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DATE:
September 6, 2017

TO:
Elementary Principals

FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator, Curriculum/Staff Development
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services/Fine Arts Consultant

SUBJECT:
JSD-Arts Representatives for 2017-18

This year we will continue to have two District Arts Representatives (DARTS) represent your school throughout the 2017-18 school year. We have appreciated the work of past DARTS representatives and how they have helped strengthen arts instruction in your schools.  Meaningful progress toward a greater level of arts integration has been made, and we wish this to continue.

The newly-revised Utah Fine Arts Core Standards will be the focus of our DARTS meetings this year. The USBE designated the 2017-2018 school year for full implementation of the new core, and the DARTS meetings will be important component of the implementation process.

Please assign at least two teachers to serve as your school’s DARTS representatives by either selecting a grade-level team, or two teachers from different grade levels. The DARTS representatives will meet once a month for two hours to learn and collaborate.  Teachers will be paid at the in-service rate.  

Please provide the names of your choices for the JSD-Arts Team for the 2017-18 school year by September 15, 2017.

Please fill out and return the information below (or send via email) to Verlene Jensen in the Instructional Support Services Department by September 15, 2017.  

School:_______________________________________________________________________________

Principal:_____________________________________________________________________________

DARTS Team Member #1: ____________________________________________________________

DARTS Team Member #2:_____________________________________________________________

 

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The following 2017-2018 Ballet West Performances are available to our students. There is no charge for seating but schools will need to schedule and provide for busing. Please contact verlene.jensen@jordandistrict.org if you are interested.

 Aladdin (225 seats available)
     Wednesday, Oct. 25   10:00-11:00
     Wednesday, Oct. 25   12:30-1:30
     Thursday, Oct. 26       10:00-11:00
     Thursday, Oct. 26       12:30-1:30

The Nutcracker (Full 2-hour performance) 100 seats available
     Tuesday, Dec. 5           11:30-1:30 (Special Needs Students First Request)
     Wednesday, Dec. 6     11:30-1:30 (Special Needs Students First Request)

The Nutcracker (Act I or II) 225 seats available
     Tuesday, Dec. 12         11:30-12:30
     Wednesday, Dec.13    11:30-12:30

Cinderella (225 seats available)
     Tuesday, Feb. 13         10:30-11:30
     Wednesday, Feb 14    10:30-11:30
     Tuesday, Feb. 20         10:30-11:30
     Wednesday, Feb 21    10:30-11:30

See attached flyer for more detail.

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DATE:
September 1, 2017

TO:
All Elementary Principals

FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum, Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:
Training SLD Eligibility for Special Education 2017-2018 New Hires

The Utah State Office of Education has provided new eligibility rules for determining if a student qualifies for special education services under the classification of Specific Learning Disability (SLD). Based on these changes, we have developed a series of tools and guidance to support these new rules. We would like to invite the special education team members from your schools to attend the training module for this new process. We will provide full-day sub coverage for those staff members that need a sub. Please use budget code 1292 when requesting a sub. We appreciate your willingness to allow your teams to have this critical information.

Who should attend:
Resource teacher(s)
School Psychologist
Speech-Language Pathologist

 Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Time:
9:00 a. m.  – 4:00 p. m.

Where:
District Office (7387 So. Campus View Dr.)
Room 129

 

Substitutes may be requested using program code 1292 for this District approved SLD training.

Please have your resource team leader contact their assigned Special Education Teacher Specialist with any questions or concerns.

As their Principal and school LEA, you are always invited and welcome to attend as well.

 

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The Utah Council for the Social Studies is looking for nominations from principals for outstanding elementary and social studies teachers.  The link to submit nominations is:  https://goo.gl/forms/vpam0IDfHjkkW4Li1 and nominations should be submitted by the end of September. The winners of this competition will be announced at the Oct. 28 UCSS annual conference and will  then have an opportunity to compete nationally.

Questions may be directed to pamela.sua@jordandistrict.org
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Goalview training for Administrators only will be held at the District Office in room 213 on September 25 from 9:30-10:30 am. or 1:30-2:30 pm. Please email Karl McKenzie to register at karl.mckenzi@jordandistrict.org and bring a laptop.

Goalview training for Special Educators (Administrators are welcome to attend) will be held at the District Office in room 202 every Monday in September from 3:00-5:00 pm.

