Parent/Teacher Conferences This Week

It’s time for parent-teacher conferences, and we can’t wait to see all of you. Our schedule is as follows:

• Virtual, Wednesday, February 11 – 4:00-7:30 pm in the SoJo Gym/Cafe
• In-Person, Thursday, February 12 – 4:00-7:30 pm
• No School, Friday, February 13

For in-person conferences on Thursday, you can simply come to the gym/cafe and find the teachers seated alphabetically by last name. Try to watch for teachers with open spots, and remember that if you don’t get a chance to talk to a teacher you need, we have access to teachers all year long via email, appointment, phone call or Parent Square. It’s never been easier to access a teacher, so please use any and all forms of communication to get whatever information you need.

**If you need more than 5 minutes with a teacher, please contact the teacher to make an appointment at another time before or after school.

NOTE: If you need translation services for conferences, please let us know ASAP by contacting the main office.

Virtual Conference Appointments are now available in Skyward. Simply log in to Skyward and choose Parent Conferences from the side menu.

If you choose to attend a virtual conference, you can find the Zoom links on this Google Sheet.

BHS Sophomore Expo is COMING UP! 

Bingham High School’s Sophomore Expo is February 24th at 6:00 PM in the BHS Auditorium – you don’t want to miss it!

Below is some additional information…

• There are two parts to the Sophomore Expo. The first part is from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the auditorium and will include a presentation mixed with performances by some of Bingham’s elite performing groups. The second part will be the Activities Fair in the cafeteria, which gives incoming students the chance to learn more about various classes, sports, and clubs that Bingham offers. The Activities Fair will begin at 7:00 and go until 8:00 in the cafeteria
  
• Topics covered in the presentation include registration and scheduling information, graduate requirements, and BHS administration & counselor introductions!

For those students and parents unable to make Sophomore Orientation, the information presented will be on the Bingham Counseling website following the orientation. 

If you have any questions, please call the Bingham Counseling Center at 801-256-5120. 

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

International Baccalaureate Program at West Jordan High School

Check out the flyer here.

West Jordan will be hosting a parent night for those interested in more information on Feb. 18 from 6:00-8:00pm. 

IB students grow the skills, mindset and confidence to thrive in life. They are prepared for the future as they:

• learn how to think critically
• strengthen their communication and research skills
• connect knowledge across subjects
• take ownership of their own learning
• grow into internationally minded citizens who appreciate different cultures and perspectives.

IB Students are accepted to elite universities at higher rates and are more likely to be successful at the college level. You can find more information here (https://www.ibo.org/benefits/benefits-for-students/).

📸 Last Call: 9th Grade Baby Photos for Yearbook!

The 9th Grade Baby Picture Page for the yearbook is going to print on February 13th. We have room for 15 photos only – this is your absolute final chance to submit yours!

Deadline: Email your photo by February 12th.
First come First served – No exceptions will be made.

Upload Link: https://photos.jostens.com/GDYR4Q

Looking to have some fun this week? PTSA Spirit Night is at Ninja Kidz on Thursday, and we have a chance to visit a PTSA meeting on Wednesday! Use the QR code below to reserve your spot for Ninja Kidz.

Also, don’t forget that Friday is Health and Wellness Day for JSD students and employees. Check out the activities for students here, and remember that those activities happen at home and not at school on Friday for students.

PTSA CORNER

Course Selection for the 2026-2027 School Year

Course selection for the upcoming school year will take place the week of January 26th. School counselors will visit classrooms throughout the week to provide direct assistance to students as they finalize their schedules.

Resources and Support

• Counseling Website: Instructional videos and detailed course information will be posted online during the week of January 26th.
• Current 6th Grade Students: A dedicated Registration Night will be held on Tuesday, January 27th. Specific details regarding this event will be shared by your student’s elementary school.

NAEP Test

South Jordan Middle will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Monday, March 2, 2026. Your 8th grade student may participate in this assessment. More information can be found here. You may opt your student out of this assessment by contacting Melanie Pew: melanie.pew@jordandistrict.org

Course selection for the upcoming school year will take place the week of January 26th. School counselors will visit classrooms throughout the week to provide direct assistance to students as they finalize their schedules.

