PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
This week we'd like to celebrate and congratulate Timpview's Biology Teacher, Halley Kartchner, for her hands-on and autonomy-first pedagogical approach. We also thank her for her high deep-dyed mindset to mentor and build rapport with fellow teachers and students. Read the full story on provo.edu website.
For: All Employees
September 15th is the first paycheck of the school year and we request you review this first check to ensure there are no mistakes!! After this paycheck, it will be too late to make any adjustments to your medical, dental, vision, FSA benefits. Visit the employee website for details.
For: All Employees
Ready for a mini challenge? Smart portions healthy habit challenge starts today. Healthy Habits are a week-long challenge focusing on non-step-related wellness. Record five out of the seven days, and you completed the challenge. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
All employees are required to complete several safe school trainings each year. Trainings are due by September 15 at 5:00 pm. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Teacher and Librarians
This is a series of three no-cost academies designed to build capacity in educator teams. ISKME and CAST’s National AEM Center invite teams of educators to learn how to use accessible Open Educational Resources (OER) to make learning more equitable. First session starts September 27. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is offering free teacher workshops and would like to invite you to attend. This year we are offering a mix of in-person workshops hosted at the zoo and virtual teacher workshops. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
Join an LGBTQIA+ Conference for Utah Educators, Students, and Caregivers in person on September 17 at Clayton Middle School. Details on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
The Provo City School District Foundation is pleased to offer Mini-Grants for teachers once again this year. The purpose of these grants is to reward teachers by funding your creative and innovative classroom projects. This is open to all PCSD teachers. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
We are less than two months away from our Utah Science Teachers Association Conference! This year Dr. Mike Heithaus is our keynote speaker. We will have great breakout sessions, vendors, and networking opportunities, as usual. Learn more on the UtSTA website.
For: All Teachers
Each year Mountain America Credit Union gives grants for teacher projects. There are ten grants available, each worth $1500. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
We are looking for employees of the PCSD who want to earn some extra money. Students who participate in the Drivers Education program need a teacher who is endorsed to drive them. You can earn your endorsement in just 3 semesters and can make upwards of $5000 extra a year from just a few hours of driving with students a week. This is a great part-time job for those who need it. Please contact Clayb@provo.edu for more information.
For: All Teachers
Green Our Planet has 12 Hydroponics systems that need to find homes in elementary schools! There is NO COST to schools that are selected to participate. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Join Davina Sauthoff from USBE and Matt Winters from UEN as we explore Scrible and how we can use it as a tool in Utah classrooms to help our students develop their research and annotation skills. First session is today on YouTube at 4. Learn more on the employee website.
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.
For: All
Nominate a coworker that you feel is exceptional at what they do. Give them the recognition they deserve. Provo Way Nomination Form.