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El Pollo Loco Hero Day Nov. 2025 FlyerAs part of the upcoming Veterans Day celebration, El Pollo Loco is thrilled to celebrate the heroes among us! On Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 12 & 13, 2025, they are inviting all first responders, healthcare professionals, teachers, and government officials to enjoy a FREE entrée to say “thank you” for everything you do to keep our communities strong.

Participating heroes can indulge in some of our fan-favorite entrées, including the Pollo Bowl, Classic Chicken Tostada, Burrito, or 2pc Chicken Meal. This exclusive offer will be available at select Utah locations, all day long:

  • El Pollo Loco - 88 N 1200 E., Lehi, UT 84043
  • El Pollo Loco - 3692 W 7800 S., West Jordan, UT 84088
  • El Pollo Loco - 76 E University Pkwy., Orem, UT 84058
  • El Pollo Loco - 10590 S State St., Sandy, UT 84070

“This Hero Day is our chance to serve those who serve us every day,” said Brenda San Juan, District Leader at El Pollo Loco. “We want to celebrate our community heroes with a random act of kindness and with the fresh, flavorful meals they deserve!”

To redeem this offer, you simply need to show your Jordan School District ID badge at the register. Note that this promotion is valid for in-store orders only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit one entrée per guest.

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  • Paycheck iconPayroll Due: Nov. 4
  • View Your Paycheck: Nov. 21
  • Payday: Nov. 25

THANKSGIVING RECESS
All Traditional, 206, 207 Contracts - Nov. 26 - Nov. 28
All 242, 245 Contracts - Nov. 27 - Nov. 28

CRITICAL DAYS
All Licensed and ESP Employees - Nov. 25 & Dec. 1

Please familiarize yourself with the Critical Day Policy. If applicable, the reason & the policy exception must be written in the time off description box.

True Time Deadlines
Pay Period: Oct. 6 - Nov. 2

EMPLOYEES: Timesheets should be submitted weekly to be paid on time
APPROVERS: Timesheets should be verified and approved weekly

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Human Resources Badge IconHuman Resources is pleased to announce this week's new openings for Education Support Professionals (ESP) positions across the district. We will be posting weekly highlights in JEM.

Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested in these positions. This does not reflect all ESP positions posted within the last week, only a select number of featured positions.

Featured New ESP Positions
Here is a brief ​description ​o​f the new ESP vacancies posted this week:

  • District Administrative Assistant IV, Full-Time at Administrator of Schools-High: Join the District level high school team by supporting them with a wide variety of administrative assistant functions.
    • Location: District Office, Campus View Drive
  • Service Desk Assistant, Part-Time: Provide first level of support from the Information Systems Department
    • Location: District Office, Campus View Drive
  • Facility Locksmith, Full-Time: Support all aspects of building access control through installation, repair and maintenance of locking mechanisms and hardware devices.
    • Location: Auxiliary Services, Redwood Road
  • Head Custodian IV High School, Full-time: Lead and perform cleaning and maintenance services at a high school including interior and exterior maintenance and event setup up.
    • Location: Bingham High

How to View and Apply
Each posted position has specific criteria and due dates. To see the complete list of vacancies and to ​apply, use this link:

Thank you for your continued dedication to Jordan School District students and families!

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Sound Explorers for Kindergarten Teachers FlyerKindergarten teachers and coaches are invited to attend “Sound Explorers for Kindergarten” on either Nov. 14 or Nov. 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 in the auditorium at the ASB building.

During this meeting, teachers will learn tips and tricks to help students with phonemic awareness and reading CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words. Every teacher who attends will receive phonemic awareness games and supplies.

Teachers can register at pd.jordandistrict.org. Please see the flyer for additional details. 

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Nov. 2025 Incidental Learning DHH Tips for Teachers NewsletterThe JSD Teachers for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Team has created a monthly newsletter.  The full newsletter for this month can be found at the link below. Stories include:

I Can Do It - Students with an IEP - IEP’s will address any areas where a student is not on grade level with their peers. Otherwise, you can assume that they can do any of the work your regular ed students can do, including being called upon to participate in classroom activities.

I Can Do It - Students with a 504 - Provide accommodations for these students allows them to do the same work as other students in your class.

Best Practices - Ask DHH students open-ended questions. Ask DHH students to repeat instructions. Interpreters are not their partners. Help DHH students self-advocate. Special privileges shouldn’t be given on the basis of hearing status. Only one ‘speaker’ at a time and identify who it is.

Closed Captioning - Just a friendly reminder to make sure all videos are accessible by turning on closed captioning or subtitles.

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Nov. 2025 Blomquist Hale FlyersBlomquist Hale has one workshop coming up in November. See attached workshop flyers and details outlined below.