Resources and Support

• Counseling Website: Instructional videos and detailed course information will be posted online during the week of January 26th.

Current 6th Grade Students: A dedicated Registration Night will be held on Tuesday, January 27th. Specific details regarding this event will be shared by your student’s elementary school.

Winter Fundraisers and Spirit Days

PTSA Spirit Night @ Raising Cane’s TONIGHT

Visit the Raising Cane’s at 3788 W 11400 S in South Jordan TODAY, December 9th, between 5 and 9 pm and mention the fundraiser. 15% of net sales go to SoJo’s PTSA, which supports school-wide celebrations like our recent Halloween Party, and a host of other things our PTSA does for our staff and students. You can also use the code RCFUND96 if you order online or through the app. 

Join us tonight and you could also enter to win a $100 gift basket!

Primary Children’s Fundraiser and Spirit Days

Our school-wide fundraiser supports Primary Children’s Hospital this year, and odds are good you or someone you know has benefitted from the excellent care children receive there. If you have a chance and can give, it goes to a great cause!

Here’s our schedule for the fundraiser and associated spirit days:

12/10 (Wed) – Kickoff Assembly

12/11 (Thurs) – Crazy Christmas Socks

12/12 (Fri) – Christmas PJ’s, Blanket

12/15 (Mon) – Let It Snow! – Wear White

12/16 (Tue) – Ugly Christmas Sweater

12/17 (Wed) – Santa Hat Day

Students will get more information about how to give during our kickoff assembly tomorrow.

NJHS Fundraisers

SoJo NJHS is collecting plastic grocery/shopping bags to make sleeping mats for unhoused citizens. Please take all bag donations to the library. We need lots and lots of bags! If you have any questions please email Stephanie Rich.

NJHS is also collecting aluminum pull tabs off of drink and food cans. These will be used to support a local fundraiser for Shriners Children’s Hospital. Tabs can be turned in in room 603 or to the drop box in the cafe. Thank you so much for your help!

Memory Book Purchases

Hey! Remember to buy your yearbook before Friday! There are QR codes in the hall and by the front office! Send them to your parents. You’ll be entered into a drawing for gift cards and candy at lunch!

Beauty and the Beast Jr Performances This Week

This is the week! SOJO Middle School presents Beauty and the Beast Jr this weekend. There are shows Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 4, 5, and 6 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for children, students, and seniors (65+). To buy tickets, click HERE or click the link on the school website. Online ticket sales end at 5:00 PM the day of each show, but any available tickets will still be for sale at the door. Concessions will be available before the show. The show lasts about 75 minutes. Come support your neighbors and friends!

9th Grade Baby, Marching Band & Team Sports Photos Needed

We’re gathering photos for the memory book and would love your help. We still have room for 10 more baby photos!  Send us your marching band, fall (and winter) sports photos!

Important guidelines:

• Photos must be from Bingham or another high-school–sanctioned team/band.
• No rec, club, or comp team photos.
• Avoid photos of students who do not attend our school, unless they are incidental in an action shot.
• Accepting – Action shots, candids, team hangouts, and anything that captures the season.

 Questions? Email sojoyearbook@gmail.com

Vision Screening

On Monday, December 8th, we will have free vision screenings for ALL 7th and 9th graders, any new-to-the-district 8th graders, and any students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Screenings will start at 8am. Please have your students on time to school.  

Mental Health Resources for December

Take a look a few  free mental health resources available this month:

• A calendar for December’s Mental Health Series sessions is linked below. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish. Previously recorded seminars can be accessed through a comprehensive library of sessions and resources for each topic. You can access the library of recorded sessions at any time by visiting this site: https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex. 
• Ask a Therapist live virtual event. This is an anonymous opportunity to ask questions from a licensed family therapist about your child’s mental health. It is a live event on December 9th at 6 pm with access to the recording afterwards. Some common parent questions can also be viewed on the Parent Guidance website: https://parentguidance.org/ask-a-therapist/
  • Registration Link: https://cookcenter.info/ATLDec9

Tickets Available for Beauty and the Beast Jr. Dec 4-6

Tickets are now available for all performances of Beauty and the Beast Jr. There are four performances. December 4, 5, and 6 at 7:00 PM and also a 2:00 matinee performance on December 6 at 2:00 PM. Click HERE to order your tickets. Unless you are cast or crew, just click the green Enter button at the bottom of the landing page to begin shopping. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students (0-17)  and seniors (65+). If the link doesn’t work, copy and paste this: https://sojomiddle.seatyourself.biz

Mental Health Resources for Families

Jordan District has partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide ongoing mental health education for parents and caregivers. This collaboration offers FREE access to live, virtual educational sessions covering various topics. 

