This is a reminder for principals to complete their EARS funding request form. EARS funding provides an opportunity for schools to respond to the needs of their EL (ML) students. As you begin to think of ways to use the money, the Educational Language Services Department can provide training on what great Parent Home Visits look like, how to use the WIDA Can-Do statements, and how to strengthen Tier I instruction. Please reach out to Michelle Love-Day in Educational Language Services for any questions. Please use this link to request the EARS funding for use with your EL(ML) students this year.
Code to Success – Summer Coding Program for Students, June – July 2021
JSD is hosting a six-week coding camp this summer at Copper Hills High School. Classes will be held Monday-Friday from 8:00-12:00 during the six weeks from June 14 to July 23.
Parents and students are invited to a Virtual Information Meeting on Feb 24 @ 6:00 PM. Please post the flyer (image file) on your website. Hard copies will be sent to each school - please hang flyers where students will see them.
Please contact Kami Taylor if you have questions.
801-567-8621
kami.taylor@jordandistrict.org
Elementary STEM PLC for 2021-22
We are preparing for the second year of our Elementary STEM PLC. This program supports elementary STEM rotations by training teachers/instructional assistants to use the tech tools from the JSD STEM Library. This PLC focuses on the T in STEM and provides both training and technology throughout the school year. This program will not provide a full-year of activities, but we will discuss several online tools that can be used at any time and add your school to a rotation to use a variety of tech tools during the year.
During 2020-2021, 13 elementary schools participated in this program. We will be extending this to an additional 13-14 schools in 2021-2022. The feedback so far has been positive, and I am happy to connect you with participating schools if you would like to ask questions.
All costs for tech tools and training are covered by a grant from the STEM Action Center. Participants will spend hours outside their regular school contract/hourly commitment, but they will be paid through the grant.
What does your school need to participate?
A scheduled school-wide STEM Rotation that serves the majority of your students
A commitment to using the tech tools when they arrive at your school
A teacher or instructional assistant who can commit to additional hours outside regular contract time
We will meet a few days in August for hands-on training with the tech tools, the plan is to complete this prior to the start of STEM rotations. We will also meet once or twice a month during the school year to share resources, develop lesson plans, and identify best practices.
If your school is interested in participating, please complete this Google Form. I will add schools as I receive the form responses. The grant is a three-year commitment. If your school does not participate in 2021-2022, you will be invited to participate in 2022-2023.
Reminder: Assistant Principal Meetings for February 2021
The Assistant Principal meetings will be held at the JATC-S this coming Tuesday, February 9th from 8:00-10:30 am; and again on Thursday, February 11th from 1:00-3:30 pm. Both sessions will provide the same information. If you haven't had a chance to sign up for February, please CLICK HERE and it will take you to the Google Doc that has the sign up sheets. A virtual option will be provided for the February 11th meeting. If you have any questions please call Nadine Page at 801.567.8182 (x88182). Thank you!
Instructional Coaching Information – February 2021
Administrators can follow along with the Instructional Coaching Institute by registering for the Elementary ICI Canvas Course.
Stay up-to-date on the information shared with Instructional Coaches by reviewing the T&L Update.
Wix and Weebly Extended to July 15, 2021
In the November JAM, it was announced that any and all websites in the domain of Weebly or Wix would be blocked in January. This action has been delayed. Wix and Weebly sites will be available through July 15, 2021. This will give individuals additional time to transfer sites to a JSD supported website.
March 2021 JELL Sessions
Mark your calendars! Our next JELL sessions will be in March. The sessions will be through ZOOM. Assigned dates are listed below. T&L will cover the cost of up to 5 substitutes. Please arrange for your substitutes early. The focus of the sessions will be on how proficiency scales drive assessment practices. We will discuss why we assess students and how to organize the data from assessments to focus our instruction.
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JSD Virtual Teacher Transfer Fair – February 17, 2021
We are excited to announce the JSD Virtual Teacher Transfer Fair will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 4:00PM-6:30PM in lieu of the traditional in-person transfer fair. All principals can access Virtual Teacher Transfer Fair resources and tools immediately by clicking on the following link: Feb 2021 JSD Virtual Teacher Transfer Fair. Anticipated openings, based on your 2.0 FTE projections, and school Zoom Meeting links must be added to the “JSD Virtual Transfer Fair Links/Openings” Google spreadsheet by February 16th.
