South Valley Students Experience Magic of Holidays at Festival of Trees

It was a morning of magical holiday moments and memories for South Valley students. They took a short field trip to experience the Festival of Trees, taking in all of the beautifully decorated, extravagant trees, stunning wreaths, hand-crafted gingerbread houses, and much more.

Each donated tree tells a touching story and the students were able to learn about those stories as well.

The 2022 Festival of Trees is taking place at the Mountain America Exposition Center and runs through December 3.

Dec. 2023 Weather Safety Notice

Weather Safety Notice IconDear Students, Staff and Patrons,

Snow is impacting the morning commute today with slippery conditions on roadways.

If an individual bus is going to be delayed, you will receive an alert.

Please know that parents may decide to keep children home due to adverse weather conditions. Schools understand and respect this decision and will work with families.

We urge caution on all roadways and sidewalks. We urge everyone to please allow extra time necessary for safe travel.

Also, be aware of slippery conditions while walking on school grounds, in parking lots, sidewalks and other walkways around our schools.

The safety of students, teachers and staff, as well as members of the community, is very important to us.

Full Emergency Communications & Snow Closure Guidelines can be found at jordandistrict.org/resources/emergency.


Estimados estudiantes, personal y patrocinadores,

La nieve está afectando el viaje matutino de hoy con condiciones resbaladizas en las carreteras.

Si un autobús individual va a retrasarse, recibirá una alerta.

Tenga en cuenta que los padres pueden decidir mantener a los niños en casa debido a condiciones climáticas adversas. Las escuelas entienden y respetan esta decisión y trabajarán con las familias.

Instamos a la precaución en todas las carreteras y aceras. Instamos a todos a permitir el tiempo adicional necesario para un viaje seguro.

Además, tenga en cuenta las condiciones resbaladizas al caminar por los terrenos de la escuela, los estacionamientos, las aceras y otras aceras alrededor de nuestras escuelas.

La seguridad de los estudiantes, maestros y personal, así como de los miembros de la comunidad, es muy importante para nosotros.

Las pautas completas de comunicaciones de emergencia y cierre de nieve se pueden encontrar en jordandistrict.org/resources/emergency.

Supercast Episode 169: Terra Linda Elementary School Students Help Break World Record in Sport Stacking

Superintendent and the stacking studentsIt was a day filled with fun and a focus on the ultimate prize, helping to break the World Record in Sport Stacking.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Terra Linda Elementary School where students joined others around the world in a race against the clock stacking specially designed cups in something called the 2022 STACK UP. Find out how Terra Linda contributed to breaking the world record in a big way.


Important Student Safety Podcasts & Video

Superintendent with safety expertsIn our ongoing efforts to keep parents informed about protocols in place for the safety of students in our schools, we produced several special episodes of Superintendent Godfrey’s weekly podcast, “The Supercast.”

One episode explains important aspects of Reunification, which is a process used by all schools in the event of a crisis in or outside the building. Reunification plays a crucial role in helping us get students safely back home to loved ones in an emergency situation. You can also watch a parent reunification video.

Another episode focuses on continuing efforts to enhance safety and security in our schools and buildings.

We invite you to listen to the episodes and view the video using the links below:


En nuestros esfuerzos continuos para mantener a los padres informados sobre los protocolos vigentes para la seguridad de los estudiantes en nuestras escuelas, producimos varios episodios especiales del podcast semanal del superintendente Godfrey, “The Supercast”.

Un episodio explica aspectos importantes de Reunificación, que es un proceso utilizado por todas las escuelas en caso de una crisis dentro o fuera del edificio. Reunificación juega un papel crucial para ayudarnos a que los estudiantes regresen seguros a casa con sus seres queridos en una situación de emergencia. También puede ver un video de reunificación de padres.

Otro episodio se enfoca en los esfuerzos continuos para mejorar la seguridad en nuestras escuelas y edificios.

Te invitamos a escuchar los episodios y ver el video usando el siguiente enlace:

Supercast Episode 168: Butterfield Canyon Elementary School Students Celebrate Thanksgiving Enjoying “Parents and Pie”

Supercast: Butterfield Canyon Elementary Students Celebrate ThanksgivingButterfield Elementary School teachers have been working hard to create meaningful connections and fun memories with parents this school year.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how a Thanksgiving performance by third-graders, followed by “Parents and Pie” is bringing everyone together in a sweet expression of thanks and gratitude this holiday season.