The 2008/2009 Track Calendar has school ending on July 3rd. This is a state and federal holiday. Superintendent Newbold petitioned the State Board of Education to allow Jordan School District to conclude their final day on July 2nd. This petition has been granted. Tracks B, C, and D will officially end the 2008/2009 school year at 3:25 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009. The building will be closed on July 3rd.
Just a reminder that track change requests were due last Friday, March 20th. If you have not turned in your request please do so now. We will be re-tracking the entire school. Traditionally Southland has re-tracked the school every other year. Many schools re-track every year. There are a few schools that re-track every three years. Re-tracking needs to take place as class size in a grade level becomes out of balance. Out of balance results as students change grade level, students move in or move out. Re-tracking allows us to balance class sizes.
I also wanted to remind you that teachers take role via computer in their classroom until 8:40 a.m. Students do not need to check into the office until after 8:40 a.m. There is a door unlocked on each side of the building for students to quickly enter the building and go directly to their classroom. The set of doors with the black box between the doors has one of those doors unlocked. It is usually the right hand door. We encourage students to use their grade level doors until 8:40 a.m. After 8:40 a.m. all doors are locked except the front door and students do need to stop in the office to check in.
Kids Marketplace for 3rd grade will be taking place on Wednesday, March 25th. This is a fun filled event where 3rd graders apply life skills. Thanks to ALL the parents who have volunteered to help us with this activity. It is a highlight of the third grade student’s year.
The Third/Fourth grade Science Fair will be held this week. Science Fair Projects will be on display for those who would like to view them all day on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Not all students will be in the gym the entire time. Teachers should be sending home a note letting parents know what time their students will be in the gym.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
March 2009
Dear Parents and Students,
I wanted to update you on the programs and things we’ve accomplished so far this school year and the upcoming events we have planned. Please let me know if there are additional programs you would like to see taking place.
Southland’s Goal:
Each student will obtain one years growth
Our goal is for each student to obtain a years growth no matter what level he or she is on – above grade level, on grade level, or below grade level. In order to accomplish this we have been and will be focusing on the following areas:
Curriculum:
Reading – Each grade has a guided reading block of 80 minutes. During this time all students in the grade level are engaged in reading and language arts activities. Students in the grade are divided up based on their guided reading level. The reading instruction they receive during this time is at the student’s instructional level. Teachers work with students in small groups. Students may also be involved in reading activities at their independent level when not working in a small group with the teacher. This inclusion model of reading is designed to provide differentiated teaching instruction so students at all levels are instructed on their appropriate reading level instead of a teacher teaching at “grade level” leaving those below grade level floundering and those above grade level bored.
Math – We are involved in a school-wide Math Grant Initiative with Brigham Young University (BYU). We are in our second year of working with BYU and district math specialists to receive instruction in research based math instruction. Teachers are looking at their math instruction and how it impacts students learning. BYU gathered data last school year and continues to gather data this year. So far the results of the gathered data are showing Southland students to be making positive gains. The results of the research will be released when the study completes at the end of this school year.
Science – All grade levels are studying the scientific method at their appropriate level. Fifth and sixth grade students participated in a school Science Fair. We had twelve projects that went on to the Jordan School District Science Fair. Of those twelve projects, ten of them will go on to the Central Utah Regional Science Fair at BYU March 25th where students may earn scholarships and awards.
Third and fourth grade students will be holding their Science Fair at Southland on March 26th and 27th. The District Science Fair for third and fourth graders will be held April 23rd and 24th.
Kindergarten, First, and Second grade students will participate in a Science Fair on June 26th.
Fine Arts (Music, Dance, Drama, Art):
• Repertory Dance Theatre has been here this year working with our 1st and 2nd grade students. They also did an assembly for all of the students and conducted an in-service for teachers after school for all grade levels on how to incorporate movement into the classroom.
• Southland Musical – “Use Your Imagination” 4th – 6th graders performed
• Springville Art Museum conducted a three-day art education event involving all students. Classes participated in an art gallery tour and figure drawing with qualified docents.
• ARTS assembly by Salzberg Echo
• Orchestra Program (Band next year as well.)
• Utah Symphony – 5th and 4th graders
• PTA Reflections
• Sounds of Music K-6 (painting to music)
P.E.:
• Gold Medal School Activities
Enrichment Activities:
• Christmas Choir
• Mighty Authors – K-6 all students/parents/teachers have online access to publish their writing.
