High School Principals: The high school testing bulletin for February is posted below.
Middle School Testing Bulletin – February 2018
Middle School Principals: The middle school testing bulletin for February is posted below.
Elementary Testing Bulletin – February 2018
Elementary Principals: The elementary testing bulletin for February is posted below.
February 1, 2018 Enrollment
DATE:
February 5, 2018
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
February 1, 2018 Enrollment
Please see attached memo.
Middle School Parent Teacher Conference Report Form – Spring 2018
Middle School Principals:
Please return the attached form to Nadine Troxel (nadine.troxel@jordandistrict.org) within two weeks after your conference dates.
Elementary Testing Updates and Reminders – February 2018
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.
Middle School Testing Updates and Reminders – February 2018
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.
High School Testing Updates and Reminders – February 2018
Please see information that was discussed at Principal Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
Residency Determinations – February 2018
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.
2017-18 JPAS Due Dates
Elementary Report Card Meeting – February 5, 2018
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.
DIBELS Classes for K-3rd Teachers – February-March 2018
Please share the attached information with the appropriate teachers.
JCIRA Interactive Writing Class – February 22, 2018
Reminder: Literacy Promise Conference – March 28-30, 2018
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.
Important Payroll Dates for February 2018
See document below for important dates and reminders.
Research Project – Concept Models as Planning Tools for Practicing Science Teachers
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.
Immunization Requirements for Kindergarten Entry 2018-19
Attached is the 2018-19 Kindergarten immunization information for Kindergarten Orientations. Please include this information in packets for your families. Thank you!
Preschool Vision Clinics 2018
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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Human Resources Critical Dates for 2017-18 (Updated)
Teacher Transfer Fairs – February 20, 2018
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
