Category: Middle School Info
Middle School Testing Bulletin – December 2016
Middle School Principals: The Middle School Testing Bulletin for December is posted below.
November 30, 2016 Enrollment
DATE:
December 2, 2016
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant of Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
November 30, 2016 Enrollment
See attached memo.
Emergency Go Kit Information
Attached is the information given in Principals' Meeting on December 6, 2016. The recommendations can also be found at this website:
http://auxiliaryservices.jordandistrict.org/files/EMERGENCY-GO-KITS1.pdf
Leadership in the 21st Century Conference – March 2017
Curriculum will pay for one administrator per school to attend the Instructional Leadership in the 21st Century Conference sponsored through CITES on March 23 and 24, 2017. If registration is requested before Dec. 22, two registrations per school will be paid by curriculum. If you would like to attend, please contact Noreen in Curriculum.
John Hattie Conference – February 2017
Curriculum will pay for one administrator per school to attend the John Hattie conference in Salt Lake on February 16, 2017. If you would like to attend, please contact Noreen in the Curriculum Department.
Last Surplus Auction for 2016 – December 6, 2016
We have an auction on PublicSurplus.com which will end on Tuesday, December 6th. It will be the last one before the Winter Break. Please take a look and see if there is anything you need for your building.
Also, just a reminder that your school needs to do their surplus paperwork and turn it in with all signatures if you want to be scheduled for pick up. Please do not delay in getting your paperwork in so that we can see how soon we can schedule our next surplus pick up.
As always, thank you for all your help and cooperation with this request.
Happy Holidays from Fixed Assets and the Surplus Warehouse
UASSP 2017 Conference Information
Mark your calendar & register online at www.uassp.org
January 23-25th, 2017 Mid Winter Conference in sunny St. George featuring:
- Tom Shimmer "Effective Leadership for Standard-Based Grading"
- Ember Conley, Superintendent Park City School District
- Lance Allred, First Legally Deaf National Basketball Association player.
- Jayne Ellspermann Current President of NASSP
June 6-8th, Summer Conference in amazing Park City featuring:
- Sydnee Dickson- New State Superintendent
- More info to come!
District Procedures for Snow Closures and Delayed Starts
Principals:
With the arrival of winter weather conditions, please take time to review District procedures for snow closures and delayed starts.
When severe weather is forecast, District personnel will monitor conditions on roadways throughout the night. Superintendent Johnson will determine if school closures or delays are necessary by 5 a.m. All decisions regarding closures or delays will come from the District.
No announcement means normal school operation.
School closure or delayed start information will be posted on the District website and through social media no later than 6:30 a.m. The information will also be broadcast on local news outlets.
Please remember that parents can keep children home when weather is extreme. We ask that you respect this decision and work with families.
Full Emergency Communications & Snow Closure Guidelines can be found at http://jordandistrict.org/resources/emergency/
Revised Fall Enrollment as of October 1, 2016
DATE:
November 3, 2016
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant of Planning & Student Services
Steven Harwood, System/Programming Manager
SUBJECT:
Revised Fall Enrollment as of October 1, 2016
See attached, revised memo.
Secondary Update on SLOs and SLO submitting process – November 2016
Secondary Administrators:
Thank you for your help in the SLO process. As you are aware, secondary teachers had flexibility in administering and scoring SLOs, so some of your teachers may have already completed an SLO pre and posttest. The process for reporting SLO scores will be similar to last year, with the addition of several automated steps. Teachers will use a spreadsheet that has been programmed to guide them through each of the steps for recording pre and post test scores. The spreadsheet, along with instructions on getting started, is included. If you would like to become familiar with this process, please feel free to follow the instructions and add your own data to the spreadsheet. If you have questions about this process, please contact Holly Allen at holly.allen@jordandistrict.org or extension 88115.
Within the next few days, your teachers will receive an email with the instructions and spreadsheet. Please encourage teachers who have completed a pre and post SLO assessment to follow the instructions and submit their data through the spreadsheet. Though several individuals have tested the spreadsheets, this will be the first attempt with a larger group of teachers. We would love to hear back from you or your teachers if they run into any problems during the submission process. Please direct feedback comments or questions to Holly Allen at holly.allen@jordandistrict.org or extension 88115.
Technology FYI – November 2016
Technology FYI
Jordan District November 2016
For online version click here: https://www.smore.com/ugjjj
Middle School Testing Bulletin – November 2016
Middle School Principals: The Middle School Testing Bulletin for November is posted below.
October 31, 2016 Enrollment
DATE:
November 1, 2016
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant of Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
October 31, 2016 Enrollment
See attached memo.
Research Project – Yvonne Allsop
DATE:
November 1, 2016
TO:
Secondary Principals
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Clyde Mason, 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: Reducing Stress and Increasing Self-Efficacy among Preservice Teachers through Bettering Teacher Education Programs’ Promotion of Classroom Management
Applicant: Allsop, Yvonne
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. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Clyde Mason at 801-567-8243.
Thank you for your assistance.
2016 Utah Skyward Conference
There will also be a session covering the brand spanking new Student Graduation and Career Planner just added in the Skyward October 2016 release.
We promise there is something for everyone!
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Training 2016-17
Please see attached flyer regarding Dynamic Learning Maps training for both new teachers and returning teachers.
Updated List of Ballet West Performances Still Available for 2016-17
Please see attachment with list of dates still available for Ballet West performances.
Fall Enrollment as of October 3, 2016
DATE:
October 3, 2016
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant of Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
Fall Enrollment as of October 3, 2016
See attached memo.
Educational Technology Endorsement Now Available for 2016-17
Educational Technology Endorsement Program
The Educational Technology Endorsement Program (ETEP) is an intensive 1-2-year professional development program provided to a group of Jordan teachers by the Jordan Educational Technology department. It comprises a blend of evening face-to-face sessions and online learning in which teachers explore ways to leverage classroom technology in a constructivist, student-centered approach to increase instructional effectiveness and student achievement.
Objectives for this project include:
- Enhance teacher instructional practices by using technology seamlessly in classrooms
- Emphasize project-based learning, constructivist approaches, and student-centered classrooms
- Enrich instructional effectiveness
- Increase student academic achievement
This program is intensive, with participation in a 3 credit hour course required every semester. Each course includes 5-6 face-to-face sessions as well as an online component. At the successful completion of the program, participants will have received 18 credit hours (USOE or UVU) and also receive their Educational Technology Endorsement.
The district provides the following for each participant:
- 18 hours of college or lane change credit.
- Participant must pay for UVU credit. USBE credit is free.
- Educational Technology Endorsement on teaching certificate. (Participant must submit paperwork and pay fee to USBE.)
An informational meeting will be held November 15, in the ASB Auditorium. For more information please visit the following link. Registration for the 2017 cadre begins November 16, 2016. If you have any questions about the ETEP program please contact Raimee Jensen 801-567-8158 in the Educational Technology department.