PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
For: All Employees
Did you know that there are two types of Flexible Spending Accounts?
- Health FSA – to pay for medical, dental, and vision expenses that your insurance does not cover.
- Dependent Care FSA -to reimburse yourself for daycare or preschool tuition for dependents 12 years of age or younger.
Both accounts have a one time election for the year and are deducted from your monthly paycheck, pre-tax. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Classroom STEM grants and STEM Fest Field-trip opportunities are open. Find out details on the employee website.
For: All Employees
All employees are required to complete several safe school trainings each year. Trainings are due by September 15 at 5:00 pm. Learn more on the employee website
For: Admin and Teachers
This Wednesday, August 24, at 12:00 p.m. Dr. Tonia Durden is hosting an interactive edWebinar on culturally responsive teaching. You can learn more on the employee website.
For: Administrators
STEM on Stage features Paul Brewer who uses his engaging personality and mind-boggling talents to inspire students to delve into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This entertaining, 45-minute assembly includes magic, comedy, prizes, and a classroom companion lesson plan for the teachers. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
It’s the beginning of the 2022-2023 Wellness Program! Hip Hip Hooray!! You can now start doing your tasks for the 1st half of the Wellness Program. September 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022. Learn the needed tasks on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
USBE is providing professional development opportunities for teachers seeking to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the fine arts and integrating the arts into core content subjects. To learn more about these and other Art PD, please visit the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers
In an effort to better support BTS Arts stakeholders on the licensure and endorsement process, we will be offering an Open Forum focused on BTS Arts Licensure & Endorsement qualifications for educators with Cathy Jensen, Kelly Bruce Glynn, and the USBE Executive Coordinator of Licensing. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers
Elementary teachers, it is time for our Fall 2022 Instructional Materials Review. We are also excited to announce a new professional learning opportunity that supports effective science instruction, Instructional Coaches Academy: Science. Learn more on the employee website
For: All Teachers
There is some great information in the Utah Science Community Opportunities Newsletter. Read more on the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers
Beginning this school year, there is a new digital presentation available for the Multisyllable Routine Cards that makes teaching the lessons efficient and engaging. The presentation allows students to see the routines clearly and actively participate in the lesson. The Multisyllable Routine Cards is a supplemental and optional program that is available to schools and teachers that request this program. If you are interested in the new digital presentations for the Multisyllable Routine Cards you can contact your school’s MTSS Coordinator or Tiffany Evans at tiffanya@provo.edu. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
We are looking for employees of the PCSD who want to earn some extra money. Students who participate in the Drivers Education program need a teacher who is endorsed to drive them. You can earn your endorsement in just 3 semesters and can make upwards of $5000 extra a year from just a few hours of driving with students a week. This is a great part-time job for those who need it. Please contact Clayb@provo.edu for more information.
For: Secondary Math Teachers
The Stanford Mathematics Professional Learning Series taught by Dr. Jo Boaler will open for registration on August 31st at 6 AM. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Secondary Math Teachers
Save the date for the Distress and Interventions in Mathematics workshop series that will be facilitated by Dr. Rachel Bachman of Weber State University and Amy Henderson, LCSW. The class will meet virtually every other Thursday between 1/19/23 and 5/11/23. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Secondary Math Teachers
Receive a copy of the book at no cost and read and reflect as you have time to engage with the content. Each completed book study course earns participants 1.0 USBE Credit Hours. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Secondary Math Teachers
Finding it hard to engage your students in meaningful mathematics experiences? In this a synchronous and virtual learning opportunity, we will be using the Citizen Math task bank (as well as others) to provide mathematics concepts in contexts that have been tested and proven to be relevant and interesting to teenage learners. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Secondary Math Teachers
Did you know that PBS Utah has an entire education section dedicated to Secondary Mathematics? Lesson, videos, interactive activities all tied to Utah Secondary Mathematics Standards available here.
For: All Employees
Blocksi is a Chromebook management solution that is replacing Securly as our classroom management tool this year. Learn more about Blocksi and get a quick start guide to assist you on the employee website.
For: Administrators
The Instructional Council, led by Asst. Supt. Anne-Marie Harrison and consisting of all deputy/assistant superintendents, the superintendent, and academic directors, meets regularly to discuss academic matters. You can find their agenda with notes on the employee website.
For: All Employees
Join us for a retirement party honoring Ron Firmage. Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022, Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m., Place: PDC at the District Office 280 W. 940 N. Provo. Refreshments will be served.
For: All Teachers
Congratulations to all for a great start to the school year! The Innovative Learning team wants to quickly remind you who you can turn to if you need support with Canvas or our other district-supported educational technologies. Learn more on the employee website.
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. 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