Elementary Principals: The elementary testing bulletin for September is posted below.
Category: Elementary Info
Technology FYI – September 2017 Newsletter
Technology FYI
Jordan School District September 2017
For online version click here: https://www.smore.com/szkp5
September 17 – National Constitution Day
September 17 is National Constitution Day and each school is encouraged to do something to celebrate or highlight the Constitution. This could be individual teachers doing something in their class, or as the entire school together. Because Sept. 17 is a Sunday, this could be celebrated on Friday or Monday.On the social studies website, there are some good resources that might be used, socialstudies.jordandistrict.org/resources/ and also secondary social studies dept. chairs have received additional information.Thanks for making this a notable day for your students!
State Required Bus Evacuations and School Bus Safety 2017-2018
State required semi-annual school bus evacuations have been scheduled for this fall. This applies to those students that ride the bus daily to and from school.
The evacuations will be conducted during the week of:
Monday, September 18, 2017 thru Friday, September 22, 2017
Your school’s regular bus driver will perform this evacuation as they drop your students off in the morning one of the days during that week. This procedure takes place at your school and is located in your normal bus drop off/pick up zone.
This evacuation requires all professional school bus drivers that transport students, to perform evacuation procedures in case of an emergency. This can either be a rear, side, front door or combination evacuation. The students will then, under the driver’s direction and supervision, evacuate and meet in a safe place approximately 100 feet away from the bus.
Your assistance is welcome but not mandatory to complete this required evacuation drill quickly, safely and effectively.
Thank you for all you do to help us safely transport your students.
Substitutes for DLI Parent/Teacher Conferences 2017-18
DATE:
September 4, 2017
TO:
Elementary DLI Administrators
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum & Staff Development
Michele Daly, DLI Content Administrator
SUBJECT:
Substitutes for DLI Parent/Teacher Conferences
The District will pay for fall parent/teacher conference substitutes for 1st-6th grade level DLI target language and English partner teachers. The school will then be responsible for paying for the spring parent/teacher conference substitutes for each grade level.
Evaluations for Licensed Employees are now available on JPLS
See attached document for instructions.
2017-18 1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate for Traditional Schools
DATE:
August 31, 2017
TO:
District Administration
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate
Traditional Schools
See attached memo.
Foundations of Literacy Instruction: Making it Explicit & Increasing Student Engagement 2017-18
Please see attached flyer for upcoming Literacy PD. Direct questions to Becky Gerber (88087 or becky.gerber@jordandistrict.org)
2017-18 Do You Need Adobe Creative Cloud Suite?
*2017-18 Update*
CTE purchased licenses for the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite through an agreement between the State and Adobe. 2017-18 is year 2 of the agreement.
See flyer below for details on how to request licenses.
USBE Memo Regarding Data Collection – 2017-18
Urgent Message for Schools
Please remember that it is illegal to gather citizenship status information per the Office of Civil Rights in both the Department of Education and Department of Justice and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1982 (Plyler vs.Doe - 457 U.S. 202). Please see the attached document from the Utah State Board of Education.
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate Year-round Schools, Tracks A, B, C & D – August 16, 2017
DATE:
August 16, 2017
TO:
District Administration
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate
Year-round schools, Tracks A, B, C & D
(August 16, 2017 count)
See attached memo.
PD Bites – Professional Development Website
Introducing PD Bites, a professional development website to support English learners, diversity and best practices.
This site is accessible to Jordan employees who are logged into their jordandistrict.org accounts.
Special Education New Teacher Induction Training 2017-18
DATE:
August 14, 2017
TO:
Principals
New Special Educators
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curric./ Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist
Michelle Stewart-Chavez, Teacher Specialist
SUBJECT:
Special Education New Teacher Induction Training
The Special Education Department has scheduled a series of trainings for special educators that are new to Jordan School District. Attendance is at the principal’s discretion. Special Education will cover the substitute costs for trainings that occur during the school day (Budget code: 1292). If the training occurs after school, the special educators will be paid at inservice rate.
Please see the attached training schedule for details on dates, locations, and registration information.
For more information, please contact Michelle Chavez at michelle.chavez@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8295.
Year-round Schools 10th Day Enrollment, Tracks A, B, C vs. the Estimate (Based on August 8, 2017 Count)
DATE:
August 8, 2017
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
Year-round Schools 10th Day Enrollment, Tracks A, B, C vs. the Estimate (based on August 8, 2017 count)
See attached memo.
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate Year-round Schools, Tracks A, B, C (Based on July 26, 2017 Count)
DATE:
July 26, 2017
TO:
District Administration
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate
Year-round Schools, Tracks A, B, C
(Based on July 26, 2017 Count)
See attached memo.
Superintendent Johnson’s PowerPoint from the Administrative Leadership Conference 2017
Attached is a PDF of Superintendent Johnson's PowerPoint. If you would like the PowerPoint version please contact Roxane Siggard at 801-567-8180 or roxane.siggard@jordandistrict.org after August 23rd.
Research Project – Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
DATE:
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
TO:
Elementary 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 a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.
Project Title: “Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study”
Applicant: Deborah Yurgelun-Todd
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 will involve the posting of fliers on Peachjar and/or send home fliers or packets provided by the researchers in order to recruit participants in the study.
Thank you for your assistance.
Ethics and JPAS Training Links 2017-18
Principals: Following are links that have been requested
Testing Ethics: http://assessments.jordandistrict.org/ethics/
JPAS Taining: jes.jordandistrict.org/educators/trainings/
Elementary Testing Bulletin – August 2017
Elementary Principals: The elementary testing bulletin for August is posted below.
Home and Hospital Updates for 2017-18
Principals and Administrative Assistants:
Please note that the Long-Term (46 day +) Home & Hospital has been divided into 2 areas:
- Home & Hospital is for Gen. Ed. Students and under the direction of Mary Ann Erdmann (ASB)
- Home Instruction is for students with IEPs and under the direction of Brian King (DO)
Please refer to the attached Flowchart. If you have any questions, please call Mary Ann Erdmann (Gen. Ed. 88088) or Brian King (Sp.Ed. 88208).
Thanks!