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Month: April 2018

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USBE has prepared a short survey and is asking those in various roles in our district to respond.  The intent of the survey is to provide USBE and our district with useful information around implementation of the components of a draft for the Utah Literacy Framework.  We would very much appreciate your support in getting the survey out to teachers and invite principals to take the appropriate survey, as well.  The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.  The results will help to guide future efforts and supports both at the state and district level.  The survey is now open and will close on May 4th.  Please distribute ASAP.

Teacher Survey Link

https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0r2ETAGGViSnPKd

School Administrator Survey Link

https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3dRVE4t7gO6u1ox

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Early Literacy Software Applications:

Early literacy software grant applications are now available.  As in the past, Becky Gerber will gladly submit the application on your behalf.  Please email answers to the following questions to her no later than May 25, 2018.

  1.  Which program would you like to use and for which grade levels?
    1. Imagine Learning:             K-1      2-3
    2. iReady:                                K-1      2-3
    3. Lexia:                                   K-3
    4. SuccessMaker is NOT an approved vendor on the grant this year.  If you choose to continue to use this program, the school will be responsible for payment.
  1. How many students per grade level do you anticipate using the program?
    1. Kindergarten _____
    2. 1st grade _____
    3. 2nd grade _____
    4. 3rd grade _____
  1. Do you agree to ALL assurances?

The LEA agrees to the following conditions of participation in the Early Reading Intervention Program:

  1. The LEA has the technical capability to run the software for which licenses are requested.
  2. The LEA agrees to implement the software with fidelity based on the recommendations of the software provider,including minimum number of minutes per week, included professional development for teachers and/or administrators, and technology specifications.
  3. The LEA agrees to report student data on learning gains as measured and recorded by the software by student SSID.
  4. The LEA is submitting a request for licenses to be used at a school where the principal and the K-6 faculty agree to the terms of implementation.
  1.  USBE Personalized Fidelity Pilot for Schools
    We will be running a pilot for schools that are looking to develop their own personalized fidelity measures in 2018-19. This process will support schools using their own data to establish a personalized fidelity measure that offers flexibility from the statewide requirements. We are looking for 20-30 school to sign up for an opportunity to join the pilot. Schools will be selected on first come, first served basis.

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Fountas & Pinnell 2nd Edition Contents List:
We are asking that ALL F&P 2nd edition kits be collected from teachers at check out.  Please be sure all books are in the kit.  With the exception of the calculator, materials from this kit are not compatible with the new kit and should not be kept.  Attached is a list of items that should be in the box when collected.

Fountas & Pinnell 3rd Edition Training:
Please email Becky Gerber as soon as possible to confirm the date and time you would like to schedule training for your teachers on the administration protocol of the F&P 3rd edition.  Kits will be ordered by the curriculum department and shipped directly to your school.  They will need to be ready to distribute to teachers on/before the day of the training.

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Please be sure the date for your EOY Data Review is on your calendar.

DIBELS Data Review - EOY

Riverton Feeder

T

5.15.18

8:30 - 11:30

PDC 103

West Jordan Feeder

T

5.15.18

1:00 - 4:00

PDC 103

Copper Hills Feeder

W

5.16.18

8:30 - 11:30

PDC 103

Bingham Feeder

TH

5.17.18

8:30 - 11:30

PDC 103

Herriman Feeder

TH

5.17.18

1:00 - 4:00

PDC 103

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K-12 Accident plans are available for injury, at-school accidents, 24-hour accidents, extended dental and football. See attached flyers (English and Spanish) for additional information.  Please consider including the information in your school packets.

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DATE:
April 23, 2018

TO:
High School Principals

FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curr/Staff Development and Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:
Requests for Sign Language Interpreters for Graduation

Graduation is upon us and every year we receive requests for sign language interpreters at graduation for deaf parents, siblings, grandparents or other family members. We are happy to supply interpreters for graduation, if we are given adequate notification.

