‘A Sixer 3 in OT - Thanks Again Philly’ (Jesse Garrabrant - NBAE/Getty Images)
by Ryan G., 6th grade student
Whenever Korver is doing well, so are the Jazz. When Korver came to Utah, the Jazz went 18-3 in January. The Jazz have shot better from the three-point line by a lot. In February, the […]

 
‘One of the Best Shots’ (Glenn James - NBAE/Getty Images)

Some shots are just better than others and some are forever imbedded in your memory. Take Stockton’s play off shot. I don’t need to say anything else, everybody can still see it in their minds– it lives in the annals of great-shot history.
“The best shot is […]

‘Future Starters?’
Last Saturday, my 6th grade writers got to visit the Zion’s Bank Basketball Center, not just a field trip, this was a trip to remember. It’s not quite Disneyland, but the eight foot doors that lead into the executive offices can make you feel like a dwarf. As if the students […]

 
‘Can’t Forget Jazz Bear’ (M. Majchrzak - NBAE/Getty Images)

By Riley, 6th grade student
I enjoy watching Utah Jazz games. The Jazz are a great team and have lots of energy to keep on playing. Coach Sloan teaches the team great quality of playing and long term endurance.
I appreciate the Jazz, for they are […]

There is a wonderful little book that was written by a former elementary school principal. Perhaps you have heard of it. It is entitled, “Everything I Needed to Know, I learned in Kindergarten.” The author explains in very simple terms, things that all of us need to know about life. […]

Leadership is vital to any successful venture be it school, office or professional sports team. Children are fairly astute at defining the essential capabilities of leaders. They have to choose leaders in their classes, p.e. teams, and even playground activities. When I asked them to tell me what the qualities of the […]

We have been busily adding our thoughts about the Jazz and this season’s prospects and observations. When we discussed what we should write about in our next blog, the overwhelming response was to ask the Jazz organization a question. The students are fascinated by how the basketball floor is put together. So […]

We are of a generous nature at this time of the year. That includes 6th graders who are often preoccupied with their own wishes for a “Merry Christmas to me” thoughts. Many of them, however, took a few moments to offer their Christmas wishes to our favorite NBA team, the Utah Jazz.
Hailey wishes […]

Kids get strange ideas this time of the year. They imagine the most wonderful things. The most unusual things start running around in their minds. It must be Santa-inspired because they seem to think that anything can come true.
A good example of what I have noticed follows. I asked my […]

Sixth grade students have definite ideas about what is and is not great. Just to give you an idea, having no homework over the weekend, early-out school days, earning good grades and PE are on the “great” list. They also have a pretty good handle on some of the things that […]