Author: Mr. Jenson

​The end of the school year is approaching quickly! We sent ​out a lot of information last week, ​and here ​are some additional items and updates that weren’t in the last rounds. ​The last two weeks are always exciting, and we appreciate your help and support keeping students in class and engaged all the way to the end!

9th Grade Lagoon Day 

Tomorrow – Wednesday, May 28 – is the last day to sign up to ride the bus to Lagoon. Permission slips need to be returned to the main office. Lagoon tickets need to be purchased online, in advance. Tickets can be purchased until June 3, but bus sign-ups are due TOMORROW, May 28th.

Check out this document for information, including the discount code for purchasing tickets, bus sign-ups, and park information.

Limited Menu Options for Last Two Weeks of School

Just a reminder that we will have limited lunch options this week and next week. Options/quantities may vary, but the options will likely include:

• Pizza
• Nachos
• Pretzels
• Uncrustables

If your student doesn’t enjoy those options, they are welcome to bring lunch from home. Pretzels were super popular today, so we’ll make more tomorrow than we had today. A huge thank you to our cafeteria staff for juggling the construction and serving lunch at the same time!

There will no longer be desserts or Izze drinks available for purchase. Water will be available for purchase as long as it is available.

Locker Cleanout

Students will be cleaning out lockers this Friday, May 30th during the last 5 minutes of the day. Please remind your student to take down any decorations and bring home anything they want to keep. Anything left in the locker will be removed after this Friday.

Get Ahead of Chromebook Fines

Chromebooks will be returned to the school on June 2nd during language arts classes. 

Now is the time to check your student’s Chromebook and take care of any damage. If your student has a cracked screen or missing key, there are some repairs that can be made BEFORE June 2. If the Chromebook is returned with significant damage, if the Chromebook will not power on, or if the Chromebook returned is not the one assigned to your student, you will be charged the full $250.  

View this video with your student – it will help you check if the Chromebook the student has is the Chromebook they are supposed to have. Power the Chromebook on and make sure the screen works. If there are any issues, have your student talk to the school tech BEFORE June 2.

Evacuation Drill

We will be holding our last evacuation drill of the year on Tuesday, June 3rd.

Memory Books Still Available – Order Online Today!

Memory book prices have gone up, but they’re still available! Ordering online now helps simplify the pickup process. A limited number of books will be sold at the cash table (exact change only) on Memory Book Signing Day, June 5—while supplies last.

We are in our last three weeks of school and time is flying. Here’s a rundown of things you need to know as we wrap up the year.

End of Year Events

• Monday, May 26  – Memorial Day – No School
• Tuesday, May 27 –  Board Meeting Recognition of SoJo  – 6:30 PM @JATC South
• Wednesday, May 28 – Last day to sign up for Lagoon Buses (Info Below)
• Friday, May 30 – Locker Cleanout, Last 5 mins of 7th Period
• Monday, June 2 – Chromebook Check In (All Students Return Chromebooks)
• Wednesday, June 4 – Lagoon Day (9th) & Field Day (7th/8th) Schedule (Info Below)
• Thursday, June 5 – Memory Book Signing Day Schedule & Last Day for 7th Grade
• Friday, June 6 – Last Day of School for 8th & 9th Grade Schedule

9th Grade Lagoon Day – Wed, June 4

SoJo’s 9th Grade students are invited to attend Lagoon Day on Wednesday, June 4. We are aware it is the same day as Bingham High School’s graduation ceremony. Students can arrange their own transportation to and from Lagoon if they want to attend both activities. 

Check out this document for information, including the discount code for purchasing tickets, bus sign-ups, and park information.

Limited Menu Options for Last Two Weeks of School

We are getting some much-needed upgrades to our school kitchen and cafeteria, as well as a new weight room over the summer. In order to finish before school starts in the fall, construction will be started in the kitchen next Monday, May 26th. Our wonderful kitchen staff are still committed to providing a great lunch to your students for the final two weeks of school. At the same time, options will be limited. Students will be able to choose from:

• Pizza
• Deli Sandwich
• Uncrustables

There may be a few other options as the situation allows, but if your student doesn’t enjoy those options, they are welcome to bring lunch from home. We look forward to a much-improved setup for lunches next year, and are excited to offer weights as a class as well.

