Superintendent's Message 2018-19
May
Dear SLCSD families and community,
We are fast approaching my favorite time of year. Each year, I have the privilege of attending high school graduations and watching the joy and celebrations as students walk that line and receive their diplomas, as well as handshakes and hugs from favorite teachers and administrators.
April
Dear SLCSD community,
The last few weeks have been packed with important issues, and I am proud of the steps we have taken to improve Salt Lake City School District and the services we offer our students.
March
It’s March, and I can’t believe how fast the school year is progressing. Just a few weeks ago, we were shoveling huge amounts of snow off our driveways and sidewalks. In fact, the large accumulations of snow led to a very rare event – a snow day.
February
Dear SLCSD community and families,
Each summer, I have the unique opportunity to speak to all of the administrators in the Salt Lake City School District, and each year, I present a theme for the year. I also share this theme with our teachers as they return to school and with other employees at different meetings before or near the beginning of school. This year’s theme has been ...
January
Dear SLCSD families and community,
Welcome to the new year! I look forward to the opportunities and experiences that await us in 2019.
As I reflect at the beginning of this new calendar year, I can’t help but marvel at the progress we have made as a district in the first half of this school year. Our schools are safer, and our students are learning more. Test scores are increasing,...
November
Dear parents and community members,
As we prepare for the holiday season, I want to express my gratitude for our employees and community members who dedicate themselves every day to the students and work of the Salt Lake City School District.
October
As Superintendent, I have the tremendous opportunity to visit our wonderful schools and see what is happening in our classrooms. As I have made my visits over the past month, one thing has become obviously clear to me. We could not accomplish so much without your help and support.
Dear SLCSD community,
Have you voted yet? For those of you who have voted, I thank you for doing your civic duty. If you haven’t voted yet, you still have time. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6, and I encourage you to vote.
September
Dear SLCSD families and community,
It has been my pleasure to visit every school in our district within the last two weeks to welcome students and staff and to visit classrooms. I’ve had a BLAST! We have so many wonderful things taking place at each school. Our grounds and buildings look great. Thousands of meals are being served, and our busses are rolling alo...
August
Dear SLCSD Families and Community,
School starts on Monday, and I am so excited! I’ve had the wonderful opportunity over the past few days to speak to many of our district employees. I can sense their excitement as well. I have challenged all of them to discover their superpowers – because they truly are superheroes – and to use those powers to make a difference in the live...
