PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
As a student, it’s easy to lose your rhythm when you’re in the swing of school life; navigating your way through adolescence is complicated. Luckily, the students at Dixon Middle School have an excellent Band Teacher to direct their efforts, making space and giving a voice to every student she comes in contact with. “I’ve worked with her in the past fourteen years– even spending some time in her PLC– and I know how hard she works to help her students achieve, her high expectations, and how those students reach those expectations.” Thank you, Christy, for your fantastic work; we can’t wait to hear what you and your band students do next. 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
We are doing a Journey together as a District Team. This is a great time to complete this task. All you need to do is sign up with your email address and/or phone number (optional) and I will send you daily reminders to go into Virgin Pulse and complete your step for day. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.3.17
For: All Employees
PCSD keeps track of your benefit choices and personal information through our benefits portal, Employee Navigator. Keeping your personal information updated helps us validate enrollment elections made during open enrollment, or life event changes made through the school year. Learn more on the employee website. post exp.3.31
For: All Employees
We are rounding the last corner of our 2022-2023 wellness journey. We have two more big events for the month of March before it is easy sailing. The District Walking Challenge and District-wide Journey. Learn about these events on the employee website. post exp.3.26
For: All Employees
Final week to send in your nominations! Every year the school district and PESPA select outstanding ESP (educational support professional) employees to be honored at the May school board meeting. If selected, you will be given a certificate and a cash prize. Please nominate an ESP that you believe is doing a wonderful job. Think about your Secretary, Custodian, Technology, Child Nutrition, Librarians, Paras, Health Clerks, Transportation, and Maintenance workers. Nominations are due by March 18, 2023. Nomination form
For: All Employees
This will be the easiest step challenge you have done all year. Here are the rules of the challenge:
- Track steps from March 1st to March 28th.
- You can track your steps by phone, wearable device, Virgin Pulse, any tracking app, or google tracking sheet. Anyway you track your steps is permissible with this challenge.
- Show your Wellness Manager or Cat Miner a record of your steps.
- Deadline to report steps is April 12th.
- This in NOT a Virgin Pulse challenge, but you can track step there.
How simple is that? If you missed out on getting your second activity campaign this is the one for you. Here is a link to a google step tracker spreadsheet. If you have any questions, please contact Cat Miner or your Wellness Manager. post exp.3.28
For: All
The Provo School District Foundation will recognize six outstanding individuals in Provo City School District. One administrator, one classified employee and four teachers will be selected and honored at a dinner event in April. Included is a link to the nomination form. In the space provided, please answer the four questions in as much detail as possible. Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Email Caleb Price at calebpr@provo.edu with any questions. Learn more about the Evening of Excellence where the Outstanding Educators are honored on the Foundation webpage. Post exp. 3.16
For: All
Join us virtually as our PCSD elementary choirs sing on Wednesday, March 22nd from 9-11 a.m.! We will also have guest performances by Provo High Choirs. Learn more on the provo.edu website. post exp.3.20
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: 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: Teachers and Support
Is your student ready to experience a career? Have they completed a pathway and now want to gain real-world experience and professional connections? Consider having your junior or senior enroll in one of the work-based learning opportunities. Visit the employee website for details. post exp.3.23
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.