PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
This week, we congratulate Deann for receiving the Provo Way Award. Great teachers can make their classroom a safe space to build and long-lasting social skills—skills that will matter just as much as content-related skill acquisition. And the best teachers can balance it all every day. Deann is that teacher. To quote the rest of Joshua’s nomination: “She’s compassionate, dedicated, caring, and has a heart of gold." 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.
As the March 18th Professional Development Day approaches, kicking off at 8:00 AM across multiple locations, we extend a warm invitation to all teachers and administrators to engage actively in this occasion of professional learning. Seize the opportunity to network with colleagues, broaden your perspectives, and nurture your professional development journey. For detailed session information, timings, and venue details, please consult the attached schedule.
For: Teachers who need to renew their license
USBE (Utah State Board of Education) has revamped/facelifted their website. You will find everything you need to know about how you are expected to renew your license if your license expires as of 06.29.2024 at their website. Learn more on the employee website. Post-exp.6.29
For: All Employees
This is the last week to put in your nomination for Outstanding Educator! 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: All Employees
March's cybersecurity tech tip is awareness for online scams and phishing. 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. Learn tips on the Employee Website. Post exp.3.31
For: Secondary ELA Teachers
Each week we will share one strategy that you could 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. Read strategy of the week on the Employee Website.
For: Secondary Teachers
Governor Spencer J. Cox has signed a declaration that March is Utah Teen Literacy Month. In conjunction with this and in cooperation with several organizations, Operation Literacy is hosting a free writing contest in March for teens in grades 7-12. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.3.26
For: Elementary Teachers
Springville Museum of Art, Inherit: Examining Lineage and Legacy and more are coming up on the Free Evenings for Educators PD series. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.4.15
For: All Employees
If you know an ESP doing a wonderful job and you love and appreciate everything they do for you or others, please nominate them for the ESP of the Year award. Please think of your bus drivers, lunch workers, custodians, and techs. Those who are selected will be honored at the May school board meeting and given a cash prize! Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.3.29
For: Teachers
All Utah educators are invited to attend the 3rd annual Show Up for Teachers conference, held at the Mountain America Expo Center. This year’s conference is July 9, 2024. Over 2,000 educators will gather to celebrate the power of being a teacher and will get access to the latest tools and resources to take care of their personal and professional wellness. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.4.1
For: All Employees
If you have enrolled in the Provo City School District’s medical plan with UMR you have access to many resources including: Finding a provider (find an in-network provider or facility), Health Cost Estimator and more. Learn More on the Employee Website. Post exp.3.13
For: K-8 Teachers/Administration
Recent years in teaching have been heralded as the hardest ones yet. To ease the burden on teachers, our goals for Arts Express are designed for educators to
- Experience deep learning through experimentation, hands-on work, and embodied learning pedagogies;
- Inspire joy by participating in workshops and keynotes that nourish them mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially; and
- Increase the social capital they need to be successful in their work by engaging in our community.
Learn More on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.06
For: All Teachers
The Central Utah Writing Project is a community of teachers who are passionate about writing, teaching, and learning. Learn more about this summers PD opportunities on the Employee Website. Post exp.03-26
For: Secondary Teachers
The Intermountain AP Summer Institute is now open for registration. This is hosted by Davis School District and will take place on June 10-13, 2024 from 8AM-4PM. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.05.15
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
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.