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March 8, 2010
West Students Win Business Language Competition
West High School students in the Spanish Language Department placed 1st at the BYU High School Business Language Competition. Under the guidance of Aileen Aviles, West High Spanish teacher, West took top honors and a $600 prize.

March 2, 2010
West High Students Invited to AIME
The Mathematical Association of America has invited eight West High School students to take part in the 2010 American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). Only about 3% of U.S. students seeking qualification for the AIME received invitations.
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March 1, 2010
Educator of the Year Award
Congratulations to Pat Lambrose! She was honored as the "Educator of the Year" at the recent Utah Coalition for Educational Technology Conference. Pat has worked in Salt Lake City School District for many years as a teacher and an Educational Technology Facilitator. Students, teachers, and parents have benefited from Pat's commitment to technology integration. Pat is an avid biker, skier, and outdoor enthusiast and incorporating GIS/GPS into the curriculum is one of her many areas of expertise.

March 1, 2010
State Chess Champions
Extending an impressive streak, West High School captured four of the top six spots to take first place in the 2010 Utah State High School Chess Championship division for the fifth straight year (5A division). West posted the tournament's top team score (29.5 points, from its top five players), the highest score in recent tournament history.
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March 1, 2010
Celebrate Reading
It's Celebrate Reading Week at Highland Park Elementary School.
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March 1, 2010
César Chávez Visual Arts and Language Arts Contest
Announcing the 2010 César Chávez Visual Arts and Language Arts Contest for all SLCSD students K-12. Deadline March 12, 2010
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Anunciando el concurso de arte visual y de artes de lenguaje de César Chávez 2010. El concurso es para estudiantes desde el jardín de niños hasta el doceavo grado en el distrito de SLC. La fecha límite para entregar los ejemplares es el 12 de marzo 2010.
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February 26, 2010
Language and Culture Newsletter
The newest Language and Culture Newsletter is now available online.
» Volume 2, Issue 5 - February 2010 | Archive

February 25,2010
Rummage Sale for Haiti
Students and employees at Newman Elementary School will hold a rummage sale for Haiti on Saturday, February 27, 8 a.m. - noon. Proceeds from the sale will go to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

February 24, 2010
Spring 2010 Community Education Catalog
Are you interested in learning how to paint? How about taking a yoga class? You'll find fun and interesting classes for everyone in the Spring 2010 Community Education Catalog. Registration runs March 15th - 26th. Most classes begin the week of March 29th.
» See what classes are available now!

February 24, 2010
"The Three Piggy Opera"
The second-grade team at Nibley Park School proudly presents its spring musical entitled, "The Three Piggy Opera." Free community performances will be held on March 2 and 3 at 1:30 p.m. and on March 4 at 7:00 p.m. Stop by to see what all the "oinkin" is about!

February 24, 2010
Running of the Leopards
East High School and its PTSA welcome all fitness enthusiasts to participate in the second annual Running of the Leopards 5K on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. The race is a USATF certified course as well as a Utah USA circuit race. The course is designed for speed and will appeal to all levels of runners and walkers.
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February 23, 2010
School Spotlight
Thursday, February 25, 2010, will be a busy day for Salt Lake City schools. Many schools have planned special events for students, parents, and the community.
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February 23, 2010
Multi-Cultural Extravaganza
Bryant Middle School will host its annual Multi-Cultural Extravaganza this week - February 24 & 25, 2010, at 7 p.m. each evening. This unique celebration features students performing various acts that honor and recognize the culture of Bryant's diverse student body. The show is always one of the school's favorite events of the year.

February 22, 2010
School Spotlight
It's Red, White, and Blue Week for the Stars at Washington Elementary School. This year's theme is "I Love Learning."

Tuesday (2/23) - This day there will be an assembly featuring a publicist sharing "How to Pick a Good Book" with students.
Wednesday (2/24) - Before school, there will be math games set up in the gym for parents and students.
Thursday (2/25) - At 6 p.m. there will be a school-wide musical performance.

February 18, 2010
Sterling Scholar Finalists
Congratulations to the district's 2010 Sterling Scholar Finalists!
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February 10, 2010
Tweeting Your Own Horn
The Salt Lake City School District and its efforts in using social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to communicate with its community are featured in the February edition of "District Administration" magazine.
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February 9, 2010
Follow the Salt Lake City School District on Facebook and Twitter!
The district has created a Facebook page and a Twitter account to improve communications with parents and the community. These services will be used to share information in emergency situations as well as information about district and school programs and initiatives. Help spread the word about the district's new Facebook page and show your support by visiting www.facebook.com/slcschools (opens in new window) and becoming a Facebook Fan. Find the district's Twitter account at twitter.com/slcschools (opens in a new window).
» Basic instructions for signing up for Facebook and Twitter

February 8, 2010
West High School Chosen as a Member of the Hanban – Asia Society Confucius Classrooms Network
West High School has been accepted as a member of the first cohort of schools in the Hanban – Asia Society Confucius Classrooms Network. This national network of 100 exemplary Chinese language programs will be developed over the next three years, starting in February 2010 with 20 “pioneer” schools or districts that represent the future of Chinese language education in the United States.
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February 05, 2010
"Fresh Paint"
The latest edition of "Fresh Paint," a bi-monthly newsletter from Facility Services, is now available.
"Fresh Paint" - Jan-Feb 2010 | Archive

February 05, 2010
"Pathways"
The latest edition of "Pathways," the Career & Technical Education newsletter, is now available.
"Pathways" - 2009-10, Volume 2 | Archive

February 3, 2010
Open Classroom Open House
The Open Classroom will be hosting a prospective parent presentation Thursday, February 11, at 6:30 p.m. It's an opportunity to talk to OC faculty and parents and tour the school's unique classrooms. The Open Classroom offers parents, and students, an alternative to traditional K-8 public school programs. It is a free public school where children are empowered to take responsibility for their own learning and where all participants are dedicated to building a safe, respectful community for learning.
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February 2, 2010
Help for Haiti
Students at Beacon Heights Elementary School held a Read-a-thon last Friday to raise money for Haitian relief. The school will present checks totaling over $6,000 to Healing Hands for Haiti on Wednesday.

