Supercast Episode 109: One Teacher’s Path from Professional Musician to Rocking It In the Classroom

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Dr Anthony Godfrey and Brian Anderson holding guitarsHe was a professional musician who once toured with some big-name bands like Dixie Chicks, Survivor and Lynyrd Skynyrd. On this episode of the Supercast, we hear about one man’s path from the professional music stage to teaching in the classroom. Find out how Brian Anderson’s career in rock ‘n roll, led him to the classroom.

Herriman High Business Students Find Sweet Success in Homecoming Cookie Competition

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Herriman High School students pass out cookies to judgesIt was a Homecoming competition with an educational component for some Herriman High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The students combined American enterprise concepts with a cookie bake-off for homecoming royalty nominees. The nominees baked some really creative cookies, using in some cases, old family recipies. They also had to design a poster promoting their cookies. The cookies and promotional posters were judged by local business owners who then talked to the FBLA students about building a successful brand and marketing. It was a fun and tasty way to learn about business from local professionals while supporting the homecoming court.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this sweet homecoming cookie competition!

Community Comes Together for Family Fun Night at Riverside Elementary School

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Image of students at Family Fun NightIt was a colorful, fun-filled night to remember for more than 400 members of the community as Riverside Elementary held their 2nd annual Dia de los Muertos Family Fun Night.

The event included food trucks, Mariachi singing, dancing performances, and a special performance from the school’s very own 5th grade student, Kaylee Bucio. There was also a pumpkin decorating contest, games and activities, light trick or treating, multiple themed photo booths, and of course, an Ofrenda display.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making Family Fun Night such a success and a huge thanks to the Riverside PTA for putting on this amazing event!

New Majestic Elementary Arts Academy Inspiring Young Student Artists

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Picture of Student ArtworkIt is a school focused on visual and instrumental arts and already the new Majestic Elementary Arts Academy is bringing out the best in young students, encouraging creativity and bringing artistic talents to life.

Majestic Visual Art Specialist Ishel Brimhall Hertz says students have been showing incredible skill in the arts this year. They have studied art history, experimented with different tools, and enjoyed the innovative process of art making. Ms Brimhall Hertz says “Because of our school’s dedication to the arts, our students have felt seen and heard. Their artwork is beautiful and full of personal meaning. It is so amazing to know that our district cares so much about the arts. The support really is making a difference in our student’s lives.”

Keep up the inspiring work students and staff at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy!

Supercast Episode 108: New Technology Helping to Keep Students Safe

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Superintendent with Angie RasmussenIt is designed to help keep students safe in and outside of school. On this episode of the Supercast, we talk about new technology called “Bark,” which helps to detect signs of things like cyberbullying, suicidal ideation and threats of school violence. Listen and find out how this new technology is already proving successful in saving lives in Jordan School District.