Memory Book – Late Purchases

There is a list posted by the Main Office of all those who have purchased a Memory Book. If your student wants a Memory Book, please have them check the list to make sure their name is on it!

A limited number of memory books will still be available for $40 online while supplies last, but if you make a purchase from today forward, you must bring in your receipt in order to pick up your book. Your book will not be delivered with the other books, but will be available for pickup the same morning as everyone else on June 5th.

We will also sell any remaining books for exact cash ($40) on Memory Book Signing Day – June 5. Don’t miss out—order your memory book now!

Order your memory book here!

Chromebook Return

We are nearing the end of the year, and now is a good time to check if there are any outstanding fines or fees. There are two places to check: 1. Skyward – to see current fines and fees. 2. Destiny – to see items that are assigned/loaned to each student.

If you will be ending the year early for a vacation or other reasons, please turn in your Chromebook before you leave to avoid any charges for an unreturned Chromebook.

All students will return their Chromebooks on Monday, June 2. Fines will be assessed for Chromebook damage and for missing charging cords. Please check Skyward for any fines before and after June 2. If a student returns a Chromebook that is not theirs, the full cost of a lost Chromebook will be assessed. Chromebook mix ups happen more often than you might think. If there is more than one JSD student in a household or if students complete homework together, they can pick up someone else’s Chromebook. Here is a video to help you check if the Chromebook the student has is the Chromebook they are supposed to have.

June 4 – Lagoon Day (9th), Field Day (7th & 8th)

9th graders will attend Lagoon. We will have shorter classes for 7th and 8th graders, followed by Field Day organized by our SBOs at the end of the day. There will be activities where students might get wet, although getting wet will not be required. The school dress code still applies to all activities.

NOTE: Students who are repeatedly tardy to class or skip class altogether may lose the ability to attend Lagoon Day or Field Day. Similar consequences may be given for repeated or severe behavior incidents.

June 5 – Last Day for 7th Grade and Memory Book Signing 

The last day for 7th Grade students is Thursday, June 5. Students will attend the full day from 8:00-3:00. Memory Books will be distributed on Thursday, June 5. If your student is not in attendance, they can pick up their Memory Book in the main office beginning Friday, June 6. We will not distribute Memory Books before June 5. 

June 6 – Last Day of 4th Quarter, Last Day for 8th and 9th Graders

The last day of the 2024-2025 school year is June 6. 8th and 9th Grade students will attend on a half-day schedule. School will be held from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Breakfast will be served. Lunch WILL NOT be served. Students will not be allowed in the building after 12 pm so that we can have our end-of-year faculty meeting.

Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance

As the end of the school year approaches, please review your student’s lunch account balance. Negative balances need to be resolved by May 31st, even if the student is on free or reduced lunch. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Lunch Clerk by phone at 801-412-2918, or email at suzanne.darby@jordandistrict.org.

Free Mental Wellness Screening, In-Person & Virtual Appointments Available

On Wednesday, April 30, Jordan School District will host a free mental wellness screening for students and families. Screenings can be conducted in person at Riverton High School. Appointments occur every 45 minutes starting at 3:45 p.m. and ending by 7:30 p.m. In-person and virtual options are available. We do not have Spanish speaking therapists available this night! 

Students will complete a brief screening and a licensed therapist will review results. Recommendations will be offered to student’s families for follow-up. We look forward to supporting your family’s mental wellness.

