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If you are in need of USB-connected computer mice to administer your 6th grade Science SAGE on Chromebooks or other devices with track pads, please take the survey by clicking this link: https://tinyurl.com/y7s7oogd

Please see information below that was discussed at Principal Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

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If you are in need of USB-connected computer mice to administer your 7th grade Science SAGE on Chromebooks or other devices with track pads, please take the survey by clicking this link: https://tinyurl.com/y7s7oogd

Please see information below that was discussed at Principal Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

 

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Please see information that was discussed at Principal Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

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DATE:
February 6, 2018

TO:
Principals and Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Travis Hamblin, Consultant, Planning and Student Services

SUBJECT:
Residency Determinations

Please see attached memo.

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Elementary Principals are invited to attend a presentation on standards-based grading by Dr. Tim Westerberg, author of the book Charting a Course to Standards-Based Grading.

Date:    February 5, 2018
Time:   8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place:   ASB Auditorium

An elementary report card committee consisting of principals, parents, and teachers will begin the process of revising the elementary report cards. To begin this process, Dr. Westerberg will present an overview of current research regarding grading practices. Committee members will begin their work following this presentation.

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The biannual Literacy Promise Conference is scheduled for March 28 – 30, 2018. There is an excellent lineup of presenters, including Doug Fisher. The Curriculum Department will pay the registration fee for one administrator per school. Please send registration forms to Amanda Hansen. Space is limited, so you’ll want to register as soon as possible. Flyers and registration forms are attached.

***NEW:  The featured author keynote is James Dashner (Maze Runner series). Admission to his presentation on Wednesday evening, March 28, is FREE for everyone. Teachers are encouraged to invite students.

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DATE:   
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

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 and approved a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.

Project Title: “Concept Models as Planning Tools for Practicing Science Teachers”

Applicant: Ryan Nixon, PhD, Brigham Young University

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 Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.

The project deals with using concept models as an instructional planning tool in the development of science lessons.

Thank you for your assistance.

 

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DATE:   
January 30, 2018

TO:   
Elementary School Principals

FROM:   
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Nancy Ward,

Coordinator of Educational Support Services
District Nurses

SUBJECT:  
Preschool Vision Clinics

Attached you will find a flyer for parents regarding upcoming Preschool Vision Clinics.   You may want to put this on your school letterhead to give out at your kindergarten orientation and/or parent/teacher conferences.

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Please see attached flyer for information regarding the teacher transfer fairs. Please share with your staff.

Elementary
February 20, 2018
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Columbia Elementary

Secondary
February 20, 2018
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Elk Ridge Middle School

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DATE:    
January 30, 2018

TO: 
All Principals

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:      
2017-18 UEPC School Climate Survey Preview Links

Jordan District is administering the 2017-18 UEPC School Climate Survey between February 5h and March 16th, 2018. The Utah Education Policy Center is now finalizing surveys for your school. Please preview the survey to review the list of teachers at your school to make sure the list is complete and accurate.

Please follow the links below to preview the surveys:

Faculty and Staff       https://uepc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5b6flcoR4UIOEKN

Parent                          https://uepc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b3pa40U69aHEoZf

Student                        https://uepc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWQrjRAnIoxyOXj

When you get to the list of teacher names, please read through the list carefully. If there are any names that need to be changed (for example, names are misspelled or not what the teacher uses, teachers have been added or replaced, etc.), please contact Stacy Eddings at stacy.eddings@utah.edu with the necessary changes. Please provide CACTUS ID numbers for teachers that need to be added.

UEPC will make changes through Thursday, February 1st.  Please feel free to contact Stacy Eddings at UEPC or Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243 if you have any questions.

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Principals:  Please send the attached flyer to each School Community Council member, all parents are invited to attend.

Jordan Parent University
Legislative Forum
Thursday, February 8, 2018
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Elk Ridge Middle - 3659 W 9800 S, South Jordan

 

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