JSD Student Body Officers Get First-Hand Look at State Legislative Process

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Jordan School District SBOs on the State Capitol Steps During the recent legislative session, all Jordan School District secondary schools sent student body officers to tour the Utah State Capitol. The visit provided the students with a first-hand look at the inner workings of State government and the legislative process.

The tour also allowed the student body officers to interact with government employees and elected officials. The students sat with lawmakers as several bills were debated and asked questions of them during the process. They gained valuable insight into how laws are passed in Utah and how public policy is formed.

Thank you to all the lawmakers and State Capitol staff who helped make this a memorable and enlightening visit for Jordan School District students.

Bingham High School Chinese DLI Program Provides Students with an Immersive Experience in the Rich Traditions of Chinese New Year

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They are working hard and having fun in the Chinese Dual Language Immersion and World Language programs at Bingham High School. Recently, students participated in and performed for Chinese New Year celebrations at various locations, including South Jordan City Hall and Herriman High School.
Bingham High also hosted a special Lunar New Year assembly featuring a performance by the Anping Sword Lion Dance team from Taiwan. There were many other engaging activities such as dragon dance demonstrations and Chinese calligraphy sessions where students learned to write Lunar New Year greeting words.
Congratulations to the Bingham High DLI and World Language team for igniting enthusiasm among students to progress to the next learning level in Chinese studies. Keep up the great work!

Rosamond Elementary School Student Dances Her Way to Top in Region 6 Reflections Competition

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Pictures of Brecklyn StaggsIt is a moment of pride for Rosamond Elementary School and something to celebrate. A 6th grade student at Rosamond, Brecklyn Staggs, won the Region 6 PTA Reflections Award of Excellence for a dance she choreographed and performed. The theme of the dance was “I Am Hopeful Because….” It was an original, creative work performed beautifully by Brecklyn and she won in the middle school dance choreography category.

Congratulations, Brecklyn Staggs. Keep up the great work in dance and in making everyone proud of your accomplishments!

Bingham High School Hosts Inspirational Womens’ Day in Sports

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It was a day to empower female student athletes throughout the state of Utah. Bingham High School Athletic Director Andee Bouwhuis was a driving force behind the first annual “Womens’ Day in Sports,” which was sponsored by the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (UIAAA) and the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA). About 150 female athletes from more than a dozen school districts around the state participated. The girls, all sophomores and juniors, were inspired by speakers who encouraged them to raise the bar in leadership and be ambassadors for women in sports and sports professions.

The girls learned about proper nutrition to fuel the body as an athlete and positive body image. They heard from a sports psychologist and a gold medal Olympian in water polo.

It was an amazing event and we are grateful to everyone who helped in planning and making it such an impactful day for girls in sports.

Supercast Episode 234: High School Sophomores Turn 4 Years Old, Long-Time Teacher Turns Sweet 16, Celebrating Leap Year Birthdays

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Superintendent celebrates Leap Year birthdaysThey 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.