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The Jordan Education Foundation awards teacher of the year awards annually to teachers in Jordan School District. Submission for the award includes meeting rigorous criteria in three categories: academics, professional initiative, and changing students’ lives. Eleven general education teachers and three special education teachers were selected this year. Helen Harvey and Heather Isom were selected from Rose Creek! See the following comments made by students, parents, or colleagues.

 

Helen Harvey: She relates well to the kids. She respects them and they respect her, which allows her to be an effective teacher. She genuinely cares about each student and wants them to succeed. We love Miss Harvey!

 

Heather Isom: Mrs. Isom is a dedicated teacher. She is very caring and kind with the children. In a class with such varied needs, she manages to individualize instruction to help each child succeed. Mrs. Isom keeps in very close contact with me as a parent. She updates me on what is happening in the classroom and values my input. I feel like we are part of a team to help my son get the best out of his education. Most importantly, I can tell how much she cares about him. It seems like he gets her full attention, but I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the other parents felt the same.

 

 

The Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Educators recognizes a professional educator based on their relationship with students, parents, PTA and the community.

 

Lisa Freeman: Mrs. Freeman is one of the best teachers I’ve ever worked with. She is well rounded, focused on and prepared for instruction, receptive to learning, and an incredibility positive force in her classroom and in the school. I consider Mrs. Freeman to be in the top 5% of teachers I’ve known over a thirty-two year career. She is humble, kind, devoted, playful, cheerful, and intelligent. She’s one of the best.

 

 

The South Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsors a teacher of the year award and luncheon annually for Riverton and Herriman cities. Loie Glass was chosen this year to represent Rose Creek Elementary. Loie has a heart of gold and a great sense of humor. She is completely dedicated to her students and willing to put in the extra hours and preparation to make sure all of her students are succeeding.

 

 

Jordan Credit Union sponsors a teacher of the week and this week our very own Karen Spencer was chosen! She will receive a $100 check. Karen works hard every day and is always prepared for the work she does with her students. She is a dedicated teacher who supports her students, team, and families.

Rose Creek Elementary PTA is partnering with local restaurants in our community to provide Spirit Nights. A percentage (usually 10-20%) of the sales on these nights will be donated back to Rose Creek PTA. We hope these will be fun events for families and friends and that all will enjoy a night off of making dinner!

Past Spirit Night Totals

Thank you for being so supportive of the PTA’s Spirit Nights over the past school years! Over $10,000 has been donated to our PTA from the restaurants we visited. Here is the breakdown of how much each restaurant gave to the PTA. We appreciate the support from our community and families!

2019-20 = $592.30
November 19:  Café Zupas donated $241.03
February 11:  Café Zupas donated $351.27

2018-19 = $1453.81
September 4: Chick-fil-A donated $444.00
November 13: Café Zupas donated $136.06
February 12: Café Zupas donated $166.97
March 19: Costa Vida donated 247.73
April 2: Chick-fil-A donated $459.05

2017-18 = $2475.63
September 11: Sonic donated $443.24
October 2: Swig donated $58.37
November 6: Chick-fil-A donated $461.04
December 5: Café Zupas donated $246.38
February 5:Chick-fil-A donated $417.37
March 5: Sonic donated $281.37
April 9: Costa Vida donated $239.10
May 5: Chick-fil-A donated $328.76

2016-17 = $1888.94
September: Chick-fil-A donated $403.78
October: Chili's donated $203.00
November 7: Texas Roadhouse donated $75.00
December 6: Culver's donated $75.00
January 9: Burger King donated $100.00
February: Marco's Pizza Marco's Pizza donated $116.00
March 7: Café Zupas donated $275.84
April 5: Culver's donated $218.94
May: Chick-fil-A donated $421.38

2015-16 = $1559.93
September: Wendy's donated $104.40
October: Texas Roadhouse donated $100.00
November: Café Zupas donated $162.55
December: Chick-fil-A donated $347.66
February: Chili's donated $80.00
March: Papa Murphy's donated $213.00
April: Café Zupas donated $218.09
May: Chick-fil-A donated $334.23

2014-15 = $1569.32
September: Chick-fil-A donated $350.44
October: Chili's donated $180.00
November: Texas Roadhouse donated $150.00
February: The Habit Burger Grill donated $ 105.00
March: Café Zupas donated $153.79
April: Wendy's donated $112.05
May: Chick-fil-A donated $338.01
June: IHOP donated $180.03

2013-14 = $1817.78
September: Wendy's donated $142.80
October: Chick-fil-A donated $311.10 (Tips $27.32)
November: Chili's donated $240.00
February: Café Zupas donated $317.76
March: Arby's donated $292.00
April: Panda Express donated $188.29
May: Chick-fil-A donated $275.48
June: Menchies donated $50.35

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Join us for Books & Buddies on Thursday, March 15 from 8:30-8:55 am. Shop for a new book and enjoy a donut and drink. Enter the drawing for a chance to win free books! (All children must be accompanied by an adult.)

 

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During Parent Teacher Conferences you will have the opportunity to visit the PTA Book Fair. Shop for fun books for your family and there will be a wish list available for each teacher.

You are also welcome to shop online! Books will be delivered to Rose Creek for free and sent home with your child.

Dates and Hours
Book Fairs are held each spring and fall during Parent Teacher Conferences.

 

It is time for Reflections at Rose Creek!
The theme this year will be announced soon!

Forms and Rules

Entry forms and category rules can be found online at www.utahpta.org/reflections. (Scroll down to the middle of the page.) Please pay close attention to specific category rules and submission guidelines.

Due Date

All entries are due Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Important Information

We are not accepting entries in the 3D art category this year. You may enter in Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, and/or 2D Visual Arts. You may enter a project in each category if you wish, but no more than one project per category.

April 7, 2014

Dear Rose Creek Families,

I have been deeply touched by your outpouring of love and kindness in the face of difficult situations this past month. You are a giving, caring community and I consider it a great honor to rub shoulders with you. Thank for your selflessness, kindness, and generosity. I came across this quote and it reminded me of many of you.

A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.
~Charles H. Spurgeon.

I am glad to report that through the efforts of teachers, literacy assistants, students, and parents, 44 more students are now reading on grade level. This is the equivalent of a class and a half who have moved from below level to on level! Great things are happening at Rose Creek! Thank you for reading with your children daily. I remember how busy my days were when I was raising a family and how hard it was to get everything done. As I look back, though, my fondest memories are times spent reading with my children.

We have been focusing on one habit each month as we continue to build a Leader in Me school. The habit this month is Sharpen the Saw. The premise of this habit is that we must take care of ourselves in four ways to meet our full potential.

Physical (exercise, nutrition)
Social/Emotional (service, empathy)
Mental (reading, writing, planning)
Spiritual (value clarification, study & meditation).

Students will be talking about Sharpening the Saw this month in their classes as it relates to being good learners and leaders. We welcome and appreciate your support from the home front.

I have the best job in the world! I get to go to work every day and be with your children. You have raised them to be kind, caring citizens. You should be very proud of them. I know I am.

Life is Good!

Tami Bird