Celebrating Success at the 2024 JSD Chinese Language Fair

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It was a chance for Mountain Ridge and Riverton High School Chinese Club students to showcase their dedication to serving and enriching the Chinese community. The third annual JSD Chinese Language Fair was held recently and it was a big hit thanks to key leaders Emily, Maya, and Miles from the Chinese Club. The students poured their hearts into the project, promoting the event through engaging videos in an effort to inspire elementary school students to participate.

Superintendent Anthony Godfrey joined the fun as well. Speaking at the fair, he commended the dedication of the Chinese Club students and urged all JSD Chinese students to strive for excellence in learning the language.

The festival’s highlight was the spirited team competitions, including Charades and Jeopardy, in which Foothills Elementary School, Eastlake Elementary School, South Jordan Middle School, and South Hills Middle School students demonstrated their exceptional skills. Southland and Monte Vista Elementary students wowed the audience with Chinese song and dance performances at the Chinese Talent Show.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this meaningful and fun event. We look forward to continued dedication and success in fostering the growth of our Chinese community in the future.

Jordan School District Students “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” Participating in Great Utah ShakeOut

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An eerie rumbling sound was heard throughout JSD school buildings and offices, then students teachers, and staff quickly responded by taking shelter underneath desks, holding onto the legs of their desks or tables, doing all they could to protect themselves from falling debris.

On Thursday morning, students and employees did “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” participating in the Great Utah ShakeOut. It is a drill taken very seriously in our schools and buildings, so that if or when an earthquake actually occurs, students, teachers, staff, and parents will be as prepared as possible.

At Heartland Elementary School, time spent practicing for the Great Utah ShakeOut paid off and everyone completed the drill successfully with the knowledge that they are indeed better prepared if they have to respond to a real earthquake.

Thank you to everyone for making safety a priority.

Kindness Rocks at Westland Elementary School!

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It was a week dedicated to inspiring acts of kindness at Westland Elementary School. The PTA sponsored a “Kindness Week” which was a huge success and embraced by everyone at Westland, it even caught on in the community. Every class made a kindness quilt, and contributed kindness links to a very long paper chain which wrapped around the entire school.

One evening during this incredible week, kindness really “rocked” at Westland. That’s because a ton of small rocks were brought to the school parking lot where students painted words of kindness on the rocks. Many of the kindness rocks were donated to create a rock garden for everyone to enjoy outside the West Jordan City Library.

Thanks to the PTA for organizing such a meaningful week at Westland Elementary School and for always inspiring kindness in our schools.

Jordan School District Science Specialist Receives Statewide Honor

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She has a passion for helping science teachers be successful in the classroom and instilling a love for learning in their students. When she is not helping teachers, Lynn Gutzwiller is supporting adults, helping to meet the needs of adult learners, teaching evening classes at Entrada Adult High School.

Because of the incredible work she does, Ms. Gutzwiller is receiving the “Award of Excellence in Adult Education” from the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association (MPAEA). The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of adult education at the State or local level. Ms. Gutzwiller will represent Utah for the Intermountain West.

Congratulations to this amazing JSD educator who helps teachers and students find joy in science and contributes to adults becoming life-long learners.

Keep up the great work, Lynn Gutzwiller!

Students from Virtual Schools Express Their Creativity at All-Grade Art Show

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The three schools that make up Jordan Virtual Learning Academy came together to put on an all-grade art show at Bluffdale City Hall. Students from Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary, Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle, and Kings Peak High showcased their creativity in the visual arts. The works included everything from drawings and paint to ceramics and photography.

You can see the exhibits at Bluffdale City Hall, 2222 W. 14400 S., through Friday, April 26th.