As a reminder helium balloons on our buses are not allowed due to safety concerns. In the Standards for Utah School Buses and Operation, Page 127, Appendix 3, pupil rules, it reads:
-Pupils shall remain seated and keep aisles and exits clear,
-Pupils shall refrain from throwing or passing objects on from, or into buses,
-Pupils are permitted to carry only objects that can be held on one's lap,
-Pupils shall not carry hazardous materials, nuisance items, and animals onto the bus,
-Pupils shall respect the rights and safety of others.
Helium balloons can create a safety hazard when allowed on a bus and will not be allowed on the bus. Please make arrangements to pick up balloons from the school if your child rides a bus.
Thank you,
Jordan School District Transportation Department
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Jordan School District Online Budget Survey
The Board of Education would like patrons to take their online survey concerning budget reductions for 2010-11.
The District's online budget survey can be found at http://www.jordandistrict.org. The survey is listed on the front page.
The online survey will be available from now until January 22, 2010.
The District's online budget survey can be found at http://www.jordandistrict.org. The survey is listed on the front page.
The online survey will be available from now until January 22, 2010.
Monday, January 11, 2010
2010-2011 Kindergarten
We are currently collecting names of students who will qualify for kindergarten for the 2010-2011 school year.
If you have a child that will be five years old on or before September 1, 2010 please call the school and let us know. Our office can fill out the paperwork over the phone. If you are aware of a neighbor who has a qualifying kindergarten child, please share this information with them.
Thank you!
If you have a child that will be five years old on or before September 1, 2010 please call the school and let us know. Our office can fill out the paperwork over the phone. If you are aware of a neighbor who has a qualifying kindergarten child, please share this information with them.
Thank you!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Winter Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events 2009-2010 (These dates are subject to change. Please check the most recent PTA newsletter and/or school website for updates)
December
24 Winter Break
January
4 School resumes
4-12 ABC Ouelessbougou Quarter Drive
Student Council Sponsored
7 1:00pm School Community
Council
18 Martin Luther King Day – No
School
February
PTA Meeting & Founders Day Program – Date to be Scheduled
12 Valentine Day Parties
15 Presidents Day – No School
16-26 D Track Ouelessbougou Quarter Drive – Student Council Sponsored
17 – 18 A&B Parent Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
March
Boys Maturation – Date to be Announced
4 School Community Council 1:00
17 – 18 C&D Parent Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
25 C&D Spring Pictures
25 Girls Maturation
April
1-5 Spring Recess
22 A&B Spring Pictures
23 Kindergarten Orientation
26 – 30 ABC Tracks Teacher Appreciation
May
6 Vehicle Day
7 AM Kindergarten ABC Parent Program
17 –21 D Track Teacher Appreciation
20 School Community Council
31 Memorial Day – No School
June
4 PM Kindergarten ACD Parent Program
10 A Track Field Day
July
1 BCD Field Day
December
24 Winter Break
January
4 School resumes
4-12 ABC Ouelessbougou Quarter Drive
Student Council Sponsored
7 1:00pm School Community
Council
18 Martin Luther King Day – No
School
February
PTA Meeting & Founders Day Program – Date to be Scheduled
12 Valentine Day Parties
15 Presidents Day – No School
16-26 D Track Ouelessbougou Quarter Drive – Student Council Sponsored
17 – 18 A&B Parent Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
March
Boys Maturation – Date to be Announced
4 School Community Council 1:00
17 – 18 C&D Parent Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
25 C&D Spring Pictures
25 Girls Maturation
April
1-5 Spring Recess
22 A&B Spring Pictures
23 Kindergarten Orientation
26 – 30 ABC Tracks Teacher Appreciation
May
6 Vehicle Day
7 AM Kindergarten ABC Parent Program
17 –21 D Track Teacher Appreciation
20 School Community Council
31 Memorial Day – No School
June
4 PM Kindergarten ACD Parent Program
10 A Track Field Day
July
1 BCD Field Day
Monday, October 26, 2009
Snow Closure Guidelines
School Closure Guidelines
Emergency Communications Procedures
The following guidelines have been adopted by all 51 Jordan District schools.
Schools in Jordan School District will remain open, if at all possible, on all scheduled school days.
Even when weather conditions are extreme, every effort will be made to keep schools open in the
belief that it is in the best interest of the students. Since parents are the primary protector they will
need to decide what is right for their children. The option to keep children home when weather
conditions are extreme is always at the parents' discretion and the school understands and respects
the decision.
