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CRX International Enrollment PageInsurance Services has partnered with CRX International for prescription medication safety and savings. Sourced in federally-designated countries, brand-name medications are shipped straight to you in their sealed, original packaging. You pay nothing thanks to the exceptional savings CRX International brings to your health plan when you use this optional program. It’s just that simple.

All member copayments have been waived for this program. If you have further questions, please reach out to CRX International directly, visit the Insurance Services website or please call 801-567-8146.

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Opera by Children FlyerThe Opera by Children Teacher Training workshops, as well as the implementation processes and performances, are FREE of cost to schools and provide relicensure points (and/or credit once completing an opera with the class) in professional development from USBE.

  • Participation in OBC requires a full day of creating an original opera and unpacking the process to reveal the core curriculum and fine art curriculum accomplished in this group collaboration process. OBC teaches tools for ease of application of the OBC process and create a plan for our three professional mentors in the genres of Drama, Art and Music to work alongside trained new OBC teachers at the beginnings of each important step in the process within the classroom.
  • OBC also has a Painting Ginormous section that is fun for any teacher interested in providing a larger than life painting experience. This truly allows an OBC trained teacher the ability to understand what is happening and to work side by side with our art mentor while visiting the classroom.

Workshop Schedule

  • Friday, Nov. 3 | 4-7p.m. | Art Paint Ginormous Workshop at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy | Section ID : 114533
  • Saturday, Nov.4 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m | Full Opera by Children Teacher Training at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy | Section ID : 114344
  • To set up a workshop in your area contact Pam Gee directly, but teachers who wish to join in any of the settled sessions may register using the Google Form found through this link as they become available on the noted dates:

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Oct. 2023 Fall Break BINGOWhether you’re traveling or staying in town over the break, the Health & Wellness Team invites you to intentionally nurture your well-being during the break.

Join us in playing Fall Break Bingo! Find a way to incorporate different aspects of wellness and mark each activity you try on the Bingo sheet, aiming to get 5 in a row. Doing so will enhance your Fall Break and set you up for more success when you return from the break.

When you get Bingo, scan the QR code to enter our giveaway for EARLY ACCESS to some exciting activities on Wellness Day on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 (some examples of activities are FREE bowling, painting activities, and pickleball!)

Participate by using the links below and share this information with others you work with who may be interested in this opportunity.

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BYU Masters of Education FlyerHave you been considering a master's degree? Meet faculty and ask questions to learn if BYU can help you reach your career goals. This thesis program can help prepare you to improve your practice as a teacher, fill roles for educational improvement in your school or district, understand educational issues and equity, and pursue advanced scholarship.

  • Oct 26 at 5 p.m.
  • zoom meting: 953 0530 4278 | password: 862600
  • rsvp: tedgradsec@byu.edu
  • 2 year, summer intensive thesis program
  • Cohort model
  • Affordable, low tuition
  • Mentoring and networking opportunities
  • Research-based program

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If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave before or after Thanksgiving on a “Critical Day” for any reason not listed in policy DP335NEG or DP335B, you must submit a request as follows:

How to Request
During the window, the employee must send the request through email. Please include your name, school, position, and the date you are requesting the leave. Requests left on voicemail or over the phone will NOT be accepted.

The employee will receive an email confirmation within two working days after submitting the request. If the employee does not receive a confirmation email, then Human Resources has NOT received your request and your leave will not be approved.

School Holiday Date of Holiday Critical Days Window
Thanksgiving Recess (Licensed) November 22-24, 2023 Nov. 21 and 27, 2023 Oct. 8 – Oct. 18, 2023
Thanksgiving Recess (242, 245 Contracts) November 23-24, 2023 Nov. 21 and 27, 2023 Oct. 9 – Oct. 19, 2023
Thanksgiving Recess (ESP 180, 184, 187, 206 Contracts) November 22-24, 2023 Nov. 21 and 27, 2023 Oct. 8 – Oct. 18, 2023

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2023 Apple Crunch Day FlyerApple Crunch Day is coming up on Thursday, October 19th. This is a great opportunity for us to increase our students’ exposure to local produce here in Utah. We have purchased fresh apples from Pyne Farms in Payson to celebrate this day and share apples district wide.

As part of the promotion, in addition to fresh apples, our department will provide your kitchen managers with activity pages, fun nutrition facts and a video that can be shared with your teachers and school community. Take this opportunity to make the most of Utah's Apple Crunch Day!

