Dear Parents,

We want you to be aware of the following updates regarding mask requirements and COVID-19 cases:

Mask Exemptions

• Jordan School District is following clarification from Salt Lake County which says a doctor’s note is not required for student mask exemptions. The County is concerned that requiring a doctor’s note would place undue burden on our healthcare system, which is already overwhelmed. As a result, a parent signature is now sufficient for a student to receive an exemption to the mask mandate. A physician’s signature is no longer required. The exemption form can be found at the link below:
  • Student Face Mask Exception Form
• Exemption forms that have already been submitted will continue to be honored.
• Students are required to wear a mask unless an exemption form is in place.

KN95/N95 Masks

• If your student would like a KN95/N95 mask, please request one from your school.

COVID-19 Case Count Update

• The Salt Lake County Health Department is reporting a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases in schools throughout the District. This is primarily due to the Omicron strain of COVID-19, which is rapidly spreading across the State and nation.
• At this time, we ask everyone to be extra vigilant by following recommendations to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in the school and community. Taking extra precautions will help in efforts to keep students and staff safe and avoid “Test to Stay” events.
• For more information on Health Department recommendations, visit: coronavirus.utah.gov/covid-19-prevention-recommendations-released-for-k-12-schools/
• You can monitor COVID-19 case counts at all schools in the District by going to our dashboard found at: covid19.jordandistrict.org/dashboard/

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep everyone safe.

Queridos padres,

Queremos que esté al tanto de las siguientes actualizaciones con respecto a los requisitos de máscara y los casos de COVID-19:

Exenciones de máscara

• El distrito escolar de Jordan está siguiendo la aclaración del condado de Salt Lake que dice que no se requiere una nota del médico para las exenciones de mascarillas para estudiantes. Al condado le preocupa que exigir una nota del médico suponga una carga indebida para nuestro sistema de atención médica, que ya está abrumado. Como resultado, la firma de un padre ahora es suficiente para que un estudiante reciba una exención al mandato de máscara. Ya no se requiere la firma de un médico. El formulario de exención se puede encontrar en el siguiente enlace:
  • Formulario de excepción de mascarilla para estudiantes
• Se seguirán respetando los formularios de exención que ya se hayan presentado.
• Los estudiantes deben usar una máscara a menos que exista un formulario de exención.

Mascarillas KN95/N95

• Si su estudiante desea una máscara KN95/N95, solicite una en su escuela.

Actualización del recuento de casos de COVID-19

• El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Salt Lake informa un aumento significativo en los casos positivos de COVID-19 en las escuelas de todo el Distrito. Esto se debe principalmente a la cepa Omicron de COVID-19, que se está propagando rápidamente por todo el estado y la nación.
• En este momento, les pedimos a todos que estén más atentos siguiendo las recomendaciones para evitar una mayor propagación de COVID-19 en la escuela y la comunidad. Tomar precauciones adicionales ayudará en los esfuerzos para mantener seguros a los estudiantes y al personal y evitar eventos de “Prueba para quedarse”.
• Para obtener más información sobre las recomendaciones del Departamento de Salud, visite: coronavirus.utah.gov/se-publican-recomendaciones-de-prevencion-de-covid-19-para-escuelas-kinder-al-12o-grado/
• Puede monitorear los recuentos de casos de COVID-19 en todas las escuelas del Distrito yendo a nuestro tablero que se encuentra en: covid19.jordandistrict.org/dashboard/

Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo mientras trabajamos juntos para mantener a todos a salvo.

It was the experience of a lifetime for two Mountain Creek Middle School students with special needs. Jaymi Bonner an 8^th grade student who plays violin, and Emma Figueroa, an 9^th grade student who plays trumpet, represented Utah in the Rose Bowl parade. The students were selected, along with others who have special needs, from all over the country. They all participate in a program called “United Sound.” The program focuses on relationship building and partners special needs students with peer tutors who assist and support them playing in their individual school bands.

A special thanks to Shriners Hospital Utah for providing a wheelchair with lights and mount adaptation for Emma’s trumpet.

Congratulations Jaymi and Emma for making Utah proud! Keep up the great work as part of “United Sound.”

Students at Eastlake Elementary School spent weeks collecting food during a school-wide food drive. The School’s Student Council led the three-week food drive and will deliver all the items to the Utah Food Bank. The students collected 5,256 food items, with a second grade class donating 600 items and a fifth grade class donating 1900 items! The drive exceeded the students’ and staff’s expectations.

Great job, Eastlake Elementary School students! You make us all proud.