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During this past summer, JSD teachers created curriculum content to use while teaching in the online option for Fall 2020. This content is available to all teachers. To access the content created, follow the directions on the website Instructions for Online Content. As you have questions or need further assistance, please contact your school Coach or Digital Learning Specialist.

 

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The Instructional Coaching Institute is intended to create a united vision and purpose in Jordan School District in order to better support teachers. All district and school instructional leaders, including instructional coaches, Title I coaches, BYU/UVU facilitators, and T&L specialists and consultants are considered part of the Instructional Coaching Institute and attend meetings.

Originally, these meetings were scheduled from 10:00-2:00 every Friday with an adjusted schedule of 8:00-12:00 for the August 7th and August 14th meetings.  In an effort to prioritize coaches being available to support the Professional Learning Communities and PD at the school with the new Friday schedule, we have changed the time to 11:00-2:00 beginning August 28th.  We will keep the original 10:00-2:00 schedule for the meeting on August 21st.  Participants are welcome to bring lunch and eat during the meetings as well as take a 30 min. lunch prior to the start time or after we dismiss.

This weekly communication is intended to inform you about topics and discussions that will be covered in the weekly meetings.  If you would like to attend and receive the information alongside your coach(es) you are welcome to do so.  Parts of the meetings will be recorded and links to the recordings will be included each week in this communication. We will do our best to have the agenda ready each Thursday for you to preview prior to the meeting on Friday.  Please click the link to see the agenda.  Elementary Instructional Coaching Institute (ICI) Weekly Agenda

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DATE:   
Thursday, August 13, 2020

TO:    
Elementary Principals

FROM:    
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Changes in School Acadience Reading Assessment Dates

With the change in schedule approved by the Jordan School District Board of Education, the dates previously set for testers to come administer Acadience Reading benchmarks to K-3 students are no longer valid. USBE approved an extension of the beginning of the year testing window for Acadience Reading in their board meeting last week and will be releasing specific dates in the near future. Evaluation, Research & Accountability will contact each principal directly with a new Acadience Reading assessment date as soon as we confirm the testing window with the state.

Please contact Shannon Johnson at 801-567-8873 or shannon.johnson@jordandistrict.org  with any questions.

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Attached are all forms and documents distributed during the level meetings at the annual Administrative Leadership Conference held August 5, 2020

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DATE: 
August 6, 2020

TO: 
Principals
All Special Education Staff

FROM: 
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:     
Update Contact Information for Office of Special Education

Please be advised that all questions and concerns regarding Special Education are to be directed to Amanda Hamblin effective immediately. Amanda may be contacted via phone at 801-567-8176 or by email at amanda.hamblin@jordandistrict.org. You may also contact the teacher specialist assigned to your school with any questions. Please work with your teacher specialist for your materials requests as well as any equipment needs or requests. The current teacher specialist assignments are attached here for your reference.

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We are offering ongoing training for existing programs. Teachers can register in JPLS. If you have a larger number of teachers who have not been trained in these programs and would like to request a school training please contact Michelle Lovell or Mandy Thurman.

Heggerty
Wednesday, August 12 4:30 - 7:30
Monday, August 17 5:00 - 8:00

MSRC
Thursday, August 13 4:00 - 7:00
Thursday, August 20 1:00 - 4:00
Thursday, August 20 4:00 - 7:00

 

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We have received the following information from the USBE regarding safety in administration of the KEEP Entry for kindergarten.

  • All kindergarten students will need to take the KEEP Entry in an in-person, one-on-one setting.
  • Schedule time with parents for individual testing appointments and follow school safety protocols that are in place (cleaning of materials, social distancing, etc.).
  • Optional safety protocols:
    • Have test administrators download a virtual copy of the Student Materials and project them on the white board to allow distancing while administering the assessment.
    • Use disposable manipulatives (lima beans, dried goods, etc.) as a way to cut down on time between testing appointments.

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Some schools were using the Follett system to inventory and track the books in the guided reading libraries. The technology for this system is no longer supported. Old computers may have been removed by the school tech. If you have a manual check out system (clothespins or popsicle sticks), this does not affect you. If you were using the Follet system, and would like to continue to use an electronic checkout system, please contact Michelle Lovell or Mandy Thurman.

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Think Central licenses for literacy have expired (math is not affected).  After using the program for several years, we know that there are teachers who use Think Central regularly and that there are some who don’t use it at all. In an effort to spend funds wisely we need to know how many licenses to purchase. Please forward this survey, Elementary Literacy Survey to teachers so that we can get their feedback and purchase the needed licenses.