If you know of deaf clients attending your school's graduation, you need to contact interpreters no later than Tues, May 15. Please call Betty Carlson at 801-567-8655 or Kerry Heywood, at 801-567-8653.

We will send at least two interpreters. At least a week before graduation, they will need the following:

*  Copies of all speeches - speeches can be difficult to hear clearly due to sound quality or clarity of speaker

*  Copies of all song lyrics - songs must be transposed into ASL , this takes time and practice

*  Seats reserved for deaf clients - up front where interpreters can sit facing the clients

*  Chairs for interpreters

*  One music stand for interpreters to place copies of speeches & song lyrics

We will also need time and location of the graduation, and if possible, the names of the clients attending. If you can't provide names, at least the number of deaf clients would be helpful.

We are happy to come to the school and pick up this information. The sooner we know, the better we can prepare and make this a smooth, successful situation for everyone involved.

Thank you for your help and support. Congratulations on another successful year!

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DATE:
April 17, 2018

TO: 
School Psychologists

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance

SUBJECT:  
April School Psychologists’ Meeting

Due to a scheduling conflict with the speaker, our March 30 school psychologist meeting was moved from March 30, 2018 to Friday, April 27, 2018. The meeting will be held at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building (ASB) (7905 South Redwood Road) in the auditorium from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Terisa Gabrielsen, Ph.D., professor in the School Psychology program at Brigham Young University, will provide us with a presentation on different evidence-based social skills programs. For those of you in secondary schools who have a copy of the PEERS social skills curriculum, please bring it to this meeting.

Part-time Staff:  I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.

cc:
Principals

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DATE:    
May 2, 2018

TO:   
School Principals and Administrative Assistants

FROM:  
Administrators of Schools

SUBJECT:  
Principal Year-End Check Out Materials for 2017-2018

Attached is the list of all forms and items to be completed for principal check out.

  • Items highlighted in purple will be reviewed at check out with your Administrator of Schools.
  • Items highlighted in green require you to bring the requested items to your checkout.
  • Forms provided by the District for principal check out are included with this JAM and will no longer be on a separate website.
  • You should turn in one completed copy of each form and keep a copy on file in your school for easy reference as you prepare the check out for the next school year.

If you have any questions, please contact your Administrator of Schools’ administrative assistant.

MA/nt

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DATE:  
April 26, 2018

TO:
Jordan District Principals

FROM: 
Administrators of Schools

SUBJECT: 
Time Schedule for the Last Day of School

The Transportation Department has made every effort to accommodate dismissal times for the last day of school. Please review attached memo carefully for your dismissal time, and convey that information to your students and parents. Once again, we extend our appreciation to the administration and employees who work in the Transportation Department for assisting in the transportation adjustment required to accommodate these changes.

Public Law:  R277. Education, Administration   R277-419-2.Definitions   R277. Public Accounting

“School day” means a minimum of two hours per day per session in Kindergarten; and a minimum of four hours per day in grades one through twelve. All school day calculations shall exclude lunch periods and pass-time between classes.

MA/nt

Attachments

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DATE:
April 18, 2018

TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator, Curriculum and Staff Development
Norm Emerson, Consultant, Instructional Support Services/Fine Arts

SUBJECT:
End-of-Year Due Dates

The following is a reminder of Curriculum reports and the corresponding due dates:

                                                                                                                   Traditional          YR

  • Elementary Music Fees Report – Final Payment Due                06/01/18       06/29/18
  • Outstanding Instrument Rental Fees & Fee Waivers                  06/01/18       06/29/18
  • Updated Instrument Inventory (sent to each school)                 06/01/18       06/29/18
  • All 2017-2018 timesheets needing signature                              06/01/18       06/29/18

The music reports should be sent directly to Norm Emerson, Consultant, Instructional Support Services. All other reports and timesheets listed above should be sent to Noreen Samowitz, Administrative Assistant, Curriculum Department.

Thank you for your help.

