PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
This week, we'd like to celebrate and congratulate Independence High School's counselor and volleyball coach, Phillip Sudweeks, with the Provo Way Employee feature of the week. You can read the full story about Phillip on our website.
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
Free webinar on pursuing equity at the intersection of language, culture and disability – authentic engagement of family, schools, and community partnership this Wednesday, September 7, 2022 11:00 A.M. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Principals
Principals, please complete the form linked above by September 9, 2022 if you have surplus textbooks to be removed on September 16, 2022. Contact Kerry Crockett, kerryc@provo.edu, if you have any questions or concerns.
For: All Teachers
Classroom STEM grants and STEM Fest Field-trip opportunities are open. Find out details on the employee website.
Missed the Classroom Grant Q&A Webinar? Watch the recording here. The Passcode is: 8ALA92@. (yes, the period at the end is part of the passcode)
If you decide to apply for a Classroom Grant, please add Suzy Cox (suzyc@provo.edu) as a collaborator. She will also sign off on the grant for you, but make sure your principal or supervisor is aware and approves of your project.
For: All Employees
All employees are required to complete several safe school trainings each year. Trainings are due by September 15 at 5:00 pm. 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
This program is made available by the Professional Outreach Programs in the Schools with funding from the Utah State Legislature through the Utah State Board of Education. Evenings are held throughout the academic year at museums and galleries across the state of Utah. Teachers may receive inservice credit for attending these events. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
We are less that 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 Employees
Provo City School District gets a group discount on BYU Football tickets with prices starting at $20. Please note that not all games are discounted. Promo Code: BYUPROVOSD
For questions call 801-422-2526
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 Employees
We are looking for employees of the PCSD who want to earn some extra money. Students who participate in the Drivers Education program need a teacher who is endorsed to drive them. You can earn your endorsement in just 3 semesters and can make upwards of $5000 extra a year from just a few hours of driving with students a week. This is a great part-time job for those who need it. Please contact Clayb@provo.edu for more information.
For: All Employees
Make sure you sign up for a Health Screening! Appointments are still available for the following events:
- September 16 – District Office
- September 20 – Provo High School
- September 22 – Centennial Middle School
- September 28 – Provo High School
- September 29 – Centennial Middle School
There will be a computer lab for help getting into Wellness portals etc. You can earn a $5 Amazon gift card when you start a Journey (after September 1) and another one when you finish the Journey. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Join Davina Sauthoff from USBE and Matt Winters from UEN as we explore Scrible and how we can use it as a tool in Utah classrooms to help our students develop their research and annotation skills. First session is today on YouTube at 4. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Our district Educational Technology Specialists are here to support you in learning and using our core district-supported technologies. Brief questions can be directed to your school Canvas and Ed Tech support specialists, but if you, your team, or your faculty need in-depth help or professional development, reach out to the district specialists. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Each month, the Canvas Admin will be posting short and to the point tips to help you get the most out of your Canvas experience. Each will provide links that share more detailed information and directions for educators who would like to learn more.
- The Canvas Style Guides
- Digital Curriculum Single Sign On Links
- Finding help with Canvas
- The Canvas Style Guides
- Grade Passback between Canvas and PowerSchool
- Finding help with Canvas
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. 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