By Clint Spindler
Utah is known for being best-in-nation for great skiing, beautiful national parks, and robust economy. What few people know is Utah is number one for teaching financial literacy. According to Champlain College’s Center for Financial Literacy, Utah has earned a top grade for how well it teaches financial literacy in schools. It was one of five states given an A grade in the 2017 Financial Report Card and the only A+ grade. The center’s director, John Pelletier says, “There is no other state in the nation that is taking financial literacy as seriously as Utah.”
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As a former state championship basketball coach, I have always appreciated the power of team building. I have never forgotten the importance of building and maintaining “team spirit” and have applied that principle to working with school staff.
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In the medieval era, knights rode horses as they went into war. Today, Northlake Elementary School “knights” ride on something a bit smaller and for a different purpose.
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Consideration for making West Elementary School a magnet school for the German Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, where all students enrolled in West Elementary would participate in the DLI program. Students in non-DLI classes would have a boundary change to one of the following schools: Northlake Elementary, Settlement Canyon Elementary or Sterling Elementary. The Board of Education will hear comments from the public. Each patron will be limited to three minutes to present their remarks.
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Congratulations to our 2019 Science and Engineering Fair winners!
Around 140 projects from Tooele County schools made it to the district competition and about 50 will be moving on to the state-level.
Each project had to be reviewed by three separate judges. Thanks to the volunteers who helped judge and calculate results.
(Click the Article Title for a full list of winners)
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Tooele County School District asked teachers and staff to nominate a guest teacher who they felt deserved the recognition.
Deborah Larson was selected and is being recognized for her exceptional kindness, positive attitude and outstanding connection with the students and staff of TCSD.
Congratulations to all those honored and thank you for your example of excellence.
Honorable mentions are: Peggy Bradfield, David Crispin, Jesi Dewey, Michelle Garbett, Anne Lucas, Shelley McGuire, Julia Martin
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All schools have been cancelled today due to the weather. The make-up day has been scheduled for March 15th.
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Join us at the CTE Open House for Tooele, Grantsville, and Stansbury High Schools. Parents and students will be able to talk to teachers and classmates about the different classes and programs available in high school to help students prepare for their future. Junior high and high school students are encouraged to attend.
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An update on the 2015 school improvement bond.
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Join us Tuesday, January 22nd, for the Board of Education meeting. Public session begins at 7 p.m at the school district building, 92 Lodestone Way, Tooele. (Stansbury Park Elementary will be recognized for their certified, classified, volunteer and student of the month.)
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