All kindergarten teachers are invited to join us for Kindergarten Night Out on December 8 at 4:15 pm in the ASB auditorium. The theme will be “A Few of My Favorite Things” and there will be presenters from many of the departments in Teaching and Learning who will share a few of their favorite things to use with kindergarten students. We will have some really fantastic prizes and every teacher who attends will take home something amazing! Please join us for a night of fun!
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Volunteer Hours – Due December 22, 2021
Volunteer reports need to be submitted to Insurance Services.
Workers' Compensation insurance costs are based on numbers submitted by schools. It is important that this information be accurate and complete.
PTA figures must be separate from other volunteer hours.
Attached is a copy of the Volunteer Report for the period from August 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021.
Please complete this form and return it to Cheryl Matson, Director of Insurance Services, by December 22, 2021.
Instructions for Using $1000 Suicide Prevention Grant Funds – 2021-22
DATE:
December 2, 2021
TO:
All school administrators and administrative assistants
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Consultant
SUBJECT:
Instructions for using $1000 suicide prevention grant funds
Administrators and Administrative Assistants,
Each school has been awarded $1000 from a State suicide prevention grant “to implement evidence-based practices and programs, or emerging best practices and programs, for preventing suicide.”
Some common ways this fund is spent by schools is on HopeSquad, Sources of Strength, training and stipends, curriculum costs, parent education, and student-focused education and prevention efforts or assemblies. Jordan’s suicide prevention guidelines can be reviewed here.
Approved expenses can be reimbursed through a journal entry or can be coded to this grant using the program number 5674. Contact Carmen Covarrubias (88203, carmen.covarrubias@jordandistrict.org) in Student Services with questions regarding reimbursements or using your school’s grant funds. Any time this fund is used, copies of invoices and/or receipts will need to be sent to Carmen for reimbursement from the State.
Contact McKinley Withers (88245, mckinley.withers@jordandistrict.org) with questions about approved expenses related to training, curriculum and suicide prevention (no treats, T-shirts, or other rewards/incentives are allowed).
December 2021 School Psychologist Guidance Meeting
DATE:
November 29, 2021
TO:
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance
SUBJECT:
December School Psychologist Guidance Meeting
A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, December 10, 2021, from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Auxiliary Services Building (7905 South Redwood Road). We will start at 12:00 p.m. with lunch. You have the option of participating in our pot-luck luncheon, or bringing lunch for yourself if that’s your preference. Dr. Anne Kirby, faculty member at the University of Utah in the Department of Occupational and Recreational Therapies, will provide us with a presentation that addresses suicidality in students with autism. In addition, Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education, will address Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA’s) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP’s).
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc:
Principals
Important Payroll Dates for December 2021
Please see document below for important dates and reminders.
Principal Meeting – December 7, 2021
Breakfast/beverage service will be provided starting at 7:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided. See you there!
Utah Aspire Plus Individual Student Reports Uploaded to Skyward
DATE:
Thursday, November 18, 2021
TO:
Middle and High School Administrators
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Utah Aspire Plus Individual Student Reports Uploaded to Skyward
Utah Aspire Plus Individual Student Reports (ISRs) have been uploaded into Skyward Family Access student portfolios by the Information Systems Department. These ISRs include all of the subscores for English, Reading, Math, and Science as well as predicted ACT scores. Each ISR has a code and instructions for parents to access the parent portal for more information.
Included with this memo are step-by-step instructions for parents on how to access these ISRs. Principals are encouraged to disseminate this information to parents via Skylert or by any other means deemed appropriate. Principals may also consider keeping copies of the step-by-step instructions in the main office to distribute to parents as needed.
Please contact Brooke Anderson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability with any questions about the Utah Aspire Plus ISRs.
You can find additional information about reporting and scores in the score interpretation guides – go to “score interpretation guides” http://utah.pearsonaccessnext.com/additional-services/ and in the TAM starting on page 116 http://utah.pearsonaccessnext.com/resources/training/UT1130483_SummSp21TAN_WebTag.pdf
RISE Individual Student Reports Uploaded to Skyward
DATE:
Thursday, November 18, 2021
TO:
Elementary and Middle School Administrators
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
RISE Individual Student Reports Uploaded to Skyward
2020-21 RISE Individual Student Reports (ISRs) have been uploaded into Skyward Family Access by the Information Systems Department.
Included with this memo are step-by-step instructions for parents on how to access these ISRs. School administrators are encouraged to disseminate this information to parents via Skylert or by any other means deemed appropriate. School administrators may also consider keeping copies of the step-by-step instructions in the main office to distribute to parents as needed.
Please contact Brooke Anderson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability with any questions about the RISE ISRs.
High School Tableau Dashboard Releases
DATE:
Thursday, November 18, 2021
TO:
High School Administrators
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Tableau Dashboard Releases
The following dashboards have been released for high school administrators:
Graduation and Dropout Rates:
School administrators may view graduation and dropout rates from 2012 to the Class of 2021 by student demographic for the district and individual high schools.
