Weekly Notification

“Jen’s an amazing, passionate orchestra director,” said Christy Giblon, Shoreline Middle School Band Teacher. Christy is talking about Jennifer Lacayo, who is this week's Provo Way Employee of the Week. Read the full story on the district website.

For: All Employees

All employees are required to complete several SafeSchools trainings each year. The button above will take you to this training. Your login is your employee identification number. Please note that all trainings listed must be completed by September 20 at 5:00 pm. You can expect the trainings to take you about 2.5 hours to complete.

For: Instructional Coaches

Bring your colleagues the tools to increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes on October 15th. Meet teachers, coaches, and administrators from neighboring districts and learn how to successfully lead Nearpod implementation. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.10.14

For: All

The BYU Women’s Basketball Team will be hosting a Kids Game on November 13th against Colorado State. Tickets to the game are FREE for all students, chaperones, and adults of elementary school children who would like to attend but seating is limited. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.11.13

For: All

Starting October 1st the district will be implementing a new platform/app approval process for all software products. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.10.1

For: Teachers

Constant Wonder KIDS is now available on all major streaming platforms and the BYUradio Website. Season 1 is all about animals. Explore the playful side of octopuses who enjoy toys like Lego bricks. Learn more on the Employee Website.

For: All Teachers

Governor Spencer J. Cox has officially declared September 2024 as “American Founders and Constitution Month,” with September 17 recognized as “Constitution Day” in the State of Utah. Visit the employee website for grade-level lessons or to explore more about Constitution Month. Post exp.9.30

For: Math Teachers

You can earn 1 USBE Credit for each book study you complete. Book study communities will meet asynchronously on CANVAS throughout the school year. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.9.27

For: All Employees

It is time to apply for a Provo City School District Foundation grant. Any employee of Provo City School District can now apply for a grant and the grants are no longer limited to $500. The purpose of the grants is to fund projects that directly enhance learning opportunities for students. Learn more using the button above. Post exp. 10.11

For: All Employees

Online scams are on the rise. Help protect yourself and others by watching out for emails asking you to purchase a gift card. No one, including school administrators, will ever ask you urgently over email to purchase a gift card for them. If this does happen, verify the request in person. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp 9.30

New: All Employees

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. This act ensures that employees can balance their work and family responsibilities without fear of losing their jobs. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp 9.30

For: All Teachers

Evenings are held throughout the academic year at museums and galleries across the state of Utah. They feature keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, light refreshments and free educational materials designed to help teachers integrate the night’s theme into their curriculum. Teachers may receive inservice credit for attending these events. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp 10.7

For: DLI and World Language Teachers

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Utah has invited Dr. Paesani on September 20th (2:30-5:30pm). It will be an honor to have her on our campus. We would like to invite all our K-12 language teachers to come and join us. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp 9.20

For: Administrators

The STEM Action Center is excited to partner with Utah Valley University on the first annual MakerCon! This is a two-day event for educators who are passionate about making and project-based learning. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp 9.30

For: All Employees

Join a CPR/AED/First Aid and Stop the Bleed Training offered by PCSD registered nurses. Have you ever considered learning CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed skills to become a valuable first responder during emergencies at school or within our community? If so, now is your golden opportunity! Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp 4.11

For: Elementary Teachers, Secondary Science Teachers

The Instructional Coaches Academy: Science is a professional learning series for instructional coaches, elementary PLC Teams, team leads, administrators, or others who support science education in any grade K-12. Applicants may form a team of two to six members to apply or apply as a single person and be assigned to a collaborative team. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp 9.20

For: DLI School Principals

Discover the Administrator Interactive Handbook—a comprehensive resource designed to support your DLI program. Inside, you’ll find essential information on fidelity assurances, instructional time, lesson plans, hiring questions, and DLI classroom observation tools. It’s everything you need in one place to ensure your program’s success. View the Administrator Interactive Handbook. Post exp 9.20

For: All Employees
The 2024-2025 school year high impact days are as follows: the first and last week of school; two days before and two days proceeding: Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break; SEP Days; Graduation Days for BYU and UVU; and Professional Development Days. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp 5.22

For: Secondary ELA Teachers

Each week we share one strategy that you can use to meet the needs of your diverse multilingual learners in secondary content classes. This week’s strategy is specifically for secondary ELA teachers, but could be adapted for use in many content areas. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp 9.27

For: AP Teachers

The AP Annual Conference 2025 invites educators to submit proposals for presentations, with a focus on innovative strategies in AP teaching. The event will be held from July 17-20, 2025. Proposals must be submitted by September 30, 2024. Learn more on the District Website. Post exp 9.30

For: All

BYU is once again offering discounted tickets for Provo City School District employees and their families. Tickets start at $30. If you have questions, please call 801-422-2526. This year’s promo code is BYUPROVOSD. Learn more on the Employee Website.

For: All Teachers

Elementary Teachers in grades 4-6 and Secondary Science Teachers have the opportunity to participate in a Professional Learning experience put on by the Utah Science Teachers Association.

• February 26 for Secondary Teachers
• Febraury 27 for Elementary Teachers
• Grandview Learning Center

Learn more on the Employee Website. Post Exp 9.30

For: Elementary Teachers

BYU ARTS Partnership is excited to announce our professional development courses in arts integration for fall 2024 and winter 2025. USBE credit or relicensure hours are available for each course. Availability is first-come, first-serve. Sign up right away! Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp. 10.7