PCSD Weekly Notifications

This week, we'd like to celebrate and congratulate Centennial Middle School Administrative Assistant, Emily Ensign. Emily is the first person you meet when you come through the door, alongside a few students. She sets the tone and mood for every visit, serving as the face of the school. Emily is the go-to for check-outs, event information and directions, bell schedules, and much, much more. Read the full story on provo.edu website.

For: All Teachers

Thursday, October 27, 2022: Bridging and Bonding: The Role of Teachers in Cultivating Citizenship

This conference will address the role of teachers in bridging political differences and bonding citizens together through the common cause of cultivating citizenship. Presentations will cover why civic relationships are so important, hands-on ways teachers can foster these relationships among students and families across political differences, and lesson plans for teaching these principles in the classroom. Learn more on the employee website.

For: Everyone

It's the child nutrition pan sale. The public is welcome. Please come check out and purchase the new commercial quality cookware and much more. The pan sale will be held in the PDC at the district office. It is on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 from 1:30-4:30 pm. Download Pan Sale Flier

For: All Teachers

All teachers of ELA, math, science and social studies should be aware of the efforts to administer common interim assessments. Visit the employee website for important details and dates.

For: Elementary Teachers

Registration for Unit 6 on Oct. 18 is now available. (Those in the new cohort who are doing Unit 2, you are already signed up). Please register for a section through MIDAS here. The registration deadline is Oct. 14. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Employees

Please Remember the Following For Fall Break October 13-17

• Turn off all electronics i.e., TVs, computers, sound systems, projectors, document cameras, DVD players, printers, copiers, etc.
• Set thermostats to 55 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 continuing to support energy savings throughout Provo City School District!

For: All Teachers

Innovative Learning and Communications are joining forces, expanding the district Student Art Contest to invite students to share their voices through both visual art and film. This is an opportunity for students across the district to share who they are and for all of us to learn more about who we are as a district community. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers

UVU Roots of Knowledge series of stained glass windows chronicles the human quest for intellectual advancement and progress. The Roots of Knowledge DISCOVER program is designed to engage children and teens in their educational experience, with three challenge levels geared to K-6th, 7-9th, and 10-12th grades. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers

There are two free events to celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month— the immersive art experience now playing at the IDEA Space within The Leonardo Museum and a Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company performance. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers

Saturday October, 22, 2022 10am-2 pm, the DigCit Connect virtual summit will provide an opportunity for us to learn from and connect with educators and other experts, refocusing our conversations around digital citizenship. Learn more on the employee website

For: Elementary Teachers

Teachers interested in receiving UVU credit for LETRS course 3 (units 5-6) will need to register by emailing Nathan Criman at UVU (endorsements@UVU.edu). Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers

Enjoy listening to STEM + Arts Series Podcasts Bringing teachers into conversation, the BYU ARTS Partnership presents the stories of teachers, artists, administrators, and community members who are working to deepen student learning and improve school culture through artful teaching. Listen anytime to some of our own district experts from past and present highlighted in the podcast: Tina McCulloch, Elicia Gray, Marie Mattinson, Chris Roberts, and Jennifer Heldenbrand.

For: All

October 3-14, United Way is excited to run a giving campaign with Provo City School District that will support the neighbors through United Way's programs and partner agencies.

• Download Campaign Flier
• Donate to the United Way Program

For: All Teachers

In addition to the PCSD Innovators program, Innovative Learning is pleased to invite all teachers and administrators to participate in our Communities of Practice. Each Community offers the opportunity for hands-on learning and collaboration as we discover how to use technology to engage our students and make our teaching lives more manageable! Meetings begin as early as October 5th. Check out the offerings and register to participate today using the Innovative Learning Catalog. Log in using your credentials for the PD instance of Canvas.

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: 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: 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.

Google Form Mini Grant Application

For: All Employees

We're all in charge of keeping our schools safe. To better prep for emergencies, we ask that you learn more about the "I Love U Guys" protocols, nationwide protocols all staff districtwide will utilize to use shared language and actions for specific emergencies. Keep an eye out for the weekly notifications to learn more, or click here to follow our year-long Safety and Security Campaign.

For: All Teachers

How do Google Hyper-Docs, Slides, and a Clear Touch T.V. help your students understand Success Criteria? Watch how Amanda Elton transformed her daily instruction and created a sustainable system! This video is applicable to all grade levels and content areas. Amanda’s hyperdoc is also a GREAT front page for a Canvas course! Amanda Elton – Organizing Classroom Instruction

For: All Employees

• Download October Benefit Buzz When it comes to well-being, PCSD’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can provide support to make life more fulfilling and positive. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Employees

Third grade students in Mrs. Lovell’s class at Edgemont Elementary School experienced deep learning through movement and Social Studies content. Guest teaching artist, Lauren Evans, teaches about the San Juan Southern Piute Tribe of Utah to “identify the geographic features common to areas where human settlements exist.” Learn more and find out how you can invite a guest artist to your classroom on the employee website

For: All Teachers

The Canvas Admin Tips for October are here! Check out which goodies she has to share with you this month on the employee website!

For: All Teachers

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the first week of October is Digital Inclusion Week. We invite every teacher to implement a cybersecurity, digital citizenship, or digital wellness lesson in your classes this week or sometime this month to increase our students’ digital safety. Innovative Learning has compiled some lessons here for you to make this easy!

For: All Employees

One month into our Wellness Journey and we are doing AWESOME! Let’s make October just as fabulous. Print the Thriving Newsletter to remember important dates.

• October 6: Health Screening at District Office in the PDC
• October 10-16: Healthy Habit Challenge – Relaxation Breathing
• October 17: Virgin Pulse Team Challenge Registration Begins – Walk the Wonders
• October 26: Flu Shot Clinic – District Office in the PDC
• October 31: Walk the Wonders Team Challenge Starts

For: All

There is nothing like pulling out stories around this time of the year & cuddling with someone special to read a few. These new books may give you a bit of a chill or a smile...you choose! Get book list from provo.edu.

For: All Teachers

Professional Outreach Programs in the Schools (POPS), managed by the Utah State Board of Education and sponsored by the Utah State Legislature, supports arts education in Utah’s public schools by bringing professional arts organizations’ educational programs to schools for free or subsidized costs. 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.