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Category: Middle School Info
2016-17 Secondary Technology Professional Development Classes
See attached list of classes that will be held throughout the year.
Fall Conference for Middle Level Student Leaders – September 24, 2016
See flyer for details. The flyer lists the registration date as September 20, 2016 but they will take registrations at the door.
October 1, 2016 Head Count Reports
DATE:
September 19, 2016
TO:
Secondary School Principals
Secondary School Registrar Secretaries
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Luann Leavitt, Consultant of Planning and Student Services
Daniel Ellis, Accountant/Internal Auditor
SUBJECT:
October 1 Head Count Reports
As October 1 approaches we wanted to remind schools of the report which should be used by the auditors for the head count. The report is titled Student Enrollment Count by Entity, and can be found in Skyward Student under: Students, Jordan Programs, Entity Reports. See attached documentation for Instructions on running the report.
This report should be used to ensure the numbers the auditors use to count match the student count numbers Luann Leavitt sends to the State. If there are questions on how to run the report please contact Denise Smith at (801)567-8258.
Thank you.
Power of Prevention Critical Issues Conference 2016
See posts below for information regarding the upcoming Power of Prevention Conference to be held October 10-15, 2016.
Truancy Mediation Program Referrals
See document below for the when, how, who and what of handling truancy referrals.
U-47700 “Pink” Drug is Illegal
The drug that was discussed in the AP meeting U-47700, "pink" or "pinky" is against the law. This was stated by the PCPD. It was deemed illegal on the 8th of September 8, 2016. The document below was handed out at the Assistant Principal Meeting on September 13th.
Registering a “Youth In Custody” Student
Please be sure that prior to registering any YIC student that you make contact will Holly Evans @801-567-8328. When the foster parent comes in to register them and you have not heard from Holly first that means that not all registration has been completed by the Case Worker (who is the legal guardian). They must clear this office first. It is extremely difficult to back track for all the necessary paperwork once they have been registered at your school. Our goal is to facilitate the registration for you with all the necessary documentation. Please call Holly with any questions.
Appeals for September 20 and October 4, 2016
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This happens about three times a year.
Truancy Mediation Court Contact Update as of September 7, 2016
Hello everyone,
Just a few updates to Truancy Mediation for this year. I will no longer be the individual setting up truancy mediations. That responsibility will now fall on Tayla Egersheim. Tayla is a probation officer who has graciously accepted this new responsibility. Tayla will be sending you her contact information next week. If there is something pressing between now and then please feel free to call me. If there are schools that want truancy mediation and haven't been trained, please let me know and Tayla and I can go do those trainings. We've created a new email address for your administrators to send referrals. That email address is:
3rdjuvtruancymediation@utcourts.gov
Please forward this on to all of your administrators who participate in this program. As a reminder of information we need in the referrals is just the youth's name, date of birth, and grade level. We look forward to working with you this coming year. Of course you can email or call me anytime if you have any questions.
Thanks again!
Bob Curfew
14th Day Drop Count vs. the Estimate – All Schools, Traditional and YRE
DATE:
September 12, 2016
TO:
District Administration
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
14th Day Drop Count vs. the Estomat
All Schools, Traditional and YRE
See attached memo.
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate – All Schools, Traditional and YRE
DATE:
August 23, 2016
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate
All Schools, Traditional and YRE
See attached memo.
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate – Tracks A, B, C & D
DATE:
August 15, 2016
TO:
District Administration
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate
Year-round Schools, Tracks A, B, C & D
(August 15, 2016 count)
See attached memo.
September – Attendance Awareness Month Additional Items
See attachments for additional ideas for increasing attendance in your school.
Ballet West 2016-17 Student In-Theater Presentations
DATE:
September 7, 2016
TO:
Elementary Principals
Secondary Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Laura Finlinson, Administrator, Curriculum/Staff Development
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services/Fine Arts Consultant
SUBJECT:
Ballet West 2016-17 Student In-Theater Presentations
Ballet West will once again be providing student in-theater presentations at the Capitol Theater during the 2016-17 school year as follows:
- Madame Butterfly-November 8, 9, 10 (Grades 3-12)
- The Nutcracker-November 30, December 1, 6, 7 (Grades 1-12)
- Sleeping Beauty-February 14, 15, 22 (Grades K-12)
- The Little Mermaid-March 30, 31 (Grades K-12)
- The Green Table-April 12 (Grades 5-12)
Please note that November 10, December 6, and February 22 are field trip busing moratorium dates.
Although these performances are provided free of charge, Ballet West will not be subsidizing busing as they have in the past. However, all attendees may request a student/teacher workshop to supplement their attendance at a Ballet West student in-theater presentation.
To request a student in-theater presentation, please contact Verlene Jensen at 801-567-8296 or verlene.jensen@jordandistrict.org.
Middle School Testing Bulletin – September 2016
Middle School Principals: The Middle School Testing Bulletin for September is posted below.
Instrument Purchase and Repair 2016
Date:
September 1, 2016
To:
Traditional Secondary Principals
From:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Heather Ellingson, Director of Accounting, Budgets, and Audits
Subject:
Instrument Purchase and Repair
Effective the July 1, 2016, the purchase and repair of instruments will be the schools’ responsibility. An additional $1,710 for middle schools and $5,700 for high schools has been added to the District equipment allocation. Schools should use this allocation to purchase instruments.
Previously, schools were required to turn fees collected for instrument rentals into the District to be used for instrument repairs Districtwide. Effective July 1, 2016, fees collected for instrument rental should be retained by the school to pay the costs of instrument repairs.
Based on these changes, schools should no longer submit requests to the District for instrument purchases or repair nor should they send in student fees collected for instrument rental.
Help Us Get the Mail to You On Time!
Flu Shot Clinics – Say Boo to the Flu!
Please be aware of the many flu shot clinics that have been scheduled in our schools this fall (see attachment). English and Spanish versions are included, for schools to post for their communities. Employees are welcome at all of the clinics. Please also note the clinics scheduled for the District Office and for the ASB. Have a healthy year!
Charter School Registration Requests
If administrators or counselors receive a request from a charter student to enroll in one or more classes, please contact your Administrator of Schools. More information will follow at our next principals meeting.