The SJSD Board of Education and district administration would like to express appreciation to all stakeholders who completed our recent stakeholder surveys. All surveys are viewed and all comments are read. There is great power in receiving such a vast amount of data. Much can be learned from the patterns and consistent themes found in the hundreds of surveys received. This is so helpful to future decisions both at the individual staff member level as well as the school/district level. Again, on behalf of the SJSD Board of Education, thank you. Thank you for investing in your local schools. We value your voice and perspective. We hope to hear from you often. Ahxéhee/Thank you
MASK Mandate Lifted!
Friday, May 5th, the President of the Navajo Nation made an amendment to the public health order which lifted the indoor mask mandate in indoor and public spaces on the reservation. The amendment lifted indoor masking in primary and secondary schools, childcare facilities and preschool classrooms for schools on the Navajo reservation.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our school has decided to remain masking for the duration of the pandemic. As of today, May 9th, 2023, masking will be optional due to the lifting of the mask mandate.
We encourage all parents and guardians to share this information with their student(s). It will be up to you and your family to decide if your student(s) will continue to wear a mask in school or not. Whatever decision you decide will be respected and we will notify teachers if your child(ren) chose to continue masking the rest of the school year.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call the school at your earliest convenience, at (435) 678-1296.
For further information about the amendment to the Navajo Nation executive order on masking, please visit:
https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/news/navajo-nation-mask-mandate-lifted-president-buu-nygren-signs-executive-order-amending-public-health-emergency-order-no-2023-001
Dear Parents and Guardians, Utah Food Bank will be in Bluff on Friday, May 5th, 2023 from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm. Food available for anyone in need. The drive through will be on the North side of the Old Bluff Elementary School. See flyer for additional details. Thank you!
SCC has been changed from May 1st to Tuesday, May 9th due to Teacher Appreciation week being on the first week of May. Thank you for being flexible with the change of schedule.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
RISE testing will be starting the beginning of next week for our 3rd - 5th grade classes. Please ensure your child(ren) will be at school, as we will have testing from May 1st - May 19th.
See attached image for additional information.
Thank you!
SCC has been changed from May 1st to May 8th due to Teacher Appreciation week being on the first week of May. Thank you for being flexible with the change of schedule.
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We want to hear about your experience with your student’s education. We invite you to participate in completing the Utah School Climate Survey. This survey includes questions about your student’s learning, school safety, and interpersonal relationships, as well as your attitudes about the institutional environment and your personal involvement in school. Your responses will be very helpful in improving student relationships, learning conditions, and the overall school environment.
Beginning today, April 24, 2023, we invite all parents, guardians, and caretakers to complete this survey for our school. The survey is completely anonymous; it contains 33 questions. You can take the survey online by using the following unique school link: SURVEY LINK. Please submit your responses by May 5th.
All your responses are completely anonymous. We have no way to connect you to your answers, and results will only be reported as group responses. There are no right or wrong answers. We just want to know about your personal experiences. Responses are housed securely in an anonymous format with The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) for evaluation research purposes. All evaluation research projects are in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, (343 CFR 99.31 (6)) and human subjects regulations (Protection of Human Subjects 45 CFR 46).
As you respond to each item, think about your own personal experiences as a parent, caregiver, or guardian at your student’s school. Please answer all of the questions. When you have completed the survey, click on the “Next” button at the bottom of the page. You are done! Thank you for your time and opinions.
We hope you will take the time to provide us with this valuable information. Each school’s total survey results will be used to inform and develop appropriate strategies, procedures, and/or programs to enhance our school climate.
The link to complete the survey is
https://sanjuandistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ES1VyWxH3oeYui
Thank you for your time and participation!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We invite you to attend our Heritage Language Assembly on April 18, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. There will be student performances and a visit from Miss Navajo Nation, Valentina Clitso.
Please contact the school if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Utah Food Bank will be in Bluff on Friday, April 7th, 2023 from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm. Food available for anyone in need. The drive through will be on the North side of the Old Bluff Elementary School. See flyer for additional details.
Thank you!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Utah Opera Resident Artists invite you to attend their community event on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7pm at the Arts and Events Center in Blanding. See flyer for more details.
Thank you Utah Opera for visiting our school!
@UtahOpera #UtahOpeara #uoResidentArtists #utahpops
SCC meeting: NOTICE of CHANGE
We will have SCC meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 4:00 pm and cancel SCC for Monday March 27th. meet.google.com/mrz-xbts-rib or call 1 315-690-4533 PIN: 569 209 791#
Thank you for your understanding!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Bike Utah will be visiting our school this Thursday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for an activity. Parents are welcome!
Thank you!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Utah Opera will be performing in an assembly at our school on March 29th at 9 am.
They will also be performing on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the USU Arts & Events Center at 7 pm. Please see flyer for additional details.
Thank you!
NOTICE of CHANGE on SCC meeting:
We will have SCC meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 4:00 pm and cancel SCC for Monday March 20th. Thank you for your understanding.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Here is the link to the March Newsletter:
https://5il.co/1q27y
Thank you!
Attention Parents, Students, and Stakeholders, of Bluff ELementary School !
Announcement! In abundance of caution and concern for staff and student safety, all schools in the San Juan School District will be on a two hour delay for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 1st. All buses will be delayed two hours from their regularly scheduled time. Please check our schools website and facebook site often for possible updates. As always, take safety into consideration when deciding on student attendance decisions. Thank you for your patience. School will start for Bluff at 10:00 am. tomorrow morning. There will be NO breakfast served, only lunch. Thank you!
Monday, February 20th, there is NO school, it's Presidents' Day. We will see your children back to school on Tuesday morning. Please continue to READ with your children at home or have them READ to you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Parents and Guardians,
CCR day is today! Students dismissal is at 12:00 Noon today.
Please ensure arrangements are made on this early arrival home for your children.
Starting at 2:30 pm until 5:00 pm open we encourage you to visit with your child(ren)'s teachers by coming to the school or make a phone call to make other arrangements.
Please call the school at 435-678-1296 and to be connect with teachers.
At 5:00 pm dinner will be served at Bluff school cafeteria.
We look forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
CCR Day- a day where parents & teacher visit about student progress and success
2:30-5:00 pm open for parents to visit teachers, come to the school or make a phone call to make other arrangements, call 435-678-1296 and then we’ll connect you with teachers
5:00 pm Dinner will be served at Bluff school cafeteria
Students dismissal at 12:00 Noon on Feb. 1st
Parents, please ensure arrangements are made on this early arrival home for your children.