Jordan School District
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that every year more than 90,000 people receive emergency room treatment because of ladder accidents.
Falls from ladders at any height can result in serious or even fatal injuries.
See the attached document on ways to follow safe work practices when using a ladder.
DATE:
October 12, 2023
TO:
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance
SUBJECT:
October School Psychologist Guidance Meeting
A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, October 20, 2023, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Auxiliary Services Building (7905 South Redwood Road). Presentations will address Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, the Mental Health Access Program, and Section 504.
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc:
Principals
DATE:
October 12, 2023
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Safety Specialists
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Rescue Task Force Training Opportunity
West Jordan Police and Fire Departments are conducting a Rescue Task Force training at Sunset Ridge Middle School on October 18th beginning at 4:00 PM. They are inviting any interested district employee(s) to attend and closely observe the training as it is conducted in real-time scenarios. WJPD is also in need of volunteers to participate in the training as “role players” as well.
Rescue Task Force is the most up to date standard of response to active attacker related events. This consists of both police and firefighters cohesively entering the building with the goal of immediately addressing the threat (police) and quickly providing medical treatment to patients (firefighters). This new standard greatly increases survivability to all involved.
Even though this training is meant for First Responders, our participation better prepares district employees of what to expect and helps provide the best possible training to our First Responder partners. Given the training is geared toward First Responders it will be fairly realistic in nature. The use of real firearms firing blanks or “simunition” (a small paintball fired from a real gun) are to be expected along with make-up to dress victims. The creation of stress is intentional and can be felt by those observing.
For those wanting to observe, please feel free to arrive at the school by 4:00 PM. If anyone is interested in participating in the training, please contact Matt Alvernaz (School Safety Coordinator) at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8623. A headcount is needed for participation and employees would be expected to arrive early.
DATE:
Thursday, October 12, 2023
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
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: Understanding the Relationship Among Professional Learning Community Engagement, Collective Efficacy, and Perceived Mattering in Physical Education
Applicant: Zack Beddoes and Keven Prusak
The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The research team will send a recruitment email directly to PE teachers throughout the district. Participation in the study is at each teacher’s discretion. If school administrators have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.
Thank you for your assistance.
DATE:
October 4, 20233
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator
SUBJECT:
Round 2: Optional Unique & Inspire Professional Development
For those that attended the first optional PD on September 22nd, this is the second session.
There are two optional trainings available on October 13, 2023.
Unique Professional Development (all grade levels for self-contained teachers)
Inspire Professional Development (All elementary resource teachers)
Please sign up on JPLS to confirm your attendance.
Unique- VHS
Course #101963
Section #127787
Inspire- BHS
Course # 101964
Section #127786
Registration for the January 2024 ESL endorsement class is now open on the LCS website. Registration will close when full, so sign up quickly. There is one virtual class and one in-person class. For additional questions, please contact Language and Culture Services at 801-567-8124.
Please see the attached newsletter.
DATE:
October 2, 2023
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
FREE! Teacher Well-Being Course with Practical Strategies
Jordan District educators are invited to participate in our 2023 FREE Educator Well-Being Continuing Ed Courses for administrators, teachers, counselors, and specialists. This course is an opportunity to address your own well-being by exploring practical strategies associated with connection, happiness, self-care, conflict resolution, growth mindset, problem-solving, and more! Collaborate, learn from, and connect with other educators throughout the District as you work towards meeting your own wellness goals.
This course is FREE for JSD employees and Fall, Winter, and Summer sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited for this great opportunity! Participants can earn continuing education, lane-change, and re-licensure hours from SUU (up to 3 college credits).
Sign up using the attached flier and share this information with professionals in your schools who may be interested in this opportunity.
Please see the attached newsletter.
The BYU CITES Learning Edge Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The theme of the conference is “Building Relationships, Connecting Through Content.” Our own Dr. Godfrey will be a featured presenter, along with national and local voices. The conference flier is attached, and you can also learn more about it at this link.
This is an optional conference. Teaching and Learning will cover the registration for one admin per school. Contact Camille Kartchner to submit the admin name for registration: camille.kartchner@jordandistrict.org or 88138. Additional registrations and any incurring substitute costs will be paid from school funds, such as TSSA.
Check out the attached flyer or use the links below for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for October. Learn tips and tricks, sign up for upcoming PD, and learn about important updates from the T & L team.
LINK to flyer
Employee Health and Wellness Day is back for 2024! There will be free offers, discounts, in-person, and virtual activities on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.
We are very appreciative of community partners who are supporting our Health and Wellness Day!
More details for Health and Wellness Day will be coming soon. Watch for updates in JAM!
One way to streamline communication despite language barriers is by showing parents and guardians how to translate Skyward into any language. Each user can translate the Skyward site into their preferred language with just a few clicks in Google Chrome. Check out the video below to see how.
*Hint - This tool works on other websites too! Be sure to share this link with families and guardians.
DATE:
September 27, 2023
TO:
School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
SRO Training Follow-Up
A training for School Resource Officers (SRO’s) was held on September 8, 2023 in the ASB presentation room. Below is the video recording of that training for your convenience.
DATE:
September 29, 2023
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
Suicide Prevention Conference Opportunities
Student Services is continuing to offer training opportunities for school mental health team members with suicide prevention funds. We will be sponsoring the registration fees for school-based mental health staff for either the upcoming UVU Conference on Mental Health (taking place during Fall Break) or the Rocky Mountain Suicide Prevention Conference (register for one of the two days or both days). It is expected that staff members receive permission from their administration before registering and ensure that their schools have adequate coverage. An email will be sent to school-based mental health team members with a form to register for one or the other. Please be advised that we are not sponsoring the online or virtual option. This is for in-person attendance only which may be verified after the conference as per grant requirements.
Here is more information about each conference.
2023 UVU Conference on Mental Health, October 27
Rocky Mountain Suicide Prevention Conference, December 4 & 5 at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo UT
The deadline to respond is October 18, 2023 by 5:00 pm.
If any of your school’s mental health team members (school counselors, school psychologists, or clinical support/social workers) would like to attend, please share the form or have them reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org.
Language and Culture Services would like to share some amazing community resources that have been sent to us. From Hispanic Heritage month to field trips for students.
Dear Amazing Middle School Principals,
I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support in the implementation of Illustrative Mathematics. Just a reminder, these are the dates that we discussed and planned for Middle School Mathematics District-Wide PLCs for Illustrative Mathematics:
September 8–7:30-9:00 a.m.
October 13– 7:30-9:00 a.m.
November 10–7:30-9:00 a.m.
December 8–7:30-9:00 a.m.
January 12–7:30-9:00 a.m.
March 8–7:30-9:00 a.m.
April 12–12:00-1:30 p.m.
May 10–7:30-9:00 a.m.
Some of you have approached me asking for ideas and suggestions about how to support mathematics instruction, please see the attached flyer.
Thank you,
Amy Kinder
Mathematics Consultant
See all the details on the attached flyer.
See the attached document for all the details!
