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December 17, 2007
Books For Utah Kids at Bennion Elementary
On November 13th, Bennion Elementary represented Title I schools across the state of Utah during the Books for Utah Kids project, sponsored by Channel 4 News, Deseret Book, KNRS Radio and other local sponsors. Bennion Elementary 4th and 5th grade students had a great field trip to Deseret Book where they met the author Brandon Mull, who introduced his new book, The Candy Shop Wars.
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December 12, 2007
Winter Fine Arts Newsletter
The Winter Fine Arts Newsletter from the Fine Arts Department is now available for your viewing pleasure.
Winter Fine Arts Newsletter | Archive
December 11, 2007
Drummin' Up Some Noise
The Salt Lake City School District Music Teachers came together on December 6th to participate in a Drum Circle professional development workshop. The instructor was Will Iverson. The teachers learned how to integrate Utah History vocabulary words and drumming techniques. Wonderful drumming fillied the halls of the administration building.
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December 3, 2007
2008-09 School Choice Open Enrollment Window
For the coming school year, students interested in enrolling in a Salt Lake City school who live outside the district or school boundaries may apply for an out-of-resident transfer during the Open Window period from December 3, 2007 until February 15, 2008.
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November 21, 2007
Fresh Paint
The latest edition of "Fresh Paint", a bi-monthly newsletter from Facility Services, is now available.
Fresh Paint - November/December '07 | Archive
November 19, 2007
Reading Rally at Lincoln Elementary
Friday October 19 was the day that Executive Women’s International (EWI) held their annual Reading Rally at our own Lincoln Elementary School. EWI is a nonprofit service organization with mission foci on community literacy and professional development opportunities for women. The day included several visiting volunteers, some dressed as animals, surprising Lincoln’s “Leopard Pride” student body and...
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November 13, 2007
Math Dance
On Thursday, November 8th, thirty educators from all levels across the district participated in an integrated workshop called "Math Dance". The workshop was sponsored by the Salt Lake City School District and Kingsbury Hall who are partners through the Kennedy Center's "Partners in Education Institute".
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November 6, 2007
From Board Meeting Report
The Report on the Board Meeting held November 6, 2007 is now available.
View "From Board Meeting" - November 6, 2007 | Archive
November 1, 2007
American Stars of Teaching
Jose Fanjul, a teacher at West High School, was surprised with the American Stars of Teaching Award. The award is given to one teacher in each state by the U.S. Department of Education. Fanjul was not aware he had won the award and was fittingly dressed in costume for Halloween. Fanjul has been at West High for four years and working as a teacher in Utah for 12 years.
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October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween!
Nothing's scarier than a bunch of coworkers getting together for a festive Halloween lunch!
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October 19, 2007
Music Education Storms the District
The Fine Arts Department's elementary music programs has made a few changes. In the past, music teachers taught only 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students, but now they are teaching music to K-6 students across the district. Some schools are trying new things. Pictured here, are students from Edison learning to play the violin under the direction of Jennifer Jones who also teaches at Highland High.
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October 18, 2007
In the District
The newest edition of In the District, the district's employee newsletter, is now available.
View In the District - October 18, 2007 | Archive
October 11, 2007
Water Balloons as a Reward
Take hundreds of water balloons, add elementary students plus one principal and what do you get? A great reward for a successful fundraiser. Students at Emerson Elementary had a chance to throw a water balloon at their principal, Ken Jones, as a reward for collecting nearly $22,000 during a recent PTA fundraiser. Teachers could also take a shot for $5 each. Although he was outfitted with a rain suit, Mr. Jones ended up water logged and sloshing back to his office after an hour of dodging balloons.
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October 8, 2007
Dr. Sagers' Fitness Challenge
Dr. Paul Sagers, Principal at East High School, has turned his personal goal of losing weight into a schoolwide effort to get healthy. Hundreds of students and dozens of teachers and staff joined Dr. Sagers to kick off the Fitness Challenge by running or walking one mile. During the next few months, Dr. Sagers wants to lose 100 pounds, and those participating in the challenge are asked to exercise 100 times and eat a healthier diet. Another one mile run/walk and a celebration at Raging Waters will be held in the spring for those who stick to their commitments and finish the challenge.
