PCSD Weekly Notifications

It can be hard to extend oneself beyond the calling of your work, share of yourself, empathize, and lift others around you. That is why Raquel Macias Del Valle, the Para Professional at Provo Peaks, is so special: she lightens the paths of teachers and parents, leads the youth through empathetic and differentiated teachings, and shares in the achievements of her school and community. 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

Learn what is going on with the Wellness Program in September. Here are the upcoming events:

• September 21, 2023 – Wellness Screening Event at the District Office in the PDC 9:00 – 5:00 Sign up for the wellness screening.
• September 22, 2023 – Wellness Screening Event at Grandview Training Center – stage side 9:00 – 5:00 Sign up for the wellness screening.
• September 25, 2023 – Registration for Provo vs. Provo starts. Wellness Activity worth 200 points

If you have any questions about joining or completing the wellness program, please contact your Wellness Manager or Cat Miner.

For: All Employees

Save the date for the 40th Anniversary Celebration, Commitments to our Future presentation at the Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. For district/university partnership participants and former associates participants. Keynote speakers and breakout session focused on five commitments and the work of BYU-PSP- past, present, and future. February 6, 2024 Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 8:30 am-3:00 pm. BYU Public School Partnership Flyer Post exp.02.02

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Utah McDonald’s has given us coupons for each individual in the district for a free Egg McMuffin and a small coffee or soft drink. These coupons are good through September 30, 2023. Please email Bonnie Tautkus at bonniet@gmail.com or come into the district office to get your coupon! Post exp.9.29

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Wellness screening is a required activity in the PCSD Wellness University. These events will be similar to the health screenings we have had in prior years, but better. We will have stations on physical, mental, financial, social and nutritional wellness. Get the schedule and sign up on the Employee Website. Post exp. 10.06

For: All Employees

The Provo City School District nurses are offering certification for the American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid and Stop the Bleed Training. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp. 4.13

For: All Employees

We’re excited to invite all district employees and families to a special event to reshape your approach to technology and its impact on our kids. On October 5th, don’t miss the chance to connect with the CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the previous Director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, Richard Culatta, right here in our city. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp. 10.03

For: All

We invite everyone to the "Get the Scoop on CTE" event.

• September 25, 2023
• 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Provo High School, 1199 Lakeshore Dr, Provo UT 84601

Learn about CTE pathways and future career opportunities. Free ice cream and hands-on activities throughout the night. Post exp. 9.25

For: All Employees

A quick follow-up with respect to our new medical insurance. If you are currently participating in the prescription mail order program through SelectHealth, you will be required to take action with Optum (our new pharmacy provider) to continue with prescription mail orders. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp. 9.25

For: All Employees

If you would like to participate in PCSD Wellness University and earn the incentives that come along with that participation here are the required activities. ALL wellness participants need to complete ALL three activities to earn their wellness incentives. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp. 9.16

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Professional Outreach Program in the Schools (POPS), managed by the Utah State Board of Education and sponsored by the Utah State Legislature, supports arts education by bringing professional arts organizations’ educational programs to schools for free or subsidized costs. POPS supports the state’s core arts standards by providing arts education opportunities to all Utah schools. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp. 9.25

For: Teachers and ESP

The Utah STEM Action Center is once again providing grant opportunities. Applications are due by September 30th. Visit the employee website for details. Post exp. 9.29

For: All Employees

Did you know we have a Employee Google calendar that you can subscribe to with all the important dates? Visit this page on the Employee website to subscribe to that calendar and view all contract calendars.

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.