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From: Leeson Taylor

Adventures in Utah 
Celebrating America 250
Calling All Elementary & Middle School Students

America is turning 250 in 2026!
Let’s celebrate by exploring our amazing home — Utah!
From red rock canyons to snowy peaks, deserts to pine forests, museums and monuments, — Utah has it all! 

What’s in YOUR District 2 backyard or any place you love to visit in Utah?
We want to know what YOU discover in Utah while celebrating America’s big birthday!
Be creative, be adventurous, and have FUN while honoring the beauty and freedom of our country!

YOUR MISSION:

  1. Get out and explore Utah’s natural wonders, landmarks, parks, museums, and more.
  2. Take a photo of yourself with one of our fun cutouts!
  3. Create a poster showing all the places you've visited.
  4. Snap a photo of your poster and email it to us by the end of the 2026 school year.
  5. Include permission so we can share your adventures online!

 Bonus:
The more places you explore, the more your adventures will shine! As a special thank you for sharing what you love about Utah, you’ll receive a personal thank-you letter from Congresswoman Celeste Maloy. Keep the adventures coming!

REMEMBER:
We live in a country where we are free to explore, to learn, and to connect with the people and places that matter most.  America is going to be 250 years old!  Show us what you LOVE about America!  Show us what you LOVE about Utah

Ready, Set, Explore!
We can’t wait to see where your Utah adventures take you! Be sure to bring along either Archie Bryce or Ruby Redrock in your photos as you explore — we’d love to see them by your side in all your Utah snapshots!

Email anytime, but due by May 31st, 2026:  America250utahadventures@mail.house.gov

Please include:

Name: [Your Full Name]
Email: [your.email@example.com]
School: [Full Name of Your District 2 School]
Grade: [Your Grade Level]
Parent/Guardian Permission:
I, [Parent/Guardian Full Name], give permission for my child, [Your Name], to share their work.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

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Summary:
 

In 2020-21, the district provided Newsela, a K-12 online instructional content platform offering articles at five different reading levels with quizzes and writing prompts, to all schools to support online learning while we were remote. We continued to provide Newsela using ESSER funds through the end of the 2024-25 school year. Newsela is a supplement to core materials.
 

Our district-wide contract expires at the end of this year. If you would like to continue using Newsela at your school, the cost is:
 

If you have questions about usage at your school, please click here to see your school’s use and which teachers are using the program so you can speak with them about it.
 

If you would like to continue with the program at your school, there is an order form on Tab 3. The district will place one order to get the legacy partner discount. If you do not want to continue with Newsela, please indicate “decline” to stop any further follow-up.
 

Expectations for Implementation:
 

  1. Communication:
    If you are going to purchase Newsela, please fill out the order form by MAY 16, 2025.
     
  2. Collaboration:
    Tiffany Hall, 801-578-8406

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Summary: 

We are excited to announce that the Science Materials Committee has completed a review of available curriculum and resources to adopt for grades 6-8. After reviewing all the submitted programs, the committee has selected two finalists. There will be a public open house for any educators or parents interested in previewing the materials.
 

The review committee included science teachers from grades 6-8, parents, and content area specialists.
 

  • What:  Science Programs for 6-8th Grades Open House
  • When:  Monday, May 5, 2025, from 3:00-7:00 PM
  • Where:  Riley Elementary School, 1410 South 800 West
  • Why:   Materials under recommendation from the 6-8 Science Materials Committee will be available to the public for viewing. After the open house, the cost of both programs will be scored and a final decision on one program will be made. It is anticipated that the materials will be in classrooms at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
     

Expectations for Implementation:


1.  Communication:

  • The information has been sent to all 6th grade teachers and middle school science teachers.
  • The district will send this information to parents.

2.  Collaboration:

  • Candace Penrod, District Science Supervisor, 801-578-8301

3.  Timeline:
 

  • The Open House will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025.

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Requirement:

“Aligning to Board Rule R277-700-4(6), a Local Education Agency (LEA) shall assess students for proficiency in keyboarding by grade 5 and report school-level results to the superintendent.

Each LEA will complete the Keyboarding Proficiency Report by June 1 each year.”

Action Items:

  • Coordinate with grade 5 teachers to ensure there is a planned time to administer the assessment.
  • Ensure grade 5 teachers have a plan to access keyboards for this assessment.
  • Confirm all grade 5 teachers have had the keyboard assessment training and understand the scoring procedure and how to submit their information.
  • Watch for an email from Sallie Warnecke by May 5 with the log-in information to submit your scores to the USBE.

Resources:

  • For the 2024-2025 school year, the district has purchased a premium license for all students in grades 2-6 from Typing.com. To access the premium license, students and teachers log in through Clever.
  • A Proper Technique Checklist (https://slcsd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/sallie_warnecke_slcschools_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fsallie_warnecke_slcschools_org%2FDocuments%2FKeyboarding%2FKeyboarding%20Technique%20Poster%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fsallie_warnecke_slcschools_org%2FDocuments%2FKeyboarding&ga=1 ) has been created to post in schools.
  • Please note: There is only one required report per school, not teacher, to be submitted to the state on or before June 1, 2025. The window to submit opens on May 1, 2025.
  • Sallie Warnecke will provide professional learning opportunities throughout the spring via Teams and, upon request, will be available to provide in-person learning opportunities.
    • The first online PD will be held Monday, January 27 from 3:00-3:30 via Teams. Each fifth grade teacher will receive a Teams invitation to attend. 

Questions? Sallie Warnecke, Digital Learning Supervisor Keywords: Keyboarding, grade 5, assessment

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Dear Administrators,

I hope this finds you well. I’d like to kindly remind you of Board Policy G-10, which applies to all district facilities, and ask that this be communicated regularly to your staff to avoid any confusion or issues going forward.

Key Points of Board Policy G-10:

  1. Facilities Staff are the only district personnel authorized to perform maintenance, repairs, or alterations in and around school buildings.
  2. Teachers, staff, and administrators are explicitly prohibited from making any alterations, changes, or maintenance to rooms, spaces, or district facilities.
  3. Unauthorized Changes Will Be Restored:
    • If alterations or changes are discovered, the Facilities team will restore the affected area to its prior condition.
    • Costs for restoration (including materials, paint, and labor) will be charged back to the school.

It’s important to understand that repeated issues or further unauthorized alterations may result in additional costs to the school and responsible staff.

To avoid disruptions, please ensure all staff are aware of this policy and remind them that requests for any changes or maintenance must go through the proper channels by contacting the Facilities Department within Auxiliary Services. We appreciate your cooperation and support as we work together to maintain safe, efficient, and consistent learning environments across the district. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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