Being new to Summit County, a para educator job at Silver Summit Elementary is juts what Mrs. Owens needed. "I have love, loved, LOVED being a para! I love learning and asking questions to learn. I also love to read! Give me a good book and I am happy."
Besides being parents to four children, Michelle and her husband just became first-time grandparents. Although they're new to the area, they think it's great. Michelle has enjoyed utilizing her creativity and crafting skills while she's putting her new house together. They were settled in their previous home, after living in it for 20 years.
We're glad you're part of the South Summit family, Mrs. Owens.
Parent teach conferences are this week for South Summit Elementary School. Don't forget!
It's that time of year again... Nominations are now open for educator of the year. Nominate an educator who is making a difference, it only takes a minute. Nominations close on March 22, submit yours today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G2NBRWZ
#EducatorOfTheYear23 #SSEF #SSEdFoundation
It seems hypocritical to say "Spring Forward" with all this snow still here, but don't forget to spring your clocks forward tonight!
The one we don't like because we lose an hour. Spring your clocks forward tonight! #daylightsavings
We love school breakfast! #NSBW23
School Board meeting is tomorrow night, Thursday, March 9th at 5:30 p.m. Check out the agenda and join us in person or via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@southsummitschooldistrict/streams
#WeAreSouthSummit #SSSDBoardOfEd
This east coast transplant fell in love (in more ways than one) with South Summit. Mr. Fierro found that spending nearly two decades in one school tends to grow your family. "I met the love of my life in the stands of a South Summit HS football game about six years ago and we recently bought a house together in Woodland," he says. "My stepson Jackson is working on becoming a pilot and I have daughter in the 5th grade that is the light of my life. My extended family is huge, as it is comprised of students and staff that have come through South Summit High School over the past 19 years. I have a lot of love for a lot of people!"
Growing up in New York, Mr. Fierro found that school was the only safe place for him as a child and that's what made him decide he wanted to return the favor to the school system. He started out teaching math on Coney Island before he moved to Utah and transitioned to Special Education and then Administration. He loves South Summit and knows there is still some untapped potential that can exemplify greatness when we come together as a district, with our students and community.
Mrs. Cook has been doing social work her whole life. It's kind of who she is. Although she's only been getting paid to do for the past few years, after she went back to school to earn her master's degree. (It's never too late, kids!) "I have always been someone who has a soft place in my heart for the underdog- the person sitting alone, feeling rejected, or misunderstood, she says. "Social work feels like the way for me to help those who may not have had the same opportunities as others, for whatever reason. It feels rewarding to offer help to students who may have or are experiencing traumatic events and challenges and to be able to offer healing and support. "
Speaking of dogs, Mrs. Cook has two: Moe, the goldendoodle who looks more like an irish setter and Ford who is known by name at the after-hours emergency vet due to his sneaky Halloween candy eating antics.
Besides her furry family, Kelly loves her husband and four children. All of whom are in Utah now after living in the San Francisco area for 20 years. As a family they love to do all the outside things like hike, bike and ski.
She wants the community to know that we have awesome kids in the district! "They are kind, humble, willing to face hard things, and are making the world a better place through their hard work and compassion. "
We want Mrs. Cook to know that we are lucky to have her in the District. She is such a great addition to our team and a great advocate for our students. Happy School Social Work Week! #WeAreSouthSummit #SSWeek2023 #WeRise2023
It's Coding Week at South Summit School District! Students will be participating in various computer programming and coding events all week and showing their work off Thursday, March 9th at the Student Showcase.
We have some amazing faculty and staff at South Summit. We think you should get to know them as well as we do. #staffshoutout #wearesouthsummit #ssautah #hereforthekids #psw23
School fees hearing, Thursday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m.
Don't miss South Summit's Coding Night, Thursday, Mar. 9 from 5 - 8pm at the Middle School. You can try out robots, 3D printers and VR headsets! Plus free food and prizes - everyone welcome!
Friday, March 3rd at 12:30 p.m. 6th grade students will get some training on internet and social media training. Their parents are invited to join them at the Middle School, or watch the presentation via the South Summit School District's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@southsummitschooldistrict/streams
School Board Meeting is next Thursday, March 9th at 5:30 p.m. You can join us in person or watch live via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@southsummitschooldistrict/streams
#wearesouthsummit #sssdboardofed
We have some amazing faculty and staff at South Summit. We think you should get to know them as well as we do. #staffshoutout #wearesouthsummit #southsummitmiddle #hereforthekids #psw23
South Summit is hosting a preschool early intervention screening day on Friday, March. 10th. If you're concerned about your toddler's development make an appointment for a screening. This is for preschool-age children 2 1/2 years and older.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAB23A5F9C34-preschool
It's Public Schools Week and we are #hereforthestudents
#wearesouthsummit #utpubliced #PSW23
Don't forget Parent Teacher Conference tonight at Silver Summit Academy. All meetings are via Zoom. #wearesouthsummit #ssautah #ptc
Thrive Registration closes soon! This is the last session of the school year so register now to gain the necessary tools and life skills to improve your well-being, live with purpose and intention. For Summit County & Wasatch County youth grades 6-12. THRIVE is currently free, thanks to generous donations and grants to Live Like Sam. Youth participants will receive $80 after completing the Thrive program and its requirements. Thrive is a virtual youth well-being and life skills program. On average, recent Thrive participants have experienced a 55% decrease in anxiety and a 28% decrease in symptoms of depression while recognizing a 7% increase in quality of life after participating in a 6-week Thrive program. Register by March 1st @ 11:59pm https://wlev.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gQvOLAiPf5FnVA Spring 2023 Cohort Time Slots: Week of March 12 - Week of April 26. There will be no cohorts during Spring Break (April 4-14). For more information, please visit: www.livelikesam.org/Thrive
