Jordan School District
The Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics proudly announces our 5th Annual Leadership Conference on November 9, 2017 from 11:30 to 4:00
7905 South Redwood Road, Sandy, Utah
ONLY A FEW REMAINING SPOTS
REGISTER TODAY at http://www.utahctm.org/
See flyer for details.
DATE:
November 1, 2017
TO:
All Middle and High School Head Financial Secretaries
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Dan Ellis, Director of Accounting
SUBJECT:
2017 W-9 Forms 1099 Information
High School Principals: The high school testing bulletin for November is posted below.
Employees and their spouses who are enrolled in the JSD medical insurance through PEHP are eligible to participate in PEHP Wellness Challenges. Register now for the Maintain Don't Gain Healthy Holidays challenge. See attached flyer for details.
See attached newsletter provided by Educators Mutual Insurance Association.
See document below for important dates and reminders.
You should have received a printed copy of the Emergency Procedures and Contacts manual for 2017-18 (aka The Red Book). A copy was also sent to each school's Administrative Assistant.
The Red Book is also available on the Google Drive. To access:
1. Open your Google drive
2. Click on "Shared with me"
3. Look for the PDF titled "Emergency Procedures and Contacts 2017-18"
We hope you find this useful, as it provides you 24/7 access and can be updated throughout the year whenever changes occur. It has been shared with all Administrators and school/department Administrative Assistants only. If you have any questions or updates, please don't hesitate to contact Peggy Margetts and ext. 88753 or peggy.margetts@jordandistrict.org.
Please see revised poster below. Take special note of the new phone number.
DATE:
October 24, 2017
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
Steven Harwood, System/Programming Manager
SUBJECT:
Fall Enrollment as of October 1, 2017 - Revised
Please see attached memo.
DATE:
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
TO:
High School 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: “Assessment of Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Students in Jordan School District:
Applicant: Nica Clark
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. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.
The project will involve PE/health teachers participating in a focus group regarding the nutrition and physical activity behaviors and attitudes of high school students. The information gathered from these focus groups will help guide the development of targeted nutrition and physical activity programs in schools.
Thank you for your assistance.
Principals: Please pass this on to your teachers
"Tired of writing sub plans so you can attend professional development? Try something new..."
See flyer below.
The Curriculum Department is planning a summer Teaching With Primary Sources Academy June 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2018. We are looking for teacher participants from all levels, elementary through high school. The Academy would go from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day and participants would agree to attend each day. The stipend for participation in the TPS Academy is $675.00 and would be paid either on the July or August paycheck. Teachers who use TPS with students can submit student work at the end of the 2018-19 school year and receive an additional $145 stipend. There are 19 slots for this Academy, if interested, please send an email to pamela.sua@jordandistrict.org by November 15.
The Classified Evaluation System has been moved from JPLS to Skyward. The evaluations will be accessed from Skyward Employee Access. Classified employees will no longer be required to complete a self-evaluation. Evaluators will begin the evaluation process and will complete the process by meeting with the employee to review and electronically sign the evaluation. Once the evaluation process is complete, the employee and evaluator will receive a confirmation email. A set of step-by-step instructions is included and will also be available from the JES website. For technical questions, contact the Information Systems Help Desk at 801-567-8737; otherwise, contact the JES Office at 801-567-8369. A schedule of work sessions to review the evaluation process is also included.
Administrators and teacher leaders are invited to the 2017 Learning Edge Conference. “The Arts: A Renaissance of Relevance” is scheduled for November 14, 2017 at the Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. See attached flyer for more information. The Curriculum Department will pay the registration fee for one administrator from each building. Contact Amanda Hansen before November 5 if you are interested in attending. Spots are filling quickly!
Several years ago, some of our schools had the opportunity to attend coaching professional development with Lisa Lawrence. Lisa is willing to provide coaching training for more of our schools if there is interest. Participation involves an administrator from the school and three teachers attending two sessions with Lisa. The dates are to be determined and training will take place dependent on interest. If you would like to participate in coaching training, please contact Noreen Samowitz at 801-567-8367.
Please make every effort to reserve this evening with no school activities. More information to follow at Principals' Meeting.
All principals are invited to a DOK workshop with Dr. Karin Hess on Tuesday, November 28, from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the auditorium at the ASB. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
The Jordan Education Foundation was given tickets to the Deseret News Home Show for this weekend. Each ticket gets one adult in for free. Tickets will be available at the District Office reception desk tomorrow, October 13th, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The tickets will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis.
Please share this information with your staff.
Principals:
Reminder of what items need to be completed by the October 18th deadline.
LAND TRUST / SCC Timeline:
Deadline: October 18th
The principal posts the following on the website and in the school office:
Principals enter fall reports on the website
