Supercast Episode 180: JATC North Web Design Class Competing for Prestigious National Prize as We Celebrate CTE Month

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Superintendent with the JATC Web Design TeamThey are an impressive group of Jordan School District students determined to make a difference and win a national competition with the development of a unique school safety app.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside the JATC North web design class where students are already in the running for a prestigious honor on a national stage because of their determination to help keep students safe in schools across the country. This is just one example of the great work going on in Career and Technical Education as we celebrate CTE Month.

West Jordan Elementary Students Inspired to Write Letters of Thanks to Local Postal Carrier

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They are hundreds of cards and letters written by students at West Jordan Elementary School after Media Specialist Trina McCleary, read them the book “Sincerely, Emerson.” The book follows eleven-year-old Emerson Weber as she writes a letter of thanks to her postal carrier, Doug, and creates a nationwide outpouring of love. It is a story of gratitude, hope, and recognition for all the essential helpers seen every day, and all those who go unseen.

After reading the book, students throughout the school were inspired, with the support of Mrs. McCleary, to write and deliver notes of appreciation to their own mail carrier, Mitchell, who delivers mail to West Jordan Elementary School. In fact, they presented Mitchell with hundreds of cards and notes thanking him for the hard work he does every day, despite the weather that may come his way.

Way to go West Jordan Elementary students! We love this lesson in gratitude.

Serving Up a Taste of Chinese Culture at Foothills Elementary School

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Teachers making Chinese dumplingsIt was a fun and relaxing way to learn about Chinese culture and cuisine at Foothills Elementary School. Chinese Dual Language Immersion teacher, Yunliang Bao, organized a Chinese dumpling-making activity for teachers and anyone interested in learning how to make the delicious dumplings.

The Chinese DLI teachers have been working hard to integrate Chinese culture into the school, and decided a cooking lesson in the art of Chinese dumpling-making would be a real treat for teachers and staff. As part of the school’s Wellness Day activities, teachers put their cooking talents to the test, making home-made dumplings, cooking them, and eating the tasty morsels. They also received a side-order of lessons in Chinese culture and learned what Chinese DLI teachers for our community.

Keep up the great work in DLI at Foothills Elementary School.

CTE Students Showcase Welding Program on Utah’s Capitol Hill

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Welding students at the State CapitolStudents from the JATC-South Welding Program spent some time on Utah’s Capitol Hill to share their experiences with lawmakers and school superintendents. The students showcased items they made in their welding class. They also discussed safety gear and prospective careers in the welding field.

The field trip was a part of “CTE Day on the Hill,” where dozens of programs from around the state were featured to celebrate CTE Month.

Great job students and staff for representing Jordan School District. Keep up the great work!

Supercast Episode 179: Chinese Dual Language Immersion Students Head to Chinatown for Fun Day of Learning & Discovery

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Superintendent with students and staff in Southland Chinese DLI programIt is a program designed to help students learn in new and effective ways while enhancing cultural awareness.

On this episode of the Supercast, we visit with Chinese Dual Language Immersion students and teachers at Southland Elementary School to find out why they love learning another language. Find out what happens when we follow the students on a fascinating field trip to Chinatown in South Salt Lake City.