District educator has joined the ranks of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) around the country, truly demonstrating a dedication to her craft.

National Board Certification is a rigorous process that reinforces high standards, a commitment to excellence in teaching and elevating the teaching profession. These teachers continue to change the way students learn and they help students reach their highest potential.

National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification in K-12 education. It means that teachers have met the profession’s highest standards for accomplished practice.

Congratulations, Alyse Almond! We are proud of your accomplishments.