PCSD Weekly Notifications

Scott Jennings, a teacher at Edgemont Elementary, is the latest recipient of the Provo Way Award. We recognize his incredible work in positively impacting the community through his excellence in teaching and serving as a positive role model for his students. Jennings has been teaching for many years, and over that time, he has made an immense impact on the lives of his students, forging multigenerational connections with them that last a lifetime. 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.

• Learn more on the employee website.

We understand that you may have questions about this change, and we will provide more information in the upcoming weeks.

• Please feel free to submit those questions here on this Google form and we will put together a FAQ sheet as soon as we have all the answers assembled.

For: Math Teachers

If you are a math teacher who attended the Number Talks workshops and have been using TeachFX, remember to submit all work to qualify for your stipend by Friday, May 19. If you have questions about what you still need to submit, check the Canvas course. May 19 is the absolute last day to submit work to qualify! Don’t miss out! See on employee website. post exp.5.19

For: Elementary Teachers

The LETRS stipend deadline is quickly approaching. In order to qualify for this stipend, all work needs to be complete by May 15.

Completion Includes:

1. Attendance at all Virtual Training Sessions
2. Completion of all online modules with Unit average scores of 80% or higher.
3. Completion of Bridge to Practice
4. Completion of the pre and post test

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 Teachers

Bring your curiosity and your passion for education, and join us for an unforgettable experience that will empower you to ride into the future of teaching with confidence and creativity! The PCSD Innovative Learning Summit will be held on May 30-31 and will feature expert presenters from across the state for two days of learning and collaboration, with an optional third day for application. Participants will be paid the curriculum rate for their time. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.5.26

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: 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

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• Download event flier

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: All

Get ready for an awesome collection of always available ebooks and audiobooks! Find them this summer in the #SoraReadingApp!

For: All

We are inviting everyone to witness the client-based project showcase of our Provo CAPS students on Monday, May 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Nu Skin Ballroom, 75 W Center Street, Provo UT. Learn more at provo.edu post exp.5.15

For: All Employees

If you have an Employee Retirement Open House or Announcement that you would like to see advertised in the Weekly Notification, please send them to shaunas@provo.edu.

For: All Employees

The Colonial Heritage Festival is seeking volunteers. 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.