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October 7, 2007
Books for Utah Kids
SLCSD is partnering with channel 4 news and other community partners for the Books for Utah Kids campaign. Book drop off locations are located around the city and include the district office and West High School. Several boxes of books have already been collected and will be distributed to schools and families in need of quality children's literature. Additional donations can be accepted in the front foyer of the district office, the development office in suite 118, and any Deseret Book store.
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October 4, 2007
GPS In SLC Classrooms
On September 18, ten educators from our District completed the Basic GPS Part 1 workshop. Participants discovered answers to the questions above, while having fun navigating to specific EarthCache coordinates called waypoints. We asked teachers how they would use GPS units with their students, and one teacher shared that, “One of the inspiring things about using GPS with students is that it forces you to think outside of the classroom and to use practical, real-life, hands-on projects.” The following lessons were also discussed during the class; GPS Logic Challenge, Observations of Seasonal Changes around our School using GPS, and GPS Tracks & Geometric Shapes.
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October 4, 2007
In the District
The newest edition of In the District, the district's employee newsletter, is now available.
View In the District - October 4, 2007 | Archive
October 3, 2007
Change a Light, Change the World Day
Just how much difference can changing one light bulb make? Assistant Secretary from the U.S. Department of Energy Kevin Kolevar told Wasatch Elementary students if every house in the United States replaced one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb, it would save enough electricity to power the state of Utah for two years. Kolevar and representatives from the Utah Governor's Office and Utah Clean Energy visited Wasatch Elementary on Change a Light, Change the World Day to explain the benefits of switching to CFLs.
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October 2, 2007
From Board Metting Report
The Report on the Board Meeting held October 2, 2007 is now available.
View "From Board Meeting" - October 2, 2007 | Archive
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September 28, 2007
SLC Students Train Guide Dogs
Four Salt Lake City students can no longer say, “My dog ate my homework.” For them, their dogs are their homework. A new class set up through the Career & Technical Education Center will help students train the four dogs as guide dogs for the blind.
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September 21, 2007
New AYP Reports Show Progress Made in Salt Lake City Schools
A detailed look at the 2006-07 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) reports reveals many Salt Lake City Schools are making progress in their goal of increasing student achievement. As required by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, accountability standards have been raised this past year, resulting in more schools not making AYP statewide. However, in Salt Lake City School District, the number of schools making AYP has remained steady.
» View the 2006-07 AYP
September 13, 2007
In the District
The newest edition of In the District, the district's employee newsletter, is now available.
View In the District - September 13, 2007 | Archive
September 6, 2007
SLC School District employees participate in United Way's Day of Caring
Over fifteen Salt Lake City School District staff took time out of their busy work days to give back to our community. As part of the 15th annual United Way Day of Caring, school district employees went to nine Salt Lake valley homes to pull weeds, mow lawns, and have a fun time. The work was dirty but was well worth it. The school district hopes to continue this event for years to come.
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September 4, 2007
From Board Metting Report
The Report on the Board Meeting held September 4, 2007 is now available.
View "From Board Meeting" - September 4, 2007 | Archive
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August 31, 2007
Salt Lake School District employees help stuff book bags
Title I pre-kindergarten students in the Salt Lake City School District will have a great start to their school year this month. Four hundred new backpacks, compete with school supplies, were donated by Costco, enough for each child enrolled in the program. District employees spent a warm afternoon in the sun preparing the donated backpacks and adding pre-school level books, which were donated by World Wide Book Drive. Pre-kindergarten teachers will be handing out the backpacks to students in coming weeks. Thanks to the donors and others who helped this project come together.
