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Month: January 2018

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The biannual Literacy Promise Conference is scheduled for March 28 – 30, 2018. There is an excellent lineup of presenters, including Doug Fisher. The Curriculum Department will pay the registration fee for one administrator per school. Please send registration forms to Amanda Hansen. Space is limited, so you’ll want to register as soon as possible. Flyers and registration forms are attached.

***NEW:  The featured author keynote is James Dashner (Maze Runner series). Admission to his presentation on Wednesday evening, March 28, is FREE for everyone. Teachers are encouraged to invite students.

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DATE:   
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

TO:  
High School Principals

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Research Project

The Research Review Committee has reviewed and approved a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.

Project Title: “Concept Models as Planning Tools for Practicing Science Teachers”

Applicant: Ryan Nixon, PhD, Brigham Young University

The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to obtain your permission to conduct the study at your school. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.

The project deals with using concept models as an instructional planning tool in the development of science lessons.

Thank you for your assistance.

 

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DATE:   
January 30, 2018

TO:   
Elementary School Principals

FROM:   
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Nancy Ward,

Coordinator of Educational Support Services
District Nurses

SUBJECT:  
Preschool Vision Clinics

Attached you will find a flyer for parents regarding upcoming Preschool Vision Clinics.   You may want to put this on your school letterhead to give out at your kindergarten orientation and/or parent/teacher conferences.

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DATE:    
January 30, 2018

TO: 
All Principals

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:      
2017-18 UEPC School Climate Survey Preview Links

Jordan District is administering the 2017-18 UEPC School Climate Survey between February 5h and March 16th, 2018. The Utah Education Policy Center is now finalizing surveys for your school. Please preview the survey to review the list of teachers at your school to make sure the list is complete and accurate.

Please follow the links below to preview the surveys:

Faculty and Staff       https://uepc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5b6flcoR4UIOEKN

Parent                          https://uepc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b3pa40U69aHEoZf

Student                        https://uepc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWQrjRAnIoxyOXj

When you get to the list of teacher names, please read through the list carefully. If there are any names that need to be changed (for example, names are misspelled or not what the teacher uses, teachers have been added or replaced, etc.), please contact Stacy Eddings at stacy.eddings@utah.edu with the necessary changes. Please provide CACTUS ID numbers for teachers that need to be added.

UEPC will make changes through Thursday, February 1st.  Please feel free to contact Stacy Eddings at UEPC or Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243 if you have any questions.

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Principals:  Please send the attached flyer to each School Community Council member, all parents are invited to attend.

Jordan Parent University
Legislative Forum
Thursday, February 8, 2018
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Elk Ridge Middle - 3659 W 9800 S, South Jordan

 

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DATE: 
January 25, 2018

TO: 
All Principals

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:  
2018 Spring Summative SAGE Training for Principals and Test Coordinators

See attached memo for information regarding this mandatory training to be held on Feb 8th and 20th.

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Salt Lake Community College is hosting their annual African/African American Conference!

February 14, 2018
8:30-1:00
Student Center Oak Room
Taylorsville Campus (4600 S. Redwood Road)

We would like to invite your African American 10th, 11th and 12th grade students to our campus to learn more about college to career pathways. Their attendance will better prepare them to navigate their future in the job market and through life challenges. A poster for the event is attached.

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Reminder - Positions are still open

Camp Hobé is currently recruiting volunteers for their summer camp sessions, including counselors and kitchen assistants. Volunteering for Camp Hobé is a great experience for anyone, but especially for school professionals such as teachers, assistants, administrators, or lunch workers. It's a great opportunity to interact with kids outside of the classroom (plus you get to throw water balloons!).

Please forward the attached flyers to employees and anyone else interested in volunteering.

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Internet and Social Media Safety

S. Max Rogers
NetSmartz Director - Boys and Girls Clubs of Utah Presenter

Hosted by Student Intervention Services

JSD Administrators and Parents of JSD students invited

February 1, 2018
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Jordan School District Auxiliary Service Building Auditorium
7905 South Redwood Road,West Jordan

NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources.  Topics covered include internet and social media safety.