On occasion severe health or weather conditions may force school closures. The following infor-
mation outlines the communication procedures that will be followed if such school closures
become necessary.
1. Media Announcements
Parents and employees should listen to these designated radio or television stations for school clo-
sure information between the hours of 6-8 a.m. (If schools dismiss early, the media will air the
announcement as soon as possible.)
2. Listen for One of These Messages
One of the following messages will be aired by the news media:
* "Schools Will Be Closed" (day and date)
* "Schools Will Start Late" (day and date)
* "Schools Will Dismiss Early" (day and date)
3. Keep Phone Lines Free
Telephones will be used for emergencies; therefore, parents are asked not to call the schools or the
school District.
Radio Station
KSL—1160 AM or 102.7 FM
TV Stations
KUTV—Channel 2
KTVX—Channel 4
KSL—Channel 5
Fox-News—Channel 13
4. Closures Posted on the Web
School closure information will be posted by 6:30 a.m. on Jordan School District's Web site at
www.jordandistrict.org.
5. Authorized Statements
The media will only announce school closures when authorized by the Superintendent of Schools
or his designee after he has consulted with the Assistant Superintendent of Auxiliary Services, the
Transportation Director, the National Weather Service, and other state, county and city agencies.
6. Closures for One Day Only
All announcements are for one day only.
7. Normal Operation
No announcement means normal operation.
8. Parents Need An Emergency Plan
Parents are encouraged to establish an emergency plan for their children in the event that schools
are closed, start late or are dismissed early. Parents should instruct their children where to go or
what to do if a parent is not at home.
9. Bus Stops
Parents are asked to meet their students at bus stops when buses are running on delayed or emer-
gency schedules.
10. Make-up Days
The Utah State Office of Education requires a minimum of 180 instructional days of school. Days
lost will be made up first on the Washington and Lincoln Day Recess (Presidents' Day) and then
during Spring Recess. (As per District Policy D207-Calendar Development)
11. Late Start
When the District has designated a school day as “Schools Will Start Late,” the expectation is that
employees will arrive at their schools/departments at their regular contract time or as soon as the
employee can arrive safely.
Please contact the principal at your local school for additional information about these guidelines.
Updated September 2009
Emergency Communications Procedures
The following guidelines have been adopted by all 51 Jordan District schools.
Schools in Jordan School District will remain open, if at all possible, on all scheduled school days.
Even when weather conditions are extreme, every effort will be made to keep schools open in the
belief that it is in the best interest of the students. Since parents are the primary protector they will
need to decide what is right for their children. The option to keep children home when weather
conditions are extreme is always at the parents' discretion and the school understands and respects
the decision.
On occasion severe health or weather conditions may force school closures. The following infor-
mation outlines the communication procedures that will be followed if such school closures
become necessary.
1. Media Announcements
Parents and employees should listen to these designated radio or television stations for school clo-
sure information between the hours of 6-8 a.m. (If schools dismiss early, the media will air the
announcement as soon as possible.)
2. Listen for One of These Messages
One of the following messages will be aired by the news media:
* "Schools Will Be Closed" (day and date)
* "Schools Will Start Late" (day and date)
* "Schools Will Dismiss Early" (day and date)
3. Keep Phone Lines Free
Telephones will be used for emergencies; therefore, parents are asked not to call the schools or the
school District.
Radio Station
KSL—1160 AM or 102.7 FM
TV Stations
KUTV—Channel 2
KTVX—Channel 4
KSL—Channel 5
Fox-News—Channel 13
4. Closures Posted on the Web
School closure information will be posted by 6:30 a.m. on Jordan School District's Web site at
www.jordandistrict.org.
5. Authorized Statements
The media will only announce school closures when authorized by the Superintendent of Schools
or his designee after he has consulted with the Assistant Superintendent of Auxiliary Services, the
Transportation Director, the National Weather Service, and other state, county and city agencies.
6. Closures for One Day Only
All announcements are for one day only.
7. Normal Operation
No announcement means normal operation.
8. Parents Need An Emergency Plan
Parents are encouraged to establish an emergency plan for their children in the event that schools
are closed, start late or are dismissed early. Parents should instruct their children where to go or
what to do if a parent is not at home.
