PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
The Provo Way award is a significant achievement, recognizing individuals who demonstrate excellence in their work, are positive role models, and positively impact our community. Amber Egbert, an Instructional Assistant at Oak Springs, embodies these qualities wholeheartedly; she's demonstrated a commitment to the student's success and well-being, providing academic and emotional support to students needing aid. She puts students first, helping students meet their potential with warm but firm expectations. 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
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
Come see what Provo City School District creates in the Visual Arts, CTE and the Film Festival! Event is free of charge, except for the Food Trucks.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 11, 5-7 pm, at Provo High School
- See representation from each of the schools from PreK-12th
- Highlighting state and national award winning art and ceramics from our high school seniors!
- Artist-in-residence, our own talented teachers sharing their skills
- CTE experiences and art stations for a hands-on experience
- Red carpet rollout for the film festival and more!
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: 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: Middle School Math Teachers
Are you interested in learning how to use mathematics assessments and the formative assessment process as a tool to advocate for student learning and surface student thinking/ways of doing? Trish French, Elementary Mathematics Specialist, and Lindsey Henderson, Secondary Mathematics Specialist are assembling Math 6, Math 7 and Math 8 teams who will learn about the power of the formative assessment process and then create a formative assessment test/task bank for the major work of the grade to be used state-wide. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.4.21
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: Elementary Teachers
Bring BYU Kinnect to your school! Their dance company provides rich dance arts learning experiences for elementary students based on the Utah Fine Arts Core. They perform interactive assemblies and lead creative dance workshops throughout elementary schools in Utah. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.4.17
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
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
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: 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: 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.