Interested licensed employees will have the ability to start uploading resumes and video introductions on February 10th. Principals can begin previewing these documents by school level (Elementary, Middle, High, Special Ed) in the Form Responses spreadsheet. 2020-2021 Teacher Transfer Fair (Responses) This document will also give you access to a live support Google chat during the JSD Virtual Teacher Transfer Fair on February 17th for any questions or concerns that you may have during your interviews.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources:
Elementary - Kim Gibson kim.gibson@jordandistrict.org
Brittany Bauer brittany.bauer@jordandistrict.org
Secondary - Wyatt Bentley wyatt.bentley@jordandistrict.org
Mark Sowa mark.sowa@jordandistrict.org
“Safety in the Schools” – Bus Safety Video – February 2021
DATE:
February 4, 2021
TO:
Elementary School Principals
FROM:
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
Kathy S. Jones, Trainer/Risk Coordinator of Transportation
SUBJECT:
“Safety in the Schools” – Bus Safety Video
Utah State Standards for school buses require students to receive annual bus safety instruction.
This year, bus safety instruction and awareness for students in grades K-6 will come in the form of a video. The video is available at the following link for each individual teacher to present to his or her class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-xtDcfE5sw&feature=emb_logo
In addition, please require all teachers in grades K-1 to have their students watch the Winnie the Pooh video at the link provided below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF_3MrYXDw4
When every teacher in grades K-6 has shown the video(s) to his or her class, please send a quick email confirmation to tammy.spearman@jordandistrict.org indicating that your school has completed this process.
Feel free to contact Denise Dallin in the Transportation Training Department at (801) 567-8856 with any questions you may have.
We would like to have this completed and turned into the Utah State Office by February 26, 2021.
Thank you for helping Jordan School District achieve “Safety in the Schools”.
2021 ALPS Testing at Elementary Schools
ALPS testing will be conducted at elementary schools during the school day between February 8 – March 8, 2021. Proctors from Evaluation, Research and Accountability will facilitate the testing. Staff from Teaching and Learning will contact principals and head secretaries with dates and information particular to their school. Please contact Rebecca Smith (88368) with any questions you may have.
Elementary Principal FOSS Professional Development – February 2021
Please plan on attending one of the training sessions included in the flyer. See more information below.
STEM Endorsement Reimbursement Program
The Utah Legislature has allocated funding to the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) to use to incentivize educators across the state to achieve endorsements in the STEM subjects. The USBE will be using these funds to provide reimbursement for applicable STEM endorsement coursework for both elementary and secondary educators for courses. Funding distribution will be on a first come first serve basis until allocated funds are depleted.
Please see information below or click HERE.
High School Parent Teacher Conference Report – Spring 2021
Please return the attached form to Marilyn Smith in the High School Area Office within two weeks of holding conferences.
Middle School Parent Teacher Conference Report – Spring 2021
Middle School Principals:
Please return the attached form to Lisa LeStarge in the Middle Level offices within two weeks after your conference dates.
Time to Order Student Math Expressions Workbooks for 2021-22
Dear Principals:
It is time to order student Math Expressions workbooks for the 2021-2022 school year. Student consumables for K-5th grade were included in the 2019 math adoption. Each school site has already pre-paid for 5 years of these materials. We are currently in year 2 and the orders placed will be for year 3 of the 5 year purchase. In order to be ready to start the 2021-2022 school year, Mtn. States has asked that we submit the refill orders now with expected delivery prior to the end of the year. They have given us a firm deadline of February 28.
An administrative assistant from the Teaching and Learning Department will reach out to you next week to confirm your refill orders and student numbers for each grade level. They will have the total number of books ordered for your school for 2020-2021 and the expected enrollment for 2021-2022. We realize these numbers are projected numbers. Please account for growth, understanding that orders surpassing the initial order will still need to be paid for. If you had significant changes to your school population please work with your area administrator to determine how your school budget will reflect those changes.
6th Grade textbooks will not be purchased through the grant, so 6th grade numbers are not necessary. Teachers have access to PDFs and Word docs for all student materials in the Open Up Resources Program, including Spanish resources. Additionally, there is a robust Canvas course, including MasteryConnect practice problems, Cool Downs, videos and slideshows for every lesson. Many lessons also include Desmos, Geogebra, and Nearpod tasks that teachers can adapt and use as they like. If your school would still like to order student workbooks for 6th grade, we can share the order information with your administrative assistant and they can handle that directly.
In order to facilitate this process, please work with your school administrative assistant to ensure that the numbers are ready to report. When contacted, each school will need to provide:
- The number of student workbooks needed for each grade K-5 (please account for expected growth). The refill orders will be submitted at the district level based on the numbers you provide and will be delivered to your school prior to the end of the year.
- If new teacher orders for K-5 need to be placed, T&L will prepare a buy guide for you that will need to be submitted to purchasing at the school level.
Thank you for your support as we work to have all materials in place for the beginning of the school year.
Sincerely,
Melissa Garber
Elementary Mathematics Specialists
melissa.garber@jordandistrict.org 801-567-8170
Orla Ryan Davis
Elementary Mathematics Specialists
orla.ryandavis@jordandistrict.org 801-567-8668
Social & Emotional Learning Accelerator – March 19, 2021
This event is for Jordan District leaders and social and emotional learning champions to share ideas and work together to ACCELERATE social and emotional learning in Jordan District.
