PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
This week, we’d like to celebrate and congratulate Provost Elementary teacher Teresa Dickson for her deep dedication to her students, school, and co-staff. To quote her nomination letter from fellow teacher Cynthia Ward: "Teresa is a teacher who goes above and beyond! She is deeply dedicated to her students and their learning." Read the full story on provo.edu website.
For: All
Join us for the first ever free district Author Con held at Provo High this Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5:00-8:00PM in the Student Commons and auditorium. Local authors and illustrators will be sharing their love of books to our students and their families along with Make & Take workshops, vendors and food trucks. An evening not to be missed. Students are encouraged to dress up as their favorite book characters to receive prizes and more. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
An estimated one in five students has a learning disability or attention issue. This edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-12 teachers, librarians, school counselors, and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. Wednesday, Sep. 21 at 3 pm Learn more and register here.
For: Administrators
Students of color disproportionately experience unfair discipline practices that remove them from the classroom, exacerbated by school policing and lack of investments in care and trauma-informed approaches. Webinar Sept 27, 2022 12:00 PM. Learn more and register here.
For: Secondary Teachers and Support Staff
Research shows that each year, students leave billions of dollars in Federal Aid unclaimed. The FAFSA can feel daunting, complicated, and overwhelming at the best of times. In today’s swirl of uncertainty, the dream of college might seem completely out of reach for many students. Thursday, Sep. 22 @ 2:00 pm join a webinar and learn how to equip your students. Learn more and register here
For: All
Health Screenings are in full swing and we want you to join us. We have two screening events scheduled for this week.
- September 20, 2022 @ Provo High School 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- September 22, 2022 @ Centennial Middle School 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM
You can schedule your appointment by clicking on this link.
If you have gone to your Primary Care Provider in the last couple of months, you can use that as your Health Screening. Fill out this form and send it to Cat Miner.
For: All Employees
September 15th is the first paycheck of the school year and we request you review this first check to ensure there are no mistakes!! After this paycheck, it will be too late to make any adjustments to your medical, dental, vision, FSA benefits. Visit the employee website for details.
For: Teacher and Librarians
This is a series of three no-cost academies designed to build capacity in educator teams. ISKME and CAST’s National AEM Center invite teams of educators to learn how to use accessible Open Educational Resources (OER) to make learning more equitable. First session starts September 27. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Innovative Learning is excited to launch the PCSD Innovators program, a 2-year, competitive-entry program for teachers and administrators led by the Director of Innovative Learning. Join Suzy Cox for a Q&A session on Zoom Thursday, September 29th, 4:00-5:00. Learn more about PCSD Innovators program on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
The Utah Division of Arts and Museums (UDAM) has curated a Native American Teaching Artist Roster that lists Native Artists that you can invite to your classroom or school. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers participating in LETRS
In partnership with Provo City School District, Utah Valley University is offering “EDUC 520R – 424 – Science of Literacy II: Phonics, Spelling, WR (LETRS Units 5-6),” a 3 credit course during the Fall 2022 semester (Instructor: Dr. Karen Brock). Learn more on the employee website.
For: 6,7,8 Grade Teachers
This UVU program is a free six-week summer program which challenges high-achieving incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students who have shown an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Learn more on the employee website.
For: Secondary Science Teachers
USBE needs teachers who are willing to participate in beta testing of Secondary Science Microcredential Stacks. A Microcredential is a digital form of certification indicating demonstrated competency/mastery of a specific skill or set of skills through evidence of planning/preparation, implementation, and reflection. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is offering free teacher workshops and would like to invite you to attend. This year we are offering a mix of in-person workshops hosted at the zoo and virtual teacher workshops. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
The Provo City School District Foundation is pleased to offer Mini-Grants for teachers once again this year. The purpose of these grants is to reward teachers by funding your creative and innovative classroom projects. This is open to all PCSD teachers. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
We are less than two months away from our Utah Science Teachers Association Conference! This year Dr. Mike Heithaus is our keynote speaker. We will have great breakout sessions, vendors, and networking opportunities, as usual. Learn more on the UtSTA website.
For: All Teachers
Each year Mountain America Credit Union gives grants for teacher projects. There are ten grants available, each worth $1500. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All
Innovative Learning has some great tips for the month of September on digital literacy, clever, and kami. You can find those on the employee website.
For: Admin. and Teachers
The Elementary District Literacy, Secondary Literacy, and District World Language Committee met for September. You can read their committee notes on the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers
With the passage of Senate Bill 127, Early Literacy Outcomes Improvement, Utah’s educators are working together to improve student reading achievement. Over the last decade, less than 50% of students were reading on grade level by the end of grade three. To aggressively address this unacceptable outcome, the Utah legislature passed SB127 in the 2022 General Session to provide comprehensive support with expectations to improve the quality of science of reading instruction in Utah’s schools to increase student learning outcomes. To communicate the progress being made towards implementing the numerous measures outlined in SB127, the Utah State Board of Education will be issuing a quarterly brief called, Read to Succeed Utah.
For: All Teachers
Green Our Planet has 12 Hydroponics systems that need to find homes in elementary schools! There is no cost to schools that are selected to participate. 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. Read 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.