PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
Lindsay Baccus exemplifies the Provo Way, embodying the belief that growth is a mindset that carries one throughout life. She is a lifelong learner and strategic thinker who values seeing others succeed. We are proud to award her with the Provo Way Award. No one is more deserving of the award than Lindsay. In the words of her nominator, Assistant Superintendent Anne-Marie Harrison: “Lindsay is among the most capable and willing employees I’ve ever met. As she moved from a classroom teacher to a district instructional coach to a school facilitator, she exemplifies commitment to teacher and student support. Lindsay actively pursues ways to help individuals; she doesn’t wait to be compelled." Read the full story on provo.edu website.
Nominate a coworker that you feel is exceptional at what they do. Give them the recognition they deserve. Provo Way Nomination Form.
Starting September 2023, Provo City School District will be changing medical insurance to offer a much broader network for contracted employees and their dependents.
For: All Teachers
This week is your last chance to register for the Innovative Learning Summit and spots are filling fast! Learn more about this and other summer PD options from Innovative Learning on the Employee website.
For: All Employees
Annual Open Enrollment will be held July 17 – August 11 (the very last day to enroll). You must log into your account by the end of the day on August 11th, or all benefits will be waived.
- We will be having a benefits fair on August 7
- Computer Labs will be held on August 10th and 11th
- Please complete open enrollment independently if possible
More information to come so make sure to check your emails!!
For: Elementary Teachers
As part of the Professional Learning Grant, USBE staff have been asked to administer an annual post-survey to collect feedback on early literacy and/or early math professional learning opportunities provided to educators using the Professional Learning Grant funds. The pre-survey was emailed in the fall, and as indicated, we are sending out the post-survey. All general education and special education teachers who are teaching in preschool through 3rd grade classrooms who participated in the professional learning opportunity that was funded by the Professional Learning Grant. It will take between 10-15 minutes to complete. Thank you for taking the time to take this survey and thank you for all you do for your students.
For: Employees with summer hours on the contract
With summer fast approaching, here is a recap of our summer schedule and holidays for employees that have contracts that work during the summer.
For: All Teachers
Need something interesting to do during the last week of school? Why not pilot digital citizenship lessons for us? Your opinion counts in the adoption of a district digital citizenship curriculum! Learn more on the Employee website.
For: All Employees
Getting closer to retirement brings up so many questions with your health insurance. Provo City School District has a great relationship with Senior Benefits, our retiree insurance broker, that can help you with your questions and enrolling into Medicare. Before signing up with a Medicare agent, Senior Benefits would be a great resource to learn about this benefit. They have friendly advisor’s that will take the time to meet with you and answer all of your questions. Please open the flyer for contact information. post exp.5.26
For: All Employees
Summer Break is our greatest opportunity to conserve energy and save money. Please remember the following during the upcoming summer break:
- Turn off & unplug all electronics i.e., TVs, computers, projectors, microwaves, document cameras, DVD players, printers, copiers, sound systems, etc.
- Empty, unplug, and prop the door open of personal refrigerators
- Ensure setback on thermostat to 80 degrees or unoccupied if in a portable or office
- Close window blinds
- Shut down all computer labs
- Do NOT shut off network switches or routers
Thank you for your ongoing support of energy savings throughout Provo City School District!
For: Teachers who need to renew their license
If you have received a notice that your Utah Professional Teaching License will expire, this information will help guide you through the process as many steps to renewal have changed. Visit the employee website for the information post expires 5.30
For: Teachers and Admin
Teachers and administrators are invited to explore the programs being considered for the upcoming 2024 Secondary English Language Development curriculum adoption!
Each program will be set up for exploration.
- Grandview Learning Center
- Thursday, June 8th
- 11:00am – 12:30pm
The District English Language Development Committee wants to hear from you! Come explore these programs and provide feedback on what you see. We hope to see you there!
For: Secondary Teachers
AP Summer Institute is open for registration. This event will be held July 11-15, 2023 from 8 am-4 pm each day at Farmington High School.
For: Math Teachers
The Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics would like to share the success of their annual conference with math teachers throughout the state of Utah by hosting our first UCTM Materials Grant! This grant gives all K-12 teachers of Utah who teach, coteach, or support teaching of mathematics, an opportunity to infuse their classrooms with up to $1500 of instructional materials. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.6.12
For: All Employees
Congratulations! We finished our 2022-2023 Wellness Journey together. We did awesome! Incentives will be sent out the beginning of May. Now on to our Summer Challenge– 100 hours outdoors. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.5.31
For: All Employees
The Provo City School District nurses are offering summer training on CPR/AED/First Aid and Stop the Bleed. The CPR certification is valid for two years and costs $15.00. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.8.2
For: Secondary Math Teachers
Do you have any Professional Learning plans for spring/summer? Grassroots workshops offer a unique way to learn at your own pace while still maintaining a cohort feel through participant interactions.
- Sign up for Grassroots Mini’s from here
- Check out the full list of Professional Learning Opportunities that are currently available here
- Register here if you’d like the Utah State Board of Education to cover the cost of your tuition: Up For Debate form here
For: Secondary Teachers
ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers is a free, week-long, idea-generating workshop introducing teachers to methods that make math and core science principles more enticing and relevant to their middle and high school students. Materials topics are great motivators in any engineering, technology or science course as students learn concepts that are reflected in their everyday lives.
Teachers leave our camps able to engage students using simple, low-cost experiments that integrate into existing lesson plans. post exp.5.26
For: All Teachers
Are you pursuing a STEM, Math or Ed Tech endorsement? Did you know you can be reimbursed for tuition and course materials? The Utah Legislature has allocated funding to the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) to use to incentivize educators across the state to achieve endorsements in the STEM subjects. Learn more on the employee website. post expires 6.30
For: All Teachers
The Annual Utah Dual Immersion Institute training is open for registration. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.6.1
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.