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November 21, 2008
"Rachel's Challenge"
Highland High School invites you take part in "Rachel's Challenge." Rachel Scott was the first person killed in the Columbine High School tragedy. She left behind an amazing legacy and simple challenge - treat others with kindness and compassion. On December 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., Highland High School will host a community night to explain and encourage participation in "Rachel's Challenge."

November 14, 2008
The Salt Lake City School District Urges Drivers to Use Caution
The Salt Lake City School District is asking all drivers to exercise caution and avoid distracted driving. This call comes after two accidents involving school buses. The accidents occurred within six hours of each other, but in different areas of the city, on Thursday, November 13, 2008.

“We were lucky in both of these accidents, because there were no injuries to the students or the bus drivers,” said McKell Withers, Superintendent, Salt Lake City School District. “As a school district, we are trusted to keep the children of Salt Lake City safe while they are in our care. We need all drivers to pay close attention to the road and be aware of the traffic around them, not just near school buses or schools, but at all times.”
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November 11, 2008
High School Musicals
Enjoy an evening of the arts! Attend one or more of our high school musicals!

East High School - Thoroughly Modern Millie - Nov. 13-18
Highland High School - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Nov. 20, 22, & 24
West High School - Footloose - Nov. 20, 21, & 22

November 6, 2008
From Board Meeting Now Available
The latest board meeting report is now available.
From Board Meeting - November 4, 2008 | Archive

November 5, 2008
Election Results for the Salt Lake City Board of Education
Precinct #1
Cliff Higbee - 45.73%
Amanda Thorderson - 53.85%

Precinct #2
Alama Uluave - 98.70%

Precinct #5
Heather Bennett - 65.05%
Maile Kali - 34.59%

Precinct #7
Kristi Swett - 61.30%
Hilary Pembroke - 38.40%

November 4, 2008
Artistic License: Volume 3, Issue 1 - Fall 2008
The Fall 2008 edition of Artistic License, a newsletter from the Fine Arts Department, is now available for your viewing pleasure.
Artistic License: Volume 3, Issue 1 - Fall 2008 | Newsletter Archive

October 21, 2008
Smart Smiles for Students
The Salt Lake Education Foundation in partnership with Smart Smiles for Students has launched a first-of-its-kind mobile dental clinic. This fully-equipped, 53-foot mobile dental clinic provides exams, cleanings, fluoride, x-rays, sealants, fillings, extractions, crowns and oral hygiene instructions for students and the community. Over 70 guests were in attendance at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on September 23, 2008, to herald the arrival of this new clinic and to celebrate the benefits it will provide to Salt Lake City. Utah’s First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman, Mayor Ralph Becker, Pamela Atkinson, Dr. Mckell Withers, Dr. Steven Steed, Dr. Hal Whitney D.D.S. and Rose Park Elementary School Principal Rae Louie were the ribbon cutters.

The clinic will rotate approximately every two weeks and will visit schools throughout the Salt Lake City School District.
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October 8, 2008
From Board Meeting Now Available
The latest board meeting report is now available.
From Board Meeting - October 7, 2008 | Archive

October 7, 2008
2009 Utah Teacher of the Year
Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh at Dilworth Elementary School is the 2009 Utah Teacher of the Year! Gallagher-Fishbaugh was recognized and honored by the Utah State Office of Education in a ceremony last week.
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October 2, 2008
Computer Outage
The district has scheduled a power upgrade for the district computer/server room. It will occur on Saturday, October 4, 2008. The resulting power outage will impact eSIS (parent and student assistant), e-mail, and the district's web site The computer systems will be shut down at 7:00 a.m. We hope to have the power upgrades complete and all systems up and running by noon.

October 1, 2008
The Little Mermaid at Meadowlark Elementary School
The Salt Lake City Arts Council and the Meadowlark PTA announce the musical production, The Little Mermaid. Approximately 50-60 Meadowlark students will be cast to appear in the show. The performances will be held on Saturday, October 4 at 3:00 and 5:30 and will be presented at the Meadowlark auditorium stage. Adult ticket prices are $5 and children (ages 1-18) are $3.

The Missoula Children's Theatre is a non-profit organization based in Missoula, Montana. The residency in Meadowlark Elementary School is made possible by a grant from the Salt Lake City Arts Council with help from the Meadowlark PTA.

September 30, 2008
Federal AYP Reports
We have received the 2008 Federal Adequate Yearly Progress Reports. These reports are required by federal “No Child Left Behind” legislation and provide another way to look at test scores. Rather than presenting total school scores as other reports do, the reports divide students within a school into subgroups for evaluation in several different ways. The subgroups are: Asian, African American, American Indian, Caucasian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Economically Disadvantaged, Limited English Proficient, and Students with Disabilities.
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September 26, 2008
Using Music to Teach World Cultures
Kingsbury Hall and Salt Lake City School District hosted a workshop for teachers in August as part of the Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program. Music educator and professional jazz and world musician Imani Gonzales taught the workshop, where teachers learned ways to use music in teaching world cultures. Through songs, rhythms, and musicalactivities, teachers can help students learn about children in distant countries and come to appreciate the similarities and differences between these cultures and their own. A portion of the workshop was underwritten by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.
Photo courtesy of www.zanganomusic.com.

September 26, 2008
East High Photography Show
Beginning Saturday, September 27, the East High School Photography Department will have photographs on display at the main branch of the Salt Lake City Library. The show is entitled DARKROOM LEOPARDS and will run through November 15

September 19, 2008
100% For Kids Credit Union Education Foundation Awards $2,500 to Hawthorne
100% For Kids Credit Union Education Foundation awarded Hawthorne Elementary School $2,500 to provide musical instruments for fourth grade students. Hawthorne teacher Michelle Misco plans to purchase 17 violins with the grant. The violins will be used in fourth grade classroom instruction as well as a general music class to help Hawthorne Elementary School meet the Utah State Core Curriculum by adding instrumental performance to the school’s current curriculum.

September 12, 2008
Fresh Paint
The latest edition of "Fresh Paint", a bi-monthly newsletter from Facility Services, is now available.
Fresh Paint - September-October '08 | Archive

September 9, 2008
2009 Utah Superintendent of the Year
The Utah School Superintendents Association today announced that McKell Withers, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools for Salt Lake City School District, has been named the 2009 Utah Superintendent of the Year.
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September 3, 2008
From Board Meeting Now Available
The latest board meeting report is now available.
From Board Meeting - September 2, 2008 | Archive

September 2, 2008
Welcome Back Presentation
Superintendent McKell Withers' presentation from last month's Welcome Back is now available.
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