Jordan School District
Log on to learn about the supplemental services you can use with your multilingual students. Language & Culture Services will have training for teachers grades K-6 on Imagine Learning and 7-12 on National Geographic.
DATE:
April 4, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
SEL Testing Coordinators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT:
Early Warning (Panorama) Spring SEL Survey
The final SEL survey window for the 2023-24 school year will open on Monday, April 15, 2024 and close on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12am. Please ensure that you are following the guidance provided in the August 10, 2023 JAM (found here) regarding SEL survey windows, administration, and communication with parents. Please know that you may share the survey questions, with anyone interested, that are included in the August 10, 2023 JAM link above.
It is strongly encouraged that schools administer this survey at least twice a year.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services
Language & Culture Services is inviting parents to come out to their feeder high school to learn about English language learning in our District. JOIN US as we CELEBRATE student successes, LEARN about the WIDA test and what the results mean for students, and GROW our multilingual community. Please use this canva link to access flyers to share with families and to create additional languages you may need.
All events will take place at the high schools from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
TO:
All Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Please see the attached newsletter.
DATE:
April 3, 2024
TO:
Principals
All Certified Special Education Staff
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
End of Year SCRAM Detail Report
All SCRAM reports and SCRAM document changes must be received by the Special Education Office no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
See the memo below for all instructions.
DATE:
April 4, 2024
TO:
Principal
Assistant Principal
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Safe Routes To School Meeting Sign Up (Herriman Schools ONLY)
The City of Herriman has reviewed the Safe Routes To School (SRTS) forms we submitted and is prepared to meet with each administration to discuss them.
The meetings will be held on April 15th from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM over ZOOM. Each meeting will be held in 15-minute increments. Please select a time slot on the SIGN-UP sheet provided. Times are on a first come first served basis. Feel free to work with one another as needed.
If more time is required to discuss an issue in depth, then we will schedule a time with the city soon after to do so.
Take a moment to review your maps on the new website, found at Safe Routes Utah, please ensure the routes are accurate and complete.
For any additional assistance or clarification please contact Matt Alvernaz at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at 801-567-8623.
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SIGN-UP Link
DATE:
April 4, 2024
TO:
Principal
Assistant Principal
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Safe Routes To School Meeting Sign Up (West Jordan Schools ONLY)
The City of West Jordan has reviewed the Safe Routes To School (SRTS) forms we submitted and is prepared to meet with each administration to discuss them.
The meetings will be held on April 23rd from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM over ZOOM. Each meeting will be held in 15-minute increments. Please select a time slot on the SIGN-UP sheet provided. Times are on a first come first served basis. Feel free to work with one another as needed.
If more time is required to discuss an issue in depth, then we will schedule a time with the city soon after to do so.
Take a moment to review your maps on the new website, found at Safe Routes Utah, please ensure the routes are accurate and complete.
For any additional assistance or clarification please contact Matt Alvernaz at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at 801-567-8623.
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TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Communication Department
As you may be aware, a partial solar eclipse will pass over Utah on Monday, April 8, 2024, at approximately 12:32 p.m.
We encourage everyone to know the safety risks associated with viewing an eclipse.
Please make sure your students and staff know the importance of wearing the proper safety glasses when viewing the eclipse and the importance of not looking directly at the sun.
Below is information from NASA that may be of assistance to you in answering any questions you may have or questions that may come your way regarding safety during the eclipse.
DATE:
April 4, 2024
TO:
All Principals and All Counselors
FROM:
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Stacee Worthen, School Counselor Consultant
SUBJECT:
2024-2025 Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) Calendar
Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) dates are planned so that individual counseling teams may include them in their school and CSCP calendars. It is essential that counselors prioritize and attend CSCP meetings as they work to perform their other duties and tasks assigned to them. This allows counselors to enhance their skills, understand responsibilities and expectations, gain mastery on compliance-related items and improve upon best practices and positive workflow.
See the full schedule on the memo below.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Communications Department
Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation is offering the My County Rec Pass to Salt Lake County residents, ages 5–18. The My County Rec Pass includes free access to use Salt Lake County operated recreation centers and amenities, including:
Pre-Registration Opens: April 1 and pass activates June 1. Parents/guardians may sign up their 5–18 year old(s) at a Salt Lake County operated recreation center. Both child and guardian must register in person. Parent/guardian must bring ID or proof of Salt Lake County residency.
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services
It's been a great year with our digital ML Identification Task Manager. Thank you to all office assistants that have worked diligently with the LCS and Evaluation teams.
It is now time to clean up your HOME tab Task Manager with any pending, duplicate, or returned tasks. Please see the attached instructions or give Nicole Woodburn a call (801-567-8124).