January 29, 2010
SLCSE Open House
The Salt Lake Center for Science Education, a science focus charter school, is hosting an Open House on Monday, February 1. The Open House will feature the Leo on Wheels, an educational outreach program of the Leonardo; a video presentation by SLCSE's Energy Team; and information about SLCSE.
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January 26, 2010
"Books and Bytes"
The latest edition of "Books and Bytes," a newsletter from the Educational Technology and Library Media Department, is now available.
» "Books and Bytes" - Winter 2010 | Archive

January 25, 2010
Hugs for Haiti
A group of students at Ensign Elementary School has arranged a "Hugs for Haiti" campaign. They started with an initial goal of $500, but the donations came pouring in, and the students ended up raising $2790.15 They will present a check to the American Red Cross on Thursday.

January 22, 2010
Grand Opening of the New Hillside Middle School
The Salt Lake City community is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Hillside Middle School building. The celebration will be held on Monday, January 25, starting at 6 p.m. and will include a free dinner, a ribbon cutting ceremony, music performances, memorabilia, fun activities, and a 6th grade preview.
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January 21, 2010
iPestManager
Facility Services today launched its new pest reporting program called iPestManger. iPestManager is a web-based program for reporting the presence of insects, rodents, and other undesirable pests that can invade district schools and offices.
» Download a poster with more information
» Link to Facility Services

January 19, 2010
Helen Thayer Lecture
Global Trekker Helen Thayer will speak at Salt Lake Center for Science Education on Tuesday, January 19. The event is in partnership with the Utah Museum of Natural History and is in conjunction with the Outdoor Retailers show downtown. The evening starts with a reception and prize drawings at 6 p.m. The lecture begins at 7 p.m.
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January 19, 2010
Language and Culture Newsletter
The newest Language and Culture Newsletter is now available online.
» Volume 2, Issue 4 - January 2010 | Archive

January 12, 2010
"Artistic License"
The latest edition of "Artistic License," a newsletter from the Fine Arts Department, is now available.
» "Artistic License" - December 2009 | Archive

January 11, 2010
Meet the District's Refugee Advocates
The district has hired three new refugee advocates to help Christal Rattanavilay, Refugee Counselor, with the advocacy and interpreting work that is necessary for refugee families to function in our school district.
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January 11, 2010
Curriculum & Assessment Lab Open House
Interested in having your student attend Curriculum & Assessment Lab classes at Ensign Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School, or Clayton Middle School? Don't miss the information meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2010.
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January 11, 2010
Pennies for Peace
Jackson Elementary School students successfully completed a Service Learning Project and raised $1,139.01 for Pennies for Peace. The students raised money to build schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan where children, especially girls, are often denied an education.
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January 6, 2010
Highland High School is an IB School!
Highland High School has received word that the school has been authorized by International Baccalaureate to teach the Diploma Programme starting Fall 2010. If you have questions on how to become involved in the IB program at Highland, call Missy Whiteurs at 801-484-4343 ext. 124.

January 5, 2010
Franklin Elementary School is closed for the day as police search for a suspect in the area. Information on a make-up day will be determined later.

December 23, 2009
Winter Break
All Salt Lake City School District offices and schools will be closed from December 24, 2009, through January 1, 2010. Normal office and school hours will resume on Monday, January 4, 2010.

December 16, 2009
Holiday Surprise for Students
Employees at the district office volunteered their personal time today to assemble over 500 surprise gifts for Salt Lake City students. Fittingly, each package is perfect for enjoying a good book on a cold winter night.
» More information and video of the assembly lines...

December 16, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers
Congratulations to the district's newest National Board Certified teachers: Carolyn Brimhall, Julie Lloyd, Karen Trujillio, and Karl Wagstaff. Like board-certified doctors and accountants, teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review. In a congressionally-mandated study, National Board Certification was recently recognized by the National Research Council as having a positive impact on student achievement, teacher retention, and professional development.

December 9, 2009
Winter 2010 Community Education Catalog
Are you interested in learning how to build a web site? How about brushing up on your kung fu skills? You'll find fun and interesting classes for everyone in the Winter 2010 Community Education Catalog. Registration runs January 4th through January 15th. Most classes begin the week of January 19th.
» See what classes are available now!

December 7, 2009
Follow the Salt Lake City School District on Facebook and Twitter!
After evaluating the two sites and investigating how to better use Internet technology and social media, the district has created a Facebook page and a Twitter account to improve communications with parents and the community. These services will be used to share information in emergency situations as well as information about district and school programs and initiatives. Help spread the word about the district's new Facebook page and show your support by visiting www.facebook.com/slcschools (opens in new window) and becoming a Facebook Fan. Find the district's Twitter account by searching for our username: slcschools.
» Basic instructions for signing up for Facebook and Twitter

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