Forward Momentum

Posted by on Oct 15, 2012 in Principal's Posts | Comments Off

Moving forward is always challenging. It means letting go of the past. It requires a commitment to Learn by Doing. In our efforts to continue to Learn by Doing we are excited to be putting together an opportunity for students. We are working on getting a summer day-camp program together that focuses on reading skills. This program will be based on experiential learning wherein students have a book and based upon that book students will experience the outside world around them in this valley. The goal of the program is to 1) increase student literacy skills, 2) connect students who typically struggle with school with the school, 3) enhance and build reading comprehension, and 4) to build meaningful relationships. We will be having a fund-raising activity including a raffle for a bike at the McDonalds on 90th South and 40th West, 5-8pm on Wednesday Oct. 17th. Please come support this great effort!!

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Spirit Week

Posted by on Sep 10, 2012 in Principal's Posts | Comments Off

Sept. 10 - 14 is Spirit Week at SRMS. There will be activities throughout the week to build school spirit - including a “Fun Run” on Friday. For each activity and dress-up day students will need to follow Jordan District Dress Code standards. On Friday, the second annual “Fun Run” will occur. The “Fun Run” is a 1.5 mile run through the neighborhoods surrounding the school. Spirit week is a great opportunity to have fun and increase school spirit!

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Welcome Back FALCONS!!

Posted by on Aug 28, 2012 in Principal's Posts | Comments Off

We are EXCITED to get the year started! Teacher Advisory (TA) has been re-vamped to better meet students’ needs. Teacher advisory is, at the end of the day, about making connections with students - to have an adult advocate. We will be doing lessons and other activities through TA including character education, anti-bullying, reading, studying, and preparing for student-led conferences. On Mondays in TA we will be having Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) and student assignment discussions with students. Teachers will talk with students who have missing assignments or low grades and help them make plans to improve using iFlight (our school-wide intervention program) and better study habits. Using TA and iFlight in conjunction with each other will allow us to better guide students through this influential time of their lives.

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