Aspen Elementary School’s choir took to the field over the weekend to become the first elementary school choir to perform the National Anthem at a Real Salt Lake game. The choir is comprised of 3rd through 6th grade students and is led by teachers Kristi Matthews, Celina Forsyth, and Joseph Cook. The group met twice a week before school to hone their skills and prepare for the big event.
Congratulations to everyone involved who made the performance a huge success. Way to go, Aspen Elementary!
They open their doors with a smile, never get tired of singing “The Wheels on the Bus,” and most importantly, safely transport our most precious cargo to and from school. Sometimes they even do it in costume!
To all the terrific school bus drivers in Jordan School District, we send a heartfelt thank you for rolling out the red carpet and making our children feel like VIPs every time they step on your school bus!
A well-earned round of applause came up from the students and faculty at Westvale Elementary School during an assembly as Rachel Henderson was presented with the Sorenson Legacy Award for Excellence in Elementary Visual Arts Instruction. Utah State Superintendent Dr. Sydnee Dickson presented the award.
Henderson was nominated by fellow Jordan School District visual art teacher Angela Garside due to her ability to connect art with the wider school curriculum and build enthusiasm for art with her students. During her time at Westvale, the school has become known for its amazing school-wide art shows and collaborative bulletin boards.
The Sorenson Legacy Award for Excellence in Arts Education is presented by the Utah State Board of Education to honor outstanding Utah educators and administrators who champion and excel in arts education. The award was established in memory of Beverley Taylor Sorenson, a tireless advocate for high-quality arts in public education.
Congratulations, Ms. Henderson!
More than 300 students gathered at Elk Ridge Middle School to toss, throw, and roll a few rounds of friendly Bocce Ball. The Unified Sports Bocce Ball competition, hosted in conjunction with Special Olympics Utah, brought in bocce ballers from Elk Ridge, Fort Herriman, Joel P. Jensen, Mountain Creek, Oquirrh Hills, South Hills, South Jordan, and West Jordan Middle Schools in Jordan School District, as well as members from Timberline Middle School in neighboring Alpine School District.
The playing field was divided into 13 courts, with 36 teams playing three games, as everyone involved shared smiles, laughs, and cheers on a beautiful spring afternoon.
You are invited to a meeting of the Board of Education of Jordan School District on Tuesday, April 22 at the JATC South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue, Riverton, Utah. The study session begins at 4 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.
The April 22 Board meeting agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Administrative policies that will be discussed include AS67 Discipline of Students, AA418 Discipline of Students – Staff Responsibilities, and DP378 Employee Code of Conduct. Board policies that will be discussed include GP104 Board Officers, the appendix Procedures for the Election of Board Officers, and GP111 Types of Meetings. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas.