DATE:
April 4, 2024
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
Empowering Parents: A Conference on Wellbeing
The Health and Wellness Department, in Student Services is hosting a parent event scheduled for April 10th, 2024 at Riverton High School. This conference- style event aims to bring together professionals and education experts in the field of mental health and well-being to share their knowledge, insights, and research with parents in our JSD communities. This event aims to help parents to be best equipped to support their children with well-being.
We will offer resource booths near the entrance of the school from 5:30-6pm, and throughout transition time for parents to gain insight and information on helpful resources.
We will offer three(3) 30-minutes sessions between 6pm-8pm to maximize learning for parent participants. Some sessions will repeat more than once.
Topics will include best practices, research insights, or information that would be useful to parents of school-aged children. Including mental health issues in the schools and associated issues (bullying, stress, perfectionism, social pressures, etc.), risk, prevention, resilience and ways in which parents can help support their students. See attachment for more details about resource tables and breakout sessions.
There is a digital copy of more information attached(for printing and sharing), but a hard copy will also be sent to your school.
Please consider posting this flyer somewhere with high parent traffic (maybe the main office entrance).
Share with PTA!
Encourage parents in your communities to attend!
DATE:
April 1, 2024
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator
SUBJECT:
April 12, 2024 - Optional Special Education PD Provided by JBAT
The Special Education Department will be hosting our final optional PD for the school year. The Jordan Behavior Assistance Team (JBAT) will be leading this professional development session. The focus will be foundational classroom management and behavior strategies. The professional development session will be held at Herriman High School April 12, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is for elementary and secondary special education teachers. Please sign up on JPLS for this awesome opportunity.
JBAT Professional Development
Herriman HS- Auditorium
JPLS Info
Course #102021
Section #128091
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources
See attached information regarding a $5,000 scholarship opportunity for paraprofessionals.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources
IN HONOR OF JSD PARAEDUCATORS!
April 3rd was the official Paraeducator Appreciation Day and Western Governors’ University (WGU) is excited to announce a special initiative to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of paraeducators in Jordan School District.
We know the vital role Paraeducators play in supporting students, teachers, and the entire school community. Their dedication, compassion and hard work make a significant difference in the lives of students every day. In recognition of their outstanding efforts, WGU is promoting a paraeducator recognition program.
All JSD employees are encouraged to nominate a paraeducator that exemplifies excellence, goes above and beyond in their role and demonstrates a commitment to student success. This is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on those employees who make a profound impact in the classroom and beyond!
Nominations can be submitted through this online form - [SUBMIT NOMINEE HERE] and the deadline for submission is April 5th. Paraeducators that are nominated for this recognition will be put into a drawing for a special prize as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
TO:
Principals
FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources
Please see the attached flyer for details.
DATE:
April 4, 2024
TO:
Principals – South Jordan Schools ONLY
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Safe Routes To School Meeting Sign Up (South Jordan Schools ONLY)
The City of South Jordan has reviewed the Safe Routes To School (SRTS) forms we submitted and is prepared to meet with each administration to discuss them.
The meetings will be held on April 16th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM over ZOOM. Each meeting will be held in 15-minute increments. Please select a time slot on the SIGN-UP sheet provided. Times are on a first come first served basis. Feel free to work with one another as needed.
If more time is required to discuss an issue in depth then we will schedule a time with the city soon after to do so.
Take a moment to review your maps on the new website, found at Safe Routes Utah, please ensure the routes are accurate and complete.
For any additional assistance or clarification please contact Matt Alvernaz at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at 801-567-8623.
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TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
WHAT: Standard Response Protocol / Standard Reunification Method Half-Day Virtual Workshop led by The “I Love U Guys'' Foundation, paid for by USBE. There are two training dates for the same content and only one should be attended. Please note, these trainings do not include the train-the-trainer component, as previously offered. See below for details.
WHO: School Safety and Security Specialists, School Building Administrators, Crisis-Response Team Members, School-based Mental Health Professionals, School Resource Officers (SROs) / Law Enforcement, and other school employees and community partners who support school safety.
Number of participants: The first 400 registrants for each workshop. A waiting list of 50 people will be maintained.
WHEN: Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual)
OR
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Virtual)
WHERE: A Zoom link will be provided to participants after registration.
ACTION: Save your seat by registering for one of the following:
MORE INFORMATION: Visit The “I Love U Guys'' Foundation website for additional details.
QUESTIONS: Email the schoolsafetyprograms@schools.utah.gov.
TO:
Elementary Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Staff Assistant in Teaching & Learning
Principals,
You and your instructional coach are invited to attend our Optional Admin and Coaches Illustrative Mathematics Learning Series. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
TO:
Elementary Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Staff Assistant in Teaching & Learning
Principals,
Please be aware that our T&L elementary math team will be holding a Math Lead meeting on Monday, April 15th. See the attached flyer for details.
