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July 2023 Health Insights NewsletterDid you know that adding nature to your life can have a material impact on your physical and mental health? This month’s Health Insights will show you just how important your environment can be. You can invest in improving that environment by joining our recycling challenge and making minor adjustments at work or home. Use the link to download this month’s Health Insights.

 

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July 2023 Blomquist Hale WorkshopsBlomquist Hale has three workshops coming up in July! See attached for workshop flyers and details outlined below.  

  • Topic: Anxiety Group (Monday’s)
    • Date: July 10 – Aug.14
    • Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m. MT
    • Location: Online!
  • Topic: Monthly Divorce/Separation Support Group 
  • Date: 3rd Thursday of Every Month – July 20
  • Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m. MT
  • Location: Online!
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  • Topic: Tap-In to Healing by Releasing Distress Through the Body
  • Date: July 21 
  • Time: 1 – 2 p.m. MT
  • Location: Online!

To register for any of our upcoming workshops, please visit our website at blomquisthale.com/workshops/

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The following are new administrative assignments:

  • New Assignment effective July 31, 2023:
    • Melissa Flores, Senior Associate General Counsel at Maricopa County Community College appointed General Counsel.
  • New Assignments effective July 1, 2023:
    • Jerilyn Schafer, assistant principal at Westland Elementary appointed principal at Riverside Elementary School.
    • Kim Anderson, previously assigned assistant principal at Welby Elementary appointed assistant principal at Westland Elementary.
    • Janae Young, previously assigned assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary appointed assistant principal at Welby Elementary.
    • Holly Bagley, previously assigned administrative intern at Southland Elementary assigned administrative intern at Silver Crest Elementary.
    • Nanette Ririe, principal at Monte Vista Elementary appointed assistant principal at Southland Elementary.
    • Natalie Gleave, previously assigned assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary appointed principal at Monte Vista Elementary.
    • Baylee Lansford, assistant principal at Blackridge Elementary appointed assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary.
    • Ann Henrie, teacher specialist at Heartland Elementary assigned administrative intern at Blackridge Elementary.
    • Russell Stephenson, previously assigned assistant principal at West Hills Middle appointed assistant principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle.
    • Kristie Howe, principal at Eastlake Elementary appointed assistant principal at West Hills Middle.
    • Hallie Myler, assistant principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary appointed principal at Eastlake Elementary.
    • Ami Anderson, instructional coach at Rocky Peak Elementary assigned administrative intern at Butterfield Canyon Elementary.

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ARUP Summer 2023 FlyerSet up an appointment to donate blood by going to Utahblood.org or call 801-584-5272.

Bring a copy of the attached  flyer and school ID into the Sandy Donor Center to receive a $10 Amazon card. Get 10 teachers from your school to donate blood this Summer and receive a $100 gift card for your school.

Sandy Donor Center
9786 Sandy Parkway (500 West)

Monday, Saturday and Sunday
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday
12 - 7 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Learn more about blood donation and save lives.

  • Photo ID is required.
  • You must be feeling healthy and well the day of donation.
  • Signed ARUP parental consent form is required for all high school donors.
  • Minimum 110 pounds. Additional height and weight requirements for donors ages 16-23 years old.
  • Eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating.
  • You can donate whole blood every 56 days.

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE BLOOD IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

  • CURRENTLY:
    • Have cold or flu symptoms or do not feel well the day of donation.
    • Have taken antibiotics within the past seven days. (Antibiotics taken for acne are okay.)
    • Are pregnant or have been within the last six weeks.
  • WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS:
    • Have received a blood transfusion.
    • Have had a graft, such as bone or skin.
    • Have had an accidental needle stick.
    • Have come in contact with someone else’s blood.
    • Have traveled to an area at risk for malaria.
  • EVER:
    • Have or are at risk for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
    • Have ever used a needle to inject nonprescription drugs (including steroids).
    • Have had hepatitis after the age of 11.
    • Have spent more than five years in Europe since 1980.

