Daybreak Elementary Student is Regional Spelling Bee Champ and Now Heads to National Scripps Competition

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Picture of Spelling Bee winner Sophia MontanaShe has a flare for spelling the most difficult of words anywhere, anytime and now an amazing Daybreak Elementary School 6th grade student will soon be competing with the best in the nation. Sophia Montana was crowned co-champion of the Regional Spelling Bee last week. Sophia’s co-champion is an 8th grader.

Sophia excitedly shared the amazing news with her Principal Leslie Ewell over spring break. It was a really tough competition. After the first round, the field of competitors was narrowed down from 160 spellers to 20 and then the competition went on for 18 more rounds.

The whole spelling bee lasted five hours. Sophia won after correctly spelling pneumatocyst.

She will now go on to represent Utah at the National Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May!

Congratulations, Sophia. We will be cheering you on at Nationals in Washington D.C.!!!

Jordan School District Outstanding Educators Honored at Salt Lake City Stars Game

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Outstanding Educators honored at SLC Stars gameIt was a great night for fans and players at a recent Salt Lake City Stars basketball game. The team took to the court coming out on top in their game against the Austin Spurs.

But some might say the biggest winners of the night were educators. The Salt Lake City Stars invited the Jordan Education Foundation “Outstanding Educators of the Year,” and the “Outstanding Principal of the Year,” to be recognized on court in front of a supportive and cheering crowd.

Congratulations to these deserving educators for the honor of being recognized and for the important work they do for students in classrooms throughout Jordan School District every single day.

Thank you to the Salt Lake City Stars for making sure educators know how much they are appreciated. Go Stars!

Supercast Episode 238: A “Hole-In-One” Championship Kind of STEM Course at Jordan Hills Elementary School

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Superintendent with Jordan Hills STEM studentsThey were asked to take a swing at designing miniature golf courses and the students proved concentrating on teamwork can pay off.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Jordan Hills Elementary School where STEM specialists gathered groups of students in the gym for a unique lesson. The students were asked to use engineering skills and work in teams to create challenging mini golf courses worthy of a hole-in-one. It was a STEM exercise that was educational and a whole lot of fun.

Chinese Language Students Proud to Share Culture and Fun with Families

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Principal Quarnberg with language fair studentsThey are representing the Chinese culture and having fun in the process. Recently, students in the Herriman High School Chinese Club had a wonderful time at sophomore orientation sharing their Chinese knowledge, dress, culture, and language. Even Principal Quarnberg joined in the fun and activities.

Mountain Ridge High School is hosting the 3rd Annual Chinese Language Fair on Tuesday, April 2nd in the school commons, tech atrium and cafeteria. In addition to language competitions, there will be fun cultural activities and live talent shows. Bring your friends and family to join in, everyone is welcome!

Special Education Transition Fair is Fun and Full of Valuable Information for Families

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It was an evening focused on families to support students and their individual needs. The Jordan School District Special Education Transition Fair was recently held at West Jordan Middle School and, thanks to everyone involved, it was a great success! The goal of this annual event was to provide special education students and their families with information and resources on transition services from a variety of outside agencies.

Approximately 73 families attended the Transition Fair and they represented all Jordan School District special schools, high schools, and some of our middle schools. South Valley School Student Body Officers volunteered, greeting families, helping at the registration table, and distributing refreshments.

We appreciate the 32 outside agencies for participating and showing support for students. Many parents expressed appreciation for the event saying it provided them with great information.

Thanks to Health Choice Utah, Crumbl, Swig, Chick-Fil-A and others for their support and donations.

A huge thank you to teachers and staff as well, for promoting the event and reaching out to students and families to encourage their participation.

It was a great night supporting families and students, giving them information to support  future success.