PCSD Weekly Notifications

It’s hard for any Head Secretary to handle the dizzying amount of spinning plates that a high school has in the air with style, grace, and humor– luckily, Provo High School has Amy Adair. For this and many other services, we’d like to celebrate and congratulate Amy Adair with the Provo Way Award. Read the full story on provo.edu website.

For: All Employees

We will be hosting a URS Seminar for those employees who are planning to retire within 3 years on Monday, December 12, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Professional Development Center adjacent to the District Office. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Employees

Senior Benefits and Capita will be in the PDC on December 14, 2022 for a Presentation on Social Security and Medicare Benefits. If you are close to retiring and or have questions regarding Social Security or Medicare Benefits, you won’t want to miss this!! Learn more on the employee website.

For: All

The USBE Fine Arts team is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2023 Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts Education are now being accepted. Nomination deadline: January 20, 2023. Let's honor our remarkable Provo City School District arts educators and administrators by nominating them for these prestigious Sorenson Legacy Awards. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers & Admin

Reminder: requests for payment regarding HB 396, Paid Professional Hours for Certified Educators, is due TODAY, December 5, 2022. To obtain payment, complete the form emailed to you from Chaela McDonald for your administrators approval. Once complete, you’ll obtain the funds on December 16, 2022. Learn more on the employee website.

For: Elementary Teachers

Our next LETRS training is on January 17, 2023. Those in the district cohort doing Unit 3 do not need to do anything to register. If you are a classroom teacher doing unit 7 you will need to sign up. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers

Our district STEM Fair will be held on February 10th from 4-7pm at Centennial Middle School, and school fairs are getting underway. We invite you to use the posters found on the employee website here to encourage your students to participate in STEM Fair. Students have opportunities to win prizes and even college scholarships!

For: All Teachers

“Finding Home” includes an interactive tour of Roots of Knowledge (storytelling, poetry, mindfulness exercises, games, etc) followed by an art making activity. The field trip program is rooted in Utah State Core Curriculum Standards and can currently accommodate up to 70 students at a time. We’ve been given a grant by the Larry H. Miller Foundation, so groups who come to participate in our pilot program will be reimbursed for all bus fees. Learn more on the employee website.

For: Administrators

This series of Zoom sessions was developed from feedback from leaders regarding topics of interest and need and are presented by experts and specialists in the respective areas. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Employees

There is only one month until the 1st half of the Wellness program is complete. There is still plenty of time to finish all the tasks for the 1st half. Visit the employee website for a list of Wellness tasks that need to be completed.

For: All

Hello from East Bay Post High. We are a post-secondary school for students with severe disabilities. We want to assemble “Keep Me Warm” kits and “Bags of Toilet Paper” to donate to Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry. To reach this goal we need your help in gathering the materials. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers

December 5-11 is Computer Science Education Week! Every student in Provo City School District should have experiences with computer science, and this is a perfect opportunity. Learn more on the employee website.

For: Secondary Math Teachers

Come learn more about how to use Nearpod in your secondary math lessons! We are forming a collaborative work group which will meet for four Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 in Room 36 of the District Office. Learn more on the employee website.

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.

For: 4-7 Grade Teachers

The Ultimate Robot Competition challenges teams of students to create a robot from an Ultimate Robot Kit. Students are not meant to follow the plans exactly, but instead must modify (engineer) what they have to accomplish a task. Visit the employee website to learn more and sign up.

For: Elementary Teachers

With newer science standards, what shifts to instruction are expected? Explore how to implement the Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Standards into instruction at elementary science workshops. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Teachers

Showcase your student's creations this year at the "This is Us" District Art and Film Festival Gala in March. This is a chance to really highlight those special creations you see pass through your classroom. We want to see those cute preschool pieces as well as the beautifully crafted high schooler art and everything in between. Learn more about this and the film portion on the employee website.

For: Elementary Teachers

The Utah Science Teaching Association and the USBE are collaborating to bring this science training to three locations in the state. This is a two-day professional development for elementary teachers with three strands: K-2, 3-4, 5-6. Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Employees

Instructure will once again be partnering with the Utah Jazz to recognize Utah teachers and all they are doing for our kids and communities. Learn how you can nominate your favorite teacher for this award on the employee website.

For: K-12 Math teachers

Math specialists at USBE have assembled a Mathematics Hub on UEN. Watch this short video to learn more!

For: All Teachers

Our Canvas Admin comes bearing gifts! Check out their Canvas tips for December! Learn more on the employee website.

For: All Employees

When Telemedicine Is The Easier Answer: Have a sore throat and don’t feel like driving to the doctor or sitting in a waiting room? Access convenient, high-quality care right from the comfort of your own home. Learn more on the employee website.

For: Elementary Teachers

HMH has made some changes and updates to Waggle based on teacher feedback! Waggle is a resource that can be used for students who are below grade level, and it works well with orange students who are in need of some supplemental support to get them to green. Visit the employee website for details.

For: All

Check out these new book titles just in time for this year's holiday season. Something for everyone, bringing smiles and sparkle home this December! Find the holiday book list on provo.edu.

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.