 

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As you know, our district-wide PD day this year will take place on Tuesday, August 11th in each of your individual schools.  A preparation packet is provided with a sample schedule, a detailed agenda and an overview of each section of the day.

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DATE: 
July 1, 2020

TO:  
Principals
Special Education Teachers (Preschool and School-Age) Speech-Language Pathologists

FROM:  
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:  
Extended Year Special Educator Stipends 2020-21

Please read the attached information and instructions carefully. There is a different procedure for submitting Extended Days for payment than previously used.

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DATE: 
August 5, 2020

TO:  
Elementary Principals
Elementary Media Assistants

FROM:  
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Shelley Nordick, Administrator, Curriculum/Staff Development
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services/Fine Arts     Consultant

SUBJECT:  
Quarterly Training Meetings for Elementary Media Assistants

In order to prepare and train elementary library media assistants to effectively provide services to elementary schools and to build consistency across elementary library programs, several training meetings have been scheduled for the 2020-21 school year. The participation of both of your library assistants in these meetings is appreciated. The meetings are to be included in the assistants' allotted 17 hours. With the exception of the August 18, 2020, the meetings have been scheduled on Fridays since the media assistants will not have regularly scheduled class visits on those days.

The meetings will be held at the venues shown below from 9:30-11:30 a.m.:

  • August 18, 2020 - ASB Auditorium (In order to maintain social distancing, one of the assistants will attend in person, and the other will access the meeting online)
  • October 9, 2020 - Mt. Ridge HS Auditorium (all assistants in person)
  • January 22, 2021 - Viridian Event Center (all assistants in person)
  • April 9, 2021 - Mt. Ridge HS Auditorium (all assistants in person)

Please feel free to contact Norman Emerson (801-567-8364) if further information is needed. Thank you for your continued support of the library media programs in Jordan District.

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Classroom Grant applications will be accepted from August 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020 or until funding is depleted.  However, actual grant awards may be received up through Friday, November 20, 2020 – OR UNTIL FUNDING IS DEPLETED.  Both the application period and the funding period will end before November 20 if JEF funds have been exhausted by eligible projects. Bottom line: APPLY EARLY! Please see document below for more information.

2020-21 Classroom Grant Application Process:

Step 1    Go to donorschoose.org. Create a Donors Choose account and project. Use the criteria provided within the JEF Google Form to describe your project.

Step 2  Go to jordaneducationfoundation.org, and click on the Classroom Grants APPLY HERE link found on the front page.

Step 3    Provide the link to your Donors Choose project in Section 2 of the JEF Google Form. (This is how we’ll know which projects to fund).

Step 4    If your project does not meet Donors Choose requirements or is for materials/licenses that are not covered by Donors Choose, please complete the “APPLICATIONS NOT APPLICABLE TO DONORS CHOOSE” Section 3 of the JEF Google Form.

Step 5    Submit application to JEF

If you have any questions about the application or funding process,
please call Jordan Education Foundation at 801-567-8125.

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Nutrition Services – Principal Start-up Reminders for the Cafeteria

  • Please remember that meals must also be available for ‘Electronic Learners’. These students will need to pick up meals from the cafeteria.
  • You have received a Friday Schedule Outline. Please note that in regards to student meals offered, breakfast will only be served at your school if you are ‘normally’ a breakfast serving site.
  • To better ensure student safety in the cafeteria, students will not enter lunch numbers (their student ID number) into keypads. Nutrition Services will provide elementary lunch clerks with all the supplies needed to make ‘meal’ cards for their schools. These cards will show the students name, Teacher, ID# (numerical), grade and the barcoded ID#. Clerks will scan the barcoded ID number into our meal counting system. Elementary school clerks will also be offered ‘binders’ with printouts, by class, of all students with their barcoded ID# next to their name. Clerks with the support of their site manager and principal can choose this ‘card less’ meal counting option.

Secondary students will be using their Student ID cards when receiving meals in the cafeteria. Cashiers will scan the barcode student ID into our meal counting system. Please be aware that students must have their student ID cards with them when they receive meals (electronic learners must also have their ID cards with them to receive meals). Please ensure that students have their ID cards the first day of school and remind them that they will need their ID cards with them when receiving meals in the cafeteria.

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When enrolling new students, the Entry/Withdrawal screen in Skyward should be reviewed to ensure that August 17th is the official start date for the 2020-2021 school year. Students should be enrolled in courses with the official start date of August 17th, as well. After August 17th, students shall be enrolled using their actual start date.