We're so lucky to have such amazing #schoolcounselors! Thank you Miss Jen and Mr. Evans for all you do for our students. #nationalschoolcounselorweek #southsummitelementary #wearesouthsummit #utpubliced
Thinking of trying a new school next year? You need to submit an open enrollment application first. The open enrollment deadline is Friday, February 18, 2022. Silver Summit Elementary School is hosting tours, by appointment, if you want to check out what a blended-learning environment looks like. #wearesouthsummit #silversummitelementary #blendedlearning
Applications for consideration to participate in the Dual Immersion Program for 1st grade for the year 2022-2023 are now available. Please stop by the Elementary School Office to pick up an application. Applications are due Friday, March 4, 2022.
Registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten 2022-2023 has begun. Please go to our website to register. https://www.ssummit.org/o/elementary
The 2022-2023 Academic calendars have been approved. You can view and/or print them from the School District website. Look under the Family and Students tab or click here: https://www.ssummit.org/browse/35494
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Another survey! Full Link: https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6y7Q8gzAlA701ka The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Standards and Assessment Committee has developed a draft document entitled, “Gender Identity Guidance for Utah Public Education.” The document is intended to guide Utah schools in their effort to provide access to an educational environment that is safe, conducive to the learning process, and free from unnecessary disruption. The Board values educational equity, which includes the distribution of resources to provide equal opportunities based upon the needs of each individual student. Equitable resources include: Funding Programs, policies, and initiatives Support that recognizes each student’s unique background and school context to guarantee that all students have access to high-quality education. To ensure that the voices of all Utah communities are heard, USBE is seeking public feedback through participation in an online survey. The survey allows members of the public to review and provide feedback on each section of the draft document prior to the document being finalized. Public feedback will be reviewed at an upcoming Standards and Assessment Committee meeting to be held on February 23. The online survey will be open until Monday, February 7 at 5 p.m. MST. USBE will continue to offer opportunities for public engagement with this issue going forward.
You're invited! Join us as we celebrate the opening of the newly remodeled Silver Summit Elementary School on February 11th. #wearesouthsummit #silversummitelementary
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and the Utah State Legislature are partnering to reexamine the state’s school accountability system. The current Utah School Accountability System was established through Senate Bill 220 during the 2017 legislative session, prior to the advancement of the Personalized, Competency-Based Learning and Portrait of a Graduate initiatives. The pandemic has highlighted the dependency of the school accountability system on access to state assessment results. The state is seeking to build a new accountability system to be:
Inclusive of the additional initiatives
More comprehensive in evaluation criteria
Aligned with and supportive of continuous school improvement efforts for all schools
For this work to be successful, the state needs to hear from the public on the information needed to better understand school quality. USBE is asking interested members of the public to take a 10-minute, online survey to provide input on the future of school accountability in Utah. The survey will be open until February 18, 2022. USBE will offer both virtual and in-person opportunities to engage further along in the process.
Due to high Covid cases, South Summit School District schools are moving to a week of online learning. January 24-28, 2022 all schools will be remote.
President of the School Board, Dan Eckert, has been serving for five years. As a retired teacher with a Masters in Education, Dan felt he had a way to contribute back to the school system. With encouragement from his wife and others, he ran for the Board and is happy he did. He really enjoys his time in our wonderful district. #wearesouthsummit #schoolboardrecognitionmonth
School Board Meeting is tonight, Thursday, January 13th at 5:30 p.m. You can stream it live via the School District's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNOpVIBWOGnnqwRmfiDl1WQ Click here to find the agenda or go to the District website Board of Education page: https://go.boarddocs.com/ut/sssd/Board.nsf/public
Remember that there's no school on Friday, Jan. 14th. #wearesouthsummit #utpubliced #professionallearningday
School Board Meeting is this Thursday, January 13th at 5:30 p.m. You can stream it live via the School District's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNOpVIBWOGnnqwRmfiDl1WQ Click here to find the agenda or go to the District website Board of Education page: https://go.boarddocs.com/ut/sssd/Board.nsf/public
The Summit County Health Department issued a formal public health advisory regarding the record-breaking transmission of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The advisory (in effect through January 31st) strongly encourages people to engage in several precautions known to be effective in preventing the spread of COVID:
Wear a face mask, regardless of vaccination status, whenever indoors in public. Masks should always cover the nose and mouth.
Stay home if they are exhibiting any symptoms of illness—regardless of vaccination status or past infection—and get tested for COVID.
Follow current guidance on isolation and quarantine.
Get vaccinated and (if eligible) boosted.
Avoid all large gatherings if they are not vaccinated and (if applicable) boosted.
Welcome back!
Happy New Year! Watch out 2022, here we come! #wearesouthsummit
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
South Summit Kamas schools start their holiday break tomorrow. Happy Holidays! #southsummithigh #southsummitmiddle#southsummitelementary @southsummithighschool @southsummitelementaryschool #wearesouthsummit
Tomorrow is ugly/festive sweater day at the Elementary School. 'Tis the season to rock that ugly sweater that you've been hiding in your closet.
South Summit School District Kamas schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. The Middle School will dismiss at 10:40 a.m. High School will release at 10:50 a.m. and the Elementary at 11:50 a.m. Happy holidays!
