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Medallions, Summer Programs, & BHS Arena Scheduling

Our counseling center team has a few upcoming events we want to make sure you are aware of:

WAPITI MEDALLION

Every year at ERMS, students have the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions to our school and community by earning a Wapiti Medallion. Points are assigned for different activities that show students have gone “above and beyond” what is expected of them. Students must earn a minimum of 40 points to earn their medallion this year. The instruction sheet can be found here.

In order to apply, students must send an email by Wed. May 19th and submit their essay by Monday May 24th. Please see the application information sheet on our website or in the main office for details. Questions should be directed to Camille Francis at camille.francis@jordandistrict.org or Kristy Weldon at kristine.weldon@jordandistrict.org. Thank you!

IN-PERSON SUMMER PROGRAMS

We are excited to offer help during the summer for students that could use small-group instruction. If you are interested, please reply to this email and let us know. We won’t be able to offer help in every subject, but will be able to work with other middle schools if a subject you need isn’t available here.

ONLINE SUMMER COURSE ENROLLMENT

Summer enrollment has begun for Utah Students Connect as well as other credit recovery and original credit options. Please email or speak with your counselor for more information.

ENGINEERING/TRANSPORTATION CAMP

The University of Utah is excited to announce their free 2021 Transportation Camp. Explore engineering in this week-long event dedicated to introducing 7th and 8th grade students to the transportation industry. Selected participants will experience hands-on activities while working with the professional researchers and faculty of the University of Utah. Participants will have the opportunity to experience on-campus amenities, guest lectures and explore career opportunities while focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fundamentals. Space is limited. More information can be found at https://www.civil.utah.edu/transportation-camp/ or the attached flyer.

BINGHAM ARENA SCHEDULING

Arena scheduling for incoming sophomores (9th graders) will open up on Thursday, May 20th at 3:00 pm and close on Friday, May 21st at midnight. It will open up again for everyone on May 24th at 3:00 and close on June 2nd at midnight. Ninth graders that are going to Bingham are encouraged to click on Arena Scheduling in Skyward and check their schedules for missing classes. 

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Wapiti Medallion Instructions

Every year at ERMS, students have the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions to our school and community by earning a Wapiti Medallion. Points are assigned for different activities that require students to go above and beyond the normal student expectations. The award can be earned in each grade (bronze for 7th, silver for 8th, and gold for 9th), and for earning the award all three years at Elk Ridge (platinum).

In order to apply, students must send an email by Wed. May 19th and submit their essay by Monday May 24th. Please see the application information sheet here, below, or in the main office for details. Questions should be directed to Camille Francis at camille.francis@jordandistrict.org or Kristy Weldon at kristine.weldon@jordandistrict.org. Thank you!

Application Instructions
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End-of-Year Events, Chalk Art Festival

Thank you to our wonderful community as we have worked through our test-to-stay events this past week. We are excited to have nearly all of our students back in person, and appreciate your ongoing help keeping our cases low heading into the final stretch. 

We have a lot of great things to look forward to in the coming weeks. Here are some of the highlights, and we’ll send out updates for each as we get closer.

Upcoming Events

  • Fri, May 14 – Chalk Art Festival (Info Below)
  • Th, May 20 – Choir Concert
  • Tu, May 25 – Orchestra Concert
  • We, May 26 – Dance Concert
  • Th, May 27 – Band Concert
  • M, May 31 – Memorial Day (No School)
  • Th, June 3 – 9th Grade Lagoon Day, Last Day of In-Person Learning
  • F, June 4 – Virtual Only, Last Day of Quarter

Chalk Art Festival – Spring 2021 is Friday May 14th

Students participating will be outside in the front of the school showing off their art skills and creating artwork based on our theme: Vintage:1920’s vs. 2020’s. This school tradition is a fun, colorful display of student art. That afternoon at 2:00 pm, the community is invited to visit and look at their hard work. 

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Test-to-Stay Results

Parents,

Our recent test-to-stay COVID testing Friday, April 30 and Monday, May 3 resulted in 31 positive cases as of today. After consulting with health officials, Elk Ridge will continue in-person learning. Those who tested positive or opted not to test will continue with virtual learning until their designated return dates. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to continue to provide a safe learning environment at Elk Ridge Middle School.

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Pre-Register for COVID Testing

We won’t test your student until you have completed pre-registration using the link below. Students not tested will be able to return to school Monday, May 10. The online registration takes the place of the paper forms noted in previous communication.