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August 29, 2007
Salt Lake School District students cheer on Real Salt Lake
For the third consecutive year, the Salt Lake City School District and Real Salt Lake teamed up to kick off the new school year in style! Every student who was on-time and ready to learn on the first day of school was awarded a free ticket to a Real Salt Lake game. On game day, thousands of Salt Lake School District students enjoyed a great win by Real Salt Lake over the Kansas City Wizards.
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August 29, 2007
Board of Education Saves Taxpayers $150,000
The Salt Lake City Board of Education has voted to refinance approximately $7 Million in bonds. Much like refinancing your house, refinancing the bonds will save Salt Lake City taxpayers almost $150,000 in interest payments.
August 28, 2007
The New Glendale Middle School
Glendale Middle School students are walking the halls of a new school today. As part of Salt Lake City School District's construction program, the old Glendale was torn down and a new state-of-the-art building constructed on the same location.
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August 28, 2007
Real Salt Lake and Salt Lake City School District have partnered together to kick off the new school year. Salt Lake City students who are arrive on time and ready to learn on the first day of school will earn a free ticket to the Real Salt Lake vs. Kansas City game on August 29.
Year-round schools start Wednesday, August 1.
Traditional schools start Tuesday, August 28.
August 24, 2007
Welcome Back
Teachers and their attitudes are the key factors in determining success in their classrooms. That was the main focus of Superintendent McKell Withers’ message during last week’s Welcome Back. Dr. Withers illustrated this point by highlighting a group of 25 students who, over the past five years, have overcome traditional educational stumbling blocks. Each student relied on an adult – teacher, parent, or other family member – for motivation to make it through tough times.
Welcome Back is an annual event designed to kick start the new school year. Employees are invited to attend the morning session, where they hear brief messages from the Salt Lake City Board of Education and the superintendent. The rest of the day is filled with professional development classes where teachers and administrators can hone their skills and learn about important policy changes that could affect their students.
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August 24, 2007
Welcome Back and Job Alike Reminder
The annual Welcome Back meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, August 24, in the
auditorium at Highland High School (2166 South 1700 East). The Job Alike sessions
begin at 10:15 a.m. and will be held throughout the day at various locations (a Job
Alike schedule is available on the district website at www.slcschools.org). All employees
are invited to the general Welcome Back session (8:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.) if your
schedule and assignments allow.
The 2007-08 school year is off to a great start in our year-round elementary schools. The preliminary student performance data from this past spring is very encouraging. Our teachers, administrators, and staff are leading the way in helping every child learn and achieve. The Salt Lake City School District “sets the standard for excellence in education.” We are the best choice for families looking for the “highest quality education” that “prepares students for a future of opportunities.”
August 9, 2007
Salt Lake City School District Child Nutrition Free/Reduced Meals Benefit - Reduced price or free school meals are available to students who are unable to pay the full price. Read the new guidelines for information on how to apply.
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August 8, 2007
Rose Park Community Center Construction Photos. Check out some photos of the construction work for the new Community Center at Rose Park Elementary School.
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August 1, 2007
Year round school students are visited by star athletes! As students returned to school from their summer vacations, they were treated to special visit.
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June 20, 2007
National Winners! Four Bryant Middle School students recently won Fourth Place and the Naval History Award for their presentation at the National History Day competition.
June 18, 2007
Summer Efficiency Schedule - All Salt Lake City School District schools and offices will be closed on select Fridays during June and July.
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May 31, 2007
Congratulations to Escalante Elementary! Escalante has won the Intel School of Distinction Award for its commitment to academic excellence and science instruction.
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May 25, 2007
West High #1 in Utah, again!
West High School has been named the top high school in Utah and number 158 in
the nation by Newsweek and the Washington Post. This is the second consecutive
year West has earned the top spot. Highland High is ranked at 285 in the national
listing.
» Newsweek
article
» Washington
Post
article
May 21, 2007
Congratulations to Northwest Middle School for winning the 2007 Distinction
in Character Education Award from the National Center for Community of Caring.
