Principal
Ernie Broderick Assistant Principal
Paula Sorensen
School Calendar
Year-Round schedule
Lunch hour
A staggered lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 1:20 p.m.
Registration
Kindergarten preregistration in February. Student registration in July.
Extracurricular programs
Magna Music Makers (grades 4-6) perform a Spring program.
Math Olympiads, Reading Programs, Debate Club, and Writing Festival. |
School background
Magna Elementary was built in 1957. Our school boundaries begin at the ctr. of 2700 S and 8400 W, then W to 100 ft. E of 8700 W, then S to 2800 S, then W to 100 ft. E of Spencer Avenue (8800 W), then S to 3000 S, then W to 100 ft. E of 8900 W, then S to 3100 S, then W to the Tooele County line, then S to 6600 S, then E to 8400 W, then N to 3500 S, then E to 8000 W, then N to 3100 S, then W to 8400 W, then N to 2700 S, the pt. of beg.
Enrollment
Magna Elementary serves approximately 910 students, Kindergarten through sixth grade. 2% are Native American, 2% are Asian, 2% are African American. 30% are Hispanic/Latino, 5% Pacific Islander & 59% are Caucasian.
Computers and Technology Magna has two school computer labs with 30 computers each. The labs are networked and available to all classes daily. The Instructional lab is supervised by a full-time certified teacher to address all computer problems along with teaching skills such as keyboarding, research through electronic encyclopedias or Internet, multimedia presentations such as Power Point and HyperStudio. In addition, reading, math and language skills are included as supplemental enhancement to classes as needed. Each classroom is equipped with 2-3 networked computers along with a 27" TV that can be hooked up to a multimedia computer with CD-ROM and laser disk player to expand all subjects. The 30 station Curriculum lab is staffed by a daily aide, paid from School Lands Trust money provided by the legislature. Students receive reading and math reinforcement twice each week. The classroom teacher and lab aide supervise the students and answer questions. Student scores are used to check progress throughout the year.
Reading Instruction and Reading Specialist Magna Elementary has a two full-time reading specialist and one half-time reading specialist. They provide small group instruction, Reading Recovery classes, and help with class reduction in the first grade. The entire school has adopted Houghton-Mifflin reading, which is an outstanding program that allows teachers to differentiate instruction according to individual student needs. We also have a school library and literacy center. Our librarian holds Bachelors, Masters, and Juris Doctor’s degree. The literacy center is staffed with a literacy aide to facilitate the use of our leveled library materials. Students are encouraged to read at home every day. We have a saying at Magna Elementary that all students know and take to heart, "The more you read, the better you read." We also participate in the Accelerated Reading program, which allow our students to test their comprehension of the books they have read and earn valuable points for prizes that are provided by the school and PTA.
Student Extra-Curricular Activities Magna Elementary provides many exciting extra-curricular activities. They are all designed to reinforce reading and math skills taught during the school day in fun, exciting, and interesting ways. Students who participate enjoy greater self-esteem and have a greater sense of belonging and friendship at the school. We are home to the Magna Book Club, Social Skills Club, Garden Club, Magna Music Makers, Science Club, Math Olympiad, and the Magna Jump Team. Students may participate in the Safety Patrol and the Youth Crime Watch Buddies. We encourage our students to pick activities to enrich their learning experience.
Student promotion Students promoted from Magna Elementary will attend Brockbank Jr. High (students who live North of 3500 West) and Matheson Jr. High (students who live South of 3500 West). The feeder high school for all Magna Elementary students is Cyprus High School. |