Supercast Episode 102: Safety in the New School Year

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Dr. Godfrey poses for a photo with officer Mike AshleyThere are a lot of people who come together to make student safety a top priority in our schools. It is a combined effort on behalf of people who care.

On this episode of the Supercast, we talk to School Resource Officer Mike Ashley about his role in keeping kids safe and how students can help. We also share some ideas for keeping students safe throughout the year when it comes to their mental health and wellness.

Fox 13 Dream Team Has Big Surprise for Two Employees with Very Big Hearts

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It is a day Milonie Taylor and Robyn Luke will likely never forget. Both women are passionate about running Principal’s Pantries, making sure the pantries are stocked with anything a student or family might need. Milonie runs the Principal’s Pantry at Copper Hills High and Robyn runs the Principal’s Pantry at West Jordan High.

Fox 13’s Dream Team, led by Big Budah, recently stopped by with a surprise for Milonie and Robyn.  It was an effort to thank the women for their selfless work on behalf of students and to provide food, clothing and personal hygiene items to help fill their pantries.

Both women also received $1,000, which is meant to be spent on something for themselves. It was an emotional and well-deserved recognition for two amazing women who are constantly taking care of others.

Thank you, Milonie and Robyn, for all you do supporting students and families in Jordan School District.

Supercast Episode 101: Some Fun with Students at the New Aspen Elementary School

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Dr. Godfrey stands with Sarah Ricks' 4th grade class at Aspen Elementary SchoolIt is a new year and a brand-new school for students at Aspen Elementary in South Jordan.

On this episode of the Supercast, Superintendent Anthony Godfrey gets a look inside the newly opened school with a stop in the principal’s office. Then, he has a candid conversation with some 4th grade students about their impressions of the new school and the importance of learning and making new friends.

Safety Around the School Bus

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With school starting this week, please be safe and courteous around school busses. Here are some tips from the Utah Department of Public Safety on how to drive around school buses. 

First of all, slow down.

Watch for children – they can come from all directions, especially if they’re running late.

Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is preparing to stop, load or unload children. Therefore, drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.

Red flashing lights and extended stop arms mean the bus has stopped and that children are getting on or off. Drivers must STOP and WAIT until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop arms are withdrawn and the bus begins moving again before they can continue driving.

When do drivers have to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights & stop arms?

DRIVERS MUST STOP

  • On a two lane road when approaching from front or rear of the bus
  • On a road with 3 or more lanes, with no median or physical barrier (i.e., just a double yellow line) when approaching from front or rear of the bus
  • On a road with 3 or more lanes with a median or physical barrier when approaching from the rear of the bus (drivers coming from the front of the bus may proceed)
  • On a road with 5 or more lanes and a center turn lane when approaching from the rear of the bus (drivers coming from the front of the bus may proceed)

Thank you for helping us make our roads safe for students and staff this school year. 

A diagram showing when drivers need to stop for a school bus