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As a Provo Adult Education graduate and now district employee, Shaylee Peterson is a perfect mentor, model, and aid for the students she comes in contact with daily. Shayley’s positive attitude and can-do spirit have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and the students she serves. She has helped countless students navigate the complexities of the program, providing guidance and support every step of the way. Shayley’s attention to detail and ability to anticipate student needs have been instrumental in ensuring success. Her hard work has helped many students achieve their educational goals. Her efforts have helped to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. We are proud to celebrate and congratulate Shayley Peterson 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

Every year the school district and PESPA select outstanding ESP (educational support professional) employees to be honored at the May school board meeting. If selected, you will be given a certificate and a cash prize. Please nominate an ESP that you believe is doing a wonderful job. Think about your Secretary, Custodian, Technology, Child Nutrition, Librarians, Paras, Health Clerks, Transportation, and Maintenance workers. Nominations are due by March 18, 2023. Nomination form post exp.3.13

For: Principals

The next Surplus Textbook Pickup is scheduled for Friday, March 17, 2023. Please complete the form linked below no later than March 10, 2023 if you need this service. If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Crockett at kerryc@provo.edu or (801)374-4868. Surplus pickup form post exp.3.6

For: All Employees

We have two group events happening in March. The District Wide Challenge and District Wide Journey. Please come join both of them. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.3.28

For: All Employees

Please open this flyer for URS (Utah Retirement Services) Webinars you won’t want to miss including:

• Tier 2 Choice on February 7th. If you are within your first year with URS, you won’t want to miss this one!
• Understanding the Tier 2 401(k) Option on March 7th. For employees on tier 2 with more than 1 year, this will have information you want to keep up on.
• Closer look at purchasing service credit on March 21st. If you are retiring and interested in purchasing service credit, this webinar will be a good resource for you.
• Applying for Retirement on April 5th. For all of you upcoming retirees, there will be questions answered that you may have by watching this webinar. post exp. 3.1

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: All Employees

This will be the easiest step challenge you have done all year. Here are the rules of the challenge:

1. Track steps from March 1st to March 28th.
2. You can track your steps by phone, wearable device, Virgin Pulse, any tracking app, or google tracking sheet. Anyway you track your steps is permissible with this challenge.
3. Show your Wellness Manager or Cat Miner a record of your steps.
4. Deadline to report steps is April 12th.
5. This in NOT a Virgin Pulse challenge, but you can track step there.

How simple is that? If you missed out on getting your second activity campaign this is the one for you. Here is a link to a google step tracker spreadsheet. If you have any questions, please contact Cat Miner or your Wellness Manager. post exp.3.28

For: Elementary Teachers

The state is running a few more make-up sessions for all LETRS units 1-8. If you are missing any of the Units that you should have done by this point, please contact me ASAP so I can get you into one of these sessions. This will be the last opportunity for those who started work on LETRS last year. post exp.3.31

For: All

The Provo School District Foundation will recognize six outstanding individuals in Provo City School District. One administrator, one classified employee and four teachers will be selected and honored at a dinner event in ​April. Included is a link to the nomination form. In the space provided, please answer the four questions in as much detail as possible. Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023.

• Outstanding Educator Nomination Form ​

Email Caleb Price at calebpr@provo.edu with any questions. Learn more about the Evening of Excellence where the Outstanding Educators are honored on the Foundation webpage. Post exp. 3.16

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

2023 Meaningful Inclusion of Students with Disabilities Conference-FREE June 15-16

Get the tools and support you need today to create a better, more inclusive world for our students tomorrow. Find out more about the conference on the employee website. post exp.5.20

For: All Employees

Honoring Our History, Investing In Our Future

• Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
• Noon to 1:00 p.m

In honor of Black History Month, our February speaker series will feature Black pioneers leading in the arts, education, government, business, and entrepreneurship in the communities that we serve. Tune in to listen and learn as each guest shares their story of the history behind their work, their careers, and their communities and how their journeys have paved a path to invest in our future. Learn more on the employee website. post exp. 2.28

For: All Teachers and Support

Arts for Life Utah M’art’ch Madness Competition: multidisciplinary student art competition for students K-12, submissions accepted through mid-march, details can be found here on the Utah Art for Life website. Download M’art’ch Madness Competition flyer. post exp. 3.6

For: Elementary Teacher

Save the date for these upcoming Wonders literacy professional development. These will be via Zoom. You will receive a zoom link a few days before the training date. Find dates and information on the employee website. post exp. 3.6

For: All Employees

We are on the second half of our Wellness Journey. You only have a few tasks to complete on your way to being rewarded.

• Complete 1 journey in Virgin Pulse
• Activity Campaign

Learn more on the employee website. post exp. 4.30

For: Elementary Teachers

For those who are seeking UVU credit for LETRS Unit 7 and 8 work, please see this Google Doc with information from UVU. post exp. 3.31

For: All Employees

The 2023 Salt Lake City Marathon is offering a discount to all teachers, staff and faculty of the Provo City School District. If you would like to participate in the marathon that code is: ProvoDistrict23

post exp. 3.1

For: All Teacher

The Office of Energy Development is offering PD on Energy and Natural Resources. Each teacher receives $195 of materials, $120 toward substitute cost, lunch & 7 relicensure points. You can also apply for the Energy Teacher Award, $500 for an elementary teacher and a secondary teacher. Awarded Sept 15, 2023. To view the lessons visit the utah.gov website here.

• Course will be held at the Alpine School District Offices on:
• Feb 28th is for Elementary Teachers 4th – 6th grade
• March 1st is for Secondary Science Teachers

You can sign up here. post expires 2.28

For: Middle School Science Teachers

Utah FORGE is running a song parody contest about geothermal energy for middle school students. See the flyer for more information or to sign up your students. post expires 3.17

For: All Teachers

Submit your student's creative work today! 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 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: 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: Admin

The USBE School Leadership Community of Practice Workshop series was developed from feedback from leaders regarding topics of interest and need and are presented by experts and specialists in the respective areas. See available workshops on the employee website. post expires 3.6

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 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: Elementary Teachers

There are a few Wonders resources that were not included in our purchase of the 2023 Wonders K-5 program. The District Literacy Committee felt these would be important additions to teachers' resources. Visit the employee website to see the additional materials that are being ordered.

For: All Employees

Why Your Annual Health Check Matters: Visiting your medical provider when you’re sick and in need of immediate care is an easy choice. When it comes to annual health checks, life can get hectic and seeing your provider when you’re feeling fine can be easy to put off for another time. But getting in to see a provider is easier than you might think and just might be the difference in the quality of your overall health. Learn more on the employee website. post exp. 2.28

For: High School Teachers

In 2023 OED and Chevron will continue their partnership to provide the Energy Pathways Scholarship for high school seniors and first-year college students pursuing STEM educations at a Utah institution of higher learning. Learn more and share this information with your senior students. post exp. 2.28

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.