PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
We love having the opportunity to explore the district and meet the incredible teachers, ESPs, and administrators that make this district wonderful. Today we get to celebrate a wonderful example of compassion and enthusiasm, Abby Hart. Abby is an instructional assistant at Rock Canyon Elementary who received the Provo Way award in February 2024. She is an incredible educator who has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues. 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 Employees
In her weekly videocast prior to Spring Break, Superintendent Dau referenced a survey for employees to provide 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. We would like to have this survey completed by the end of the day on Friday, April 12th.
- 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
Provo City School District Invites families to come celebrate the creative arts!
Next Monday, April 15, 5:00 – 7:30 pm, Provo High School
- K-12 Art showcased
- Drama highlights from our drama programs
- Family-friendly fun!
- Food Trucks!
- CTE experiences and more! Post exp.4.15
For: Secondary ELA Teachers
USBE offers a monthly webinar series for secondary ELA teachers to learn best practices for supporting students’ reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking through evidence-based instructional practices and implementation of the new Utah ELA standards. April’s webinar is called “Writing Remixed: Composing in Digital and Multimodal Genres” and will be presented by Dr. Amber Jensen from BYU. Learn details on the Employee Website. Post exp.04.16
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: Teachers and Admin
On March 25 the District Fine Arts Committee and the Secondary ELA Committee met. Review the meeting summaries on the Employee Website.
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: Elementary Teachers
Springville Museum of Art, Inherit: Examining Lineage and Legacy and more are coming up on the Free Evenings for Educators PD series. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.4.15
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 Teachers
The Central Utah Writing project invites all teachers of all subjects and grade levels to apply for participation at the annual Summer Institute. This rich and rewarding personal and professional development experience is three weeks this summer. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.6.10
For: All Employees
The Provo City School District nurses are offering certification for the American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid and Stop the Bleed Training. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp. 4.13
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.