It was a night for families to come together and celebrate a love for literacy and reading their favorite books. Monte Vista Elementary School held its first-ever Literacy Night. The evening included two local authors and Bingham High School senior, Claire Burnham, who has won national storytelling awards and performed storytelling for students and their families.
There were also presentations, fun hands-on learning activities and information about books and resources for families.
Thanks to everyone involved in Literacy Night, which helps students and families get excited about developing a life-long love for reading.
It was a day Allisun Cartier won’t soon forget as she began her work day at Welby Elementary School. The Jordan Education Foundation surprised the school’s new counselor with a JEF Outstanding Educator award. Ms. Cartier is the first school counselor to receive the award and she was congratulated by staff at the school along with Superintendent Anthony Godfrey and South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey.
He is a junior at Riverton High School and already Orson Colby is making a name for himself on the national stage. Orson is a member of the USA Luge Team. He recently competed in Lake Placid where he was crowned National Champion Youth A, which is a huge accomplishment. In a sport measured to the millisecond, he won by 2.441!