Utah Teachers Recognized With National Award

Many Utah teachers strive to do their very best to teach our children throughout the school year.  And recently, two teachers in Utah were recognized for their hard work with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science.  This is the highest award any teacher can receive in the United States.

Teachers Natalie Robinson and Vickie Ahlstrom are both from the Alpine School District.  Natalie Robinson teaches fifth and sixth grade students at Alpine Elementary School and Vickie Ahlstrom teaches sixth grade gifted students at Sego Lily Elementary School in the City of Lehi, Utah.  They were among 87 elementary teachers that were selected from across the nation for this honor.

Both of these dedicated teachers will receive $10,000 in cash and a fully paid trip to Washington, D.C. 

The Alpine School District itself is a high ranking school district in Utah.  The district is located in the northern part of Utah County, covering the communities of Lehi, Alpine, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Highland, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, American Fork and Orem.  There are 46 elementary schools, 10 junior high schools, 7 high schools and 3 alternative schools in the school district.

Teachers interested in winning this prestigious award must first be nominated.  Then, they must complete an online application, write about how they exhibit excellent teaching and submit a video of themselves in the act of teaching.  It is then up to selection committees at the state and national levels to narrow the field of applicants.  The final decision rests on the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Good luck to any teachers applying for the upcoming school year.

Realtor® Kandy Clayton ~ Salt Lake City Utah Real Estate

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When we think of Independence Day, we think of fireworks and parades.  However, all around Salt Lake City and the surrounding communities, there will also be concerts, dancing and much more to help celebrate.  I am happy to share a list of great places to celebrate your 4^th of July in Metro Salt Lake city.

Holladay will celebrate with music and fireworks.  The festival will begin at 7:00 p.m. next to City Hall at 4580 S. 2300 E.

The City of Lehi will have the Crescent Superband putting on a free concert for the occasion at 6:00 p.m. at Thanksgiving Point. Their fireworks display will be at Electric Park at 10:00 p.m.

Magna will be celebrating the 4^th of July, beginning with a parade at 12:00 a.m. The parade will start out on 8560 W and 3100 S and follow Main Street to 9150 W.  Fireworks will follow later that evening.

Murray is planning a fun day with many great events.  Beginning at 8:00 a.m., there will be a 5K race and, at 9:00 a.m., there will be a children’s race.  Races will be held at Murray Park at the west entrance by Constitution Circle.  Their parade is set to begin at 8:30 a.m.  It will start at the Fashion Mall at 6151 S. State St. and end at Murray Park.  Other events throughout the day include baseball and carnival games.  There will be live music and fireworks later in the evening at the Murray Park Softball Field.

Park City also has many great activities scheduled for the day.  They will begin their day with a 7:00 a.m. breakfast at City Park at 1354 Park Ave.  Breakfast will follow a 5K run, so don’t overeat.  The parade and other festivities will begin at 11:00 a.m., which will include lots of great food and music.  Their fireworks display will be held at Park City Mountain Resort at dusk.

The Salt Lake City Bees will be in town playing on both July 4^th and 5^th.  Fireworks will be displayed after each game.  For ticket information, visit their website.

The City of Sandy will be celebrating with the Sandy Classic 4^th of July 10K and 5K fun run beginning at 7:00 a.m.  The race will be held at Centennial Boulevard at 10200 S.  Other celebrations will follow at the South Towne Promenade between South Town Center and Sandy City Hall.  Events begin at 10:00 a.m., with the parade at 6:00 p.m. followed by a great concert and awesome fireworks.

The City of Tooele will be celebrating the 4^th of July with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performing at the Tooele High School Football Field.  Gates open at 7:00 p.m. with a fireworks display following their performance.

West Jordan will have an awesome display of fireworks at 10:30 p.m. at 1985 W. 7800 S. at Veterans Memorial Park.

All these events will be something to remember for many years to come.  I hope you and your family get to enjoy one or more of these great festivities.

Realtor® Kandy Clayton  ~  Salt Lake City Utah Real Estate

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