Fight the New Drug

 PTA is sponsoring  an assembly called Fight the New Drug. They will be doing a live presentation for the students and their parents!  The presentation is Tuesday, March 17 from 7-8pm.   This is in conjunction with White Ribbon Week. 

Rally

Invitation from the Jordan School District

Please come join us on Tuesday, February 17 for a special Town Hall Meeting sponsored by the Jordan School District Board of Education and Region 6 Jordan PTA. We will give each Legislator in attendance time to discuss legislation they are working on during the current session that impacts education. 
   

February 17, Tuesday

Copper Hills High School, media center

5445 New Bingham Highway, West Jordan

7:00 - 8:30

Thank you for your interest in improving the education of the children in Jordan District.

Jordan School District Board of Education

Battle of the Bands at Herriman High! 9th Graders can participate!

9th graders! Did you know that you qualify to participate in the Herriman High Battle of the Bands. If you might be interested here is a link to check out and the general rules.

Battle of the Bands (BOB) is an official Utah PTA program for PTSAs.
Rules:
• All bands are eligible.
• Band members are only allowed to be in one band for the competition.
• Bands may not have members younger then 9th grade or older then 20 years old.
• All bands must have at least 2 members. At least 70% (50% when it is 2 members) need to be in 9th-
12th grade.
• Band members do not need to be from the same school, but they must compete at the school where the
majority of the band members attend and that school must be a PTSA in good standing.
• Bands will need to play a set of 2 songs, one will be an original song and one will be a cover of a song
from 1960-present. The set will be no longer then 8 minutes playing time. There is a 10 minute time
limit to get on stage, perform, and get off stage. Points will be deducted for going over time.
• Each band will submit a typed copy of the lyrics of both songs. Remember that all lyrics must be
“family friendly”. If the lyrics are different during the performance from what was turned in, you may
be disqualified.
• Each band will submit a recording on CD of the performance. Please write your band name and school
on the CD. These will not be returned.
• There must be no vulgarities, profanities, lewd comments, racist remarks, violence, sexual content,
references to suicide, etc. in the lyrics.
• You must provide your own instruments, amplifiers, and cords. Please mark these items for
identification. Utah PTA is not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen equipment..
• Your dress must meet school guidelines. No clothing may be removed during the performance.
• Each band will submit a short typed biography for the emcee of the competition to read. Be creative
and humorous, list some of the events you have played. You do not have to list band members’ names,
ages, or schools.
• The Media Release must be signed by ALL band members’ parents/guardians and 18 year old band
members, or the band will not be allowed to participate.

Battle of the Bands is a great family event. Put January 23rd on your calandar to bring your family to a FREE music event! You even get to vote for your favorite musical entry.

Encourage your student(s) to enter. We are looking for musical acts of two or more. Applications are due on December 19th.

Thank you for your tshirt orders!

Tshirts orders have been processed and sent to the company.  When they are received we will update here.  It may be over Christmas break that they arrive so I am having them sent to my home so they will be available for pickup if need be.

Common Core Survey

 Please take the time to fill go to Governor Herbert's website and fill out the questions on the Utah Core Standards.  If you are pleased with the standards and support them, they want to know this.  If you have concerns about them, they ask that you be specific about which standards you don't agree with.  Is it too rigorous?  Is it too easy?  Please be specific.  Please do this as soon as possible if you have not already done so.  Thanks for your time and service.  The link is: http://utah.gov/governor/standards/.

Review Committee

Rep. Cunningham is requesting the names of a few parents who would be willing to serve on a review committee this year. The committee will review the Utah Core Standards and make recommendations for revisions to the State Board of Education. There will be different committees for different subjects. The only requirement is that you have children attending public school.

Unfortunately, there are no details yet on when this committee will meet and what the time commitment is. The committee is made up of 7 people appointed by the State Board of Ed, 5 parents appointed by the Speaker of the House and 5 parents appointed by the President of the Senate. Rep. Cunningham will submit names to the Speaker of the House.

If you are interested could you please email msampson@sisna.com by Wednesday the 23rd with your name and contact info.

Thank you!