It was an idea CTE Business and Marketing Teacher Andrea Call had to partner students with entrepreneurs in the community offering a real-life lesson in creating and marketing a new business. Based on the popular reality TV show “Shark Tank,” Ms. Call came up with something called “Miner Tank.”

“Miner Tank” is a competition where local entrepreneurs mentored students over the course of several weeks to help them come up with ideas for starting student-run businesses. Then, in a partnership with the Jordan Education Foundation, the mentors and entrepreneurs heard pitches from students who wanted funding for their new business ideas.

Four groups of students presented, hoping to get financial backing for their ideas, which included businesses called “Germ a Phone,” “My Creature Teacher,” “Dock Hero,” and “Demon Time.”

In the end, the winning business proposal was “My Creature Teacher,” plush stuffed animals that come with a book to help children learn tasks like brushing their teeth before bedtime.

Students behind “My Creature Teacher,” Rylin Hendry and Mary Christensen, will now work with their mentor who will invest time and money to actually help get the student-run business off the ground.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this incredible learning opportunity and thank you to the local entrepreneurs for supporting students and their education.

This is National School Bus Safety Week, a week when we can all join forces to address the importance of school bus safety. The theme this year is “1 Bus + 1 Driver = a BIG Impact on Education.”

Here are a few reminders about safety around the school bus from our Jordan School District school bus drivers.

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Jordan School District School Counseling has partnered with Granite School District, Salt Lake Community College, and the Utah Department of Workforce Services to hold the free ChamberWest Job Fair. The Job Fair will be held on Thursday, October 20, from 2 – 6 p.m. at Taylorsville High School, 5225 Redwood Rd, Taylorsville. District students can get more information by contacting their school’s Counseling Center.

Are You Looking for a Job? Your New Career Could be Just Around the Corner
If you are looking for a new job or a first-time career, please join us for the free JOB FAIR.

• Student focused from 2 – 4 p.m.
• Open to the community from 4 – 6 p.m.
• For more information, please visit ChamberWest.com
• ChamberWest Community Job Fair Flyer

Memories are being made at the brand new Oak Leaf Elementary School in Herriman and last night the community came together to celebrate. An official school dedication ceremony was held at the school. Student body leaders greeted guests as they arrived and Principal Ronna Hoffman welcomed everyone thanking VCBO Architects, Hughes Construction, District staff, the Board of Education, parents, students and the community for their role in making the new school a reality.

There were also remarks by Jordan Board of Education President Tracy Miller, Richard Dansie, Herriman City Mayor, Lorin Palmer, and Superintendent Anthony Godfrey.

The Student Council led a flag ceremony followed by a lively performance of the new school song.

Board member Darrell Robinson conducted the official dedication of Oak Leaf Elementary School. Thank you to everyone who participated in this special event.

Have a fabulous school year, Oak Leaf Owls! We hope you make memories that will last a lifetime.