JSD Graduate Set to Carry on Family Tradition of Teaching in the Classroom After Receiving Prestigious National Award

She is hoping to soon follow in the footsteps of her mother who is a teacher at Midas Creek Elementary School and her grandmother, Patty Bowen, who is principal at Silver Crest Elementary School. Last week, Brooklynn Bowen, who is a Herriman High School graduate, was in Washington D.C. where she was awarded the Collegiate Professional Achievement Award by the National Association for Music Education. Just six students in the nation were recognized with this prestigious award.

While at the nation’s capital, Brooklynn spent time advocating for music and arts in education. A recent graduate of Utah State University, Brooklynn hopes to soon be a middle or high school music teacher, as education is in her blood.

Congratulations, Brooklynn Bowen! Best of luck in your bright future.

Parent and His Nonprofit Step Up to Pay off Silver Crest Elementary School Lunch Debt

Picture of nonprofit donation checkIt was a surprise that will take some worry off Principal Patty Bowen’s plate and will bring relief to some parents as well. On Tuesday, DJ Bracken, a parent and founder of the nonprofit “Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation,” arrived at Silver Crest with a very generous check in the amount of $3,962. The money will be used to relieve the school’s current lunch deficit. Principal Bowen says she is truly grateful for the donation, that means a lot to the school and families. The “Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation” is taking care of lunch debt for schools throughout the area and Utah saying, “Every child deserves a nutritious meal at school regardless of their family financial situation.”

Reminder: No Free Summer Meal Service on Monday, June 16

Platter of foodThis is a reminder that there will be no USDA Summer Food Service, breakfast or lunch, on Monday, June 16 due to Utah’s observation of the Juneteenth holiday. The free meal service will resume on Tuesday, June 17 running through August 1 for all students 18-years-old and younger.

The free meals will be available at five locations:

  • Majestic Elementary School, 7430 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan
  • Heartland Elementary School, 1451 West 7000 South, West Jordan
  • Westvale Elementary School, 2300 West Gardner Lane, West Jordan
  • Columbia Elementary School, 3503 West 7800 South, West Jordan
  • Oquirrh Elementary School, 7165 Paddington Road, West Jordan

Breakfast service is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Lunch service is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Building School Pride with “Battle of the Grades” at Fort Herriman Middle School

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They are putting school pride firmly in the hands of students and building strong connections at the same time at Fort Herriman Middle School.

On this episode of the Supercast, hear why “Battle of the Grades” has become a big hit throughout the entire year at Fort Herriman. It is a battle resulting in a big win for everyone, with students taking care of one another and taking greater pride in their school.