Here is a calendar for resources available this month: English/Spanish

• Ask a Therapist live virtual event. This is an anonymous opportunity to ask questions from a licensed family therapist about your child’s mental health. It is a live event on November 11th at 6 pm with access to the recording afterwards. Registration Link: https://cookcenter.info/ATLNov11
• Included in the mental health series is a “Watch Together Series” to highlight for families. While the Mental Health Series is designed for parents, these “Watch Together” events are for the whole family, especially teens and young adults. In this series, each month, you’ll meet a new animated character facing real challenges that teens and young adults experience. Together, you and your family can watch their story and learn how to start meaningful conversations at home.
  • November Event: Together teens and parents will watch the animated story about Kyle. Kyle is a teen masking the pain of bullying, withdrawal, and alcohol use. His story helps families understand the hidden emotional impact of bullying and the importance of asking direct, compassionate questions like, “Have you thought about taking your life?”  In this interactive session parents and teens will learn about warning signs of emotional distress and how to create space for honest conversation and connection.
  • Wednesday, November 12th | 6pm MT  REGISTER NOW

Welcome back from Fall Break! We’re starting 2nd quarter with a fully-functioning cafeteria and a Friday Halloween. Here’s a reminder of our Halloween dress guidelines:

Halloween Guidelines

Halloween is a great chance to see the personality and creativity of our students. We want the day to be fun, and we also want to be able to have a productive day in class. With that in mind, what follows is a list of guidelines to help us do both:

• The School Dress Code and the Student Code of Conduct still apply
• Students should come to school already dressed with any makeup or hair color already applied
• Students should avoid costumes that degrade any other group of people
• We must be able to easily see who you are
• Avoid masks worn on the face
• Makeup or other costume additions must still allow us to identify you
• We must be able to move in the halls and function in class, including avoiding disruptions to teachers and other students
• Costumes must be safe, and make others feel safe
• No weapons or facsimiles of weapons
• Footwear must be worn all day

Above all, if you aren’t sure you should wear it, just don’t. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Halloween Party

Our PTSA is sponsoring an all-school Halloween party this Friday during the last hour of the school day. We’ll have the following activities:

• KIVA: Blookit and Trivia w/Prizes
• Hallway Between Gym & KIVA: Photo Booth
• Cafe: Ice Cream, DJ and Just Dance, Costume Contest
• Gym: Yard Games

Students will be able to move between those four locations freely.

If a student does not want to be in those activities, they can also go to the Library for quiet games and puzzles. For supervision reasons, this option must be where they go at the start of the activity and they won’t be allowed to move from the main activity area to the library or vice versa.

Because of the nature of the activity, it will be nearly impossible to locate students for check-out. If you need your student, please check them out prior to the activity’s start at 1:55 pm. To speed up the process, we are allowing a pre-checkout form to be completed so that students can simply have the signed permission slip from a parent or guardian and drop it off in the attendance office without the parent having to come in and sign them out. If you plan to use this option, print and sign this form and send it with your student. The form will only work between 1:55 and 2:00 pm on Halloween.

9th Grade College and Career Day Tomorrow!

We’re very excited for the opportunity to learn more about Colleges and Careers with our 9th graders on October 28th. Here is more information about what to expect for our 9th grade students that day:

Oct 28th Schedule Outline

• 1st period – Go to normal 1st period class. Students will log into YouScience before preparing to go on the field trip.
• 8:30am – Students will meet in the KIVA
• 9:15am – Buses leave
• 10am-11am – Tour time
• 11:50am – All buses have returned. Students go to their 5th period classes (starting at noon)
• 5th period – YouScience Brain Games
• 6th period – YouScience Brain Games
• 7th period – YouScience Brain Games

Students can read a book or work on other classwork quietly if they finish early.