Here are some great apple facts:

  • Apple trees can live 100 years
  • 0ver 2,500 different types of apples are grown in the USA
  • An average apple contains 10 seeds
  • The science of growing apples is called pomology
  • Apples float because they are 25% air
  • On average, a person eats 65 apples a year
  • Apples are a great source of fiber

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Jordan School District Employees are responsible for knowing and adhering to all District policies and procedures. The annual crucial policy review is available to District employees in Skyward through "Online Forms." As a condition of continued employment, all employees, with the exception of minor students, are required to complete the crucial policy review by Nov. 1, 2023.

Employees may access this policy review via their Employee Access in Skyward. If you need assistance in accessing Skyward, please call the help desk at 801-567-USER (8737).

Please see the tutorial below if you need additional assistance in accessing or completing the policy review.

Crucial Policy Review
To complete the required Policy Review, login to your Employee Access account. If you need help with your login ID or password, contact the Help Desk at 801-567-8737.

If you have not completed your Policy Review, you will see the screen below. Click the Policy Review link.
Policy Review Window
The Policy Review can also be accessed by selecting Employee Information/Online Forms.
Online Forms Menu

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Front Entrance of Hogle ZooUtah's Hogle Zoo is celebrating educators in October with free general admission to the zoo and select Halloween events.

Educators with a valid school ID will receive free admission to the zoo, Howl & Growl, and BooLights from October 3-31, 2023. Up to FOUR of their guests will receive 50% off admission.

Educators must present a valid school ID to receive discounts. Available for in-person ticket purchases made at the ticket window. Tickets purchased online are not included in this promotion. Promotions and discounts cannot be combined. Every person entering the zoo must have a ticket.

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Oct. 2023 Teaching & Learning NewsletterCheck out the attached flyer or use the links below for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for October. Learn tips and tricks, sign up for upcoming PD, and learn about important updates from the T & L team.

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Dear Employees,

We want you to be aware that FEMA and the FCC have scheduled a nationwide emergency alert test for this Wednesday, Oct. 4 beginning at approximately 12:20 p.m. This will impact anyone with a cell phone.

The wireless emergency alerts will appear on all consumer cell phones which are powered on stating the following: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”

The cell phone portion of the test is scheduled to last approximately one minute and will be conducted with the participation of all radio and television providers in Utah and nationwide.

Thank you.

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Insurance Services wants to remind you that there are several required notices that are included in the Master Policy that is posted on the Insurance Services website.  Open Enrollment for Medicare is coming up so if you or your spouse are getting close to 65 or you have a disabled family member that qualifies for medicare, please review the notice that begins on page 70.  Please reach out to Insurance Services if you have any questions.

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

  • Topic: Monthly Divorce/Separation Support Group
    Date: 3rd Thursday of Every Month – Oct.19
    Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m. MT
    Location: Online!
  • Topic: Pre-Marital: Relationship Ins and Out’s
    Date: Oct. 20 
    Time: 12 – 1 p.m. MT
    Location: Online!
  • Topic: 5-Week Relationship Boot Camp (Mondays)
    Date: Oct. 23 – Nov. 20
    Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m. MT
    Location: Online!
  • Topic: Boundaries in the Workplace
    Date: Oct. 26
    Time: 12  – 1 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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One way to streamline communication despite language barriers is by showing parents how to translate Skyward into any language. Each user can translate the Skyward site into their preferred language with just a few clicks in Google Chrome. Check out the video below to see how.

*Hint - The translation tool works on other websites too! Be sure to share this link with families and guardians. 

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Paycheck iconPayroll Due Oct. 3
Direct Deposit Changes by Oct. 10
View Paycheck Oct. 21
Pay Day Oct. 25

True Time Deadlines
Date Range Sept. 4 – Oct. 1
Employee Submittal Oct. 4
First Approval Oct. 6
Final Approval Oct. 10

Substitute Deadlines

Date Range Due Payday
Sept. 16-Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 10
Oct. 1 - 15 Oct. 16 Oct 25

Grade Transmittal Day
Oct. 23
All 206, 242 and 245 employees must record a leave day if not in attendance.

Fall Recess
All Traditional, 206/207 contracts Oct. 24 – 27
All 242, 245 contracts Oct. 26 – 27

Critical Days
All Licensed and ESP employees Oct. 20 and Oct. 30

As Per DP335(B) and DP335NEG: Contracted employees who have not been approved by Human Resources for using an annual/personal day on Critical Days may be docked (Licensed $156 or ESP 40% of their daily rate) unless the leave reason is listed as an exception in policy. An explanation of the exception must be written in the time off description box. Please refer to policy for further clarification.

