Please see attached parent letter regarding changes in the elementary report card. The explanation letter can be used as desired.
Category: Elementary Schools
Opportunity for Administrators to attend the MasteryConnect Mastery Leadership Institute November 6th-8th, 2019
"What is the Mastery Leadership Institute? The Mastery Leadership Institute (“MLI”) is an executive-style program designed to empower school and district leaders to become dynamic users of data. It begins with a three-day working retreat focused on how to effectively use data to target interventions, personalize learning, and evaluate instructional efficacy, followed by virtual coaching sessions."
This opportunity is for the individual session only, which includes one seat to the MLI, conference materials, and meals. The cost is typically $2000 per participant, but they are offering these spots to us at no charge. If you have questions or are interested in attending, please email Mandy Thurman at mandy.thurman@jordandistrict.org with your name, school and position by Monday, November 4th. Spots will be filled on a first come basis.
Budget Planning Training for School Administrators/Administrative Assistants – December 2019 and January 2020
Reminder: We will be providing a course designed for school administrators and their administrative assistants to more fully understand the budget planning process. Participants will be expected to bring information needed to complete at least one of their budgets that includes employee costs (i.e. TSSA, Trustlands, Title I, In Lieu, etc.)
You will need to bring a current Skyward detail report for the target budget that includes all salary and benefit expenses. The course will focus on looking up salary information in Skyward, determining loaded salary expenses, and how to review and revise budgets based on ongoing Skyward budget reports. This is an introductory course but each participant will leave with at least one budget plan completed. If possible, it would be best to have the administrator and administrative assistant attend and learn together. Class sizes will be limited. You only need to register for one of the sections.
Please register in JPLS. All courses will be offered at the District Office, Room 129.
Please bring your laptop (most tablets cannot run Excel).
Course ID# 101498
Section ID
#115998, December 5, 2019, 1:00 - 3:00 PM - Session is filled
#115999, December 17, 2019, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
#116000, December 19, 2019, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
#116001, January 14, 2020, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
October 29, 2019 Administrative Assignments
The following are new administrative assignments:
Assignment Effective 11/4/2019:
- Karl McKenzie, teacher specialist in the Special Education Department, be appointed assistant principal at Kauri Sue Hamilton School.
Assignments Effective As Soon As Possible:
- Scott Festin, senior planner/demographics at Wasatch Front Regional Council, be appointed Planning & Enrollment consultant in the Student Services Department.
- Garrett York, intern assistant principal at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Granite School District, be appointed elementary assistant principal - assignment to be determined.
Assignment Effective January 17, 2019 or As Soon As Possible:
- Caleb Olson, assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle School, be appointed Planning & Enrollment consultant in the Student Services Department.
Classified Part-Time Employee Work Hour Maximums UPDATE – October 31, 2019
DATE:
October 31, 2019
TO:
All Principals, Directors and Supervisors
School/Department Administrative Assistants
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources
Brent Burge, HR Administrator Classified
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
SUBJECT:
Classified Part-Time Employee Work Hour Maximums UPDATE
This memo replaces earlier memos with the same subject.
Parent & Teen Talk – Let’s Connect! November 20, 2019
Parent & Teen Talk - Let's Connect!
Parent seminar to discuss parent-teen connection, the effects of social media on the brain, and supporting LGBTQ youth @ West Jordan Middle School, open to all parents and community members in Jordan.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
6:00 p.m.
West Jordan Middle School
See flyer below for more details. Please post flyer in your school and share with appropriate people in your school and community.
Safety Talk: Asbestos Awareness
Please see attached flyer.
Important Payroll Dates for November 2019
Please see document below for important dates and reminders.
TSSA Grant Approval 2019-20
The Jordan School District Board of Education has approved the TSSA Grants for all schools. Funding can now be accessed.
Fall Enrollment as of October 1, 2019 – Revised
DATE:
October 23, 2019
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Steven Harwood, Support Services/Programming Manager
SUBJECT:
Fall Enrollment as of October 1, 2019 - Revised
Please see memo and totals below.
Leave Policy Overview 2019-20
Please see the attached documents for Classified, Licensed and Administration leave policies.
Elementary Principals: Parent-Teacher Conference Reminders for Fall 2019
As teachers prepare for parent–teacher conferences, please remind them of the expectation to complete the Skyward SEP form with each student. Setting goals based on individual student needs reinforces focused instruction and student effort in the classroom, as well as parent encouragement at home. Reviewing goals and monitoring progress supports hard work, continued progress and celebration of growth.
PowerSchool Permit Training – November 14, 2019
POWERSCHOOL PERMIT TRAINING
Date:
November 14th
Time:
9am-11am or 1pm-3pm
Choose one session to attend
Registration is not required
AND
Date:
November 19th
Time:
10am-12pm
Registration is not required
Who:
School personnel who currently or may potentially work with school choice permits
Where:
Jordan District Auxiliary Services Building Auditorium
7800 South Redwood Road
Park on the North end of the building, Enter through the 1st Auditorium door.
You will need to use your card access ID badge to gain entrance into the building.
Any person that will be working with permits will need to have a password. IF they do not ALREADY have one - please let Donna Kolva (801.567.8259) or donna.kolva@jordandistrict.org) know and she can initiate that process.
JPAS Provisional/Probationary Full Evaluation Deadline Reminder – November-December 2019
Please review the following upcoming due dates for provisional and probationary full evaluations.
Year-round
Track A - November 1, 2019
Track B - November 1, 2019
Track C - December 4, 2019
Track D - December 11, 2019
Traditional
November 20, 2019
Elementary Parent Teacher Conference Report Form – Fall 2019
Elementary Principals:
Please return the attached form to Lisa LeStarge (lisa.lestarge@jordandistrict.org) within two weeks after your conference dates. Thanks!
Principals’ Meeting – November 5, 2019
Principals’ Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the ASB. A light breakfast will be provided starting at 7:30 a.m. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. See you all there!
Head Custodian Picture Day – November 20, 2019
Head Custodian Picture day will be held during our November 20th workshop. We would like every Head Custodian to have a professional picture taken for our display board at the ASB. Please make arrangements for them to attend this “mandatory” Custodial Workshop. It would be great if they could wear a school logo shirt and look the part to represent your school. Our November Custodial Workshop will be held November 20th starting starting at 8:30 a.m. and should conclude no later than 10:00 a.m. Thank you for your support.
Optional training for School/Department Administrators, Administrative Assistants, and Office Staff Oct. 28, Nov. 21, Dec. 10, 2019
Please see the agenda below for optional training being conducted by the Business and Auxiliary Services departments.
RSL Scoring for Schools Grant Application Deadline Extended to November 8, 2019
RSL Scoring for Schools Grant Application Deadline has been extended!
ALL elementary school teachers are eligible to receive a $250 Scoring for Schools Grant. Original application deadline of October 31st has been extended to November 8th.
***All Scoring for Schools grants will be processed through Donors Choose. All elementary school teachers hoping to receive a Scoring for Schools grant should apply in 2-steps.
- Post a project on Donors Choose
- Submit an application through Jordan Education Foundation
For more information & to apply, click here: https://www.jordaneducationfoundation.org/scoring-for-schools
The Learning Edge Annual Administrators Conference – November 12, 2019
Administrators and teacher leaders are invited to the 2019 Learning Edge Conference. “Arts for Life: Deep Learning, Deep Connections” is scheduled for November 12, 2019 at the Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. See attached flyer for more information.
