Category Archives: Supercast

Senior Citizens Are “Book Buddies” with Elementary School Students

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Superintendent with students and senior citizensSupercast Episode 341
It is a heartwarming partnership between senior citizens and elementary school students, a partnership where seniors from a local assisted living center are showing up and reading with kids in the library.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Oquirrh Elementary School. That’s where we see first-hand how being book buddies is building connections and companionship between the students and seniors, and bridging a generation gap. But best of all, it is inspiring a love for literacy in young children who look forward to the monthly visits from their senior friends.

Herriman High Student is National Gatorade Player of the Year

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Superintendent with Jackson SpencerSupercast Episode 340
You could say he was born to run with a high school career in cross country that is hard to beat.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet Jackson Spencer who was recently named the National Gatorade Player of the Year in Boys Cross Country. Find out what sets Spencer apart from others in his sport, and how his love for running is paving a path for future success, possibly in the Olympics.

Oak Leaf Elementary 6th Grade Students Leading by Helping Younger Kids with Reading

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Superintendent with students from Oak Leaf ElementarySupercast Episode 339
Something really cool is happening in classrooms at Oak Leaf Elementary School these days. Older students are stepping up and leading by example, proving to everyone that life is better with books.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet some sixth-graders who are taking their love for literacy to the kindergarten classroom. They are reading to younger kids as part of the Planet Kindergarten literacy program.

Copper Canyon Elementary Students Already Preparing to Be the Perfect “Portrait of a Graduate”

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Superintendent with students from Copper Canyon ElementarySupercast Episode 338
They are going about their days demonstrating the characteristics of Jordan School District’s “Portrait of a Graduate.”

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Copper Canyon Elementary School where students are posing for pictures in their cap and gowns already thinking ahead to graduation. They are being recognized for their actions demonstrating the six characteristics of “Portrait of a Graduate.” At this celebration breakfast, students are being recognized for being a responsible teammate.