See flyer below for link to sign up and more information regarding this event.
Safety Share – Back Safety – February 2021
Back injuries are common problems at work, home, and play. They can be caused by accidents or improper lifting technique.
Below are tips to lift safely and avoid potential back injuries .
February 2021 Administrative Assignments
The following are new administrative assignments:
New Assignments effective July 1, 2021:
- Ronna Hoffman, principal at Riverside Elementary appointed administrator on special assignment in the Teaching & Learning Department, she will then be appointed principal of the new elementary school in Herriman for the 2022-23 school year.
- Marianne Johansen, principal of Philo Farnsworth Elementary in the Granite School District appointed principal at Majestic Elementary replacing Kathe Riding who is retiring.
- Michael Trimmell, principal at Arovista Elementary in Brea Olinda Unified School District in California appointed principal at Riverside Elementary replacing Ronna Hoffman who was reassigned.
- Tyler (TJ) Davenport, elementary teacher at Plymouth Elementary in the Granite School District appointed assistant principal at a location to be determined.
New Assignments effective as soon as possible:
- Jennifer Smith, BYU intern facilitator at Blackridge Elementary appointed assistant principal at Foothills Elementary.
- Shana Mondragon, teacher specialist at Oquirrh Elementary appointed assistant principal at Oakcrest and Mountain Shadows Elementary.
- Troy Monson, principal at Scappoose Middle in the Scappoose School District in Oregon appointed assistant principal at South Hills Middle.
Principal Meeting Links – February 2, 2021
JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRINCIPAL MEETING AGENDA
February 2, 2020
8:00 A.M. - Welcome in Individual Level Meeting Zoom Links
LOCATION - ASB Assigned Rooms by Level or Zoom Links below
- Whole Group Link for Time Certain Presentations (8:15)
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- Join Zoom Meeting - https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/6428973869?pwd=WFM2TVREZkdxSFhNdHdObUtBOGNkQT09
Meeting ID: 642 897 3869
Passcode: 282824
- Elementary/Special Ed Principals - ASB Auditorium
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- Join Zoom Meeting - https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/6428973869?pwd=WFM2TVREZkdxSFhNdHdObUtBOGNkQT09
Meeting ID: 642 897 3869
Passcode: 282824
- Middle - ASB Presentation Room
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- Join Zoom Meeting - https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/5208512121?pwd=aFNTSjYxK0pFTFpVZEIwRm9oallhZz09
Meeting ID: 520 851 2121
Passcode: 399526
- High - PDC Room D113 - ZOOM Link
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- Join Zoom Meeting - https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/81205361332?pwd=VWJ6QU5aeHJGa0xlMnZwd20wUVFqUT09
Meeting ID: 812 0536 1332
Passcode: 193492
We would like to ask the following Departments to please join the Whole Group Zoom and any Level Meeting above virtually
- Teaching & Learning Administrators
- HR Administrators
- Student Services Administrators
- Special Education Dept. Administrators
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) – January 2021
DATE:
January 28, 2021
TO:
All Principals
Department Directors
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director Planning & Student Services
SUBJECT:
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG)
The Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) have been adopted by USBE as “the” threat assessment to be used in Utah (R277-403, HB120, §53E-3-401(4)). While there is no implementation deadline, each school will need to have a threat assessment team with at least one (1) CSTAG trained individual. The CSTAG model utilizes multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS), trauma informed responses, and social-emotional learning (SEL). The focus of the CSTAG model is making decisions within a restorative framework for prevention rather than crisis response.
Student Services has arranged for some initial trainings and there is an opportunity for you or your designee(s) to receive CSTAG training. The training is a ‘trainer of trainers’ model and consists of two (2) levels:
- Level 1 – 8 hours of online self-paced training. ($166.00 each participant)
- Level 2 – Virtual ‘in-person’ training with Dr. Cornell (the developer of CSTAG) and/or his staff in late March or early April 2021. (Paid by Student Services)
The Level 1 cost per-person is $166 – which the school or department would need to pay. There is also an optional manual that costs $50 each. Each school should consider having at least one manual on hand. Student Services will pay for Level 2 training in March 2021.
Space is limited. If you are interested please email Travis Hamblin (travis.hamblin@jordandistrict.org) with the name(s) and email address(s) of those you would like to receive the training on or before Friday February 4th 2021. After Student Services sets up Level 1 training participants will receive an email with the information to begin. Level 1 training must be completed prior to receiving Level 2 training in late March or early April (date TBD).
Please contact Travis Hamblin (travis.hamblin@jordandistrict.org or 801.567.8439) with any questions.
