PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
This week, we congratulate Kim Gishi for receiving the Provo Way Award. Great success coaches balance the tightrope walk that provides encouragement and accountability for youth. They’re action-oriented motivators who know how to build others up, which goes for building up teachers, too. Kim is a success coach who uplifts others everywhere she goes in fun and unique ways. You’re in luck as either a teacher or a student if you know Kim, from the sound of Leilani Nautu’s nomination: “Not only does Kim care about the kiddos and developing relationships with them, but she also takes care of us teachers. She does scavenger hunts, cereal breaks—all kinds of fun things, and we’re lucky to have her.” Read the full story at provo.edu.
Nominate a coworker that you feel is exceptional at what they do. Give them the recognition they deserve. Provo Way Nomination Form.
For: Male Teachers
Camp Big Springs is looking for qualified male teachers for its summer camp program. They have received plenty of female applications at this time. Big Springs runs from June 3-June 28 this year.
For: All Employees
The technology department is excited to share that they will be moving to their new help desk system starting Monday, February 12, 2024. With this, there comes changes to the help desk website and the email feature for submitting a work order. Visit the Employee Website for details. Post exp.2-12
For: Principals
A local company, RBG, is offering to donate over 60 boxes of paper. It is not ordinary copy paper, rather, it is a variety of specialty papers like small notepads and stationery. If you would like some, please contact Ben Francis at 385-375-9300 asap.
For: Secondary ELD Teachers
Check out this week's ELD newsletter to learn about two great ways to help students practice listening! Read the newsletter on the Employee Website.
For: All Teachers
This PD opportunity is ideal for teachers who want to add video content to their curriculum or want to engage students in hands-on filmmaking projects in the classroom. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.3.04
For: Secondary ELA Teachers
USBE offers a monthly webinar series for secondary ELA teachers to learn best practices for supporting students’ reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking through evidence-based instructional practices and implementation of the new Utah ELA standards. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.2.20
For: Admin & Teachers
The Secondary ELA Committee met on January 22 to receive sample materials from the three publishers that cleared our screening committee: Savaas, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and McGraw-Hill. The Committee discussed the ethical parameters of a successful evaluation process, how to ensure impartial and thorough evaluation of each program, access to online materials, and review the calendar for important upcoming dates, such as the Open Houses, etc.
For: All Employees
Come join us in the Arctic 500 Wellness Challenge. It starts February 1 and runs through the 29th of February or until you reach 500 minutes (whichever comes first). Learn the benefits of winter walking on the Employee Website. Post exp.2.7
For: All
On Thursday, March 7th, the District is hosting its annual Elementary Choral Festival.
Each elementary school choir has prepared one piece of music to share with the other elementary school choir students in the district. They will perform for one another and also sing one a piece together, six hundred students strong. Tune in on the District’s special YouTube livestream to enjoy the hard efforts of students from all across the district. Post Exp.3.8
For: All
Join us for the District Day of Dance featuring Provo and Timpview High Schools, Dixon and Centennial Middle Schools and more. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.2.12
- Monday, February 12, 7:00 pm
- Provo High School
- Adults: $5 online, $7 at the door
- Students: Free
For: All
Instructure has once again partnered with the Utah Jazz to honor Utah’s educators as part of our annual MVE program. Instructure and the Utah Jazz have a multi-year partnership where we have the pleasure of representing 17 educators throughout the NBA season. Learn more and nominate on the Employee Website. Post exp.3.15
For: All Employees
The Provo City School District Foundation recognizes the great work performed every day by employees of the district and strives to support them whenever possible. Each year six outstanding educators (1 principal, 1 classified/prof. tech. employee, and 4 teachers) are recognized for their contribution to the education of students. These employees are nominated by their peers and recognized at a formal dinner in May. The nominations are due by March 17. Outstanding Educator Nomination Form
For: Elementary Teachers
The 8th annual Build Math Minds Virtual Math Summit is available online next month, and is free to attend. Enjoy 28 dynamic speakers presenting sessions covering a variety of elementary math topics. Read more on the Employee Website. Post exp.2.17
For: Administrators
BTS principals are invited to join the USBE Professional Principal Network (PPN), with a course tailored specifically for Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program schools. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.26
For: All Employees
M’art’ch Madness is a multidisciplinary arts competition presenting student works of art on the theme “Creating Connection.” Submissions from the fields of dance, drama, music, visual arts, media arts, literary arts, and more are accepted. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.3.4
For: 4 & 5 Grade Teachers
Please consider joining USBE Education Specialists and colleagues from around the state June 10-14 in Price, Utah for a nearly all-expense paid Content Integration Summer Institute. Visit the Employee Website for details. Post exp.2.22
For: K-12 Math Teachers
The USBE Maths team– Cristina Barrera, Molly Basham, Trish French, and Lindsey Henders– are excited to report that Step 4 of the Utah State Board of Education’s approved standards revision process is complete! Step 4 is the convening of the Standards Review Committee that was populated by recommendations from the Utah State Legislature and the Chair of the Utah State Board of Education. Lean more on the Employee Website. Post exp.2.10
For: Administrators
BTS principals are invited to join the USBE Professional Principal Network (PPN), with a course tailored specifically for Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program schools. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.26
Dealing with a challenging situation? Feeling more stressed than usual? Emotional Wellbeing Solutions is here to help. It’s a modern, flexible Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers support for everyday life. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.5.31
For: All Teachers
The Central Utah Writing project invites all teachers of all subjects and grade levels to apply for participation at the annual Summer Institute. This rich and rewarding personal and professional development experience is three weeks this summer. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.6.10
For: All Teachers
Mark your calendar for the Literary Promise Conference. The Literary Promise Conference opens doors for the K-12 learner. March 21-22, 2024 Provo, Utah Utah Valley Convention Center. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.3.22
For: All Employees
The Provo City School District nurses are offering certification for the American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid and Stop the Bleed Training. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp. 4.13
For: All Employees
Did you know we have a Employee Google calendar that you can subscribe to with all the important dates? Visit this page on the Employee website to subscribe to that calendar and view all contract calendars.
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.