PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
Sadie Cox, a help desk administrator at the district auxiliary services, received the Provo Way award in February 2024. Sadie is an incredible tech who is quick to help out, and kind and compassionate to those she comes in contact with. “She balances a multitude of tasks, techs, teachers,” says Savannah Cox. “She’s one of the most organized people I know." Read the full story at provo.edu.
Nominate a coworker that you feel is exceptional at what they do. Give them the recognition they deserve. Provo Way Nomination Form.
For: Teachers who need to renew their license
USBE (Utah State Board of Education) has revamped/facelifted their website. You will find everything you need to know about how you are expected to renew your license if your license expires as of 06.29.2024 at their website. Learn more on the employee website. Post-exp.6.29
For: All
This summer the technology department in conjunction with Google will perform a merger of the Student Google workspace into our main workspace taking the district from two Google Workspaces down to one. This merger is needed for several reasons, but the main reason is to simplify the future workflow so that teachers are not juggling two different email domain logins for mission critical apps and products. More information will be emailed out to students, parents, employees, and school administration.
For: All Employees
We are looking for feedback on budget priorities for the 2024-20205 school year. Below are the links to those employee surveys. Please choose the survey that aligns with your job description so that this information can be shared with the Board as we determine our budget priorities for the 2024-2025 school year. Please complete this survey as soon as you can.
- Administrators (i.e. Principals, Assistant Principals, District Directors involved with Teaching and Learning, Student Services, Title I, Special Ed, etc.)
- Certified Employees (i.e. Teachers, Teachers on Special Assignment, Social Workers, Counselors, Instructional Coaches)
- Professional Tech Employees (i.e. Tech, Business/Finance, Operations side of the district)
- Classified Employees (i.e. Administrative Assistants, Custodial, Support Personnel)
- Hourly Employees (those that work fewer than 29 hours/week)
For: All Employees
We would like to help you celebrate your retirees. If you have individuals retiring from your school/facility and are hosting an open house/celebration that you would like to share, we are happy to pass it along in the Weekly Notification. Just email newsubmissions@provo.edu and we will get your announcement posted in the next notification.
For: K-12 STEM Teachers
Do you want the latest STEM teaching tools in your classroom? Then make sure you sign up for the STEM Action Center’s state-of-the-art STEM in Motion Kits! These kits are designed for teaching engaging, hands-on STEM lessons that align to the curriculum. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.05-10
For: All
Although it began in the United States in 1970, Earth Day is celebrated by more than 1 billion people worldwide each year! The holiday was created to increased awareness of the environment and how we treat nature. Learn how you can join in on the Employee Website. Post exp.4.23
For: Secondary ELD Teachers
Check out this week's ELD newsletter to learn a new speaking strategy, a program that helps you increase student talk time, and how to see the correlations between the WIDA can-do descriptors and the Vista curriculum. Read the newsletter on the Employee Website.
For: ELA Teachers
The USBE is looking to advance our support for P-12 classroom educators regarding the tools and resources to support evidence-based writing instruction, assessment, and feedback. The intent of this survey is to get classroom educator input into what tools are most helpful and what further support is needed. Thank you for your time in providing this feedback to inform future decision making. Please respond by May 1, 2024. Survey Link
For: Secondary Math Teachers
Each week we share one strategy that you can use to meet the needs of your diverse multilingual learners in secondary content classes. This week’s strategy is specifically for secondary math teachers but could be adapted for use in many content areas. Learn more on the Employee Website.
For: Admin
The AUDII Training training is for all DLI administrators who have not previously attended this training. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.24
For: Elementary Teachers
Explore the rich history of Utah with your 1st and 4th grade classes at the Utah Pioneers Provo Museum! Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.04.19
For: All Employees
Your devices are your gateway to the digital world, but they need proper protection. By staying proactive with updates you not only help your computer to run smoothly, but you help protect everyone else as well. Learn More on the Employee Website. Post exp.04.30
For: All Employees
We are pleased to announce that the Provo City School District nurses will be offering CPR/First Aid and Stop the Bleed certification sessions this summer. These sessions are vital for emergency preparedness and will equip you with the necessary skills to respond effectively in critical situations. Post exp.6.6
For: K-8 Teachers/Administration
Recent years in teaching have been heralded as the hardest ones yet. To ease the burden on teachers, our goals for Arts Express are designed for educators to
- Experience deep learning through experimentation, hands-on work, and embodied learning pedagogies;
- Inspire joy by participating in workshops and keynotes that nourish them mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially; and
- Increase the social capital they need to be successful in their work by engaging in our community.
Learn More on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.06
For: Secondary Teachers
The Intermountain AP Summer Institute is now open for registration. This is hosted by Davis School District and will take place on June 10-13, 2024 from 8AM-4PM. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.05.15
For: Administrators
BTS principals are invited to join the USBE Professional Principal Network (PPN), with a course tailored specifically for Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program schools. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.26
Dealing with a challenging situation? Feeling more stressed than usual? Emotional Wellbeing Solutions is here to help. It’s a modern, flexible Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers support for everyday life. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.5.31
For: All Employees
Did you know we have a Employee Google calendar that you can subscribe to with all the important dates? Visit this page on the Employee website to subscribe to that calendar and view all contract calendars.
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.