Students at Christmas Box House in Sharon Hall’s classroom, recently had a multi-faceted experience with seahorses (yes, even in this arid state). Mrs. Hall read a story about seahorses, students then read a fact sheet about the creatures, there was a stuffed animal seahorse that students were able to hold, and they got to examine […]
Something was afoot last week in YESS!
Liz McGrath, a ballet instructor and former dancer with Ballet West, graced the presence of our students at three of our YESS sites; Genesis, GTC UNI and ARTEC. Liz shared the story of the Nutcracker, since fieldtrips to the production were arranged for the students. She provided demonstrations, but also gave the students and staff […]
“Shaping” up Math
Toni, math teacher at Detention, has been teaching her students equivalencies through some fun activities!
Our Boys Will Be Ready!
Have you ever thought what it would be like to be whisked from Kansas and suddenly live in a world where you are now expected to do things you’ve never done before? It is probably a little like leaving a long term secure facility and finding yourself in a place where you have to rely […]
Masks!
ARTEC students recently learned about some of the traditions associated with cultures that celebrate the Day of the Dead, by creating masks of their own.
Recycled, Upcycled, or Repurposed?
That is the question! Jodie’s students in her Salt Lake County Youth Services classroom constructed this shelf from old snowboards. Pretty cool!
5 Earn Food Handlers Permit
Five girls from Genesis Youth Center’s Gemstone Unit recently took and passed the food handlers exam. Way to go, gals!
Career Expo
Students from Genesis Youth Center attended the Career Expo this week. What a great opportunity to have exposure to a wide variety of careers all in one location!
Rubik’s Cube Masters
There are some students in Toni’s math classes at the Detention Center that are masterful with a Rubik’s Cube!
Forklift Training and Certification
Beginning in November, students at Genesis Youth Center will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual reality forklift training and certification program. Daria, the Financial Literacy and Geography teacher, researched this opportunity and arranged for the training equipment and materials. Students who complete the training and pass the exam will receive this certification and […]
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