South Jordan Middle SchoolIt’s time to vote for our 9th grade ‘Most Likely to…’ for the memory book. Anyone at the school can nominate a 9th grader, but the person you nominate must BE a 9th grader. Also, only one nomination per category or your nominations won’t be counted.
December Fundraiser for Primary Children’s Hospital (THIS WEEK ONLY)
Our annual fundraiser will be for Primary Children’s Hospital this year. Our SBO’s are setting a goal of raising $5,000, and have a wide variety of activities planned over this week. If you have a chance and the means to give, it’s a great cause and one that benefits many of our own students. All proceeds will go directly to Primary Children’s Hospital.
Students can bring cash and coin to school and compete in Money Wars, and parents wishing to contribute can do so by visiting this link and donating to Primary Children’s directly. The link ties donations to our school so that we can still add it to our total. Some of the rewards for meeting goals including getting pied in the face (Mr. Jenson), Ice Bucketed (Mr. Ricks & SBO’s), and students shaving their heads (SBO’s). There are some raffle prizes and other fun lunchtime activities along the way. It’s safe to say that if you’ve lived in Utah for very long, you know someone personally who has benefitted from the excellent care at Primary Children’s, and we’re excited to do our part to help their cause.
Did you miss the incredible video our SBO’s put together? Or do you just want to watch it over and over because it’s so amazing? You’re in luck!! Here it is:
December Fundraiser for Primary Children’s Hospital
Our annual fundraiser will be for Primary Children’s Hospital this year. Our SBO’s are setting a goal of raising $5,000, and have a wide variety of activities planned over the coming week. If you have a chance and the means to give, it’s a great cause and one that benefits many of our own students. All proceeds will go directly to Primary Children’s Hospital.
Christmas for Kids Event
Each December, the Jordan Education Foundation partners with local community organizations to sponsor the Christmas for Kids Event. Each school nominates deserving students, and we celebrate them with a shopping experience at Walmart. You can be part of this amazing event by providing your time or financial support. Each student is given a gift card and they shop with an adult volunteer from the community. Go to the JEF site to register to Shop with a Student on Saturday, December 9. Chaperones are needed for approximately one hour between 8:00 and 10:00 AM. You can also donate by going to the JEF site.
Parking Lot Reminders and Updates
Our parking lot can be…confusing. In fact, we’ve had two accidents on 2700 W in the past several weeks. Please, please take a moment to review the maps found here. Specifically, we’ve been asked by South Jordan Police Department to remind parents that:
We are very aware of the difficulties our parking lot setup and size creates, and we are in the process of officially exploring options for improvement and expansion. We hope to have more official news on that front soon, but please know that we are aware and are working on permanent solutions to make it safer and more user-friendly to parents. We have seen great support on all fronts in seeking and supporting improvements, and we are excited to bring you updates and specifics once we have them.
It’s nearly the end of first quarter. Make sure you’ve checked Skyward and there are no surprises. As a reminder, we have no school all next week. We’ll come back on October 30th to start 2nd Quarter. See below for our Halloween dress guidelines.
We also want to kick off Fall Break right, so we’re celebrating our first-ever CROCtober. Wear your Crocs on Friday, October 20th and we’ll give away some Croc bluetooth speaker jibbitz during lunches on Thursday so that the winners can sport them on Friday.
Get your FREE tickets to Finding Nemo JR at SOJO November 9-14. Tickets are free but they are required for the show. Reserve your tickets HERE. Performances are November 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 at 7:00 PM and November 11 at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. It’s a great show, and we can’t wait for you to see it!
Please only reserve tickets you actually intend to use. One unintended consequence of not charging for tickets was that patrons would reserve banks of tickets for multiple nights “just in case” and not end up using them. This made it so we had sold out shows where people thought we didn’t have seats, when we really did. Please, please only reserve tickets if you plan to use them, and if something comes up, please go in and cancel your tickets so others can attend.
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:
Above all, if you’re aren’t sure you should wear it, just don’t. We can’t wait to see what you come up with, and be sure to check our social media channels for pics of our costume contest.
