Scaled Learning…
Liberty’s little explorers in Ms. Westenskows class got the chance to get nose-to-nose with some amazing creatures, thanks to Tales and Scales! From slithery snakes…
Dino-Mite Fun…
Thanks to our adventurous 5th-grade teachers at Grant Elementary, our students embarked on an epic journey back in time to the Museum of Ancient Life…
Destination Learning…
Ms. Loveless (Liberty) understands the enchantment third graders find in field trips, and she’s on a mission to weave these adventures into invaluable components of…
Going Deeper with Math…
Everyone’s favorite subject is math, right? Not so much. So it’s important for teachers like Ms. Vernon (Horizon, 4th Grade Math and Science) to implement…
Trips that Enrich…
Ms. Evans (Longview) knows the value of field trips when meeting core curriculum standards. They aren’t just outings—they’re invaluable learning sessions! These activities offer hands-on…
Stacking Up Math Learning…
McMillan first grade teacher, Ms. Evans, believes in the power of independent and small group learning. Math, in particular, is challenging for some kids and…
Tuning Up Their Motor Skills…
It’s crucial in kindergarten for students to develop fine motor skills. Ms. Felt (Viewmont) knew one sure-fire method would be to implement daily fine motor…
New Perspectives…
One point perspective is a type of linear perspective that uses angles and lines to create an illusion of space and form on a flat…
Pumping Up PE…
Students love their PE equipment so much it quickly wears out or becomes unsafe and needs replacement. At Murray, PE is an important part of…
A Taste of India…
Ms Frederick (Grant Elementary) used her MEF grant funding to purchase Indian food for her class to sample, coupled with a guest speaker from India…
The Science of Leadership…
Giving kids opportunities to step into leadership roles is important – and looking the part strengthens that goal. So, Ms. Sanchez requested MEF grant funding…
Renewed Energy…
Thanks to a grant through MEF, Ms. Wistisen’s 4th graders at Horizon are learning to read the waves using good old-fashioned Slinky toys. These are…
Stepping up for the Team…
Ms Binggeli, Hillcrest JH Instructional Coaching stepped up this year to fill a couple of important teaching openings in the 8th grade – US History…
Optimizing the Mythology Collection…
Mr. Smith needed additional reading options for his Mythology Class. Thanks to some funding from MEF, he was able to acquire a set of two…
It’s All About Collaboration…
Murray believes in teaching students collaboration – brainstorming and working together on projects. These experiences enrich education opportunities and provide layered learning of important skills…
Executive Functioning is Cleared for Takeoff…
Ms. Hardman (Riverview) is using her MEF grant funding this year to strengthen her special ed student’s executive function skills through specialized cognitive strategy games.…
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Makerspacing Some Bling-Bling…
MHS’s Makerspace opens its doors to students as an opt-in FLEX period activity but also offers teachers curricular support for many different classes during instructional…
Striking a New Tone…
Ms. Granzin’s kindergarten headphones were in bad shape and needed to be replaced as her students needed to access important Lexia math and English curriculum…
A Wild Assembly at Parkside…
Thanks to MEF funding, Parkside Elementary students were recently enchanted by the ever-popular Scales and Tales (SAT) team, giving kids hands-on experiences that reinforce important…
2024 Pinnacle Nominations Open
Murray Education Foundation (MEF) has opened nominations for its 20th Annual Pinnacle Awards recognition, honoring outstanding MCSD educators, a classified employee, and a volunteer. Nominations…
Grant Applications Open…
Teacher Grant Applications for the 2023-24 school year are now open through Friday, September 1. The types of grants approved will vary from year to…
Fluttering Changes…
Viewmont Elementary’s Vangee Watts loves giving her students this butterfly project every year. They flutter with excitement as they discuss their observations with each other.…
Traveling Art…
The ever-creative and crafty Mr. Mikey (Stephenson) at Grant Elementary has a solution for rising travel costs. This year he has used a simple request…
Augmentative Instruction…
Horizon Elementary’s Loura Olson and Karina Servan are always seeking new ways to support their amazing second-grade DLI instruction for math, Spanish, and language arts.…
Calming Empowerment…
Regulating emotions is sometimes a challenge for kids and can interfere with learning. So Tricia Kamp, our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, is always looking for…
Sensory Support…
Children come to school each day with all kinds of different challenges and experiences. So, it’s important for Longview Elementary’s Katie McBride to be prepared…
Rainy Day Alternatives…
With the unpredictable weather in Utah, sometimes you just need some go-to activities that keep kids interested during recess time. But the cost can be…
Cutting the Cords…
After years of dealing with tangled, shorted, and cut cords, McMillan Elementary First Grade Teachers Ms. Evans and Ms. Jessop were fit to be tied.…