Kindergarten Orientation 

We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to Jordan Hills Elementary School's Kindergarten Program! Kindergarten is a wonderful opportunity to embark on an engaging and enriching educational journey.

This year, our Kindergarten orientation will be conducted online through this Kindergarten Orientation Link. This virtual format is designed to provide you with all the necessary information while ensuring the safety and convenience of our families. Please visit the link provided to access the orientation materials, which include important details about the school year, curriculum, and daily routines.

In addition to the online orientation, we are excited to invite your child to join us in person on Monday, August 4th or Wednesday, August 6th. These group sessions will allow your child to get acquainted with the school environment, meet the full day teachers, and participate in some beginning-of-the-year assessments. This will be a great opportunity for your child to ease into the school experience and build early connections with their peers and educators. We will be sending out more information about these in person sessions in May as well as a link to sign up on our online scheduler.

We look forward to partnering with you in your child’s educational journey and are here to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us via phone or email.

Thank you for choosing Jordan Hills Elementary School. We are committed to providing a positive and nurturing environment for your child to learn and grow.

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Meet our Principal, Ms. Lansford 

Dear Jordan Hills Community,
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new (ish, since January) principal of Jordan Hills Elementary School. My name is Baylee Lansford, and I have had the privilege of serving the Jordan district for the past 18 years. Over the years, I have worn many hats, including teaching 1st grade, working as an instructional coach, and most recently, serving as an Assistant Principal.

I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, but went to college at BYU-Idaho and BYU in Provo. I am deeply committed to the students, teachers, staff, and parents at Jordan Hills, and I am excited about the learning and growth we will experience together this year.

This year, we will focus on three key principles inspired by our motto: "Bear Cubs are Brave, Kind, and a Team." These values will guide us in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

• Brave: Encouraging our students to take risks, embrace challenges, and grow from their experiences.
• Kind: Promoting a culture of empathy, respect, and kindness towards one another.
• A Team: Building a strong sense of community where everyone works together to achieve common goals.

I am looking forward to an incredible year ahead. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to making Jordan Hills Elementary a wonderful place for our children to learn and grow.

Meet our New Assistant Principal, Mrs. Vea

Hi there, Jordan Hills Bear Cubs!

My name is Thyme Meleisea-Vea. The students call me Mrs. Vea. I am the new Assistant Principal here at Jordan Hills Elementary. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about this special place! I want to tell you a little about myself. 

I was born and raised in Hawaiʻi on the island of Oʻahu. I moved to Utah in 2012 when I began pursuing my lifelong dream of being an educator and attended Brigham Young University. This will be my third year as an administrator. I spent my first two years as an Assistant Principal at Oak Leaf Elementary in Herriman. Prior to being an administrator, I was a classroom teacher for seven years. I taught second and fourth grade. The students are, hands down, my absolute favorite part of the job!! I love working with them in any way I can! It is so fun to get to know them all! My goal as an educator is to create and support a positive learning environment for all students, so that they can flourish.

On a more personal note, you may have noticed my first name is a bit unusual. I am actually named after the song Scarborough Fair by Simon & Garfunkel. You might have heard of it! And, fun fact, I also have a sister named Saige. Our whole lives people have called us "the spice girls!" My husband and I have two daughters. Emily is 2 years old, and Florence is 4 months old. During my free time, I enjoy baking yummy treats, going on picnics, spending time with my family, and visiting home in Hawaii.

I already know that I am lucky to be a part of the Jordan Hills community. I am excited to get to know and work with you all this school year. Go Bear Cubs!

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PARENTSQUARE

We are excited to announce that Jordan School District will now be using ParentSquare to share communication from schools and the District. ParentSquare has replaced Skylert as the District’s new communication platform.

With ParentSquare you will receive all District and school communication via email, text, and/or app, based on your preference. Messages may be translated to your preferred home language indicated in Skyward.

You should have received an invitation email or text message directly from Jordan Hills to customize ParentSquare. Please use the link you receive from your school to set up your notification preferences. It takes less than a minute. If you do nothing, you will still receive email or text messages. 

You can use the ParentSquare app on any device. The app is available at www.parentsquare.com/signin

We look forward to connecting with you through ParentSquare.