DSI/Gemstone held their 4th quarter Honors Assembly to recognize the hard work of their students. They also were able show off they talents of students.
DSI/Gemstone
Students at DSI/Gemstone learn how to play the ukulele in their music class. They were excited to be able to attend the Ukuleles Orchestra of Great Britain concert at Kingsbury Hall .They enjoyed the concert and were excited to practice back in their music class.
Decker Lake Mural
Graduate students at Decker Lake Youth Center painted a mural in the graduate classroom with the assistance of Roger Whiting. They started in February and got in so far on it when the students expressed that they didn’t like what they were painting. Roger worked with them to come up with an different idea that […]
Congratulations Sharon!!!
Our teacher at Christmas Box House Sharon was awarded the UEA’s “Excellence in Teaching Award” for 2023. She was one of eight teachers to receive this award. Teachers were picked whose efforts in the classroom have had significant impact on the life of an individual child or group of children. Sharon was notified last week […]
DSI/Gemstone Honors Assembly
End of term is time to recognize the hard work of students. At DSI/Gemstone they have an assembly were students and teachers show off the new talents they have learned during the quarter.
Stem cap at DSI/GEM
Stem cap presented a lesson on biodiversity at DSI/Gemstone. We had a marine biologist and an oceanographer help us understand how species live together. Taught us about sea monkeys and the Coral Reef. The students created their own Coral Reef.
Guitars
Our Transition classroom at Roosevelt Continuation School made guitars this last quarter. Students worked hard to design and build them and put it all together to make a beautiful sound. Finished products!!
Nick Young
It is with sad hearts that we say goodbye to Nick Young a counselor with YESS. Nick passed away on March 14, 2023 at his home. We are so grateful for the time Nick was with us. He did such an amazing job working with our students. He always had a smile to give away. […]
Shakespeare at Decker
Utah Shakespeare Festival came to Decker Lake and presented Othello to students. Dieter’s students worked through a unit learning about Shakespeare focusing on Othello. The Actors presented the play to the students. After the play the students and actors came on stage and had a discussion about the play. Students were able to ask questions […]
Writing Workshop At Gemstone
Michelle Sanchez arranged for Heidi Schreck to do a writing workshop with the Gemstone girls at DSI/Gemstone. Heidi is an American playwright, screenwriter, and actress. She wrote and performed in What the Constitution Means to Me. Her play was a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and also a finalist for the Tony […]