Utah Aspire Plus:
School administrators may view the following data for both the district and individual schools by student demographic for both the 2019 and 2021 test administrations:
- Proficiency and scale scores for English, Reading, Math and Science subtests
- Predicted ACT scores for English, Reading, Math and Science subtests
- Reporting category scores for English, Reading, Math and Science subtests
- Student participation
- Individual student data
Opportunity to Learn Survey:
As part of end-of-year summative testing, students who took the RISE math test or the Utah Aspire Plus science test. The survey asked several questions around the context of the type of learning environment students had access to throughout the school year (online, hybrid, in-person), the learning support they had access to at home as well as at school, and the access they had to educational technology and resources. The purpose of this survey was to provide some additional context around 2020-21 summative assessment results anticipating that learning would be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. School administrators may view this student perception data by student demographic for the district and individual schools.
WIDA Access Growth Targets:
WIDA Access results and proficiency were released earlier this summer. Information on WIDA growth targets has now been added for both the district and individual schools. As part of the state’s school accountability system, schools receive points towards a school grade for EL students who:
- Reach proficiency on the WIDA Access
- Meet their WIDA growth target
School administrators may view data for both school report card indicators in this dashboard for each student demographic.
Please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability for any questions about these dashboards or for access to your Tableau account.
Middle School Tableau Dashboard Releases
DATE:
Thursday, November 18, 2021
TO:
Middle School Administrators
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Tableau Dashboard Releases
The following dashboards have been released for middle school administrators:
RISE with Individual Teacher and Student Results:
RISE data is now by individual teacher and student in addition to the proficiency data released earlier this summer. Please note, student growth was not calculated by the state for the 2020-21 school year, so this data will not be reflected on the RISE dashboard.
Utah Aspire Plus:
School administrators may view the following data for both the district and individual schools by student demographic for both the 2019 and 2021 test administrations:
- Proficiency and scale scores for English, Reading, Math and Science subtests
- Predicted ACT scores for English, Reading, Math and Science subtests
- Reporting category scores for English, Reading, Math and Science subtests
- Student participation
- Individual student data
Opportunity to Learn Survey:
As part of end-of-year summative testing, students who took the RISE math test or the Utah Aspire Plus science test. The survey asked several questions around the context of the type of learning environment students had access to throughout the school year (online, hybrid, in-person), the learning support they had access to at home as well as at school, and the access they had to educational technology and resources. The purpose of this survey was to provide some additional context around 2020-21 summative assessment results anticipating that learning would be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. School administrators may view this student perception data by student demographic for the district and individual schools.
WIDA Access Growth Targets:
WIDA Access results and proficiency were released earlier this summer. Information on WIDA growth targets has now been added for both the district and individual schools. As part of the state’s school accountability system, schools receive points towards a school grade for EL students who:
- Reach proficiency on the WIDA Access
- Meet their WIDA growth target
School administrators may view data for both school report card indicators in this dashboard for each student demographic.
Please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability for any questions about these dashboards or for access to your Tableau account.
Elementary School Tableau Dashboard Releases
DATE:
Thursday, November 18, 2021
TO:
Elementary School Administrators
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Tableau Dashboard Releases
The following dashboards have been released for elementary school administrators:
RISE with Grades 4-5 Science Results:
RISE data is now available by student demographic for both the district and individual schools in grades 4-5 science in addition to the proficiency data released earlier this summer. Data by individual teacher and student is also available on this dashboard. Please note, student growth was not calculated by the state for the 2020-21 school year, so this data will not be reflected on the RISE dashboard.
Opportunity to Learn Survey:
As part of end-of-year summative testing, students who took the RISE math test or the Utah Aspire Plus science test. The survey asked several questions around the context of the type of learning environment students had access to throughout the school year (online, hybrid, in-person), the learning support they had access to at home as well as at school, and the access they had to educational technology and resources. The purpose of this survey was to provide some additional context around 2020-21 summative assessment results anticipating that learning would be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. School administrators may view this student perception data by student demographic for the district and individual schools.
WIDA Access Growth Targets:
WIDA Access results and proficiency were released earlier this summer. Information on WIDA growth targets has now been added for both the district and individual schools. As part of the state’s school accountability system, schools receive points towards a school grade for EL students who:
- Reach proficiency on the WIDA Access
- Meet their WIDA growth target
School administrators may view data for both school report card indicators in this dashboard for each student demographic.
Please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability for any questions about these dashboards or for access to your Tableau account.
2021-22 WIDA Access Test Administration Training
DATE:
Thursday, November 18, 2021
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
WIDA ACCESS 2.0 Test Administration Training for Schools
The 2021-22 WIDA test administration window begins on January 6 and ends on March 4, 2021. Please see memo below for all the important details!