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May 18, 2007
Sheila Jaymes, a school counselor at Wasatch Elementary and half time truancy
specialist, has been named the Volunteer of the Year by the National
Conference for Community and Justice. For the last nine years, Sheila
has volunteered her time with the NCCJ, working with adolescents and
community leaders.
May 16, 2007
Doug Jorgenson, Biotechnology teacher at Highland High School, has been named the Outstanding Concurrent Teacher for Salt Lake City School District for 2007 by Salt Lake Community College. Jorgenson has been teaching for the district for 11 years. His subject areas are Biology — Honors and ELP, Zoology and Biotechnology. He has taught concurrent courses for the past three years.
May 8, 2007
Walk on the Wild Side! with Salt Lake City School District students. The
Opening Reception for this student art show is on Thursday, May 10, starting
at 6:30 p.m. at Hogle Zoo. The exhibit is open daily May 10 - May
25.
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May 7, 2007
Congratulations to Parkview Elementary Principal Janine Smith for winning
the Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education!
» Huntsman Announcement
» Salt Lake Tribune article
» Deseret Morning News article
May 1, 2007
Teachers and Administrators: Spend part of your summer with the staff of the Instructional Technology Department and gain some new ideas, tips and skills to help integrate technology into inquiry-based teaching practices!
» 2007 Summer Technology Classes
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April 26, 2007
Escalante Elementary is one of 18 schools nationwide to be named as a finalist
for the Intel® Schools of Distinction Awards.
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April 6, 2007
Salt Lake City students excel at the State Chess Tournament.
- For the seventh straight year, the Extended Learning Program at West High School captured the Utah State Junior High School/Middle School Chess Championship.
- Sweeping the top four individual places, West High School took first place in the Utah State High School Chess Championship both overall and in the 4-A division, amassing 28 points from its top five players. West has now captured the High School State Championship two years in a row, and three out of the last four years.
- Congratulations to the Whittier Chess Club in the Utah State Elementary Chess Championship. The Whittier Team had an awesome showing, finishing second overall, only one-half point out of first place.
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March 29, 2007
Congratulations to the following teachers:
- Trish Wade, violin teacher at Jackson Elementary, was recently honored by Arts Incorporated as "Educator of the Year."
- Erica Wangsgard, teaching artist at Beacon Heights, was named by the Utah Art Education Association as "Elementary Art Educator of the Year. "
- Candace Penrod, Hillside Middle School teacher, was named the "2007 Teacher of the Year" by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
March 20, 2007
Congratulations to Salt Lake City School District's six new National Board Certified teachers! They are Dessie Olsen, Beverly Simpson, Tracey Slinger, Kathy Barnson, Lisa Peterson and Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh.
March 16, 2007
Don't miss the annual Secondary Art Show, featuring art from middle and high school students throughout Salt Lake City. The show is located at the new pARTnership Gallery, 534 South 500 West.
» Picture Gallery
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February 22, 2007
"Senate Bill 194 Would Hurt School Boards" – a letter from the Salt Lake City School District Board of Education, submitted by Board President Doug Nelson.
February 13, 2007
How can you help your children deal with crisis? In light of recent tragedies in Salt Lake City, the Student Services Department wants to remind you it has posted tips and guidelines on what to say to your children about such events. » More
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January 29, 2007
"Vouchers Are Not the Solution" – an article from the Salt Lake City School District Board of Education, written by board member Heather Bennett. » As published in the Deseret Morning News
January 25, 2007
Kudos to Purchasing Supervisor Greg Maynard. He is the recipient of the Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certification. The certification is conferred by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council. CPPO candidates are required to met specific criteria, including public purchasing experience, education, training in purchasing related subjects, and functional management experience.
January 22, 2007
West High students recently got a chance to duct tape an assistant principal to a wall and help a fellow student at the same time. Students purchased pieces of duct tape, which they then used to tape Ms. Bowen to the wall. The proceeds from this event were donated to a West High student who was injured in an accident.
January 2, 2007
What's the Best Choice for your student? Learn more about the choice and optional programs and services offered in the district at the 3rd Annual School Choice Fair.
» Your Best Choice!
