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For Elementary Teachers Only:  Many elementary schools are moving towards adopting Canvas as their learning management solution (LMS), in lieu of Google Classroom.  To help elementary teachers in facilitating the change in LMS, we will be launching district created templates for elementary classrooms.  These templates are customizable to meet your individual classroom needs and are meant to help teachers have an online classroom option.

For teachers who already use Canvas, you can import your prior course content and overwrite the district templates.  These templates will be launched on Monday Aug. 5th.  Any updates made in Canvas prior to Aug. 5th will be overwritten when the templates are launched, so please wait to move your content into Canvas until after Monday Aug. 5th.  Please contact Digital Teaching and Learning with any questions or concerns.

After Aug. 5 all elementary teachers will be able to import prior content to their Canvas courses.  To help you import your content and remove the district template please watch the video linked here.

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Jordan Health & WellnessCelebrating "Wellness Welcome Week" with three ways to participate:

  • The Wellness Welcome Challenge: The Wellness Team has put together a Wellness Welcome Bingo card to help you stay motivated and kick the year off with your wellness in mind starting with the very first week. Use this link to view the Bingo card.
    • After completing your Bingo card fill out this form to enter our drawing with individual and school/department prizes!  
  • Virtual Lunch n Learns: Build your wellness muscles while you eat lunch! There will be two sessions for each topic, depending on your lunchtime preference. Sessions will repeat each day at both 11:30 a.m.  and1:00 p.m. 
    • Sign up to get a Zoom Link and a reminder or use the link below at the scheduled time.

Aug.14

  • Self-Regulation Strategies for Students (and you too!) - Zoom Link
  • Creating Regenerative Rituals for Personal Wellness - Zoom Link
    • Early Eaters - 11:30 - 12:00
    • Late Lunchers - 1:00-1:30

Aug. 15

  • Conquering Your Calendar - Zoom Link
  • 4 Simple Strategies for Daily Fulfillment - Zoom Link
    • Early Eaters - 11:30 - 12:00
    • Late Lunchers - 1:00-1:30
  • In-person Wellness Experiences: 
    • Yoga: Begin or end your day with mindful movement and relaxing meditation. Sign up to receive a schedule of various yoga offerings throughout the District that will improve your wellness.
    • Quieting Your Mind With Calming Strategies: Visit a wellness center to experience how and why these spaces work and learn how to incorporate these skills into your daily routines. Sign up to receive more information.

We are proud to be part of the Jordan School District and wish you a healing summer vacation. We look forward to starting the year fresh and prioritizing our wellness from the start!

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Sign up for a free educator well-being course and earn re-licensure hours and college credit! Space is limited! Jordan District educators are invited to participate in our 2024 FREE Educator Well-Being Continuing Ed Courses for administrators, teachers, counselors, and specialists. This course is an opportunity for all JSD employees to address their own well-being by exploring practical strategies associated with connection, happiness, self-care, conflict resolution, growth mindset, problem-solving, and more! Participants will collaborate, learn from, and connect with other educators throughout the District as they work towards meeting their own wellness goals. This course is FREE for JSD employees and Winter, and Summer sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited for this great opportunity!Sign up for a free educator well-being course and earn re-licensure hours and college credit! Space is limited! 

Jordan District educators are invited to participate in our 2024 FREE Educator Well-Being Continuing Ed Courses for administrators, teachers, counselors, and specialists. This course is an opportunity for all JSD employees to address their own well-being by exploring practical strategies associated with connection, happiness, self-care, conflict resolution, growth mindset, problem-solving, and more! Participants will collaborate, learn from, and connect with other educators throughout the District as they work towards meeting their own wellness goals.

This course is FREE for JSD employees and Winter, and Summer sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited for this great opportunity!

Participants can earn continuing education, lane-change, and re-licensure hours from SUU (up to 3 college credits).

Sign up using the link below and share this information with professionals in your schools who may be interested in this opportunity.

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Aug. 2024 PD Conference FlyerThe district-wide professional development day is on Aug. 13, 2024.

All licensed personnel are required to select and attend a keynote speaker in the morning and are required to attend a corresponding session to their assignment in the afternoon.

If you haven't already registered for a morning keynote:

  1. Please choose and register for a keynote speaker using this link. Keynote speakers are NOT content specific. The topics and location information for each keynote speaker are included in the registration information. To review your selection, log into your Canvas account or review your confirmation email.