ELD Lead Meeting December 7, 2021
At our next ELD meeting, Dec. 7th, we will be going over our compliance and monitoring information. We also encourage both ELD leads and administrators to sign up for an additional workshop on how to build EL language skills. You will have to register for that workshop. A substitute will be provided for both days selected.
November-December 2021 – Sanitizing Wipes Delivery
The District recently received a large donation of sanitizing wipes. Each location will be receiving their share from the warehouse within the next couple weeks.
Hand Sanitizer Requests – Due by December 2, 2021
Reminder: Due date is today, December 2, 2021!
The central warehouse currently has 16 oz. and 64 oz. bottles of hand sanitizer available.
If your location or department would like some, please contact Lisa LeStarge at 801-567-8120 or lisa.lestarge@jordandistrict.org by December 2, 2021.
All requests will be evaluated December 3, and it will be determined how many can be sent out to each location. The hand sanitizer will then be distributed by the warehouse in December.
2021-2022 Leave Policy Overview by Employee Type
Please review the 2021-2022 Leave policy overview by employee type for information regarding their leave options.
2022-23 Safe Routes to School Plan NEW Form
It is time to develop the 2022-23 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plans for all elementary and middle schools, as required by Utah State Law, to be implemented at the beginning of next school year.
NEW Form
This year, the official Jordan School District (JSD) SRTS Plan Form will be managed as a digitally PDF form-fill file delivered through email, not in printed, hard copy format.
2022-23 Safe Routes to School Plan Form NEW DIGITAL FORM-FILL PDF attached
*Download and save the form, before you begin working on the plan*
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Map Online
All school walk route maps and route text descriptions must be developed/updated and submitted annually using the UDOT online mapping Website. See plan form for details.
www.saferoutesutahmap.com
SRTS Plan Development Team
The school's administration and community council should collaborate on plan development and are encouraged to invite/include the respective city’s engineering office and police department in the process as needed.
Contact information is attached
DUE DATE
Plans are due to Risk Management at Auxiliary Services NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2022. See plan form for details.
City Review Meetings - SAVE THE DATE
A virtual review meeting date has been set with each city. School appointments will be scheduled in alphabetical order by city. You will be notified soon of the appointment time. Please save the date, and/or invite your designee.
- South Jordan City, Wednesday, February 23, 2022
- Riverton City, Thursday, February 24, 2022
- West Jordan City, Friday, February 25, 2022
- Bluffdale City, Wednesday, March 2, 2022
- Herriman City, Thursday, March 3, 2022
Updated District Allocations by School – October 1 Adjustments
DATE:
November 15, 2021
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting and Audits
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator
SUBJECT:
District Allocations by School-October 1 Adjustments
District allocations for individual schools were updated in Skyward on November 9. Adjustments were made based on the October 1 headcount. Carryforward balances, if allowed, are included in the total allocation. Transfers, if requested, were processed separately on November 9. See the following attachments:
- Student estimate compared to October 1 headcount.
- Estimated District Allocation compared to October 1 adjustment.
- Transfers processed by school through November 10, 2021.
Please review these adjustments and contact Natalie Grange (801) 567-8312 with any questions or concerns.
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Testing Checklist
DATE:
November 15, 2021
TO:
Principals
Special Education Teachers (Resource & Cluster)
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Testing Checklist
Attached is the DLM checklist for all special education teachers who are administering the DLM assessment to any of their students for the 2021-2022 school year. Please complete the required training and items from the checklist. Please return a copy of your certificate that indicates you have completed the online training as well as your checklist to the District Office by Friday, January 28, 2022. This form is also available online at Forms for Special Education Staff on the Special Education website.
If you need help completing any portion of this checklist, please contact the Teacher Specialist assigned to your school. If you are new to Jordan District and previously have administered the DLM in a different district please let me know so that we can get your user name moved over to Jordan School District.
NEW ADMINISTRATORS OF THE DLM : There will be a half day training to teach you how to administer the DLM. Friday, December 3, beginning at 1:30-3:30 p.m. This will be held virtually. I will send a link to those of you who need to attend this training. Look for emails from me with directions of things to do prior to our December 3rd training.
Please direct any questions or concerns to Jen Birrell at 801-567-8905 or jennifer.birrell@jordandistrict.org.
Elementary teams submit your information to Jen Birrell
Secondary teams submit your information to Lucia Evans
Additional Literacy Training for Classroom Assistants – December 2021
Additional training sessions for all classroom assistants involved with Walk to Read will be held on December 13th and 15th in the ASB auditorium. In this training, assistants will hone their skills and learn tips and tricks that will be useful when administering assessments and giving lessons during Walk to Read. We encourage all assistants who are involved in Walk to Read to attend. There are four session times being offered so assistants can choose a time that works best with their schedules. These sessions are available for registration on JPLS. Please only register for one session.
December 13: 8:00-11:30
December 13: 12:00-3:30
December 15: 8:00-11:30
December 15: 12:00-3:30