This is Teacher Appreciation Week. Typically it’s a week of cards and simple remembrances from parents recognizing and showing gratitude for the influence of dedicated and caring teachers. The facilities in which we serve recognize the teachers for their service, but the dynamics of YESS are such that many parents aren’t even aware that their […]
Baamboozled by Plickers!
In an endeavor to collect valid data in her classroom, Cindy, Health Teacher and Site Facilitator at the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center, decided to approach data collection with a creative flair. She’s been trying out Plickers, a combination of paper and computer to collect immediate responses from students. Baamboozle, an online site where you […]
Diego Rivera Mural
Our Diego Rivera mural project for the conclusion of Mexican Geography & Culture: The Flower Carrier. Everyone in Gemstone/Genesis participated by first examining a 1 inch square of a portion of the mural. Then they had to replicate that pattern in a 6 x 6 inch square to fit 36 squares together in the window. Submitted […]
Recognition by Salt Lake County Library System
Mrs. Horgan, teacher at Salt Lake County Youth Services, takes her students regularly to the library. She received an e-mail recently indicating that a write-up about YESS and Youth Services was included in the Salt Lake County Library’s newsletter. Pep Talk at the County Library. Awesome! Thanks for the recognition!
Shakespeare to Snow Cats
Students at AIM, formerly ARTEC, had some unique experiences lately. They were able to attend Shakespeare’s The Tempest at the Grand Theater at Salt Lake Community College. They read the play ahead of time in class and the students made the bulletin board, too. They also went on a field trip to Deer Valley Ski Resort. They […]
Decker Goes “Viral”
According to University of Utah virologist, Dr. David Belnap, one virus is one-millionth of a millimeter. Now, that’s miniscule to the millionth. On Friday, the University of Utah Nakarni Lab presented the world of viruses, in 3-D, to the Decker Lake students, staff, and teachers. With the use of magnetized marbles and rods, students constructed […]
Graduation Reminder
This fun graduate display was created by Sandi, registrar at Genesis. She said that she wanted to create something as a visual reminder for students as they enter the office, that graduating is an attainable goal for each one of them. That’s awesome! Thanks, Sandi!
YS Film Entry in “I Can Make a Difference” Contest
Youth Services students wrote and produced a film for entry in the “I Can Make a Difference” contest. YS students spend one morning a week at SpyHop and were able to film and create their project there. Below is their submission. We’ll keep our fingers crossed and wish the students the best in the contest! […]
The Play’s the Thing
Betrayal, imprisonment, revenge, magic… And that’s just the first scene of The Tempest, performed at Wasatch and Decker Lake Youth Centers this past Tuesday and Wednesday by the renowned Utah Shakespeare Festival (USF) touring company. Students experienced the intricacies and intimacy of a live stage production as the USF Shakespeare players took on the roles […]
Professional Development
Teachers and staff from YESS and STEP (Safe Schools) joined together for two professional development training sessions on Motivational Interviewing (MI), learning to use a communicative skill set to motivate change in students. Johnizan Bowers, educational trainer for the Administrative Office of the Courts, led the sessions and discussions. YESS is exploring ways to implement […]
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