PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
From creating culture, implementing equitable processes and programs to meeting student needs, founding a community of educators supported to develop professionally, and, most importantly, by leveraging high-engagement instruction, principals matter. On these fronts and many others, we are proud to celebrate and congratulate Spring Creek principal Ruth Ann Snow with the Provo Way Award. 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
Mindfulness is being aware of yourself and staying present in the moment. We are going to track our steps around the world and learn about different mindful practices.
- Registration begins: January 16, 2023
- Challenge starts: January 30, 2023
- Challenge ends: February 26, 2023
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
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.
For: All Employees
Join us for the Utah NAME Conference. The 2023 Utah NAME (National Association of Multicultural Education) Chapter Conference will be held on February 25th at Utah Valley University. Registration information will be coming soon as this is a save the date notice. Learn more on the employee website.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For: All Employees
Innovative Learning’s new ed tech website is PCSD’s one-stop-shop for district-supported technologies. This website provides you and your students with resources to increase your technology skills for learning and creating in the classroom. Check it out here.
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.