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PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
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Today we celebrate a wonderful example of compassionate teaching and dedication. Kandice Kunz, a teacher at Provo Adult Education, received the Provo Way Award in February 2024. Kandice is an incredible teacher who works tirelessly to bring out the best in her students and prepare them for a better future. 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: 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
Provo City School District Invites families to come celebrate the creative arts!
April 15, 5:00 – 7:30 pm, Provo High School
- K-12 Art showcased
- Drama highlights from our drama programs
- Family-friendly fun!
- Food Trucks!
- CTE experiences and more! Post exp.4.15
For: All Employees
We are pleased to announce that the Provo City School District nurses will be offering CPR/First Aid and Stop the Bleed certification sessions this summer. These sessions are vital for emergency preparedness and will equip you with the necessary skills to respond effectively in critical situations. Post exp.6.6
For: Secondary CTE Teachers
Each week we will 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 CTE teachers but could be adapted for use in many content areas. Learn more on the Employee Website.
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 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: 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
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 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.