IMPORTANT BEFORE PRE-REGISTERING

  • Choose ‘School Site’ as the location
  • Just put date of exposure as today – it won’t affect anything
  • Ignore anything that says you’ll test at the Maverik Center – it’s still here at Elk Ridge
  • Ignore anything that says you’ll test between 4-7 pm – it’s still during school on Monday, May 3
Pre-Register for COVID Testing
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COVID-19 Testing at Elk Ridge Middle School

Choose ‘School Site’, either test type, and simply note Elk Ridge as the school. As long as you are in the system at all, we’ll be able to test your student. Don’t worry if it says Maverik Center on any part of the process; you’ll still test here with us.

Pre-Register for Testing

UPDATE ON TESTING:

Thank you for your patience and support as we work through COVID-19 testing. We have two quick updates to share with you regarding on-site testing at Elk Ridge:

  1. Anyone in the vehicle can be tested for COVID during Friday’s testing from 4-7 pm, thanks to tremendous efforts on the part of the county and state health departments. 
  2. The pre-registration link has sometimes returned the default testing information for the Maverik Center. As long as you have registered at all, regardless of location, test type, or time, you will be able to be tested at Elk Ridge with both a rapid and PCR test on either Friday or Monday.

ORIGINAL TESTING INFORMATION

Parents and Students:

We are notifying you because Elk Ridge Middle School has experienced a significant increase of positive COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks. Because Elk Ridge now has over 30 cases on the County dashboard, the law requires us to conduct school-wide COVID-19 testing in order to continue in-person learning.

In partnership with Salt Lake County Health Department, we will be conducting COVID-19 testing at Elk Ridge Middle on Friday, April 30, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Monday, May 3 during school. We will administer two tests at the same time for each student: a rapid test and a PCR (saliva or nasopharyngeal) test. 

Students who do not get tested by Monday, May 3 will be able to return to in-person learning on Monday, May 10th. 

Rapid Tests

  • Students should not eat or drink for 30 minutes before they are tested.
  • Results of the rapid test will be emailed shortly after testing.
  • If a student’s rapid test result is negative, they will be able to continue learning in person while they wait for PCR test results. 
  • If a student’s rapid test result is positive, they will need to isolate for 10 days from the date of the test and learn virtually until they return.

PCR Tests

  • Students should not eat or drink for 30 minutes before they are tested.
  • PCR test results are typically emailed within 24-48 hours. 
  • If the rapid and PCR test results do not match, the PCR result is final.
  • If a PCR test comes back positive, a student will need to isolate for 10 days from the date of the test and learn virtually until they return. 

Friday, April 30, Drive-through Testing (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

We strongly prefer that your student be tested on Friday to minimize disruptions to learning. You must pre-register your student for testing at this link prior to arriving on Friday. You will also need to sign physical copies of this release of information and this consent for testing. When you arrive, please follow the pathway used during daily drop-off and pick-up in front of the school. You will not need to leave your vehicle. If you are unable to print and sign the forms, we will have them available on site, but the online pre-registration must be completed prior to arrival.

Monday, May 3, In-School Testing

Even if they did not test on Friday, your student may attend school on Monday if they have pre-registered for testing and bring signed consent forms. You must pre-register your student for testing at this link before sending them to school. You will also need to sign physical copies of this release of information and this consent for testing. Students will be tested throughout the day during class time. 

Students Who Participated in COVID Testing at Elk Ridge on April 26

If your student participated in COVID testing at Elk Ridge this past Monday, April 26, your student is not required to be tested again unless they have symptoms.

A Note on End-of-Year Academic Testing

We will be administering end-of-year academic testing over the next few weeks, and any student who is quarantined or receives a positive COVID test result will either be able to make up end-of-year testing upon their return or will be excused from the test. 

Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue working together to keep our school and community safe.

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End-of-Year Testing

Elk Ridge Parent and Community, 

ASPIRE Plus Testing:

We will begin ASPIRE Plus testing on Monday, May 3 , 2021  during first period. We will be testing all week long and encourage you to be on time to school as this is a timed test. Virtual students who would like to participate in ASPIRE Plus testing need to arrive at school on Monday and Wednesday 5/3 and 5/5 at 7:45 AM and report to room 220. On Tuesday and Thursday 5/4 and 5/6 please report to school at 8:30 AM and go to room 220. The testing session will last approximately 90 minutes each day. 

We ask that all students bring a set of plug-in Aux headphones to use on the test if they choose. Please remember to charge your chromebook over the weekend and bring them to school with you on Monday.