To protect your health and to ensure that donated blood is safe for patients, you may be told you are ineligible to donate blood. However, you may be able to reschedule your donation for a later date. If you have questions regarding blood donor qualifications, please call (801) 584-5272.

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June 2023 Blomquist Hale Workshop FlyersBlomquist Hale has two workshops coming up in June! See attached for workshop flyers and details outlined below. 

  • Topic: Monthly Divorce/Separation Support Group 
    • Date: 3rd Thursday of Every Month starting on June 15
    • Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m. MT
    • Location: Online!
  • Topic: Parenting Ages 0-3
    • Date: June 16
    • Time: 1 – 2 p.m. MT
    • Location: Online!

To register for any of our upcoming workshops, please visit the Blomquist Hale Workshops page.

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Q2 Blomquist Hale NewsletterThe Blomquist Hale Newsletter for the quarter has arrived. In this issue, you will find articles on:

  • The Importance of “Play” on Mental Health - Play is an essential component of human development that is often overlooked or undervalued. While play is often associated with childhood, it is important to recognize that play is important for people of all ages. Play allows us to explore our creativity, build relationships, and engage in activities that bring us joy and satisfaction.
  • Importance of Play - Despite the benefits of play, many people overlook or undervalue this important activity. In a culture that prioritizes productivity and achievement, play is often seen as a waste of time or a luxury that can only be indulged in when other obligations have been met. However, it is important to recognize that play is not only enjoyable, but essential for mental health and well-being.
  • Ideas of Play - It is important to note that play does not necessarily have to be a structured or organized activity. It can be as simple as taking a walk in nature, listening to music, or engaging in a creative hobby. The key is to engage in activities that are enjoyable and fulfilling, and that allow individuals to let go of their usual responsibilities and constraints.

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June 2023 Health Insights NewsletterWith summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors! This month’s Health Insights will tell you exactly why nature is essential—and give you tips on navigating it. Take the “On My Way” challenge to hit the trails, soak up the sun (safely), and improve your health. Use the link to download this month’s Health Insights.

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Don't Forget Open Enrollment FlyerMake your changes for the 2023-24 plan year.

A couple of things you need to be aware of:

  1. You can watch a recording of an open enrollment presentation on the Insurance Services website.
  2. Effective Sept. 1, Dental Select will no longer be offering the Silver Discount Plan. If you are enrolled, please make sure to go online and enroll in one of the other options if you are interested.
  3. As an employee of Jordan School District, you can elect 5x your salary up to $300,000 in life insurance without answering any health questions. Your spouse can elect up to 50% of the employees amount to a max of $50,000 without any health questions.

THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE THIS OPEN ENROLLMENT.

  1. If you participate in Flex Spending, don't forget you need to elect a new amount every year.
  2. If you don't want to change anything, you don't have to do anything. Please go online and verify that you have all of your dependents listed for the basic life policy the district pays for and update beneficiary information if necessary.

Contact Insurance Services with any questions: insurance@jordandistrict.org

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Paycheck iconLast Five Days of School
May 31 – June 2
As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Annual/Personal leave shall not be taken during the last five days that students are in school unless listed as an exception in policy.  An explanation of the exception must be written in the time off description box.

  • Payroll Due - June 2
  • Direct Deposit Changes by June 7
  • View Paycheck - June 21
  • Pay Day - June 23

True Time Deadlines
Date Range May 1 – June 2
Employee Submittal - June 2
First Approval - June 2
Final Approval - June 2

Substitute Deadlines
Date Range May 16- June 2
School Deadline - June 5
Department Deadline - June 6 (noon)
Pay Day - June 9

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If June 2 is the last day True Time employees and approvers are working before summer break, please make sure all True Time is submitted and approved on time to avoid a delay in receiving June paychecks.

True Time employees MUST clock out and submit all of their True Time on their last day of work this week, no later than Friday, June 2.

True Time approvers MUST approve all of their True Time by the end of the day on Friday, June 2.

