Supercast Episode 115: The “Turkey Trot” and “Turkey Tunes” Tradition at Golden Fields Elementary School

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Superintendent with teachers and students in their turkey outfitsIt has been a beloved school and community Thanksgiving tradition at Golden Fields Elementary. On this episode of the Supercast, we find out why the Turkey Trot and Turkey Tunes play such an important role in the school’s Thanksgiving celebration year after year.

Then, we have some fun with students who show us their home-made talking turkeys and tell us what they are thankful for this year.

Students Growing with Classroom Garden

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Ms. Feyereisen 3rd grade classThey are learning a lot about growing in Ms. Feyereisen’s 3rd grade class at Monte Vista Elementary School. Every year the teacher and her students team up to turn a corner of their classroom into an aeroponic garden tower. Ms. Feyereisen has used the garden tower to teach math, science, and writing lessons. At the end of the project, the students make their own salads with the vegetables they have helped to grow.

Great job, Ms. Feyereisen, on finding a unique way of integrating simple tools into everyday lessons.

Supercast Episode 114: Meet the Silverwolf Caucus! (Part 2)

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Superintendent looks on as Candice Pierucci looks at her "sample work"They are members of the Utah State Legislature and Riverton High School Silverwolves through and through.

On this bonus episode of the Supercast, we take you back inside Riverton High to once again catch up with the “Silverwolf Caucus.” They are Utah State Representatives, all former Riverton High students. Find out what happens when Representatives Candice Pierucci, Ashlee Matthews, and Jordan Teuscher run into some former teachers as they tour the halls of their alma mater, sharing some laughs and lots of memories along the way.

Supercast Episode 113: Meet the Silverwolf Caucus! Three Riverton High School Graduates Now Successful in Utah State Legislature

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Superintendent sits with the Silverwolf CaucusThey call themselves the “Silverwolf Caucus.” Three former Riverton High School students who are all now public servants, after being elected to the Utah State Legislature.

On this episode of the Supercast, State Representatives Candice Pierucci, Ashlee Matthews, and Jordan Teuscher return to Riverton High for the first time since they graduated. Find out what they learned from their time as students, what advice they have for some student body leaders and why Riverton High is still near and dear to them today.

Stay tuned for a bonus episode on the Silverwolf Caucus tomorrow.

Celebrating the Official Dedication of Aspen Elementary School

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They are off to a great start learning, making new friends and beginning new traditions at Aspen Elementary School in South Jordan. This week the Jordan School District Board of Education held a special new school dedication ceremony for Aspen Elementary. To the delight of those in attendance, students performed their brand new school song perfectly. Principal Suzie Williams remarked on what an honor it is to lead not only students on their educational journey at Aspen, but to lead an amazing team of teachers and staff at the school as well.

Superintendent Anthony Godfrey and School Board President Tracy Miller also addressed the crowd, congratulating everyone involved for successfully opening the beautiful new school, which will be a part of the community for years to come.

The program concluded with Board First Vice President Bryce Dunford officially dedicating Aspen Elementary.

Thank you to everyone for making Aspen such an amazing new school in Jordan School District