• Spelling Bee
• Geography Bee
• D.A.R.E – 5th grade
• Reflections
• Author Brad Wilcox did a writing activity with students K-6
• Living Aquarium
• Story Teller
• Ken Garff Road to Success Program
•
Upcoming Enrichment Activities:
• Monster Math
• Talented Young Authors
• Kids Market Place – 3rd grade
• Biz Town – 5th grade
• Junior Achievement
• Mad Scientist
• Evening of the Arts
• Barnes and Noble Book Fair
• BYU Folk Dancers
• Space Trailer – 6th grade. Each year we try to enroll in Space Camp (limited space). The space trailer is sent when a school is not selected for space camp.
• Field Trips
ISQ Survey: (Utah State University)
• This survey will be coming out in March. Please fill it out and send it back. We are interested in your feelings, suggestions, and feedback. Many of the things we have done this year are based on last year’s feedback from the survey. Let us know how we’ve been doing and what you would like us to do differently.
If you have any suggestions or questions, please contact me! I appreciate all your help and support.
Terri Summers
Principal, Southland Elementary
(801) 254-8047
I wanted to update you on the programs and things we’ve accomplished so far this school year and the upcoming events we have planned. Please let me know if there are additional programs you would like to see taking place.
Southland’s Goal:
Each student will obtain one years growth
Our goal is for each student to obtain a years growth no matter what level he or she is on – above grade level, on grade level, or below grade level. In order to accomplish this we have been and will be focusing on the following areas:
Curriculum:
Reading – Each grade has a guided reading block of 80 minutes. During this time all students in the grade level are engaged in reading and language arts activities. Students in the grade are divided up based on their guided reading level. The reading instruction they receive during this time is at the student’s instructional level. Teachers work with students in small groups. Students may also be involved in reading activities at their independent level when not working in a small group with the teacher. This inclusion model of reading is designed to provide differentiated teaching instruction so students at all levels are instructed on their appropriate reading level instead of a teacher teaching at “grade level” leaving those below grade level floundering and those above grade level bored.
Math – We are involved in a school-wide Math Grant Initiative with Brigham Young University (BYU). We are in our second year of working with BYU and district math specialists to receive instruction in research based math instruction. Teachers are looking at their math instruction and how it impacts students learning. BYU gathered data last school year and continues to gather data this year. So far the results of the gathered data are showing Southland students to be making positive gains. The results of the research will be released when the study completes at the end of this school year.
Science – All grade levels are studying the scientific method at their appropriate level. Fifth and sixth grade students participated in a school Science Fair. We had twelve projects that went on to the Jordan School District Science Fair. Of those twelve projects, ten of them will go on to the Central Utah Regional Science Fair at BYU March 25th where students may earn scholarships and awards.
Third and fourth grade students will be holding their Science Fair at Southland on March 26th and 27th. The District Science Fair for third and fourth graders will be held April 23rd and 24th.
Kindergarten, First, and Second grade students will participate in a Science Fair on June 26th.
Fine Arts (Music, Dance, Drama, Art):
• Repertory Dance Theatre has been here this year working with our 1st and 2nd grade students. They also did an assembly for all of the students and conducted an in-service for teachers after school for all grade levels on how to incorporate movement into the classroom.
• Southland Musical – “Use Your Imagination” 4th – 6th graders performed
• Springville Art Museum conducted a three-day art education event involving all students. Classes participated in an art gallery tour and figure drawing with qualified docents.
• ARTS assembly by Salzberg Echo
• Orchestra Program (Band next year as well.)
• Utah Symphony – 5th and 4th graders
• PTA Reflections
• Sounds of Music K-6 (painting to music)
P.E.:
• Gold Medal School Activities
Enrichment Activities:
• Christmas Choir
• Mighty Authors – K-6 all students/parents/teachers have online access to publish their writing.
• Spelling Bee
• Geography Bee
• D.A.R.E – 5th grade
• Reflections
• Author Brad Wilcox did a writing activity with students K-6
• Living Aquarium
• Story Teller
• Ken Garff Road to Success Program
•
Upcoming Enrichment Activities:
• Monster Math
• Talented Young Authors
• Kids Market Place – 3rd grade
• Biz Town – 5th grade
• Junior Achievement
• Mad Scientist
• Evening of the Arts
• Barnes and Noble Book Fair
• BYU Folk Dancers
• Space Trailer – 6th grade. Each year we try to enroll in Space Camp (limited space). The space trailer is sent when a school is not selected for space camp.
• Field Trips
ISQ Survey: (Utah State University)
• This survey will be coming out in March. Please fill it out and send it back. We are interested in your feelings, suggestions, and feedback. Many of the things we have done this year are based on last year’s feedback from the survey. Let us know how we’ve been doing and what you would like us to do differently.
If you have any suggestions or questions, please contact me! I appreciate all your help and support.
Terri Summers
Principal, Southland Elementary
(801) 254-8047
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