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Mountain Star Social Media Seminar InformationJoin Mountain Star Childrens Services for a free, virtual seminar addressing social media and your children on Wednesday, June 7
12:00 - 1:00 PM. MountainStar Children's and Timpanogos Regional Hospital Pediatric Intensivist, Dr. Aziz Farhat will be presenting.

Get practical advice about items such as: age appropriate media use, regulating time spent on social media and talking to kids about their experiences on social media.

Can't attend at the scheduled time? Register to receive a recording of the class to watch on your own time. 

  • Register for Healthy Conversations - Social Media and Kids
  • Find out about other Mountain Star Healthy Conversations at the Healthy Conversations Classes page.

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USU Instructional Leadership Info Session FlyerAre you interested in becoming a principal or assistant principal?

Utah State University’s Instructional Leadership program is holding a virtual information session to recruit fantastic students to our principal preparation program.

Register for the upcoming virtual info session at USU to learn about our pathways to the administrative license!

SESSION TIME - Thursday June 8 | 4:30 - 5:30pm

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Technology Week at JSDTechnology Week can help you improve your technology skills by learning about one of the following programs: Adobe Creative Cloud Express, Google Workspace, Nearpod, Canva, Mastery Connect, and Canvas. These classes are flex offerings, with synchronous and asynchronous coursework completed online through Canvas.

There are stipends available as you complete the technology courses and integrate the tools in your classrooms and buildings. Teachers can earn $200 by completing the technology course and certification. There is an additional $350 stipend for working with your Digital Learning Specialist to teach a tech-enhanced lesson in your classroom. Finally, you can earn an additional $250 by leading a Tech PD training in your building. Limits Apply*

Contact Jared Covili, Digital Teaching and Learning Consultant, at jared.covili@jordandistrict.org or 801-587-8191 with questions.

Apply for participation today.

*Classes are limited to 20 participants. Must have an active teaching license. Teachers cannot already have a certification in the desired technology program. Applicants can only take one class for the stipend program and cannot have participated in our summer round of courses. Stipends only apply to classes taken in Jordan School District during the 2023-24 school year.

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2023 Professional Development Day FlyerPlease see the accompanying flyer containing specific information for each grade level/content regarding the district-wide professional development day on Aug. 15. All licensed personnel are required to attend. Please contact your principal if questions arise about unique teaching assignments. Administrators should be in attendance with teachers.

Use the links in the flyers for additional details. See you there!

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The first submission deadline for next year’s Secondary Literature Selection meetings is September 6, 2023. Any full length novel that a teacher would like to use in the classroom needs to be on the district’s approved list. Teachers may send submissions now or at the beginning of the school year before September 6. Submission directions and forms can be found here: Secondary Literature Selection Process Our secondary approved lists can be found here: JSD Approved Literature Lists

Lit. Selection Dates 2023-24
Committee A

Book Submission Deadline Middle School Meetings High School Meetings
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Thursday, April 25, 2024

Lit. Selection Dates 2023-24
Committee B

Book Submission Deadline Middle School Meetings High School Meetings
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Thursday, March 7, 2024
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Thursday, May 2, 2024

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It has been brought to our attention that Intermountain Health is having issues with their bills.  Please make sure to match any provider bills with your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from PEHP.  You are only responsible for the amount that PEHP shows as a patient's responsibility.  Your providers receive the same information so they are aware of the amount they should be writing off.

If you have recently paid an Intermountain Health bill, please verify the amount you paid matched the amount on your EOB. If it was incorrect the Intermountain Health billing department has been made aware of the situation and can help you get it adjusted.  Please login or create an account at www.pehp.org to view EOB’s.

If you have any issues getting it corrected, please contact Jordan Insurance Services at 801-567-8255 or insurance@jordandistrict.org and we will be happy to assist in getting it resolved.

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Flight School & Planet Kindergarten FlyersWe are excited to announce our beginning-of-year reading challenges: Planet Kindergarten & First-Grade Flight School. The Elementary Literacy Specialists will be out visiting kindergarten and first grade teams to invite them to participate in these challenges. These challenges will help put students on the path to meet end-of-year literacy goals!

See the attached invitations for the goals and resources.