Clothing Exchange & Fair- Sat, May 12th

Join us Saturday May 12th from 9 a.m.-12 noon 

Do you have clothes that you don’t want anymore? Want to trade them for some new ones?

Sandy Elementary and Mount Jordan Middle School are teaming up to offer “My Best Friend’s Closet” –

a clothing exchange for everyone, all ages and sizes. Bring your clean, gently used clothes and exchange them for someone else’s. You’ll be fashionable and stylish and it won’t cost you a cent!

*Donations may be dropped off at Sandy Elementary or Mount Jordan Middle School during school hours until Friday, May 11^th.

Shoes and Clothing donations ONLY!! No household items will be accepted.

 

There’s More Fun!

Food and Inflatables!

Individual rides - $0.50 or $1.00, Rock Wall! - $2.50,

or $5 for unlimited rides,

Hot Dogs, Nachos, Sno Cones and Cotton Candy

All $1.00 each!

Where: Mount Jordan Middle School

9360 S. 300 E.

When: Saturday, May 12^th

Time: 9:00 – 12:00

Harmons Day February 9th

Please plan to shop at Harmons on THURSDAY. Our Harmons is the one on 114th South and 700 East. Part of the proceeds that day go to our PTA. Please tell all of your neighbors and family members. Every bit helps!

Utah PTA Day at the Capitol

The Utah State Legislature begins the 2012 session on Monday, January 23rd. One of the important functions of the PTA organization is to advocate on behalf of our children. The legislative session always brings new legislation that impacts our schools, our children and education policy. Please make sure you are informed and reach out to your elected officials to voice your opinion. Click HERE to view information about PTA's positions and the activities sponsored by PTA related to the legislative process.

Mark the date of February 24, 2012 on your calendar; this is the date of "Utah PTA Day at the Capitol". The schedule will include:

• Updates on current legislation Utah PTA is addressing



• An opportunity to meet and speak with your legislators



• Seeing the legislative process in the House and Senate



• Necessary business of PTA will be conducted, if needed

We would like to see the Capitol flooded with PTA members. All PTA members are welcome.

PTA Grant Awards

Mount Jordan PTSA is proud to announce the recipients of the PTSA grants for the 2011-2012 school year. All teachers were encouraged to submit grant proposals to fund classroom projects or after school projects.

Miss Grinder- $150.00 to assist with financing a field trip for her foods classes
7th Grade teachers-$200.00 for a Titanic project which involves all 7th graders in a "Titanic Experince"
Mrs. Coleman-$50.00 to assist with student incentives
Mrs. McLeod-$100.00 for MP3 players for use in her reading curriculum
Mrs. Holyoak-$100.00 for biology specimines
Mr. Otterstrom-$150.00 to fund an after school woodworking club
Mrs. Peng-private donation of two flip cameras to assist with Chinese language class

Congratulations to all of the awardees! We look forward to hearing how your projects progress!

Student Success week is November 15-18

The students will be engaging in activities during the day to turn their minds to college and careers. Then, on Thursday night, we invite all parents to join us for some great information.

We will have classes on Thursday, November 17th from 6:30 until 8:15. There will be a brief welcome and then participants will get to choose three of the five classes to attend. It is great information that every parent needs to help their student be ready for life after High School.

Classes for Thursday Night:

1. Jay Molock - "Connecting U Days" (College Prep Program at the U)
2. Darby Thomas - Utah Scholar & Regent Scholarship
3. Ken Spurlock - CTEC Programs
4. Katie Grinder - AVID class
5. High School Programs (instructor TBA)

PTSA Meeting Wednesday, September 28

Our next PTSA Student meeting will be on Wednesday, September 28th 2:30-3:45 p.m. We will be learning a song that will be performed at the Reflections kick-off assembly on
Thursday, September 29!

Hot Dog "Hello"! Back to School Night.

Be sure to join us tomorrow evening, Thursday, August 25 for our back to school night!. Free hot dog dinner starting at 5:00. Back to school meetings start at 6:00 with breakout sessions by class at 6:30. Students and Parents are invited!