PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
Anyone who’s ever walked the halls of Amelia Earhart Elementary can testify to Tina Mecham’s kindness, patience, and unwavering care for our students. She knows several generations of students on a first-name basis, manages the day-to-day chaos that is school paperwork, and is a cultural beacon for Amelia Earhart, lighting the way with her daily acts of goodwill. 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.
For: All Employees
The next step challenge starts January 30!
- To earn completion for a challenge you MUST join a team no later than February 6, 2023 and track or sync activity each week of the challenge.
This is our last Virgin Pulse Teach Challenge. Let’s make it the best. Learn more on the employee website. post expires 2.6
For: Elementary Teachers
If you were unable to attend a session for LETRS Unit 7 on January 17, please be sure to sign up for a state make-up session ASAP. The spots are filling up quickly. You’ll need to get admin approval for the date you choose and secure a substitute. State LETRS make-up session link. post expires 2.24
For: Elementary Teachers
If you were unable to attend LETRS Unit 5 or 6 on our past scheduled District days, please sign up for a general state session to make up Unit 5 or 6. General Registration for Unit 5 is ending at the end of February 2023. Learn more and enrollment links on the employee website. post expires 2.28
For: Elementary Teachers
The target date for Interim Test 1 is January 27. Tests should be given on the Wonders platform. Teachers should assign the test from the PCSD test bank. For more detailed information on how to assign, administer and score these tests, please see your school DLC representative. See on employee website. post expires 1.27
For: All Employees
Provo City School District Board of Education, Administration and employee associations have made the decision to host an annual vendor fair. The purpose of our annual vendor fair is to provide a venue for vendors to connect with our employees without going into the schools. We have planned our annual vendor fair on January 25, 2023 from 2:30 to 4:30, and will take place at our Professional Development Center located at the District office (280 W 940 N Provo). Download Vendor Fair Flier post expires 1.25
For: Elementary Teachers
Registration for LETRS Unit 8 is open. Please sign up for a section ASAP. Sign up through the link or use Course Code 61445. This training will be happening on March 14. This is the last full day session. All LETRS work (Online modules, assessments, Unit trainings, & Bridge to Practice) should be complete by May 15, 2023 to get your stipend. Works LETRS Unit 8 Link post expires 3.14
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: All Teachers
Global Education Allies invites all interested educators (including pre-school and K-12 teachers, professors and administrators) to apply to the following programs. Each of these programs currently still have room, but spaces are limited! Learn more on the employee website. post expires 2.13
For: Secondary Teachers
Welcome to another year of Science Bowl competition. The Science Bowl encourages more students in Utah to compete in science competitions, and helps them develop needed skills for the Utah economy.
- This year the Middle school tournament will be held on Feb. 11th in Kearns.
- The High School tournament will be February 25th at UVU.
Teachers who would like to have their students participate, please contact Deborah Ivie: Deborah Ivie: deborah.ivie@usu.edu. post expires 2.25
For: Elementary Teachers
The Sons of the Utah Pioneers sponsor this opportunity. This program invites fourth-grade students to write an essay or create a project concerning an incident in the life of one of their pioneer ancestors, or an incident or feature of early Utah history. The pioneer life program is open to students in all fourth-grade classes in the Provo City School District. Learn more on the employee website. post expires 4.15
For: Secondary Science Teachers
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is seeking public comment on drafts of the state’s new supplemental science standards for Anatomy/Physiology, Genetics, Geology, Marine Biology/Oceanography, and Meteorology. Comments will be accepted through February 10, 2023. Learn more on the employee website. post expires 2.10
For: Secondary Teachers
The AP Summer institute is available to all teachers who teach an AP course. It will be held July 11-15, 2023 at Farmington High School. USBE and Weber State University credit is available to participants. For more details and to register, please see this linked google flyer. post expires 2.10
For: All Teachers
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm - As Black History Month begins, attend this edWebinar to learn how to recognize the importance of social-emotional development in its relation to culturally responsive environments and more. Learn more on the employee website. post expires 2.1
For: 4-6 Grade Teachers
If you are looking for opportunities to engage students in real-world STEM exploration, invite them to enter the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge! Provo City School District students have a chance to win the $25,000 grand prize and an exclusive 3M mentorship — register today! Once students register, they’ll receive weekly tips and tricks for completing their entry. Entries are accepted until April 27, 2023. Learn more on the employee website. post expires 4.27
For: All Employees
The District nurses are providing CPR/First Aid certification monthly through May. All sessions will start at 2:30pm and will be held at Sunrise Preschool. Find dates and details on the employee website. post expires 5.12
For: Math Teachers
UCTM 2023 Conference with keynotes by Graham Fletcher (3-Act Tasks) & Trena Wilkerson (past president of NCTM) will be held Jan. 31st- Feb. 1st, 2023, at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah. Register at Utah CTM here. post expires 3.6
For: All Employees
Mental health is important. Starting in 2023, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will feature Mental Health Minutes virtual sessions, four per week, on a drop-in basis. Learn more on the employee website. post expires 1.31
For: All Teachers
“Finding Home” includes an interactive tour of Roots of Knowledge (storytelling, poetry, mindfulness exercises, games, etc) followed by an art making activity. The field trip program is rooted in Utah State Core Curriculum Standards and can currently accommodate up to 70 students at a time. We’ve been given a grant by the Larry H. Miller Foundation, so groups who come to participate in our pilot program will be reimbursed for all bus fees. Learn more on the employee website. post expires 1.30
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: 4-7 Grade Teachers
The Ultimate Robot Competition challenges teams of students to create a robot from an Ultimate Robot Kit. Students are not meant to follow the plans exactly, but instead must modify (engineer) what they have to accomplish a task. Visit the employee website to learn more and sign up. post expires 4.1
For: All Teachers
Showcase your student's creations this year at the district wide "This is Us" Creative Arts Gala, April 11 at Provo High. This is a chance to really highlight those special creations you see pass through your classroom. We want to see those cute preschool pieces as well as the beautifully crafted high schooler art and everything in between. Learn more about this and the film portion on the employee website. post expires 4.1
For: Elementary Teachers
The Utah Science Teaching Association and the USBE are collaborating to bring this science training to three locations in the state. This is a two-day professional development for elementary teachers with three strands: K-2, 3-4, 5-6. Learn more on the employee website. post expires 2.25
For: Math Teachers
The latest issue of Statistics Teacher (ST) is now online at www.statisticsteacher.org. ST is a free, online journal published by the American Statistical Association (ASA)–National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Joint Committee on K–12 Education in Statistics and Probability. ST supports the teaching and learning of statistics through education articles, lesson plans, announcements, professional development opportunities, technology, assessment, and classroom resources. post expires 1.25
For: Secondary Teachers
Highlights from the state secondary ELA January Newsletter include the following: 1.) UCTE Annual Conference is on February 3rd at the Jordan Commons 2.) Professional Learning Opportunity- “Let’s Talk! Creating Conditions for Civil Dialogue in our Schools”. Join colleagues across all academic disciplines in an engaging and outcomes-based professional learning experience. January 31 or February 1. Access the Entire Newsletter here. post expires 1.31
For: All
ProvoREADS has put together a lovely list to look through for February, 2023! We hope you and your students will enjoy these beautiful picture books. Find the list on provo.edu. post expires 2.14
For: All Employees
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with a limited amount of unpaid, job-protected leave when the employee has a qualifying event. Employees using FMLA must intend on returning to work at the end of the leave. Learn more on the employee website. post expires 1.31
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.