Supercast Episode 237: Black Student Union Helps Herriman High Celebrate Iconic Musicians from the 1960’s and Beyond

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Superintendent with students from the Herriman Black Student UnionIt was a project which was part of Black History Month at Herriman High School and it had a musical twist.

On this episode of the Supercast, we introduce you to some members of the Black Student Union who organized an amazing display celebrating the accomplishments of iconic black musicians dating back to the 1960’s. Join us as we travel back in time, getting to know the talented artists and their music that made history.

Congratulations to the 2024 Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals Award Winners

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They are devoted to students and education, always inspiring others around them. We want to congratulate this year’s Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals (JAESP) Award winners.

These amazing educators are nominated by Jordan School District employees from across the District.

JAESP board members presented each winner with an award at their school and they now advance to the UAESP State competition.

Congratulations to the principals listed below:

  • Jennifer Ludlow: Distinguished Principal of the Year
  • Veronica Holyoke: Distinguished Assistant Principal of the Year
  • Tiffany Smith: Community Leader Principal of the Year 
  • Candie Checketts: Student Advocate Principal of the Year
  • Jerilyn Schaffer: Rookie Principal of the Year
  • Jessica Stowe: Instructional Leader Principal of the Year
  • Ken Westwood: Mentor Principal of the Year
  • Suzie Williams: Innovator Principal of the Year

We congratulate these principals for their excellence in school leadership.

Students Showcase Their Literary Prowess in Battle of the Books

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Studnets looking at the battle of the books standings Bluffdale Elementary School’s 3rd and 4th grade students combined the joy of reading and the spirit of competition as they started their annual Battle of the Books.

In September, students were given a list of 20 books and challenged to read and absorb as much knowledge as possible. This sparked enthusiasm from the young participants, who formed teams of 4 or 5 students. Each of the 50 groups came up with their own unique team name, such as Baby Sharks, We’re Not Telling You, Feisty Bananas, and The Waffles.

In different battle rooms throughout the school, students were asked questions about different books, and the teams that got the most points advanced through the tournament. There were 356 total battles and at the finals, the two remaining teams battled it out during an assembly.

Cambrai Corbett with the PTA was in charge of putting the winners names on the board and said it has been incredible to watch the children’s love of reading grow leading up to the battles.

Buckets of March Madness Fun with Students, Staff, and Superintendent Godfrey at South Valley School

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It was a slam dunk for fun as students and staff got an early start on March Madness at the South Valley School. Cheerleaders warmed up to welcome the teams and cheer them on during some spirited basketball games. Even Superintendent Godfrey suited up to get in on the fun.

South Valley students competed against each other in teams while Life Design students took to the court competing against staff and Superintendent Godfrey.

Congratulations to everyone involved in March Madness at South Valley! We can’t wait for tournament play again next year.

Supercast Episode 236: A PE Teacher Putting the Fun in Fitness at Copper Mountain Middle School and Making a Big Difference in Young Lives

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Superintendent with Patrick Keating & Tricia RojasHe is a long-time physical education teacher who has put the fun in fitness and inspired students along the way.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to the gymnasium at Copper Mountain Middle School. There, we discover why PE teacher Patrick Keating and specialist Tricia Rojas are passionate about finding interesting ways to keep kids active and why it is so important, especially in middle school.