Review Your Assigned Afternoon Grade Level/Content Area Schedule

  1. Please review the following flyer to see the lineup of presenters at your content area location. The afternoon breakout sessions on Aug. 13, ARE specific to content area and grade level. You do not need to pre-register for the afternoon breakouts. You will have time to eat lunch and transition to your content location after the morning keynote.

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Important Payroll Aug. 2024 FlyerPayroll Due: Aug. 2
View Your Paycheck: Aug. 21
Payday: Aug. 23

First Five Days of School:
Aug. 21 - 27 Elementary Level
Aug. 20 - 26 - Secondary Level

As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Annual/Personal leave shall not be taken during the first five days that students are in school unless listed as an exception in policy. If applicable, an explanation of the policy exception must be written in the time off description box.

Welcome New Hires!
Please visit the Payroll website for important information:

TIME OFF:

  • Time Off Information - Employees are allocated new Annual leave days on July 1st each year. At the end of each school year, any unused Annual leave days will rollover into sick days on June 30th. Sick days are to be used for your own personal health reasons unless approved by Human Resources for critical family leave.
  • How to request time off
  • Critical Days

True Time Deadlines:
Pay Period July 1, 2024 - Aug. 4, 2024
Employee Final Submittal: Aug. 7, 2024
First Approval: Aug. 9, 2024
Final Approval: Aug. 13, 2024

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Insurance Services wants to make everyone aware that there is a scam going around that is targeting PEHP clients. If you receive a text from PEHP stating your enrollment has not been completed, please ignore and delete it. These texts are not from PEHP and do not respond in any way.

Thank you and if you have any questions, please contact Jordan Insurance Services at 801-567-8146.

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If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before/after Labor 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
Labor Day Sept. 2, 2024 Aug. 30 & Sept. 3, 2024 July 20 – July 30, 2024

*Critical Days are the first student attendance days before or after a school holiday. If a non-student attendance day falls before or after a school holiday, the Critical Day is the day before or after that non-student attendance day when students are in attendance.

  • 2024-25 Licensed Annual/Personal Leave Taken on a Critical Day
  • 2024-25 ESP Annual/Personal Leave Taken on a Critical Day

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July 2024 Health InsightsCheck out the July 2024 Moreton & Company Health Insights newsletter. Stories include:

Work-Life Balance - In our rush to “get it all done” at the office and at home, it’s easy to forget that as our stress levels spike, our productivity plummets. Stress can affect our concentration, make us irritable or depressed, and harm our relationships.

The Power of Self-Care - Self-care is the practice of intentionally engaging in activities that positively impact mental, physical, and emotional well-being. It directly correlates to mental health, as selfcare techniques can create healthy coping mechanisms for unavoidable stressors in everyday life.

Health Benefits of Hobbies - A hobby is any activity that you frequently do for pleasure during your leisure time. This could include creative, athletic, and intellectual activities. Giving quality time to activities that you enjoy also helps your performance in your professional life. It improves your creative problem-solving abilities and helps you build better relationships with your coworkers by making you more empathetic.

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July 2024 Important Payroll Info FlyerPayroll Due: July 2
Payday: July 25

Direct Deposit Changes: Submit by July 10
View Your Paycheck: July 20

DIRECT DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED!
If you do not have direct deposit your check will be held in the Payroll Department at the District Office for pickup

To sign up for or update your direct deposit you can do so via Employee Access: Direct Deposit Instructions

True Time Deadlines:
Pay Period June 3 - June 30
Employee Final Submittal: July 3
First Approval: July 5
Final Approval: July 9
Independence Day July 4 - District Offices Closed
Pioneer Day July 24 - District Offices Closed

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We are writing to inform you of an important update to our professional learning registration system, JPLS. Starting with the 2024-25 school year, we will be transitioning from JPLS to Canvas Catalog for all in-district professional development class registration and transcript records for those classes.

Action Required: To ensure a smooth transition, we ask each teacher to take the following steps by June 30, 2024:

  • Log into JPLS and download an archive of your transcript
  • Save these records in a secure location for your reference

Why This Change? This decision was made after careful consideration to enhance our professional learning experience. Canvas Catalog offers a more user-friendly interface for end users and provides additional features that we believe will significantly benefit our teachers.  We understand that change can be challenging, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Detailed instructions on downloading your transcript from JPLS is available using the link below.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to Chris Westra in Teaching and Learning, christine.westra@jordandistrict.org or Jared Covili, Admin - Digital Teaching and Learning, jared.covili@jordandistrict.org.

