PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
A great teacher can inspire their students, and an excellent teacher can inspire their peers. Lakeview Elementary teacher Camille Christiansen aids students in developing into lifelong readers using the most recent research-backed teaching methods. And, just as importantly, she forms friends from peers, informing their teaching methods by example. She lifts where she goes, modeling best teaching practices with the ease of a “veteran,” to quote her nominee, Mel-Stirling Durant. 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.
Starting September 2023, Provo City School District will be changing medical insurance to offer a much broader network for contracted employees and their dependents.
We will provide more details about the new insurance plan and the self-insured model in the coming weeks so stay tuned.
For: All Employees
Getting closer to retirement brings up so many questions with your health insurance. Provo City School District has a great relationship with Senior Benefits, our retiree insurance broker, that can help you with your questions and enrolling into Medicare. Before signing up with a Medicare agent, Senior Benefits would be a great resource to learn about this benefit. They have friendly advisor’s that will take the time to meet with you and answer all of your questions. Please open the flyer for contact information. post exp.5.26
For: All Employees
Please join us at the District Office Executive Conference Room for an hour presentation on the Tier 2 plan with URS. If you need help making your decision on which plan to choose, Hybrid plan or the Defined contribution plan (401 k), this will be a great presentation to attend and ask questions to a URS advisor.
- Tuesday April 25th
- 4:00 PM
- District Office Executive Conference Room
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For: All Teachers
Bring your curiosity and your passion for education, and join us for an unforgettable experience that will empower you to ride into the future of teaching with confidence and creativity! The PCSD Innovative Learning Summit will be held on May 30-31 and will feature expert presenters from across the state for two days of learning and collaboration, with an optional third day for application. Participants will be paid the curriculum rate for their time. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.5.26
For: All employees
We are fast approaching the end of the 2022-2023 Wellness Year, but there are still a few events going on. Visit the employee website to learn more. post exp.4.25
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 & Admin
The Utah State Board of Education is proud to present the 2023 Meaningful Inclusion of Students with Disabilities Conference. This free, one-and-a-half-day conference will feature engaging keynote speakers, thought-provoking panel discussions, and expert-led sessions on best practices for inclusion, along with tools and resources for implementation. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.5.1
For: All Teachers
CUWP is one of 150+ national sites of the National Writing Project, and offers professional development for K-12 teachers across all subject areas around ways to engage in improving how we think about and teach writing. This summer’s one-week professional development opportunity for teachers will be held at BYU June 12-16. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.5.5
For: All Employees
The Provo City School District nurses are offering summer training on CPR/AED/First Aid and Stop the Bleed. The CPR certification is valid for two years and costs $15.00. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.8.2
For: Secondary Math Teachers
Do you have any Professional Learning plans for spring/summer? Grassroots workshops offer a unique way to learn at your own pace while still maintaining a cohort feel through participant interactions.
- Find Grassroots Mini’s from here
- Check out the full list of Professional Learning Opportunities that are currently available here
- Register here if you’d like the Utah State Board of Education to cover the cost of your tuition: Up For Debate form here
For: Secondary Math Teachers
Know any math-passionate high schoolers keen to share their love of the subject? Spread the word: students ages 15 to 18 are invited to compete for the Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.4.28
For: Elementary Teachers
Lexia is sponsoring a Science of Reading Week April 24-28, 2023. This all new, first-ever event is your front-row seat to learn from the brightest minds in the national literacy conversation and your key to unlocking literacy learning for every student. For more information or to register visit this website. post exp.4.24
For: Secondary Teachers
ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers is a free, week-long, idea-generating workshop introducing teachers to methods that make math and core science principles more enticing and relevant to their middle and high school students. Materials topics are great motivators in any engineering, technology or science course as students learn concepts that are reflected in their everyday lives.
Teachers leave our camps able to engage students using simple, low-cost experiments that integrate into existing lesson plans. post exp.5.26
For: All Teachers
- Arts Express Summer Conference
- June 6-7, 2023
- Vista Heights Middle School, Saratoga Springs, UT
Keynote Speakers: Ben Abbott, Professor of Ecosystem Ecology, Keely Song, Professor of Dance, Mary Hall Surface, Director & Playwright. Artists and presenters are leaders from our local and global arts and education communities. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.4.24
For: 5-8 Grade Science Teachers
Central Utah Water and UTSTA have teamed up to provide a PD Learning Day! Come learn how to use models and experiments to teach students about the engineering design method. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.4.29
For: K-12 Math Teachers
The USBE K-12 Mathematics Book Studies continue to be a popular opportunity. There is a wait list for Building Thinking Classrooms and Productive Math Struggle, but all other books are available at no cost! Reflect as you read in a Canvas course associated with your book title and earn 1 USBE Credit Hour upon completion of a final project. More information and registration can be found here. post exp.4.28
For: Elementary Teachers
The Micro STEM Fest Kit is a “pop up” event kit with 10 stations that provide fun and exciting STEM activities that challenge young students to work together to learn STEM. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.5.15
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: 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: 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: All Employees
If you have an Employee Retirement Open House or Announcement that you would like to see advertised in the Weekly Notification, please send them to shaunas@provo.edu.
For: All Employees
The Colonial Heritage Festival is seeking volunteers. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
The new P-12 ELA Standards were approved by the Utah State Board of Education last week. These approved standards are included here in draft form. The expectations are that educators will be teaching these new standards next school year (23-24), and state testing on these new standards will begin during the 24-25 school year. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.5.15
For: Secondary Math Teachers
The Summer Mathematics Program for High School Students at the University of Utah provides outstanding students an opportunity to develop their talents to the fullest. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.5.12
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.