The University of Utah is working on a historical book of Utah artists and is researching information and the whereabouts of artwork from the following artists: William Bartlett, A.D. Shaw, and Alvin Gittins. If you know of any patrons in the Jordan School District area that own any artwork from these artists, please contact Elizabeth Peterson, Associate Professor of art history at the University of Utah, 801-581-7012 or elizabeth.peterson@utah.edu. ★
Eastlake Elementary student council members took candy gram orders in observation of Valentine’s Day. Last year, proceeds from this event went to the Susan B. Komen Foundation. This year the focus was on relief efforts for Haiti. Eastlake students raised a total of $477.96, which will be donated to the American Red Cross. ★
Students at Rose Creek Elementary recently tied three-dozen quilts for Primary Children’s Medical Center as a service learning activity. Each third-grade student and teacher helped on one or more of the quilts. This is the fifth year for the project, which has blossomed since it began. Twenty-five parents also volunteered offering resources for the fabric and yarn or came to help students. ★
The Jordan Credit Union Project 100 Teacher of the Week Award was recently presented to Michelle Chavez from Foothills Elementary. “Michelle has high expectations for her students and expects them to learn to the best of their ability,” said Principal Barbara Yost. “Students like being in her class and parents often express their appreciation for her efforts on their child’s behalf.”
Project 100 is a program initiated by the Jordan Credit Union which recognizes outstanding teachers. Principals submit names of teachers and the JCU selects a name from those submitted each week. The selected teacher receives a check from JCU for $100. ★
Utah School Counselors Association (USCA) honored Todd Quarnberg, principal of Copper Hills High, with its humanitarian award. This was presented at the winter conference for his outstanding work in providing opportunity to underserved populations in schools and communities. ★