PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
DLI (Dual Language Immersion) teachers have it hard; creating proficiency in English is one challenge, but developing proficiency in two languages is another trial altogether. Lakeview Elementary students and staff are lucky to have Roberta Loftus. Read the full story on provo.edu website.
The third PD Day on of the year (January 17) is fast approaching. Teachers and Administrators have provided feedback that the PD days have been too full. In response, the grade-level and department meetings have been moved to a different date and the school-level PD time has been extended. We look forward to interacting with you on January 17, 2023. Find out more on the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers
If you were unable to attend LETRS Unit 5 or 6 on our past scheduled District days, please sign up for a general state session to make up Unit 5 or 6. General Registration for Unit 5 is ending at the end of February 2023. Learn more and enrollment links on the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers
The target date for Interim Test 1 is January 27. Tests should be given on the Wonders platform. Teachers should assign the test from the PCSD test bank. For more detailed information on how to assign, administer and score these tests, please see your school DLC representative. See on employee website.
For: All Employees
Provo City School District Board of Education, Administration and employee associations have made the decision to host an annual vendor fair. The purpose of our annual vendor fair is to provide a venue for vendors to connect with our employees without going into the schools. We have planned our annual vendor fair on January 25, 2023 from 2:30 to 4:30, and will take place at our Professional Development Center located at the District office (280 W 940 N Provo). Download Vendor Fair Flier
For: All
The USBE Fine Arts team is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2023 Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts Education are now being accepted. Nomination deadline: January 20, 2023. Let's honor our remarkable Provo City School District arts educators and administrators by nominating them for these prestigious Sorenson Legacy Awards. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers
Our next LETRS training is on January 17, 2023. Those in the district cohort doing Unit 3 do not need to do anything to register. If you are a classroom teacher doing unit 7 you will need to sign up. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
The District nurses are providing CPR/First Aid certification monthly through May. All sessions will start at 2:30pm and will be held at Sunrise Preschool. Find dates and details on the employee website.
For: All Employees
Join us for the Utah NAME Conference. The 2023 Utah NAME (National Association of Multicultural Education) Chapter Conference will be held on February 25th at Utah Valley University. Registration information will be coming soon as this is a save the date notice. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Math Teachers
UCTM 2023 Conference with keynotes by Graham Fletcher (3-Act Tasks) & Trena Wilkerson (past president of NCTM) will be held Jan. 31st- Feb. 1st, 2023, at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah. Register at Utah CTM here.
For: Secondary Special Education Math Teachers
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) and Utah State Board of Education (USBE) are partnering to provide math courses required for special education licensed teachers seeking a Special Education Mathematics Endorsement. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Administrators
The USBE School Leadership Community of Practice Workshop series was developed from feedback from leaders regarding topics of interest and need and are presented by experts and specialists in the respective areas. Find available sessions and details on the employee website.
For: All Math Teachers
Distress and Interventions in Mathematics is a workshop series led by Amy Henderson (licensed clinical social worker) and Rachel Bachman (mathematics educator). The class will meet virtually beginning January 19. 1.0 USBE Credit Hours available upon successful completion of the course. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
Mental health is important. Starting in 2023, The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will feature Mental Health Minutes virtual sessions, four per week, on a drop-in basis. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
“Finding Home” includes an interactive tour of Roots of Knowledge (storytelling, poetry, mindfulness exercises, games, etc) followed by an art making activity. The field trip program is rooted in Utah State Core Curriculum Standards and can currently accommodate up to 70 students at a time. We’ve been given a grant by the Larry H. Miller Foundation, so groups who come to participate in our pilot program will be reimbursed for all bus fees. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Are you pursuing a STEM, Math or Ed Tech endorsement? Did you know you can be reimbursed for tuition and course materials? The Utah Legislature has allocated funding to the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) to use to incentivize educators across the state to achieve endorsements in the STEM subjects. Learn more on the employee website.
For: 4-7 Grade Teachers
The Ultimate Robot Competition challenges teams of students to create a robot from an Ultimate Robot Kit. Students are not meant to follow the plans exactly, but instead must modify (engineer) what they have to accomplish a task. Visit the employee website to learn more and sign up.
For: Elementary Teachers
With newer science standards, what shifts to instruction are expected? Explore how to implement the Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Standards into instruction at elementary science workshops. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Showcase your student's creations this year at the "This is Us" Creative Arts Gala in March. This is a chance to really highlight those special creations you see pass through your classroom. We want to see those cute preschool pieces as well as the beautifully crafted high schooler art and everything in between. Learn more about this and the film portion on the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers
The Utah Science Teaching Association and the USBE are collaborating to bring this science training to three locations in the state. This is a two-day professional development for elementary teachers with three strands: K-2, 3-4, 5-6. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
Instructure will once again be partnering with the Utah Jazz to recognize Utah teachers and all they are doing for our kids and communities. Learn how you can nominate your favorite teacher for this award on the employee website.
For: All Employees
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with a limited amount of unpaid, job-protected leave when the employee has a qualifying event. Employees using FMLA must intend on returning to work at the end of the leave. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
Innovative Learning’s new ed tech website is PCSD’s one-stop-shop for district-supported technologies. This website provides you and your students with resources to increase your technology skills for learning and creating in the classroom. Check it out here.
For: Secondary Teachers
Supplemental standards have been developed for two English language arts courses: 1) Humanities and 2) Professional and Technical Communication. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers
Here is another instructional strategy you can use in Tier 1 with your students that will benefit your multilingual learners! This strategy focuses on improving the writing and speaking domains. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
In light of the Amber Alert from Layton over winter break (read the news story), Innovative Learning is providing teachers with digital citizenship lessons to facilitate conversations about online gaming safety. Review the lesson plan resources and consider how you might incorporate them into your lessons this week. Parent information is included alongside the lesson plans. Please feel free to share the parent resources through your social media, class newsletter, or email.
For: All
Timpview High School has a long history of building bridges and organizing aid between various businesses and community partners to help heal Provo. More specifically, Timpview High School Student Government works with community charities yearly to increase and improve fundraising efforts for disadvantaged families through their Sub for Santa Drive. Learn more on provo.edu.
For: All
Check out these great winter books for the New Year! Lean more on provo.edu.
For: New Employees
Did you know that Utah Risk Management offers liability protections to employees in the State of Utah? Refer to the document above if you have any additional questions. Read Utah Risk Management Document.
For: All
Nominate a coworker that you feel is exceptional at what they do. Give them the recognition they deserve. Provo Way Nomination Form.