See attached flyer for more information.

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September 17 is National Constitution Day and each school is encouraged to do something to celebrate or highlight the Constitution.  This could be individual teachers doing something in their class, or as the entire school together.   Because Sept. 17 is a Sunday, this could be celebrated on Friday or Monday.
On the social studies website, there are some good resources that might be used, socialstudies.jordandistrict.org/resources/ and also secondary social studies dept. chairs have received additional information.
Thanks for making this a notable day for your students!
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State required semi-annual school bus evacuations have been scheduled for this fall.  This applies to those students that ride the bus daily to and from school.

The evacuations will be conducted during the week of:

Monday, September 18, 2017 thru Friday, September 22, 2017

Your school’s regular bus driver will perform this evacuation as they drop your students off in the morning one of the days during that week.  This procedure takes place at your school and is located in your normal bus drop off/pick up zone.

This evacuation requires all professional school bus drivers that transport students, to perform evacuation procedures in case of an emergency.  This can either be a rear, side, front door or combination evacuation.  The students will then, under the driver’s direction and supervision, evacuate and meet in a safe place approximately 100 feet away from the bus.

Your assistance is welcome but not mandatory to complete this required evacuation drill quickly, safely and effectively.

Thank you for all you do to help us safely transport your students.

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DATE: 
August 29, 2017

TO:    
All Principals,  Jordan School District

FROM:   
Administrators of Schools
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Nancy Ward, Coordinator of Educational Support Services

SUBJECT: 
CPR/First Aid Certification

Jordan School District requires that at least 3 employees in each building be certified in CPR and First Aid. Most certifications are valid for 2 years. It is also recommended that employees who will have direct responsibility for student health and safety be CPR/First Aid certified. This may include front office staff, playground aides, hall monitors, P.E. teachers, etc. It is also recommended that you keep a list of current CPR/First Aid certified staff members by all main phone lines where calls for emergency help may originate. A template is attached.

CPR, First Aid, and AED training and certification is now available to district employees in an online format through the National Safety Council (NSC). The attached memo will outline the steps necessary to complete the online portion of the course. The cost of the course is $19.95 and should be paid by the employee at the time of registration. Schools may provide reimbursement for the course, if funds are available, by following appropriate pre-approval and reimbursement procedures.

Once the online course is completed, employees may sign up to complete their certification by attending a 2 hour skills check session with our district nurses. To sign up for a skill check, you will need to register with JPLS under CPR/First Aid/AED skill check. All skill checks must be completed within 45 days of sign-up for the online course. The dates and times for the skill check sessions are listed on the attached flyer.

Please complete the attached CPR/First Aid certification form and return it to the Educational Support Services office by November 15, 2017.

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Administrators:​

Please remember that all JSD schools are required to conduct a fire drill within the first 10 days of the start of school, and then again within the first 10 days after winter recess.  Emergency drills are reported electronically and information compiled on the Compliance Report for our Administrators of Schools and the Risk Management Coordinator.  Attached are instructions, including the link to the report form and also a review of the process and list of other emergency drills requirements.

The report can also be accessed in the shared Google Drive file:  ASB - Website Doc and Forms, Safety/Security, Reports/Forms/Documents.

Below is the link to the Report of Emergency Drills:

https://goo.gl/forms/NAEiaB69QE5B9p712

For questions, please don't hesitate to contact Peggy Margetts at 801-567-8753 or at peggy.margetts@jordandistrict.org.

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Please be reminded that each school, along with the School Community Council, must provide digital citizenship and internet safety training.

Please see attachment for information regarding the rules and regulations.

 

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A $500 stipend is available to all elementary schools to support and promote gifted and talented instruction and/or gifted and talented special programs. Principals can submit application through April 1, 2018. See attached document for more details and application. For further information contact Rebecca Smith at 801-567-8368.

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DATE:
September 4, 2017

TO:  
Elementary DLI Administrators

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum & Staff Development
Michele Daly, DLI Content Administrator

SUBJECT: 
Substitutes for DLI Parent/Teacher Conferences

The District will pay for fall parent/teacher conference substitutes for 1st-6th grade level DLI target language and English partner teachers. The school will then be responsible for paying for the spring parent/teacher conference substitutes for each grade level.

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