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Weekly Notification

August 6th, 2024

Weekly Notification August 6th, 2024

Certified Edition: August 20, 2024

Mark Van Wagoner - Provo Way Employee of the Week

This week, we congratulate Mark Van Wagoner for receiving the Provo Way Award. Mark knows that each student is unique, and their learning process is organic. We all grow differently, and building students up takes a steady hand and a kindly soul. Read the full story on the district website.

Provo Way Nomination Form
Celebrate a coworker that you feel is exceptional at what they do. Provo Way Awards are given to outstanding employees on a monthly basis. Nominate a coworker you would like to see recognized.
August 19, 2024 Employee Update
Podcast Episode 52: Canyon Crest and First Days of School Magic
Be sure to check out our latest What's Up with the Sup' podcast. Superintendent Dau visits with Canyon Crest talking about first week magic.

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: All Employees

Join us for the Wellness Kick-off event and learn more about the updates to the 2024-2025 Wellness Program.

  • September 4-5, 2024
  • District Office PDC
  • 1:00-5:00

Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.9.4

For: Elementary Teachers

The Utah Symphony is bringing its full orchestra to perform for Provo City School District students.

Schools are responsible for arranging bus transportation to/from Provo High School. Please arrive by 10:30 AM. Coordinate with your school to schedule a late or an early lunch. Post exp. 9.09

For: Secondary ELD Teachers

Secondary ELD Teachers, check out this quick tip! You'll learn a listening strategy you can try in your classes this week and how to get grades from Vista into Canvas or PowerSchool. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post Exp 8.20

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

You and your public school have broad liability coverage through the State Risk Management Fund.

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: Math 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 math teachers but could be adapted for use in many content areas. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post Exp 8.20

For: DLI and World Language Teachers

Don’t miss the chance to showcase your expertise at the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching 2025, happening from January 23-25, 2025, at the Gila River Resort & Casino Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp 8.30

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

For: Elementary Teachers

BYU- Public School Partnership is seeking interested participants to join a cohort for the Utah Elementary Mathematics Endorsement taking place from Fall 2024-Spring 2026. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp. 9.10

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

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, your first line of defense is a strong password. Regularly updating and fortifying your passwords significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access. Find tips using the button above. Post exp. 9.1

For: All Employees

We have introduced some new activities for the PCSD Wellness University 2024-2025 year. Use the button above for a brief overview of these activities. Post exp. 9.1

For: All Teachers

Amplify Native Voices: Creating a Culturally-Sustaining Classroom is a combined professional development course and research study that aims to help teachers confidently integrate Native voices into their classrooms by providing a highly mentored experience. The K-12 course builds on your previous experiences and includes a research study to understand your journey in including Native perspectives. Learn more using the button above. Post exp. 8.29

Employee Calendar
Did you know we have a Employee Google calendar that you can subscribe to with all the important dates? Use the button above to subscribe to that calendar and view all contract calendars.
Utah Risk Management Document
New employees, did you know that Utah Risk Management offers liability protections to employees in the State of Utah? Refer to this link if you have any additional questions
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