Supercast Episode 148: Federal Government Ends COVID-19 Meal Program in Schools

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Superindent at the Heartland cafeteriaBeginning in the new school year, families must once again apply for the income-based free and reduced lunch subsidy. That’s because the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced recently that it is returning to pre-COVID-19 rules requiring families to apply for free and reduced lunch, rather than allowing all K-12 students to receive free meals.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out what you need to know about school breakfast and lunch moving forward. And, how to apply for free or reduced meals for the upcoming 2022-23 school year in Jordan School District.

Summer Projects in Full Swing

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Crews are hard at work right now racing to get some renovations and upgrades completed in various schools throughout the District.

At Bluffdale Elementary School the front office is being relocated and remodeled to enhance safety. A comprehensive lighting upgrade is taking place, along with installation of new AV equipment, new carpet and replacement of the divider door in the gymnasium.

At Bingham High School the front office is being relocated and remodeled to enhance safety. Counseling offices are being upgraded, along with upgrades in the art rooms and the media center.

We appreciate the hard work of everyone involved in the summer projects and their dedication to getting our schools ready to welcome students, teachers, and staff back for the 2022-23 school year.

Supercast Episode 147: Aviation Sciences Program Taking Student Learning to New Heights

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Superintent with a drone, program instructor and studentsStudents are earning their wings and reaching new heights in a unique high school program that focuses on hands-on learning and future careers.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the Aviation Sciences Program at JATC North in West Jordan where students are able to get inside the cockpit of a flight simulator. That’s where they are able to explore what it’s really like to be a pilot and maintain control of an aircraft when rough weather or other challenges come their way.

What Students Need Most

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During the recent 4th of July weekend, most students likely saw some fireworks. The beautiful thing about this shared experience is just that, it’s a shared experience. People don’t have to agree on much to sit together and watch fireworks.

Being with others who are also enjoying the moment doesn’t just enhance the moment, it creates it. Each person has a deep need to feel a part of a community, a sense of belonging, and connection with others. This need can be especially difficult to meet as a young person in today’s world.

So, while students were watching fireworks there were a few moments of freedom from some of the biggest barriers to more connection.

  • Freedom from competition, because nobody wins at watching a firework show.
  • Freedom from criticism, because you aren’t getting a grade for doing it “right.”
  • Freedom from feeling different, because the others around are also enjoying the moment.

Every child needs more moments like this weekend’s fireworks. Moments where we stop competing, criticizing, or focusing on differences. Each of us, especially students, needs to spend time with people every day, enjoying simple moments and connecting on common ground.

While there may not be fireworks every day, taking a few minutes to be present with someone else is not just a nice moment, it’s a necessity for everyone’s health and wellness. We hope you have a great week!

Custodians Hard at Work Over Summer Months Making Schools & Buildings Sparkle

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Custodian Cleaning FloorsThey are polishing floors, deep cleaning bathrooms and making every inch of our schools and buildings sparkle. Take a minute out of your day to say thank you to custodians who are hard at work over the summer months to make sure students return to schools that are clean, well maintained and welcoming.

These valuable employees contribute to the important first impressions in our schools and buildings, they lend a helping hand wherever they are needed and they never miss a beat, even in the summer heat. They are such an important part of the Jordan School District family.

Thank you, custodians!