Jordan School District Mental Health Screening Sign Up

April 2025 Mental Wellness Screening Flyer

Be Part of the BHS PTSA

BHS Golf Clinics

End-of-Year Assessments

It’s time to look back on what we’ve learned with end-of-year assessments. Here are the assessments and dates by grade: 

• 9th Grade – ASPIRE+, April 24 & 25
• 8th Grade – RISE, Writing April 24 & 25, Science, Math & Reading May 12-16th
• 7th Grade – RISE, Science, Math & Reading May 12-16th

The tests are completed online using the student’s Chromebook. Please help your students be prepared by charging their Chromebooks each night and bringing them to school each day. Please have students bring their own earbuds as well.

All students will be on a block schedule for April 24 & 25. This schedule change impacts class start and end times, and can also impact lunch assignments. School will begin and end at the same time and bus schedules are unchanged. If your student has a partial schedule, please look closely at the Block Schedule and Lunch Assignments. These documents can also be found on the SoJo Calendar. 

Thursday, April 24 Bell Schedule

Thursday, April 24 Lunch Assignments

Friday, April 25 Bell Schedule

Friday, April 25 Lunch Assignments

End-of-year testing gives the students and teachers a lot of very important information about what they’ve learned and how to improve going forward, and we appreciate any and all reinforcement from home to give the assessments their very best!

BHS Arena Scheduling

9th Graders will be able to view their 10th grade schedule beginning on April 22 at 3:00pm. Arena Scheduling will open April 30 at 4:00 pm and end May 1 at 11:59pm. Bingham counselors will be available to help both in-person and via Zoom on April 30 between 4:00 and 5:00pm. To access help through Zoom, click on this link: https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/88256896497?pwd=XsUA419jqyGqZ72CTfiOKhu15kltGQ.1#success

Meeting ID: 882 5689 6497

Passcode: 806563

Panorama Survey Next Week

Students will be taking our district’s Panorama survey next Tuesday during their science classes. This is the same surrey given in the fall, winter and spring each year. This survey gives us insight into how students feel about school and helps us drive change for our school culture. The survey will only be administered to students whose parents gave permission for the survey during registration. This survey will be given to students during class and should only take about 15-20 minutes. Students will be asked how they think and feel about school. Here is a link to some of the questions that your student may be asked. 

This data will be used alongside academic, behavioral, and attendance records in order to support the whole child. By using Panorama, our school will be able to act on data and plan solutions at the school, classroom, and student level. Thank you so much for your support at home. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact your student’s school counselor.

INCLUSION WEEK! 

Come support Inclusion Week at SOJO! The purpose of this week is to be inclusive and supportive of everyone here at South Jordan Middle School. You can participate by dressing up or participating during lunch time activities! Let’s go SOJO!

• MONDAY, 3/3 – “Marvel”ous Monday!  Wear something with Marvel on it.
• TUESDAY, 3/4 – Team Sports Tuesday!  Wear your favorite sports jersey.
• WEDNESDAY, 3/5 – Wild Hair Wednesday!  Wear a funky hair style.
• THURSDAY, 3/6 – Gamer Thursday!  Wear some gamer gear.
• FRIDAY, 3/7 – Fairytale Friday!  Channel your inner prince or princess.  

Inclusion Week is sponsored by Special Olympics and Unified Sports, and we love to see so many of you participate!

What Did My Student Get for Lunch?

Did you know that you can see what meal choices (and treat choices) your student makes? Just go to Skyward under Food Service. To the right of that screen, you can not only see what they buy, but you can also put a limit on ala carte options if you’d like to do so.

Digital Hall Pass

We’re in the early stages of using our new digital hall pass, and that includes getting the process to the point where we can call for a student and have all of the moving parts connect. We mentioned the ability to schedule your student to be ready for appointments, and we aren’t able to launch that until we can get the bugs worked out. Once it’s ready to roll, we’ll put it out in a ParentSquare message. Thanks for your patience!