Dear Parents,
As a precaution, South Jordan Middle School students and staff were evacuated at the end of the school day due to an unusual odor reported inside the building. The South Jordan Fire Department arrived immediately, and after their investigation determined the school is safe and there is no danger to students and staff.
All students are safe and accounted for and were released at the regular dismissal time. After-school activities will resume on a regular schedule.
Tomorrow will be a regular school day.
Safety is our top priority.
Picture Retakes Tomorrow
Picture retakes will be offered tomorrow, October 5th. The link and access code are the same as they were for the original pictures if you didn’t make an order at that time:
https://eastmanadamsonline.com/ordering/access
Access Code: V2GFTQ78
College Week
It’s college week next week, and we have a theme each day that will involve a dress-up options, lunchtime activities, and messaging from our counseling department. Here’s what to look forward to:
Community Council
Our first community council meeting of the year will be held on Monday, October 16th at 4 pm in the main office. The school community council is responsible for our land trust plan, and serves as a method of parent and community input on other plans and issues affecting our school. The meeting is open to the public, and we meet in the main office conference room unless there are enough attendees we need to move to the media center.
Our parent-teacher conferences are this Wednesday (In-Person) and Thursday (Virtual) from 4- 7:30 pm both nights. You do not need an appointment for the in-person night on Wednesday. To schedule an appointment for Thursday, log into Skyward. If you select an appointment for Thursday, you can access the Zoom links here. All Zoom links will be updated by Thursday before the conferences begin.
If you attend conferences in the gym tonight, please be aware of other parents and keep conversations to less than five minutes per teacher. If you need more time than that, we are happy to set up another time to talk.
Above all, please remember that while parent conferences offer a great chance to meet with multiple teachers in a single night, teachers and staff are available year-round via email, phone, or in-person appointment. If there is ever anything you wonder about or would like to address, please don’t feel you have to wait for the conference to bring it up.
In addition, if a line is long or you don’t get the appointment slot you need, just reach out to the teacher and pick another day and time to talk. We love working with your wonderful children, and good two-way communication makes a huge difference for everyone.
We want to know how school is going so we know how to help you have a good experience. Take a moment to take our survey.
Your student number is your access key.
We have a lot of exciting things coming up in the next few weeks, from parent conferences to picture retakes and the Reflections art contest. Check it out, and we’ll see you out there.
No School on September 22nd
Friday, September 22nd is designated as a professional development day for teachers, which means that students get the day off. We appreciate the time to work with teachers to improve the experience for students, and we appreciate your support.
Parent Conferences
Parent conferences will be held on September 27th (In-Person) and 28th (Virtual) from 4 – 7:30 pm. You do not need an appointment for the in-person night, but line length can vary. For the virtual night, you will schedule appointments in Skyward later this week. There will be no school on Friday, September 29th as a compensatory day for teachers due to the late nights of parent conferences.
Please know that teachers are available at any time of year, and not just during parent conferences. If you can’t make it, just reach out to the teacher and make an appointment, send them an email, or give them a call after school. Parent conferences are a great way to do it, but are definitely not the only way.
Picture Retakes
Picture retakes will be offered on October 5th. The link and access code are the same as they were for the original pictures if you didn’t make an order at that time:
https://eastmanadamsonline.com/ordering/access
Access Code V2GFTQ78
Student Survey
This Tuesday, students will be taking our district’s Panorama Survey. This survey will be given to students during 2nd period, 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. This survey is not a curriculum, nor is it a mental health screener. Thank you so much for your support at home.
PTA Reflections Contest
Does your child love art? Have them submit their work for the 2023 Reflections contest. The theme this year is, “I am hopeful because…” Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Submissions are due October 10th, and can be submitted here.
Phones, headphones, personal items
All personal items brought to school are the responsibility of the student. Students should not leave items unattended in the cafe, locker room, classrooms or hallways. This includes student backpacks. We have had several students upset because they cannot find their phone or headphones. Unfortunately, we cannot find them either. If students are worried about their backpack at lunch; they can put items in their locker. There is a five minute passing period between lunch and class where they can go back to their locker. The school has a lost-and-found in the Attendance Office. Students may check there, but the school cannot be responsible for lost items. Please help us help your students by reminding them to keep track of their personal belongings, and to make use of their locker.