Eastlake Elementary School Students Have Fun Celebrating Chinese New Year

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It was a colorful performance as students at Eastlake Elementary School celebrated the Chinese New Year. This is the “Year of the Dragon,” and students performed in cultural attire, singing and dancing to the delight of everyone who attended.

Eastlake Elementary is a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) school where students learn to be fluent in both English and Mandarin.

If you are interested in getting your kindergarten student started in a DLI program, enroll today at immersion.jordandistrict.org/apply

Herriman High School Hosts Community Chinese New Year Celebration Filled with Fun for the Whole Family

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It will be an unforgettable night thanks to everyone involved in organizing the third annual community Chinese New Year Celebration at Herriman High School. The celebration gives everyone the opportunity to experience Chinese culture by participating in a wide variety of activities, tasting delicious food, and attending cultural performances. The event is free and organizers say the goal is to spread the beauty of Chinese culture and language.

Chinese Dual Language Immersion students, along with others involved in the community celebration, recently showed up in-person to invite South Jordan City Mayor Dawn Ramsey and other city leaders to attend the event and you are invited as well.

  • WHAT: The Annual Chinese New Year Celebration
  • WHEN: Thursday, February 8, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
  • WHERE: Herriman High School, 11917 S. Mustang Trail Way, Herriman

Elk Meadows Students Rise to the Top in Utah Winning Statewide Investment Competition

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Picture of Gavin, Nathaniel and Ms. Smith with awardsMore than 4,500 students from across the state participated in the Fall 2023 Utah Treasurer’s Investment Challenge, competing in elementary, middle, and high school divisions. In the elementary division, two amazing Elk Meadows Elementary School students took top honors. Gavin Cabrales and Nathaniel Harwood won first place!

The Utah Treasurer’s Investment Challenge is a 10-week simulation of Wall Street investing that provides a framework for Utah students to learn about the U.S. economy and financial markets.

During the game, students invest a hypothetical $100,000 in common stocks and diversified investment funds traded on major exchanges. Teams are ranked based on the ending value of their investment portfolios.

Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks said, “I appreciate the efforts of our teachers to help improve the financial knowledge of our next generation, and I’m proud of the students for their hard work.”

Congratulations to Gavin and Nathaniel along with their advisor, Brittany Smith! Keep up the great work.

South Valley Students and Staff Have Lots of Fun on “Flying Around the States Day”

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It was an exciting day of travel for South Valley students going from Texas to Hawaii, Hollywood, Michigan, Virginia, and beyond, without ever leaving their school. During “Flying Around the States Day,” each classroom represented a different part of the country, educating students about the culture and offering a taste of the region with food samples as well. The students travel from state to state, visiting classrooms exploring the various state colors, flags, and food, giving them an opportunity to experience a bit of life outside Utah.

Staff played the role of pilots and flight attendants as students traveled from one state to the next inside the individual classrooms.

What a fun and engaging way for students to learn about different parts of the United States. Congratulations to everyone at South Valley for giving students such a rich and memorable experience!

Community, Educators, and Students Celebrate being “Stronger Together” at Jordan Education Foundation Donor Appreciation Luncheon

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They came together uniting for education in a big way. Community members, educators, students, and staff attended the 12th annual Jordan Education Foundation Donor Appreciation Luncheon. The theme this year was “Stronger Together,” and everyone attending saw amazing examples of how we are just that in a video featuring all the reasons community support makes us stronger in education and for the students we serve. In addition to the nice meal, South Valley Students involved in their school’s Sip’n 7 Soda Shop provided a variety of delicious sodas for everyone to enjoy.

JEF Executive Director Mike Haynes kicked things off by energizing the crowd. Superintendent Dr. Anthony Godfrey gave uplifting remarks thanking everyone for their support followed by emotional stories from Heartland Elementary School Principal Buddy Alger and Rose Creek Elementary School teacher Macey Burt. Holiday Oil President Mike Wagstaff addressed the crowd promising to do all he can to support the Foundation and its work.

The luncheon ended with a beautiful performance of “You Will Be Found,” by Bingham High School student Miles Jepson and Fort Herriman Middle School student Mishea Francis.

Thanks to all who attended and for truly making us “Stronger Together!”