8th Grade Career Day

Parents,

We need your help on Wednesday, April 9th at our 8th grade Career Day!  If you love your job and would be willing to tell our 8th graders about it, please let us know.  We are looking for a large variety of jobs to be represented.  Parent volunteers would offer two 20-minute presentations to eighth graders. If you are available from 1:00-2:15 on Wednesday, April 9, please fill out the form below.  We would love to hear from you!

https://forms.gle/8U5RtPbtaAFpwaCa8

FAQ

• What information would I present?  What the job looks like, why it’s fun or intriguing, needed or helpful skills, & how to prepare for the job.
• Can I bring a co-worker to help present?  Yes!
• Is a college degree required?  No!
• Does SoJo have technology to project my PowerPoint?  Yes, but bring your own laptop if possible.
• Will I be the only adult in the room?  No, a teacher will also be there.

8th Grade Career Day

Parents,

We need your help on Wednesday, April 9th at our 8th grade Career Day!  If you love your job and would be willing to tell our 8th graders about it, please let us know.  We are looking for a large variety of jobs to be represented.  Parent volunteers would offer two 20-minute presentations to eighth graders. If you are available from 1:00-2:15 on Wednesday, April 9, please fill out the form below.  We would love to hear from you!

https://forms.gle/8U5RtPbtaAFpwaCa8

FAQ

• What information would I present?  What the job looks like, why it’s fun or intriguing, needed or helpful skills, & how to prepare for the job.
• Can I bring a co-worker to help present?  Yes!
• Is a college degree required?  No!
• Does SoJo have technology to project my PowerPoint?  Yes, but bring your own laptop if possible.
• Will I be the only adult in the room?  No, a teacher will also be there.

Voting is Open for ‘This or That’ & ‘Most Likely To’—Vote Now!

Hey SoJo!

It’s time to vote for ‘This or That’ and ‘Most Likely To’!

• ‘This or That’: Choose between two fun options in each matchup!
• ‘Most Likely To’: Help decide who in the 9th grade fits each category!

Both votes are in ONE Google Form, so you only need to vote once!

Important Information:

• Only students can vote
• One vote per person—multiple votes will be disqualified
• Voting closes on Wednesday at 3:00 PM!

Please be kind and respectful when you vote. Let’s keep it fun, positive, and supportive for everyone!

Click here to vote now:
Vote Now!

Don’t wait—make your vote count, SoJo!

Final Chance to Pre-Order You Memory Book!  

Online sales end this Friday February 28! Pre-order now to guarantee your student gets a copy. We will order extra books, but they will be first come, first served on Signing Day—no holds, no guarantees.

The only way to be sure your student gets one is to pre-order—don’t miss out!

https://sojomiddle.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

BHS Sophomore Expo is COMING UP!

Date & Time: February 26th, 6:00 PM
Location: BHS Auditorium

Event Details:

• 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Presentation in the auditorium featuring performances by Bingham’s elite groups.
• 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Activities Fair in the cafeteria, showcasing Bingham’s classes, sports, and clubs.

Presentation Topics:

• Registration and scheduling
• Graduation requirements
• Introductions to BHS administration and counselors

Additional Information:

• Presentation details will be available on the Bingham Counseling website after the event.
• For questions, contact the Bingham Counseling Center at 801-256-5120.

The BHS Counselors and Administration look forward to seeing you there!

Auditions for Orphan Trains One Act Play

Auditions for the Spring One-Act Play Orphan Trains will be March 3rd and 4th with callbacks on March 6th. Auditions are open to all SOJO students. Performances will be May 8th and 9th. For more information or to sign up for an audition time, follow this link: https://sites.google.com/jordandistrict.org/sojochoirtheatre/orphan-trains-info

Special Education Transition Fair (High School to After High School)

The Special Education department is excited to announce an in-person, Special Education Transition Fair for 2025 and would love for you to join us! There will be over twenty community resources attending to help answer any post-secondary questions for our students and families.

The Transition Fair will be held on Wednesday, February 26 from 4pm to 7pm at South Jordan Middle School. We hope that you will be able to attend! 

For questions please contact Ashley Calhoun at 801-567-8208 or ashley.calhoun@jordandistrict.org.