  • Topic: Increasing Optimism - The Psychology and Practice of Gratitude
    • Date: Nov. 18
    • Time: 12 – 1 p.m. MT
    • Location: Online!

To register for any upcoming workshops, please visit blomquisthale.com/workshops/

Blomquist Hale also has two support groups coming up! See attached support group flyers and details outlined below.

  • Topic: We Are Here (LGBTQIA+)
    • Date: Nov. 5 (continues every other week)
    • Time: 12 – 1 p.m. MT
    • Location: Online!
  • Topic: Relationship Improvement Group
    • Date: Nov. 11 (continues every other week)
    • Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. MT
    • Location: Online!

To register for any upcoming workshops, please visit blomquisthale.com/support-groups/

If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Insurance Services at 801-567-8146 or insurance@jordandistrict.org.

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Below you will find information about a feedback survey for Utah’s Core Standards. We encourage you to participate in the survey as a way to provide your own input on the Utah standards.

Each year, the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) administers an annual survey seeking feedback from educators, parents, students, and other interested community members on Utah’s Core Standards.  Core Standards serve as the basic knowledge, skills, and competencies­ each student is expected to acquire or master as the student advances through the public education system.  The survey provides USBE with key insights into potential need for revision to the current standards.  The Utah Core Standards Revision Timeline details the current adoption phase for every content area. You can review the current core standards by visiting the USBE Utah Core Standards page.

The survey will be open for 30 days, from October 1 to October 31 and the results are expected to be reported to the Standards and Assessment Committee on December 5, 2026.  Thank you in advance for your engagement in this feedback process.

If you have questions, please contact Contact: Meghan Everette, Director of Teaching and Learning at meghan.everette@schools.utah.gov.

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Partnering for Success: Vocational Rehabilitation and the Transition to Adulthood FlyerThe Utah Parent Center is presenting a seminar called "Partnering for Success: Vocational Rehabilitation and the Transition to Adulthood." Emily Molinari from Pre-Employment Transition Services will teach how Vocational Rehabilitation and Pre-ETS can support students both inside and outside of school. Emily has been with USOR since 2024 and has had the amazing opportunity to work with many schools across the Salt Lake Valley. She also has experience working outside of schools after school and summer programs for youth.

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We’ve hit the stage all month long with different styles — country twang, rap rhymes, 80’s pop power, and boy-band harmonies — all to share one message: Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility.

Now it’s time for the encore. Jordan School District is pleased to present “Don’t Get Hacked” — a high-energy video that pulls together the top security lessons we’ve been spotlighting all October. 🎥

👉 Watch the video here 

🎸 From Week 1: Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing
 Stay sharp with your inbox. Spot the shady senders, suspicious requests, and too-good-to-be-true emails. Think before you click, partner! 🎣

🎤 From Week 2: Verify but Trust (Data Protection & Privacy)
 Before you share that file in Google Drive, double-check the crowd. Only the right folks get backstage passes — no oversharing allowed. 🔒

🎹 From Week 3: Don’t Stop Believin’ in Strong Passwords
 Make your password a chart-topper: long, unique, unpredictable. And let MFA provide the backup vocals that keep intruders off your stage. 🌟

🎙 From Week 4: Don’t Leave Us Hangin’ — Report It Fast
 Cybersecurity is a group performance, and timing matters. The faster you report suspicious activity — to security@jordandistrict.org, your building tech, or the Helpdesk at 801-567-8737 — the faster we can keep the music playing. ⏱

🎵 Week 5 Encore: Don’t Get Hacked

The beat goes on with the final video. It’s your reminder that cybersecurity isn’t a one-hit wonder — it’s an everyday habit. Whether it’s protecting data, checking email, reporting fast, or locking down your account, we’re stronger when we all play in harmony.

So crank up the volume, enjoy the show, and remember: stay alert, stay protected, and don’t get hacked.

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In music, timing is everything. If the singers are ready at the mic but the beat never drops, the whole show falls apart. Cybersecurity works the same way — when you spot something suspicious, the faster you report it, the better we can keep the performance going.

 👉 Watch the video here

🎶 Why Fast Reporting Matters

  • Quick reporting gives the security team time to block threats before they spread.
  • Early action limits the impact on staff, students, and systems.
  • Even if you’re not sure it’s dangerous, reporting it right away helps keep everything in tune.

🎤 How to Stay on Beat

Don’t sit on the beach staring at your phone like the guy in the video — jump in and hit the note:

  • Email: Send it to security@jordandistrict.org
  • In Person: Tell your building technician
  • By Phone: Call the Helpdesk at 801-567-8737

🎵 Cybersecurity is a group performance. Don’t leave the band waiting — report fast, keep the harmony, and help protect the whole District.

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eFunds for Schools - Step-by-Step Guide for StaffWe are excited to announce and provide a method for employees to pay their school meal balances remotely without going to the front office. Please see the attached instructions on how to set this up. Employees can also set up recurring payments and low balance notifications similar to parents.