Parent Teacher Conference
Elementary School Oct. 4 – 5
(Comp Day Oct. 6)
As per DP335(B) and DP335NEG: Annual/Personal leave shall not be used during Parent Teacher Conferences.

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2024 Health & Wellness Day Save the Date FlyerEmployee Health and Wellness Day is back for 2024!  There will be free offers, discounts, in-person, and virtual activities on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

We are very appreciative of community partners who are supporting our Health and Wellness Day!

More details for Health and Wellness Day will be coming soon.  Watch for updates in JEM!

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2023 Q3 Blomquist Hale NewsletterThe Blomquist Hale Newsletter for the quarter has arrived. In this issue, you will find articles on:

  • Helping Your Child With Stress & Anxiety - All kids and teens feel stressed at times. Stress is a normal response to changes and challenges. And life is full of those, even during childhood. We tend to think of stress as a bad thing, caused by bad events. But upcoming good events (like graduations, holidays, or new activities) also can cause stress. Kids and teens feel stress when there’s something they need to prepare for, adapt to, or guard against. They feel stress when something that matters to them is at stake. Change often prompts stress, even when it’s a change for the better. Stress has a purpose. It’s a signal to get ready.
  • What to Do and Not Do - When children are anxious, even the most well-meaning parents can actually make the youngster’s anxiety worse. It happens when parents try to protect kids from their fears. Here are pointers for helping children escape the cycle of anxiety in a healthy way.
  • Managing Anxiety: Home & School - Anxiety is another word for feeling worried or scared. It’s normal for children and teens to feel anxious sometimes, like before a big test at school or talking in front of a group of people. But if your child’s anxiety gets in the way of normal activities, such as sleeping alone at night, playing outside or going to school, they may need extra support. The good news is that there are things you can do to help prevent your child from feeling anxious and help them handle worries when they happen.

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Jordan School District is bound to provide the life carrier the information that is currently listed in InfinityHR, our enrollment system. As a reminder, you should verify what our records are showing as far as your beneficiary goes each open enrollment period at the minimum. You are able to change this information at any time. Please log into InfinityHR - www.infinityhr.com to verify that you have it set up correctly. Especially if you have had a life event change. You can add both primary and secondary beneficiary(s).

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

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SUU Endorsements FlyerSUU is offering endorsements for free with a USBE Grant if you are currently teaching K-12 In Utah

  • Educational Technology
  • Elementary Stem
  • Elementary Science
  • Elementary Math
  • Elementary Math Specialist

Other endorsements are available for only $300 per class:

  • Gate (6 classes)
  • ESL (6 classes)
  • K12 Literacy Specialist (6 classes)

Ready To Learn More? Join a quick 30 minute Zoom With SUU to learn how to apply and why you should capitalize on this enrichment opportunity.

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Language and Culture Services would like to share some amazing community resources that have been sent to us. From Hispanic Heritage month to field trips for students.

  • Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! (Sep. 15 - Oct. 15)
    Our second largest community in Jordan District is the Hispanic Community and we want to look for ways to celebrate and recognize this month at your school. Announcements, music, flyers home. Bring parents in as volunteers to share their culture. Let us know how you’re celebrating. Here are a few resources to help you.
  • The Bopsim Korean Festival on Friday, Sept. 29. In collaboration with Korean government-operated entities and the University of Utah, they present this festival which carries special significance as it commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Korea-US Alliance. Field trip for students from 11 - 2:30 p.m. Please email jh@cupboptruck.com for coupons and vouchers for yummy cup bop.

  • Calling all 7th - 9th grade students and educators in Utah! - The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs is excited to host the Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit — a free and virtual youth leadership event—on Monday, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13 from 9-11 a.m. The program will be the same on both days to accommodate more school schedules. This annual program aims to motivate students of diverse identities to explore college and career pathways, financial empowerment, and leadership development.  Schools can bring their students together and participate. Learn more at the 2023 Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit page.
  • Men and Women of Promise - Men and Women of Promise Conferences expose students to a different way of life through a one-day corporate experience with professionals who listen and help cast a vision for their lives. The Men of Promise Conference will be held on Oct. 3rd and the Women of Promise Conference on Oct. 4th. Contact Marty Carter for permission slips and sign ups. For more information visit the DBU Global Men & Women of Promise page.
  • For 9th - 12th grades Expect the Great - Expect The Great is a free event focusing on college and career awareness and readiness for African, African-American, and Black students and communities in the state of Utah. The theme of this initiative is “Build, Invest, Connect”. Registration is available on the SUU Expect The Great site.  Charter busses will be available.