9. Bus Stops
Parents are asked to meet their students at bus stops when buses are running on delayed or emer-
gency schedules.
10. Make-up Days
The Utah State Office of Education requires a minimum of 180 instructional days of school. Days
lost will be made up first on the Washington and Lincoln Day Recess (Presidents' Day) and then
during Spring Recess. (As per District Policy D207-Calendar Development)
11. Late Start
When the District has designated a school day as “Schools Will Start Late,” the expectation is that
employees will arrive at their schools/departments at their regular contract time or as soon as the
employee can arrive safely.
Please contact the principal at your local school for additional information about these guidelines.
Updated September 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
School Community Council Meetings
Dear Parents,
The tentative dates for the Rose Creek Elementary School Community Council meetings this year are:
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
The meetings will begin at 1:00 p.m. this year and will be held in the school media center. The School Community Council meetings are open to the public.
The School Community Council meeting agenda will be posted at the school at least 24 hours in advance and will include the date, time, and location of the meeting. The agenda will also be posted on the school website.
The School Community Council is responsible to oversee the School LAND Trust Plan, develop a child access routing plan to and from the school, and provide information to assist the local board in resolving issues of local concern.
Please contact Leslie Scott, SCC Chairperson, 801-446-6419, or Michelle Peterson, Principal, 801-254-8082, if you have questions regarding the School Community Council.
We look forward to making this the best year ever at Rose Creek!
Leslie Scott, School Community Council Chairperson
Michelle Peterson, Rose Creek Elementary Principal
The tentative dates for the Rose Creek Elementary School Community Council meetings this year are:
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
The meetings will begin at 1:00 p.m. this year and will be held in the school media center. The School Community Council meetings are open to the public.
The School Community Council meeting agenda will be posted at the school at least 24 hours in advance and will include the date, time, and location of the meeting. The agenda will also be posted on the school website.
The School Community Council is responsible to oversee the School LAND Trust Plan, develop a child access routing plan to and from the school, and provide information to assist the local board in resolving issues of local concern.
Please contact Leslie Scott, SCC Chairperson, 801-446-6419, or Michelle Peterson, Principal, 801-254-8082, if you have questions regarding the School Community Council.
We look forward to making this the best year ever at Rose Creek!
Leslie Scott, School Community Council Chairperson
Michelle Peterson, Rose Creek Elementary Principal
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Attendance Matters
I ran across this article from The Parent Institute the other day and thought it would be a good refresher to share with our school community regarding why attendance at school matters.
"Your child's teachers will do their best to help your child learn and succeed in school. But there's one thing only you can do - get him or her to school every day. Children who don't attend school regularly fall behind and score lower on tests. They can have a hard time making and keeping friends - especially in elementary school.
Show your child and his/her teachers that you know attendance counts:
*Tell your child how important school is.
*Make dental and other appointments during non-school hours when possible.
*Don't let your child skip school for reasons that wouldn't prevent you from going to work.
*Avoid taking your child out of school on exam days.
*Keep track of your child's absences. See if there are any patterns that need to be changed.
*Discuss the consequences of missing school. Not understanding. Needing to do make-up work. Missing out on friends.
*Talk to the teacher if your child regularly doesn't want to go to school."
This is going to be another great year at Rose Creek! I look forward to seeing familiar families and meeting our new ones. Please let me know of your concerns, questions, and comments so that our school community can continue to excel!
Michelle Peterson, Principal
"Your child's teachers will do their best to help your child learn and succeed in school. But there's one thing only you can do - get him or her to school every day. Children who don't attend school regularly fall behind and score lower on tests. They can have a hard time making and keeping friends - especially in elementary school.
Show your child and his/her teachers that you know attendance counts:
*Tell your child how important school is.
*Make dental and other appointments during non-school hours when possible.
*Don't let your child skip school for reasons that wouldn't prevent you from going to work.
*Avoid taking your child out of school on exam days.
*Keep track of your child's absences. See if there are any patterns that need to be changed.
*Discuss the consequences of missing school. Not understanding. Needing to do make-up work. Missing out on friends.
*Talk to the teacher if your child regularly doesn't want to go to school."
This is going to be another great year at Rose Creek! I look forward to seeing familiar families and meeting our new ones. Please let me know of your concerns, questions, and comments so that our school community can continue to excel!
Michelle Peterson, Principal
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