It’s time to put the work gloves on, grab a rake, paint brush, or garbage bag, and support West Jordan High for Comcast Cares Day. Last year the event was held at Copper Hills High and it was a huge success. This year, organizers are hoping for 450 volunteers to show up at West Jordan High to help with spring cleaning jobs inside and out that will make the school shine. The more volunteers, the better, because Comcast makes a financial contribution to the Jordan Education Foundation based on the number of people who attend and give of their time and talent. If you would like to be a part of this fun event, that also supports our schools financially, contact West Jordan High to sign up. Comcast Cares Day is April, 27, we hope to see you there! ★
Teachers, District Leaders Build Bond in Successful Training
They came together in the spirit of collaboration, sharing of ideas, goals and vision. Jordan School District teachers, administrators, and members of the Board of Education were united in a goal to build trust and positive attitudes during a two-day relationship training workshop conducted by the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service. The workshop was aimed at helping the Jordan Education Association, District administrators and members of the Board better communicate and accomplish goals in a positive and proactive way. Thanks to everyone who participated in this team building event. ★
Teacher Gets High Honor for Her Love of Literacy
Teresa Pugmire teaches fourth-grade at West Jordan Elementary School and she shares her love of literacy with each and every student. That passion for reading has put Pugmire in a special class; she is one of just two teachers nationwide to win a Teachers College of Columbia University scholarship. The scholarship pays for Pugmire to attend the university’s ‘Reading and Writing Project Summer Institute’, in New York, in August. The highly prestigious seminar is led by Lucy Calkins, founder of the Institute, and a leading national figure in literacy instruction. Congratulations to this amazing Jordan District teacher who is an inspiration in her devotion to literacy education. ★
Bright Minds Compete in Math Olympiad
It was an Olympic competition of a different sort when, what some call mathaletes, came together to solve complicated problems in teams and individually. The annual Math Olympiad at Daybreak Elementary attracted several hundred students from public, private, and charter schools all over the Salt Lake valley. The event is led entirely by parent volunteers who have a love for math and a desire to promote it in a fun and challenging way. Congratulations to everyone who participated, and to Daybreak Elementary for taking first-place in the team and individual competition. ★
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Herriman High Dedicates Bronze Mustang Mascot
Student body officers from the first three graduating classes at Herriman High worked hard, raising money so that their school could have a mascot that would stand for generations in their school. Now that hard-earned mustang mascot has arrived and it stands about 10 feet tall, weighing 700 pounds. The bronze statue was placed at the entrance of the school and was dedicated as something all Herriman mustangs can take pride in for years to come. A time capsule was placed in a locked box beneath the mascot for future students to open as a part of the school’s history. ★