Important Student Safety Podcasts & Video

Superintendent with safety expertsIn our ongoing efforts to keep parents informed about protocols in place for the safety of students in our schools, we produced several special episodes of Superintendent Godfrey’s weekly podcast, “The Supercast.”

One episode explains important aspects of Reunification, which is a process used by all schools in the event of a crisis in or outside the building. Reunification plays a crucial role in helping us get students safely back home to loved ones in an emergency situation. You can also watch a parent reunification video.

Another episode focuses on continuing efforts to enhance safety and security in our schools and buildings.

We invite you to listen to the episodes and view the video using the links below:


En nuestros esfuerzos continuos para mantener a los padres informados sobre los protocolos vigentes para la seguridad de los estudiantes en nuestras escuelas, producimos varios episodios especiales del podcast semanal del superintendente Godfrey, “The Supercast”.

Un episodio explica aspectos importantes de Reunificación, que es un proceso utilizado por todas las escuelas en caso de una crisis dentro o fuera del edificio. Reunificación juega un papel crucial para ayudarnos a que los estudiantes regresen seguros a casa con sus seres queridos en una situación de emergencia. También puede ver un video de reunificación de padres.

Otro episodio se enfoca en los esfuerzos continuos para mejorar la seguridad en nuestras escuelas y edificios.

Te invitamos a escuchar los episodios y ver el video usando el siguiente enlace:

Supercast Episode 168: Butterfield Canyon Elementary School Students Celebrate Thanksgiving Enjoying “Parents and Pie”

Supercast: Butterfield Canyon Elementary Students Celebrate ThanksgivingButterfield Elementary School teachers have been working hard to create meaningful connections and fun memories with parents this school year.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how a Thanksgiving performance by third-graders, followed by “Parents and Pie” is bringing everyone together in a sweet expression of thanks and gratitude this holiday season.


Jordan Education Foundation Supporting Students and Teachers in the Classroom with Significant Grants

Picture of JEF classroom grant awardThe Jordan Education Foundation is once again rallying behind students and teachers in the classroom. The Foundation is traveling from school to school awarding a record number of classroom grants this year. A total of $512,199.00 was awarded to teachers, funding 931 projects in 67 schools, all thanks to the generosity of donors throughout the community.

The grants will be used to purchase STEM supplies, language immersion libraries, guided reading books, Chromebooks, flexible seating options, applied science materials, math manipulatives, listening centers, sensory items and software, along with other valuable classroom tools and equipment.

A special thanks to Wasatch Capital, The Ashton Foundation, Z104 Tools for Schools, BGIS, Rocky Mountain Power, Discover, Bud Mahas, Midgley-Huber, VLCM, WCF, Jordan Credit Union, Hogan Construction, Olsen & Peterson, and all of the JEF Annual Links to Schools Golf Classic Sponsors which support the Classroom Grant program.

We are proud of the partnerships and commitment on the part of so many people to make supporting students and teachers a priority in Jordan School District.

South Valley Students Strike Up Some Fun with Thanksgiving Turkey Bowling

It was all smiles for South Valley students, teachers and staff as they took to the gym to strike up some fun with Thanksgiving turkey bowling. The students were supported by sideline cheers from their peers and bowled the turkeys with different styles and strategies.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in turkey bowling! We hope your Thanksgiving celebration is just as festive and fun.

Students at JATC South Celebrate Thanksgiving Fun Early with Frozen “Turkey Bowling”

Students at the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers (JATC) celebrated Thanksgiving early by hosting a fun game of “Frozen Turkey” bowling. They set up a turkey bowling alley in the atrium of the school and bowled frozen turkeys, cornish game hens, and wig heads from the barbering and hair design class down lanes hoping to get a strike. Students signed up and competed in brackets hoping to bowl three strikes in a row, also known as a “turkey” or six strikes in a row, also known as a “wild turkey.” Students who rose to the top in the game were  awarded prizes.