Please share the attached newsletter with faculty and staff members.
Category: Elementary Info
February 29, 2016 Enrollment
DATE:
March 2, 2016
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant of Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
February 29, 2016 Enrollment
See attached memo.
Alternative Language Services Office Staff Training – Spring 2016
The Alternative Language Services Department is providing training for all office staff who work with EL students. The training will cover the identification process and procedures along with how they can help support EL students in the schools. This will not only help schools provide support, but will help keep schools in compliance. All office staff can register on JPLS for a session that is convenient for them. The training dates and times are:
Date Time Place JPLS
4/5/2016 9:30-11:00 ASB Computer Lab Room 112 Course #101034, Section #114391
4/6/2016 1:00-2:30 ASB Computer Lab Room 112 Course #101034, Section #114392
4/14/2016 9:30-11:00 ASB Computer Lab Room 112 Course #101034, Section #114393
See attached flyer.
Curriculum Technology Professional Development 2016
See flyer below for classes offered through the Curriculum Department.
March School Psychologists’ Meeting
DATE:
March 7, 2016
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:
March School Psychologists’ Meeting
A school psychologists’ meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2016, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building Auditorium (7905 South Redwood Road). Melisa Genaux, Jordan School District autism specialist, and Brian King, Jordan School District behavior specialist, will provide us with continued training on the Tough Kid book Chapter 6. Please remember to read Chapter 6 before coming to this meeting. You will also be asked to share the strategies in Chapter 5 that you implemented in your school(s).
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc: Principals
Human Resources Upcoming Events and Opportunities – March 2016
See attachment for upcoming Human Resources events and opportunities.
Final 2015-16 Immunization Reporting
Principals and Administrative Assistants:
Final 2015-2016 immunization reporting is right around the corner. As we look forward to the 2016-2017 school year, we would like to remind you that all schools are supposed to be in compliance with the Utah state immunization guidelines before school starts.
Many schools have allotted extra secretary hours in August, through pool hours, to allow more time to achieve compliance. Remember, compliance leads to service. Discuss with your peers how they are achieving immunization compliance, or call the Nursing Services Department (Educational Support) for help.
We appreciate all of your hard work in ensuring immunization compliance for the 2016-2017 school year. Please don’t hesitate to call your school nurse for any questions or concerns.
Reminder: Retirement Bells No Longer Purchased By the Board
DATE:
December 5, 2012
TO:
Department Administrators
Principals
FROM:
Patrice A. Johnson, Superintendent
SUBJECT:
Reminder: Retirement Bells No Longer Purchased By the Board
The Board of Education made the decision at the end of last year to continue to purchase clocks for retirees that are presented at the annual retirement dinner in May; however, the Board will no longer be purchasing an additional gift, which has traditionally been a retirement bell. Schools and departments are welcome to purchase bells on their own for their retirees.
The following information may be helpful to schools and departments that may wish to purchase bells for their retirees.
Contact:
Stacey Hessel
Customer Service/Sales Apple Awards Inc.
1-800-248-6243
stacey@appleawards.com
We have been ordering the Large Hand Bell #2CW with the following engraving:
Name of Employee
In Appreciation for Outstanding Service
Jordan School District
The cost for the bell with engraving is within $65 to $70.
Schools or departments can order with a purchase order or credit card online at www.appleawards.com or fax the order to 1-715-634-3334. The purchase should be made from the Principal’s Discretionary account.
The Bradley Center Professional Conference
The Bradley Center presents:
Suicide and Traumatic Death: Challenges and Coping Strategies
Friday, April 8, 2016
Utah Valley University
8:30 a.m. t0 4:30 p.m.
Please share the attached flyer with the appropriate staff members in your school.
Elementary Testing Bulletin – March 2016
Elementary Principals: The Elementary Testing Bulletin for March is posted below.
LEA Training Series – Resources from Birth to 22
LEA Training Series
Topic: Special Education Resources from Birth to 22
This information will help administrators understand some of the resources related to students with special needs, available to their school personnel, as well as families in their community.
Wedneday, March 16, 2016
District Office, Room 129
9:00 - 11:00 AM or 1:00 - 3:00 PM
See attached flyer for more information.
Research Project – Influence of Teacher Experience on Elem Teachers
DATE:
February 24, 2016
TO:
Elementary Principals
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Clyde Mason, Director of Evaluation, Research, and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Research Project
The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.
Project Title: “Influence of Teaching Experience on Elementary Teachers’ Grade-Level Subject Matter Knowledge and Documented Science Misconceptions”
Applicant: Ryan Nixon, Ph.D.
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 Clyde Mason at 801-567-8243.
Thank you for your assistance.
Research Project – Understanding Fractions Through Writing
DATE:
February 24, 2016
TO:
Elementary and Middle School Principals
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Clyde Mason, Director of Evaluation, Research, and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Research Project - Understanding Fractions Through Writing
The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.
Project Title: “Understanding Fractions Through Writing, Project FACT: An Instructional Approach at Tier 2 for Students in grades 6
to 8”
Applicant: Sharlene A. Kiuhara, Ph.D.
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 Clyde Mason at 567-8243.
Thank you for your assistance.
New JSD School Administrators
CONGRATULATIONS are in order for the following 2016-17 New JSD School Administrators! Their assignments are to be determined in the near future and additional administrative appointments will be made as needed.
- Melissa Beck
- Amanda Bollinger
- James Groethe
- Shauna Worthington
Important Payroll Dates for March 2016
See document below for important dates and reminders.
Technology FYI ~ March Newsletter
Technology FYI
Jordan School District March 2016
For online version click here: https://www.smore.com/dcvwf-technology-fyi
Huntsman Awards for Excellence in Education 2016
Call for Nominations through March 25, 2016
Nominations for the 2016 Huntsman Awards for Excellence in Education are now being solicited by the Huntsman Awards Committee and will be accepted through 5:00 p.m., on Friday, March 25, 2016.
Each year the Huntsman family presents a check for $10,000 and a crystal obelisk to each of eleven outstanding Utah public educators: six teachers, three administrators, one volunteer, and one special education teacher. Nominations are received from throughout the state and reviewed by a board consisting of some of Utah’s most prominent citizens and eminent educators, including past award winners. The 2016 recipients will be announced in late April, and the Awards will be presented at a banquet in Salt Lake City on May 13, 2016.
Please visit this website www.huntsmaneducationawards.com for more
information.
Jordan Family Education Center 2016 Spring Quarter Class List – Elementary
DATE:
February 16, 2016
TO:
All Elementary Principals
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Fulvia Franco, Coordinator – Jordan Family Education Center
SUBJECT:
Jordan Family Education Center 2016 Spring Quarter Class List - Elementary
The Jordan Family Education Center would like to make you aware of the following information:
- Class Lists for the 2016 Spring Quarter will be delivered to your school the week of February 22, 2016. Each student and staff member should receive one.
- Classes begin the week of March 28, 2016.
Thank you for your continued support of the Jordan Family Education Center.
Extended Year for Special Educator Stipends 2015-16 – Revised
DATE:
February 8, 2016
TO:
Principals
Special Education Teachers (Preschool and School-Age)
Speech-Language Pathologists
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curric./Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist
SUBJECT:
Extended Year for Special Educator Stipends 2015-16 - REVISED
See attached memo and revised time sheet.
Jordan School District Estimated Enrollment – 2016-17 (Version 1.0)
DATE:
February 10, 2016
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
Jordan School District Estimated Enrollment - 2016-17 (Version 1.0)
See attached memo.