PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
“I don’t know if anyone knows this, but school counselors at Timpview support about 350 students,” said Principal Momi Tu’ua at the most recent Provo Way Award, “and they know the students individually. This is what Rachelle Carter does.” Rachelle started as an intern nine years ago, and Timpview has held firm to her ever since. Read the full story on the district 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 Admin, Teachers
The following committees held their monthly meetings. Please follow the links attached to read their meeting summaries.
Post exp. 10-31
It is that time of year for flu shots. We will be holding our annual flu shot clinic on November 1, 2023, at the District Office in the PDC. The clinic will be held from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. It is first come first serve!
- Who is it for: all employees and their dependents
- What do I need to bring with me: your insurance card and photo ID
- Do you have to have the district insurance: No.
- How old do you have to be to get a flu shot: 6 months or older
- View Flu Clinic Flyer
If you have any questions, please let me know. Post exp. 11-1
For: Elementary Teacher
Resources related to Elementary Standards Reports have been updated in the Curriculum Notebook and include the following:
- Report Entry & Grade Scale: General description of reports, indicates that standards are reported by term, and explanation of the grade scale.
- Parent Guides: Updated to include the new ELA standards.
- ELA & Math Standards by Quarter: Standards for Math & ELA are indicated by quarter as outlined in the Pacing Guides which will inform teachers on which standards to include in the reports for each term.
Download UVU School Of Education Graduate Programs Information Night Flyer UVU School Of Education School of Education Graduate Programs Information Night
Wednesday, November 15th – 5:00-6:30
Provo School District Professional Development Center
280 W 940 N Provo, UT 84604
For: All Employee
Beginning September 1, 2023, Our new EAP company is New Directions. There are many benefits with the EAP including Child/Elder care, Daily Living, Career and Work, Family Resources, Financial Resources, and Emergency Resources. Please see the flyers below for more information. Post exp.1.02
For: Secondary STEM Teachers
Applications for the Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew are due December 1. Join a group of youth advocates promoting the value of out-of-school STEM learning and equity in STEM for young people nationwide. The Flight Crew will publicly share their stories to inspire other young people to pursue out-of-school STEM learning, while honing their public speaking, advocacy and leadership skills during eight months of virtual programming. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.11.27
For: Math Teachers
A new book study for school year 23/24 has been approved and is open for registration! Many of you have read Limitless Mind by Dr. Jo Boaler either on your own or when it was offered by USBE as a book study during the 21/22 school year. Now there is a brand new Limitless Mind Video Book available! Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.10.31
For: All Teachers
Celebrate educators in October with free general admission to the zoo and select Halloween events! Utah’s Hogle Zoo is offering free general admission to the zoo and select Halloween events in October to any educator. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.10.31
For: All Employees
Did you receive a message saying that your Loom account has been downgraded? You probably set yours up during the pandemic as a Business account instead of an Education account. Loom Pro is still free for all district employees. Simply go to the Loom Education website and complete the process to get verified. Be sure to sign in or sign up using Google Single-sign-on with your district account. Then click Get Verified! Post exp.10.26
All school faculty/staff and their families are invited to come and receive special CEO pricing during Al’s Sporting Goods annual Teacher Appreciation Event. They will close to the general public, making this event exclusively for educators. Post exp.11.5
- Monday, November 6, 2023
- 5:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.
- Up to 40% Savings
- Bring your School ID
For: Employees Planning to retire soon
A representative from URS will be at Provo City School District in the PDC for a retirement seminar on Monday, November 13, beginning at 4:00 p.m. If you are getting close to retirement, come and learn about the different pension options available and the steps you’ll need to take to file for your URS Benefit. Check out the flyer for more information. Post exp.11.13
For: All Teachers
October 26-27, 2023, The Wasatch Reading Summit is a conference for education professionals and community members to share information on applying the Science of Reading in the classroom. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.10.25
For: All Employees
The Art Toolbox is a new, free resource provided by the BYU Arts Partnership that is relevant to all educators and applicable to any subject and has easy to use, engaging strategies. Every strategy can be used to help students develop art skills, explore core concepts, and regulate their own learning journey. Sign up to get your free resource provided by BYU arts! Post exp.11.06
For: All
October is Energy Awareness Month, and it’s a good opportunity to take inventory of your power usage and clean up where you can. Please take a moment to read through the post, and evaluate where you can help bring down our power usage. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.10.31
For: All Employees
As the leaves start to change and “spooky season” approaches, October brings about Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The goal of the Technology Department is to provide information and resources about cybersecurity to make it less spooky and more fun! We want to help you and your students stay safe online. Cybersecurity Tips for Educators on the Employee Website.
For: All Employees
The Utah Symphony will be performing for PCSD students on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Provo High School Auditorium.
- Secondary student performance: 10:30-11:10 am (Secondary music teachers and their students have first priority)
- Elementary (4-6th grade) student performance: 11:50-12:40 pm. Teachers, please arrange an early lunch schedule at your school before arriving.
For: Elementary Teachers
During the 2023-2024 school year, USBE will be hosting a series of webinars under the frame of “From Science to the Classroom.” Our first session will be held November 1st from 4-5 pm with guest speaker, Dr. Louisa Moats, the lead author of LETRS. Register for the event. Louisa Moats Presentation Flyer. Post exp.11.02
For: All Teachers
The PCSD theme for this school year is “Find Your Swing” – based on the book “The Boys In The Boat” by Daniel James Brown. Superintendent Wendy Dau has announced a contest for students to design a pin representing this theme. Your student's design could become this pin! These pins will be awarded to everyone that reads the book. The contest is open to all PCSD students, K-12. Learn more at provo.edu. Post exp. 12.10
For: Teachers
Provo City School District teachers can earn a $2500 PDTA (Provo Distinguished Teaching Award) and receive USBE credit toward lane change by completing microcredential stacks. Learn more and follow our new step by step guide on the Employee Website. Post exp.11-1
For: All
Instructure has once again partnered with the Utah Jazz to honor Utah’s educators as part of our annual MVE program. Instructure and the Utah Jazz have a multi-year partnership where we have the pleasure of representing 17 educators throughout the NBA season. Learn more and nominate on the Employee Website. Post exp.3.15
For: All Employees
When seeking medical attention, please show the provider your new insurance card. This will let them know the insurance is UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus Network. UMR administers our benefits within the UnitedHealthcare Company.
If you have any questions please reach out to the benefits office. erikaha@provo.edu catherinem@provo.edu Post exp.10.31
For: All Teachers
Mark your calendar for the Literary Promise Conference. The Literary Promise Conference opens doors for the K-12 learner. March 21-22, 2024 Provo, Utah Utah Valley Convention Center. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.3.22
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
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: Elementary Teachers
Over the past few years, our STEM educators have continued to go above and beyond, even as they faced challenges in and out of the classroom. They deserve recognition for the amazing work they bring to your community and nominating a teacher for a Presidential Award is just one small way to say “thank you”. Learn more on the employee website. post exp. 12.16
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.