Many children arrive to school without having eaten breakfast. Starting the day hungry is not conducive to learning. There is ample evidence behind the science of eating breakfast to start the day ready to learn and perform, and how school breakfast programs set the stage for students on a daily basis. A 2013 study on […]
Learning continued right up to the last ring of the bell for 5th and 6th grade students at Backman Elementary School, May 30-June 2. Bike Utah came to Backman as part of its Youth B.E.S.T. Program. Bike Utah has launched the Youth Bicycle Education and Safety Training Program to teach 3,000+ kids in Utah how […]
Thank you to all the community members that have contributed to the discussion surrounding the renaming of Jackson Elementary. At this point, Jackson’s School Community Council has approved the formation of a committee to rename or rededicate Jackson Elementary. If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr. Jana Edward directly at jana.edward@slcschools.org or by […]
The holidays are over and school has resumed. While parents may have been excited to get their little ones back into the classroom, children may not be as enthusiastic. Are your students as motivated about school as they were in September? Often, parents and teachers find that at this time of year many students experience […]
The school year is well under way and the first quarter has ended. After countless meetings, lack of progress despite numerous interventions, and lots of testing, your child has been classified with a disability. You have so many questions! There are various plans for students with disabilities in the educational setting – IEP or 504? […]
It’s that time of year – back to school and all the activities associated with the excitement of a brand new school year. Most schools in our area begin August 22. A list of area schools is provided here with contact and some back to school night information. Registration information is available on most […]
Summer is on the way and that means the start of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP works to fill the nutrition gap between school years for low-income students who rely on free and reduced price breakfast and lunch programs. The summer food program begins after the school year ends, usually the beginning […]
When you walk into Backman Elementary School, one of the first things you notice are posters with college and career ready themes. Even their website opens with the theme (http://backman.slcschools.org/). “This year at Backman Elementary, we are focusing on being college bound. This means practicing behaviors and skills now that will help our students reach […]
Winter time can be challenging for students and parents, especially after the dazzle and glitter of the holidays. But keeping the academic and physical engagement momentum going doesn’t have to be drudgery. In “7 Tips to Keep Your Kids Fit in Winter” The Parenting Squad acknowledges that kids need guidance and motivation to stay active […]
Each year the Salt Lake City Fire Department chooses an elementary school whose 2nd and 3rd graders will be recipients of brand new winter coats. This year’s school: Backman Elementary. “Backman Elementary School in Salt Lake City has been chosen by the Professional Firefighters of Utah (PFFU) and IAFF Local 81 (Salt Lake City) to […]
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