Additionally, we want to remind employees that they should avoid having a negative balance on their meal account. Employees may not have a negative balance greater than $10.00.

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K-5 Teachers,

If you have not received training on the Open Up Math curriculum. Please sign up for our final training of the year using this link.

Training Details:

  • Day 1: Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    ASB Presentation Room (Entrance C)
    Lunch will be on your own.
  • Day 2: Nov. 10
    (Half-day, grade-level sessions; details coming soon)

In these sessions we will dive deeper into evidence-based practices in mathematics, explore high-quality instructional mathematics materials, and gain strategies to strengthen your own student-centered learning environment.

We look forward to learning together and continuing to build a strong mathematics community!

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Don’t Stop Believin’ – Strong Passwords & MFA Keep Hackers Out
This week, we’re crankin’ up the synths and spotlighting Password Strength & Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Just like a hit song from the 80’s, your password should be unforgettable — but not predictable. And with MFA backing you up, even hackers can’t remix their way into your account. 🎶

 👉 Watch the video here.

🎤 Password Hits of the 80’s (What Makes a Strong Track)

  • Make it long: At least 12 characters. The longer, the stronger.
  • Mix it up: Use uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols — like layering tracks in a song.
  • Avoid repeats: Don’t reuse the same password across accounts. One hit wonder? Great. One password everywhere? Not so much.
  • Skip the obvious: No birthdays, pet names, or “Password123.” That’s like playing the same three chords over and over.

🎶 MFA: The Backup Vocals That Save the Show

Even the strongest password can fall flat without backup. That’s where MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) comes in:

  • Something you know (your password).
  • Something you have (your phone or a verification code).
  • Together, they make your login as solid as an 80’s power ballad.

Turn it on for your Google account and any other service that offers it.

So before you hit “login,” think like a pop star: make your password strong, let MFA sing backup, and keep the hackers off your stage. 🌟

Don’t stop believin’… in cybersecurity!

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PEHP is doing their part to assist us to keep our claim costs down. This will help the District maintain the best medical plan possible and limit premium increases. If you participate in this program it saves both you and our plan money. PEHP has made updates to a program so you can either get cash back or pay a minimal $45 copay for high cost services. If you have met your out-of-pocket maximum the cash back is still available.

PEHP recently launched the Cash Back/Copay map to help members quickly identify where to go for the best value. It’s based on common surgeries and imaging procedures that can be done outside of a hospital facility, such as knee surgeries, colonoscopies, MRIs, and more. This new program runs alongside existing benefits to reward employees for making smart choices with their healthcare.

Here’s how it works when a member gets service at a facility included in this program:

Traditional Plans
(Automatic — No application needed)

  • Pay no more than $45 copay for all services — no deductible, no hidden fees.
  • Always earn cash back for certain preventive services (e.g., colonoscopy) at select locations.
  • After reaching Out-of-Pocket Maximum, additional cash back may be earned.
 High Deductible Plan 
(Application required)

  • Starts with cash back, once deductible is met, pay no more than a $45 copay until out-of-pocket max is met.
  • After reaching Out-of-Pocket Maximum, additional cash back may be earned.
  • Always earn cash back for certain preventive services (e.g., colonoscopy) at select locations.

To access the Cash Back/Copay Map, log in to your PEHP account and look for it under the Find Providers & Costs menu.

If you have any questions, please reach out to PEHP directly 801-366-7555 or Insurance Services at 801-567-8146 or insurance@jordandistrict.org.

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Fall 2025 DTL Big Six Winter Classes FlyerDigital Teaching and Learning wants to help teachers become Big Six certified this year. Preference will be given to first time DTL participants. The deadline apply for participation this year is Oct. 12. Our program includes stipends as teachers complete various steps in working with Big Six tools in their classrooms. As they complete each step, in order, teachers will receive that stipend.  Stipends are available for completing each step of the program (up to $600).

  • Multiple Part Program (Online Classes and In-Person Activities)
  • Online class begins: Oct. 13, 2025
  • Signup by: Oct. 12

Step 1-Complete the Big Six Certification Course
Our Big Six Certification Course provides teachers with an overview of each tool and helps participants demonstrate classroom application for each. Teachers must complete all assignments and submit them in Canvas to qualify for the stipend ($100). This seven-week course begins on Oct.13, 2025.

Step 2-Earn a Certification for One Big Six Tool
Starting in Jan. 2026, complete the JSD technology course for one of the Big Six tools and pass the certification requirement for that tool. Connect with your Digital Learning Specialist to develop a tech-enhanced lesson using an activity with the digital tool from your course. These lessons should be reviewed by the specialist and submitted in Canvas along with a reflection about your teaching experience ($350).

