PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
This week, we’d like to celebrate and congratulate Provost Elementary teacher Teresa Dickson for her deep dedication to her students, school, and co-staff. To quote her nomination letter from fellow teacher Cynthia Ward: "Teresa is a teacher who goes above and beyond! She is deeply dedicated to her students and their learning." Read the full story on provo.edu website.
For: All
Join us for the first ever free district Author Con held at Provo High this Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5:00-8:00PM in the Student Commons and auditorium. Local authors and illustrators will be sharing their love of books to our students and their families along with Make & Take workshops, vendors and food trucks. An evening not to be missed. Students are encouraged to dress up as their favorite book characters to receive prizes and more. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Secondary Teachers and Support Staff
Research shows that each year, students leave billions of dollars in Federal Aid unclaimed. The FAFSA can feel daunting, complicated, and overwhelming at the best of times. In today’s swirl of uncertainty, the dream of college might seem completely out of reach for many students. Thursday, Sep. 22 @ 2:00 pm join a webinar and learn how to equip your students. Learn more and register here
For: All
Health Screenings are in full swing and we want you to join us. We have two screening events scheduled for this week.
- September 20, 2022 @ Provo High School 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- September 22, 2022 @ Centennial Middle School 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM
You can schedule your appointment by clicking on this link.
If you have gone to your Primary Care Provider in the last couple of months, you can use that as your Health Screening. Fill out this form and send it to Cat Miner.
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: 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
Innovative Learning has some great tips for the month of September on digital literacy, clever, and kami. You can find those 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.