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Elementary Principals are invited to attend a presentation on standards-based grading by Dr. Tim Westerberg, author of the book Charting a Course to Standards-Based Grading.

An elementary report card committee consisting of principals, parents, and teachers will begin the process of revising the elementary report cards. To begin this process, Dr. Westerberg will present an overview of current research regarding grading practices for committee members.

Date:    February 5
Time:   8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Place:   ASB Auditorium

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January 7, 2018 Toner and Ink Supplies

A new contract for toner and ink supplies will be posted on the Purchasing’s website under Vendors subcategory District Contracts.

This is an approved vendor list contract and it is the responsibility of the school or department to review pricing from all vendors before making your decision.

JSD users must adhere to the following:
Review the approved vendor list
Must obtain a minimum of two (2) quotes
Must purchase from the lowest responsive quote

Be sure to specify OEM or Remanufactured toner when getting quotes.  Copy and fax machines must only use OEM and Ink cartridges must only use OEM.  Price quoted must include shipping

Deliveries should be made within two to three (2-3) business days from all vendors.  If remanufactured cartridges leak in the printer, the vendor should respond within two to three (2-3) business days after a call has been placed.  The vendor should have a qualified technician clean the printer at no cost to the District.

All current open purchase orders for toner and ink will be closed by Accounting on January 21, 2018.

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DATE:       
January 10, 2018

TO:  
Principals
Resource Team Leaders

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Admin. of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:  
Projected Caseload Process for 2018-19 Resource Allocations

Based on Administrative recommendations, the hiring window has been moved up to meet the increasing demands caused by teacher shortages, particularly in specific job categories. The Staffing 2.0 allocations are scheduled to be released by mid-February. To address this advanced timeline, the Special Education Department will be making resource staffing allocations differently than in the past. This method should make the workload on special education teachers and team leaders much easier. Please read through this information carefully because it is a new process. If you have any questions, please contact your assigned teacher specialist.

Caseload Information

  • No mid-year SCRAM report will be required. Please continue to send in SCRAM changes as they occur throughout the year. You will still be completing an End-of-Year SCRAM report.
  • Your December 1 SCRAM report will be used as the baseline for next year’s caseload estimate.
  • A 3-year average of incoming students to your school has been calculated to provide an estimate of incoming students in the youngest grade at your school. This number was added to your December 1 SCRAM numbers.
  • The number of students leaving your school in the exiting grade has been calculated. This number was subtracted from your December 1 SCRAM numbers.
  • Finally, we’ve maintained a trend line (for some schools since the 2002-03 SY) that shows estimated caseload versus actual caseloads on Oct. 1 and Dec. 1 SCRAM. We will use this trend line to make adjustments to estimates as needed.
  • All allocations will be conservative and may be re-evaluated at the end of this school year or after the Oct. 1 2018 count has been finalized.

Timeline

  • Initial allocations of certified special education FTE will be provided to the Human Resources Department in time for your 2.0 FTE Allocation.
  • Each Principal will receive a letter outlining their estimated caseload numbers for 2018-19 and the projected resource FTE allocation for 2018-19.
  • We will only be sending the allocation letter to each school’s principal.

Requests for Resource Instructional Assistants

In April, we will send a packet of information to each Resource and Support Class team to request instructional assistants for 2018-19. This will include a regular resource assistant allocation and the information needed to request Critical Needs Instructional Assistants. This timeline should allow your teams to have a better idea of which students with additional staffing needs will be attending your school for 2018-19.

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DATE:
January 18, 2018

TO:
Principals
Special Education Staff

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist-Special Education
Courtney Titus, Program Specialist-Special Education

SUBJECT: 
Extended School Year (ESY) Qualification Procedures and Timelines

Please see attached memo for guidelines.

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School nurses work hard behind the scenes to ensure the health and safety of the students in our schools. Do you love your school nurse? If you recognize the critical role your school nurse plays in your school, please complete the attached application (to the extent that you are able). Send it and at least two of the required letters to Nancy Ward in Educational Support. The other requirements will be completed for you. Many thanks!