PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
This week, we’d like to celebrate and congratulate Head Counselor Nate Warner for his longstanding dedication to meeting students’ needs. Nate warner excels as a counselor, coach, and steward over some of Timpview’s most essential programs. The nomination comes from Principal Momi Tu’ua, who considers Nate Warner symbolic of the Timpview High School spirit. Read the full story on provo.edu website.
Over the past few months, we’ve discussed how we can continue offering tools, resources, and events on our Safety and Security measures to increase safety and security. But alongside our immediate safety concerns, we want our families to thrive. So, we’ve created a plan to answer our shared concerns. We’re excited to invite you to our district-wide Safety and Security Campaign. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Full-time Employees
Have you made your irrevocable Tier 2 retirement decision? Whether you are getting close to your 1 year deadline or would like to learn more about Tier 2 with Utah Retirement Systems, this presentation is for you!! Please join us on October 4th at 4:00 p.m. for a virtual presentation. You’re in Tier 2 if you were hired on or after July 1, 2011 and have not previously worked for a URS participating employer.
For: All Teachers
All teachers of ELA, math, science and social studies should be aware of the efforts to administer common interim assessments. Visit the employee website for important details and dates.
For: All Teachers
Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics is excited to announce the 2023 Teacher Conference: Explore! The conference is being held January 31- February 1 at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah. Submit a proposal by September 30 if you are interested in presenting. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Elementary Teachers
Registration for Unit 6 on Oct. 18 is now available. (Those in the new cohort who are doing Unit 2, you are already signed up). Please register for a section through MIDAS here. The registration deadline is Oct. 14. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Administrators
Students of color disproportionately experience unfair discipline practices that remove them from the classroom, exacerbated by school policing and lack of investments in care and trauma-informed approaches. Webinar Sept. 27, 2022 12:00 PM. Learn more and register here.
For: All Employees
September 15th was 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: Elementary Teachers
The state is offering training for both Administrators/School Leadership and Teachers on how to use the Acadience data to support student learning. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
In addition to the PCSD Innovators program, Innovative Learning is pleased to invite all teachers and administrators to participate in our Communities of Practice. Each Community offers the opportunity for hands-on learning and collaboration as we discover how to use technology to engage our students and make our teaching lives more manageable! Meetings begin as early as October 5th. Check out the offerings and register to participate today using the Innovative Learning Catalog. Log in using your credentials for the PD instance of Canvas.
For: All Teachers
Innovative Learning is excited to launch the PCSD Innovators program, a 2-year, competitive-entry program for teachers and administrators led by the Director of Innovative Learning. Join Suzy Cox for a Q&A session on Zoom Wednesday, September 28th, 4:00-5:00. Learn more about PCSD Innovators program on the employee website.
For: 6,7,8 Grade Teachers
This UVU program is a free six-week summer program which challenges high-achieving incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students who have shown an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
The Utah Division of Arts and Museums (UDAM) has curated a Native American Teaching Artist Roster that lists Native Artists that you can invite to your classroom or school. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Secondary Science Teachers
USBE needs teachers who are willing to participate in beta testing of Secondary Science Microcredential Stacks. A Microcredential is a digital form of certification indicating demonstrated competency/mastery of a specific skill or set of skills through evidence of planning/preparation, implementation, and reflection. Learn more 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
There is nothing like pulling out stories around this time of the year & cuddling with someone special to read a few. These new books may give you a bit of a chill or a smile...you choose! Get book list from provo.edu.
For: All Teachers
Professional Outreach Programs in the Schools (POPS), managed by the Utah State Board of Education and sponsored by the Utah State Legislature, supports arts education in Utah’s public schools by bringing professional arts organizations’ educational programs to schools for free or subsidized costs. 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: Elementary Teachers
With the passage of Senate Bill 127, Early Literacy Outcomes Improvement, Utah’s educators are working together to improve student reading achievement. Over the last decade, less than 50% of students were reading on grade level by the end of grade three. To aggressively address this unacceptable outcome, the Utah legislature passed SB127 in the 2022 General Session to provide comprehensive support with expectations to improve the quality of science of reading instruction in Utah’s schools to increase student learning outcomes. To communicate the progress being made towards implementing the numerous measures outlined in SB127, the Utah State Board of Education will be issuing a quarterly brief called Read to Succeed Utah.
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.