/nrs

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DATE:
April 13, 2018

TO:
Middle School Principals
High School Principals
Middle School Self Contained Support Class Teachers
High School Special Education Team Leaders

FROM:  
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curric./Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist

SUBJECT: 
Middle School to High School Transition for Self-Contained Support Classrooms

In order to support the transition of students in Middle School Self-Contained Support Classrooms (SCSC) to High School, the Special Education Department is providing an opportunity for the Middle School SCSC teachers to meet with the High School Special Education Team Leaders. Since most of the students will be attending their boundary high school, it is helpful for the current SCSC teacher to provide information on the needs of the student to create an appropriate high school class schedule as well as know the necessary accommodations for the student to be successful. Middle school teachers need to bring a copy of the current IEP, Evaluation Results Summary, Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan, health care plan and a copy of the classes the students have completed or have in progress for high school credit. In order to maintain the schedule, it is imperative that teachers are prepared to provide a brief summary of the student’s needs. Half-day substitutes will be provided through budget code 1292 for those that need half-day coverage. Teachers may also arrange for para-educator coverage if this meets with principal approval. Special educators must make their own substitute arrangements. The transition meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2018 at South Valley School in room A-103. High School team leaders and severe-endorsed teachers will need to be present from 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please see the attached schedule for Middle School meeting times. Attendance is at the discretion of the building principal.

BINGHAM HIGH
7:30-7:45 ERMS Mair
8:00-8:15 SJMS Lyons
8:15-8:30 SHMS Sneed
8:30-9:00 SJMS Williams
9:00-9:15 WJMS Preece

 

COPPER HILLS HIGH
7:30-7:45 JPJMS Charon
7:45-8:15 WJMS Preece
8:30-8:45 ERMS Mair
8:45-9:00 SJMS Lyons
9:00-9:15 SHMS Sneed
9:15-9:30 WJMS Hansen
9:30-9:45 JPJMS Lutz

 

HERRIMAN HIGH
7:30-8:00 SHMS Marx
8:00-8:30 ERMS Mair
8:45-9:00 OHMS Taylor

 

RIVERTON HIGH
7:45-8:15 SHMS Lewis
8:00-8:15 SHMS Marx
8:15-8:30 OHMS Taylor
8:30-9:00 SHMS Sneed
9:15-9:45 OHMS Siavrakas

 

WEST JORDAN HIGH
7:30-7:45 WJMS Zander
7:45--8:15 JPJMS Charon
8:15-8:45 WJMS Hansen
8:45: 9:15 JPJMS Lutz
9:15-9:45 WJMS Preece

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DATE:   
April 11, 2018

TO: 
All Middle School Principals
All Middle School Assistant Principals

FROM:
Herb Jensen, Director of Transportation
Sula Bearden, Coordinator
Kittisack Soumpholphakdy, Field Trip office

SUBJECT: 
LAGOON DAY THURSDAY, May 31, 2018

We are looking forward to helping you provide an exciting, successful, and safe experience for your students this year. Following the same procedure as last year, it is okay to load the first bus at your school and let it depart without waiting for the other buses. As each bus is loaded and a chaperone is on board, please let it depart for Lagoon. Your help with this last year helped alleviate some of the waiting on the bus and congestion at the ticket gates.

Please remind your teachers and staff only 9th graders from your school and adult chaperones may ride the bus. Children of chaperones are not allowed to ride the bus. Per Policy (AA416D-14)

This year the park will close at 5:00 p.m.  The buses will be taking the students home at the same time as last year, which will be 5:00 p.m. For the safety of everyone, please have those persons you have designated as chaperones report to their assigned school bus loading area at 4:45 p.m. The students will load at 5:00 p.m. All buses will be gone by 5:15 p.m. As a reminder, there will be instructions and signs posted on the South side of the roller coaster at Lagoon for the afternoon return to school.

The map and instructions are to be used by your staff traveling to Lagoon and will help keep a safe environment for the students on this special day. Please feel free to make any copies you need of the map and the instructions for your staff to use that day.