PCSD Weekly Notifications

Rosa Frezzia is a significant ingredient in making Sunrise PreSchool a warm and inviting place. Frezzia serves as Sunrise PreSchool’s Head Secretary and Registrar, and in that role, she juggles forms, registrations, visitors, and a thousand other tasks– all with a smile. Read the full story on provo.edu website.

For: All Employees

We will be hosting a URS Seminar for those employees who are planning to retire within 3 years on Monday, December 12, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Professional Development Center adjacent to the District Office. Learn more on the employee website.

For: Principals

Please fill out the google form by December 2, 2022 for any surplus textbooks you need to have removed. If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Crockett (kerryc@provo.edu). Google Form

For: Admin and All Classified Employees

The self-appraisals (self-evaluations) have been uploaded to the ESP Evaluation Portal. All classified employees are required to complete a self-appraisal by December 1, 2022 and meet with their supervisors to review the self-appraisal and professional goals by December 15, 2022. The self-appraisals will take roughly 30 minutes to complete. Visit the employee website for details and links.

For: Elementary Teachers

Our next LETRS training is on January 17, 2023. Those in the district cohort doing Unit 3 do not need to do anything to register. If you are a classroom teacher doing unit 7 you will need to sign up. Learn more on the employee website.

For: Administrators

This series of Zoom sessions was developed from feedback from leaders regarding topics of interest and need and are presented by experts and specialists in the respective areas. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Employees

There is only one month until the 1st half of the Wellness program is complete. There is still plenty of time to finish all the tasks for the 1st half. Visit the employee website for a list of Wellness tasks that need to be completed.

For: Elementary Teachers & Principals

If you are interested in learning more about Lexia Core5 or Lexia PowerUp you can take advantage of asynchronous professional learning opportunities. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All

Hello from East Bay Post High. We are a post-secondary school for students with severe disabilities. We want to assemble “Keep Me Warm” kits and “Bags of Toilet Paper” to donate to Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry. To reach this goal we need your help in gathering the materials. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers

December 5-11 is Computer Science Education Week! Every student in Provo City School District should have experiences with computer science, and this is a perfect opportunity. Learn more on the employee website.

For: Secondary Math Teachers

Come learn more about how to use Nearpod in your secondary math lessons! We are forming a collaborative work group which will meet for four Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 in Room 36 of the District Office. Learn more on the employee website.

For: Math Teachers

UCTM will be in Provo this year! The conference is for all levels of math teachers and will be two days of learning and fun. It will be at the Utah Valley Convention Center on January 31 and February 1. The cost is $60 if registering now through December 1, and $85 after. Learn more on the employee website.

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.

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.

For: Admin and Teachers

The Allison family, a local Native American family, delighted Amelia Earhart Elementary students with an educational and engaging assembly, sharing about Native American cultural traditions through dance, music, and storytelling. Learn how you can have presentations like these at your school on the employee website.

For: Elementary Teachers

With newer science standards, what shifts to instruction are expected? Explore how to implement the Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Standards into instruction at elementary science workshops. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers

Showcase your student's creations this year at the "This is Us" District Art and Film Festival Gala in March. 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

These are the things you need to remember for this month:

1. Walk the Wonders team challenge is ON! Track your steps weekly to get credit.
2. Healthy Habit Challenge – Listen First – November 14-20
3. November is the month of GRATITUDE. Take a few minutes each day to show gratitude to the many people around you. Co-workers, family, friends and many others who enrich and support our lives.

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.

For: All Employees

Instructure will once again be partnering with the Utah Jazz to recognize Utah teachers and all they are doing for our kids and communities. Learn how you can nominate your favorite teacher for this award on the employee website.

For: All

To deliver aid for our school’s pantries, Provo worked with KUTV to participate in a district-wide food drive called the KUTV Eye on Your Money Food Drive. In the end, district employees, Provo High, and Timpview students worked together to gather food, clothing, and funding for families in need. Learn more at provo.edu.

For: 6-12 Grade Teachers

The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and Math for America (MfA) co-sponsor an essay contest each year for students in three grade categories: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, and Undergraduate. It's open to any student in these categories: there are no restrictions based on gender, nationality, or anything else. Learn more on the employee website.

For: Elementary Teachers

HMH has made some changes and updates to Waggle based on teacher feedback! Waggle is a resource that can be used for students who are below grade level, and it works well with orange students who are in need of some supplemental support to get them to green. Visit the employee website for details.

For: All

Check out these new book titles just in time for this year's holiday season. Something for everyone, bringing smiles and sparkle home this December! Find the holiday book list on provo.edu.

For: Secondary Teachers

In this month’s secondary ELA November Newsletter find information about Native American Heritage Month including teaching resources and literature recommendation, the annual NCTE convention in Anaheim this month and more. See the full ELA Newsletter.

For: All Employees

November Benefit Buzz is highlighting Your PCSD Leave Policy. If you would like additional information please review policy 5400. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers

The Timpanogos Symphony Orchestra has spent years promoting educational and community outreach within Utah County and across the state of Utah. On Saturday, March 4th at 7:30 pm, the orchestra reprises the “Aspiring Musicians Competition” concert. Find out how to get your students involved 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.