Welcome back, everyone! We just finished our first day with 7th graders, and we can’t wait to have all of our students at school tomorrow. We have a few minor updates below, but the biggest thing we need to put out to all of you is that we need you to complete registration in Skyward as soon as possible. Your student will not be able to use a Chromebook until it’s complete, and there are a variety of other important things that happen during the online registration process.
Parking Lot & Student Drop Off
There are two ways to enter the SoJo Parking Lot from 2700 West: from the south and from the center.
South: Enter near the Seminary Building to access the South Lot. Be sure to turn into the South Lot and stay out of the Bus Lane. From the SOUTH Lot, you can ONLY exit by turning LEFT on 2700 West.
Middle: Enter near the middle of the parking lot. From the NORTH Lot, you can ONLY exit by turning RIGHT on 2700 West.
You can find a more detailed parking lot map on our school website:
SoJo Memory Book
The South Jordan Middle School PTSA creates our Memory Book. It is their only fundraiser. All funds raised go directly to our school through PTSA programs. Some of the programs are teacher grants, student activities, teacher appreciation, socials, spirit nights and more. The books are created by volunteer students and PTSA parents. Please consider purchasing one at the Main Office or on Skyward under Fee’s. Be sure to pay your PTSA dues while you are at it. Consider your dues a donation. No time commitment is required.
MEMORY BOOK STAFF IS NEEDED. Positions are Open to all grades. This link will take you to the application that has detailed information. Apply before the September 8 deadline because a small assignment is required. https://forms.gle/y8AByjkcdVC2AXJr6
MEMORY BOOK COVER CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED. SJMS artists, the PTSA wants you to design this year’s cover! Details are in the attached flier, in the Main office and on the PTSA’s Instagram at southjordanmiddleschoolptsa. Submissions are due on September 8th.
9TH GRADE BABY PICTURES NEEDED. The book has a section specifically for our 9th graders. Be sure to get your student’s photo in by September 8th. Please check the flier for tips on quality photo selection before you upload them. Submit photos using the following link. https://images.jostens.com/0Dtqrefryv3dR0VBuRip1Ug
Student Advocates and Learning Modules
We’ve added a new position in our school to help us step in and solve problems before they get to the point of needing a disciplinary action. This ranges from tardies to classroom behaviors, and essentially, this person is going to work with them in a non-discipline setting to solve the problem prior to referring it to administration for consequences.
Another step in that process can also be having the student complete an asynchronous module through Ripple Effects. Ripple Effects provides lessons on a wide variety of topics, but we will primarily be using it for topics like tardies, respect, anxiety, and bullying. If our counselors feel your student could benefit from a more targeted lesson from Ripple Effects, they will contact you directly prior to allowing the student to access that module.
We are very excited to welcome Kelsey Ulibarri as our student advocate. You probably already know here if you’ve ever visited our attendance office.
Bingham Girls Lacrosse
The upcoming lacrosse season at Bingham High School. We will be starting fall ball practices and super sevens, a fun fall league, soon and would love any freshman who are interested. Previous playing experience isn’t necessary. They can reach out to me directly at courtney.mccabe@jordandistrict.org or find us on our instagram: @binghamgirlslax.