Step 3 - Teach your peers in a Tech PD Training
The final step in your technology journey involves teaching your colleagues in a PD in-service. Share your technology knowledge by leading a Tech Training in your building about the skill(s) you developed this year. Work with your Digital/Instructional Coach to coordinate your presentation and submit your assignment/reflection in Canvas ($150).

For questions about the program, please contact Jared Covili, Digitial Teaching and Learning Consultant, at jared.covili@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8191.

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Oct. 2025 Wellness Offerings FlyerComplete the survey to offer Wellness Classes
The Wellness Team is looking for employees who might be interested in offering wellness classes to our employees this year. These could be group fitness classes (Pilates, dance, Yoga, etc.) or hobby/creativity classes (sourdough, cooking, knitting, pottery, etc.). We are open to YOUR unique interests and skills and would love to create opportunities for you to share them with your colleagues!

Please fill out this brief form to apply to offer wellness classes to District employees.

We are hoping to provide a broad variety of wellness offerings throughout the year, including on Wellness Day (Friday, Feb. 6), PD Day afternoons, before and after school, and even during breaks. Complete the form indicating your preferences and needs to offer the class, and the Wellness Team will be in touch with you!

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Are you missing out on District emergency alerts and other important messages, like a snow day? Then it's time to take a moment to ensure your contact information and notification settings are up-to-date. This will be a two-step process involving Skyward and ParentSquare.

Update Your Contact Information in Skyward - In order to communicate with you, the following information needs to be updated in Skyward Employee Access.

  • A cell phone number to deliver text messages to you.
  • A phone number to deliver voice messages/calls to you.
  • These can be the same number.

To do this, login to your Jordan District email account and select Skyward Finance from the "waffle menu" in the upper right-hand corner.  A contact information form will be available once logged in.

Manage Your Notification Preferences and Office Hours in ParentSquare - Customize when and how you receive direct messages to align with your personal preferences. To access ParentSquare, navigate to ParentSquare.com and select "Sign in with Google." You will need to be logged in to your Jordan District email account. Here are two options to assist you in receiving messages when and how you choose:

  • Set Your Office Hours  - Use this option if you want to receive direct messages via text to your cell phone during custom set office hours, but not during off hours. ParentSquare Office Hours Tutorial
  • Update Notification Preferences - Use this option if you don't ever want to receive direct messages as a text to your cell phone and instead prefer to view them in the ParentSquare app or via email. ParentSquare Notification Settings Tutorial

Office Hours only apply to direct messages, while your notification preferences apply to direct messages, posts and school alerts. Urgent alerts cannot be disabled and will always be sent to all email and phone numbers available in ParentSquare.

Please update your contact information as soon as possible. Thank you for taking the time to ensure we can reach you when it matters most!

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Fall 2025 URS Retirement Presentation Schedule FlyerLet URS help you understand your benefits and plan a bright future. Whether you're age 20 or 90, whether you have three months or 30 years until retirement... This is for you.

Come learn about your URS benefits. Open to ALL full and part-time employees. Each session will cover URS savings plans along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 pension systems. All sessions will be held in the media center.

  • West Jordan Middle | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Fort Herriman Middle | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.

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Teachers,

Thanks so much to everyone who joined in the October Mastery Connect Practice Assessment! It’s been awesome to see how much your classes are growing and to hear about all the fun things happening across the District. We’re excited to highlight some top-performing schools and classes.  You can check out the results in the digital newsletter and on the paper copy coming in District mail.

Next up, the November benchmark assessment is required for all teachers. If your class meets the Nov. 7 goal, you’ll get a special visit from some surprise guests and a Planet Kindergarten Prize Pack! Also, principals whose schools hit the goal will also be celebrated at the principals’ meeting.

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ or just reach out.  We would love to support you to reach this goal in any way we can.

Thanks for everything you do!

The Literacy Team

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Dear Educators,

Starting Nov. 30, 2025, educators will no longer be able to access the CACTUS (Educator Licensing) platform. Instead, all licensing information will be available in the new USIMS platform.

To ensure a smooth transition, it is essential that you take the following steps:

  1. Set Up USIMS Profile:
    Begin by setting up your USIMS profile as soon as possible. This will allow you to access and manage your licensing information seamlessly once the transition is complete.
  2. Save Information from my.UEN CACTUS:
    Before November 30th, 2025, please save any important information you may need from the my.UEN CACTUS website. This step is crucial to avoid any disruption in accessing your licensing records.

For detailed instructions and support on setting up your USIMS profile and managing the transition, please visit the following link: USIMS Support and Instructions.

We understand that changes in systems can be challenging, and we are committed to supporting you throughout this process. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Brittany Bauer
HR Specialist, Licensing
801-567-8214
brittany.bauer@jordandistrict.org