The Schedule for next week is a follows:

RISE Testing:

Virtual students who want to participate in RISE testing please look at the following schedule and choose one set of dates to come to school and take each subject test. All tests will be administered in room 220. Please bring your Chromebook and a set of plug-in Aux headphones for testing.

RISE Math 7th & 8th GradeRISE ELA 7th & 8th GradeRISE Science 7th & 8th GradeRISE Writing 8th Grade ONLY
May 10 8:00 – 9:45 AMor May 17 8:00 – 9:45 AMMay 11 8:00 – 9:45 AMor May 18 8:00 – 9:45 AMMay 12  8:00 – 9:45 AMor May 19 8:00 – 9:45 AMMay 13 8:00 – 9:45 AM or May 20 8:00 – 9:45 AM

Any student who is quarantined or receives a positive COVID test result will either be able to make up end-of-year testing upon their return or will be excused from the test. 

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Agenda

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021


Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting

Invitees: Curtis Jenson, Alishia Huefner, Kelly Adams, Rachel Ferre, Megan Clements, Mindi Allen, Nicole McDermott, and any interested patrons.

  • Welcome – Curtis Jenson
  • Approval of last meetings minutes – Kelly Adams
  • Principal Update – Curtis Jenson
  • Counseling Center – Alishia Huefner
    7th grade: Career Day
    8th grade: Job Shadow Day
    9th grade: Job Interviews/Resumes
    Summer Resilience Program
  • Adjour
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Purchase Tickets to Matilda the Musical!

We are thrilled to announce that tickets are available now for next week’s school performance of Matilda the Musical! Shows are Tuesday to Saturday night at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Saturday at 2:00 pm. Updated COVID guidelines for performances allow us to increase audience capacity, and our cast members have already had a chance to get tickets for family. We would love to have you join us. Please note that masks must be worn at all times, and no eating or drinking will be allowed in the auditorium. Our cast members and all of our wonderful volunteers and staff have been working tirelessly for months to prepare, and we can’t wait to have you at our performance!

To purchase tickets, visit this link or go to showtix4u.com, search Elk Ridge and Matilda the Musical at Elk Ridge Middle School.

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Upcoming Career Activities, UDOT Updates, & Surveys

We are nearly to Spring Break, and we hope you all are geared up for the quarter to end this Thursday as well. As always, we encourage you to communicate with teachers and check grades before the term ends and grades are finalized. Also, the School Board has approved Lagoon for 9th graders (with precautions) and increased capacity at in-person performances (again, with precautions). More information on both of these topics will follow as we get it.

In this Skylert, you’ll find updates on:

  • Student Surveys
  • Volunteer Opportunities & Upcoming Career Activities
  • Bangerter Construction

Student Surveys

We have two surveys in progress this week with students. Information on each can be found at the end of this message, but they are essentially a survey to all students about the school itself (one goes out to parents as well) and one about students’ social and emotional health. Both surveys help us do better at being what our students need. Students will take these in their classes and nothing needs to be done from home aside from the parent survey sent out by the district. If you would like more information about either survey, please let us know and we’ll get you anything you need.

Bangerter Closures & Detours

The Utah Department of Transportation is planning to close 10400 S East-West travel across Bangerter starting late April or early May, and it will remain closed through November of 2021. UDOT animation of traffic flow and current information will be posted here by the end of the week. You can also see the detour plan here, and traffic patterns here. 

We expect this will mean more traffic on 9800 S as two lanes will exit Bangerter turning left there in the construction plan, and the detour routes people on 9800 S as well.

Volunteer Opportunities & Upcoming Career Activities

8th Grade Job Shadow – Tuesday, April 13th

As part of our career exploration program, 8th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in a Job Shadow experience on Tuesday, April 13th. This is a chance to take your student to work with you or send them to work with someone you know. It is our hope that you will share your excitement for your profession with your child or that they will have the opportunity to study a career of interest. If your student pre-arranges a job shadow experience, and they complete the required forms, they will be excused from school on this day. Encourage your student to think about a career area they are interested in. Students that don’t arrange a job shadow are expected to be in school on this day and they will do a career related activity in Language Arts. Parents are responsible to provide transportation to the job shadow. More information will be provided but please start thinking about options that your student might be interested in. 

9th Grade Job Interviews – Tuesday, April 13th

Adult volunteers are needed to help with our 9th grade Job Interview experience. We need 15 volunteers from 7:45-11:35, and 15 volunteers from 11:25-2:50. The PTSA will provide lunch for both sessions. Volunteers will be providing short mock job interviews for our 9th grade students. We will provide a list of suggested questions. For more information, please contact the counseling center. If you can help with this fun activity, please fill out this form