It will help to keep everyone safe and informed in the event of an emergency in one of our schools or buildings. It’s called Standard Response Protocol or SRP and it provides consistent, clear, shared language, and actions for all students, staff, first responders, and parents. It is language that can be applied to any emergency situation.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out why state law now requires all school districts to adopt SRP and how knowing the language is essential to everyone for the sake of safety in our schools.

Find printable posters for the SRP at the Jordan School Safety website.

• Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 235: What You Need to Know About the New Standard Response Protocol During Emergency Situations in Our Schools
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They are twins attending West Jordan High School in their sophomore year and they are turning 4 years old. At Antelope Canyon Elementary School a long-time second grade teacher is finally turning sweet 16.

On this episode of the Supercast, we find out what it’s like to have a leap year birthday. A birthday that comes around just once every four years on February 29, when the year is actually 366 days long, instead of the regular 365. Are leap year birthday folks forever young, let’s find out.

• Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 234: High School Sophomores Turn 4 Years Old, Long-Time Teacher Turns Sweet 16, Celebrating Leap Year Birthdays
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It was an evening of fun traveling back in time to 1984 when Joel P. Jensen Middle School first opened its doors. Joel P. Jensen recently threw a big birthday bash to commemorate four decades of being a part of the community.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the 80’s style party where everyone was having fun celebrating 40 years of history, making memories, building friendships, and educating students.

• Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 233: Joel P. Jensen Middle School Celebrates 40 Year Birthday with Big Bash
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It is a lesson that can drive some student’s buggy, while others are literally eating it up.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Mountain Creek Middle School where we find social studies teacher Kristina Meng bringing some creepy, crawly creatures into the classroom. It’s for a lesson on how bugs are considered a culinary delight in some cultures around the world. Join us for a classroom taste test like no other and a lesson students won’t soon forget.

• Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 232: A Lesson About Bugs as Grub, Are Students Eating It Up?
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Recently many first-grade classrooms in Jordan School District looked a little more like lively senior centers because students and staff were celebrating the first 100 days of the school year by dressing up as if they were 100 years old.

On this episode of the Supercast, we talk to some very impressive silver-haired students at Silver Crest Elementary School about their 100th day costumes. Find out what they say about the aging process and when someone is considered “old.”

We’re going to start however, with some teachers who also look “aged to perfection” on the 100th day.

• Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 231: Aged to Perfection, First Graders Celebrate 100 Days into School Year
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