Special Needs Students Treated to Magical Evening at “Out of This World” Themed Prom Organized by Riverton High School Peer Leaders

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A student stands under a balloon archIt was a magical night to remember as Kauri Sue Hamilton School special needs students gathered for the experience of a lifetime. Peer leaders from Riverton High School organized a springtime prom with lights, decorations, a DJ, dancing, pictures and refreshments for the special needs students to enjoy. The theme of the night was “Out of this World,” and to make the evening even more memorable, all Kauri Sue graduates were invited to attend. The graduates also had the chance to get all dressed up and dance to their hearts content.

Thanks to everyone involved for making this amazing night so wonderful for students.

A Week Dedicated to Honoring Educators

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As we continue to honor and say thanks to amazing teachers during this “Teacher Appreciation Week,” we have a special video tribute to some of the very best.

Teachers throughout Jordan School District were recently surprised by members of the Jordan Education Foundation with “Educator of the Year” awards. We went along to document the emotions and pride on the part of educators involved.

Watch this video and smile!

Bullying Prevention Event and Resources

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Next week Jordan School District will be hosting a special parent event to address bullying and support our prevention efforts. Dr. Melissa Lopez-Larson will be speaking directly to parents in a virtual seminar on Tuesday, May 3, from 7-8 p.m.

Dr. Lopez-Larson is an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist and an expert on bullying prevention. She received her M.D. from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine and her psychiatry training from Harvard Medical School. She now lives locally in Utah.

The seminar will allow parents to ask questions anonymously.

We hope you will join us on Tuesday, May 3, as we continue to make every effort to create safe, supportive environments for your child.

In addition to this parent event, Jordan District will be making parent coaching available for all families. For more information on parent coaching, please review the attached flyers.

Bullying Prevention Event Flyer

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

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Picture collage of teachersPlease take the time to give Jordan School District teachers a big thank you this week as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2022!

This is a week for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make in the lives of students. We thank all JSD teachers for their kindness, generosity and patience working with students. We honor them for their dedication to the job and willingness to try new things.

We also want to thank our substitute teachers for the important work they do in our classrooms, supporting education and students throughout the District.

Jordan Youth Symphony Simply Amazing in Performance Prior to Board Meeting

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Picture of Youth Symphony PerformingIt was a special treat for parents, family, friends and members of the Jordan School District Board of Education. The Jordan Youth Symphony came together for a special evening performance at the JATC South in Riverton and they were simply amazing.

The Jordan Youth Symphony is an audition symphony made up of 65 students representing nine middle schools in the District. They perform throughout the year at events like the Festival of Trees and the Youth Orchestra Invitational.

Congratulations to the talented musicians on a great performance. Thank you to Eric Perkins, Keith Davis and Jennifer Clark for your dedication and hard work guiding the students to musical success.