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Q3 2024 Blomquist Hale NewsletterThe Blomquist Hale Newsletter for the quarter has arrived. In this issue, you will find articles on:

  • Spending Time With Family: It’s Time To Unplug - Nowadays, there are many distractions in our world. Life can feel crazy. We are all trying to juggle work, school, social activities, growing to-do lists and of course cell phones and screen time. In todays world, access to phones, tablets, laptops, and smart TV’s is easier than ever. Our lives are lived through multiple screens, each demanding our time and attention, even as we complain that we don’t have enough to give. Whether we are posting on social media sites, checking our emails, playing games or watching entertainment - we are glued to our digital devices.
  • The Importance of Spending Time Together - The benefits of spending time with your family is hard to ignore, which is why it is crucial to make family time a priority. Not only does it have a positive effect on your child’s mental health, but it also makes a real difference in their general well-being and academic performance. Below are a few additional benefits to consider.
  • Fun Activities - Check out 25 ideas for fun activities you and your family can do this summer.

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

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July 2024 Blomquist Hale Workshop FlyersBlomquist Hale has two workshops coming up in July! See attached for the workshop flyer and details outlined below.

  • Topic: Financial Wellness: Navigating Stress, Budgeting, and Healthy Habits
    Date: July 15
    Time: 12 – 1 p.m. MT
    Location: Online!
  • Topic: Road Rage
    Date: July 23
    Time: 12 – 1 p.m. MT
    Location: Online!

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

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

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WarriorsFest FlyerThe Utah Warriors Rugby team is holding the "WarriorsFest" on June 28 at America First Field. They are attempting to break the record to create the world's largest beach ball pit. Proceeds are going to Primary Children's Hospital. The Warriors are trying to get 15,000 people at this event which will be on national TV.

As part of their efforts, the Warriors are offering $10 tickets for the Jordan School District employees.  There will also be live music, a pre-game fanfest, world class rugby, fireworks, and more!  To get tickets, use the link below.

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Dear Educators,

As the school year winds down, we want to give you a big heartfelt thank you! Utah is lucky to have some of the best educators in the nation – you truly make an impact on your students’ lives, your communities, and our state.

Education is the foundation of Utah’s success and the gateway to our future, which is why we’ve made significant investments and advancements in public education. We hope you have felt or will feel some of these benefits in your classrooms, such as:

  • Extra preparation days
  • Increased funds for classroom supplies
  • Lower school fees for your students
  • A boost to your salary
  • Additional paid parental leave
  • A new hotline to help you overcome administrative hurdles

Having visited classrooms around the state and seen the amazing work you do first-hand, we genuinely believe that given some of the hurdles we face, such as many more kids per capita than any other state, the teachers of Utah achieve the best results in the country. We recognize challenges still need to be addressed and are committed to continuing to invest in you and your students.

Your input is highly valued and a significant part of the legislative process. Please continue reaching out to share your feedback, thoughts, and concerns with us and your legislator by visiting le.utah.gov. Additionally, throughout the year, you may receive periodic updates to help keep you informed on education policy in our great state. Again, thank you for all you do. Your sacrifices, hard work, and passion make Utah’s students and education system nothing less than exceptional.

With sincere appreciation,
J. Stuart Adams
Senate President
Mike Schultz
Speaker of the House

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A friendly reminder for the Employee-Funded Sick Bank Policy,

  1. Employees are automatically enrolled in the sick bank each year through the annual donation of one (1) annual leave day to the sick bank.

More information regarding the Employee-Funded Sick Bank can be found in policies, DP326NEG -Sick Leave-Educational Support Professionals and DP 324NEG -Sick Leave-Licensed.

For those who wish to opt out of participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Bank, keep an eye out for instructions starting in the July issues of JEM and JAM.

*First Year Educational Support Professionals and hourly employees are not eligible for sick bank, therefore, a sick bank day will not be deducted (if applicable).

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2024:

  • Shauna Worthington, previously assigned assistant principal at Riverton Elementary appointed principal at Riverton Elementary.
  • April Thompson, previously assigned assistant principal at Oakcrest Elementary will remain assistant principal at Riverton Elementary.
  • Austin Howarth, administrative intern at Riverton High appointed assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle.
  • Joel Pullan, principal at Riverton Elementary appointed assistant principal at JATC-North Campus and Southpointe Adult High.

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June 2024 Payroll NewsCheck out the attached flyer for the latest updates from Payroll for June.  Here are some highlights.

  • Remember that payroll is due on June 4 and payday is June 25. Direct Deposit changes must be submitted by June 10. You can view your paycheck on June 21.
  • Direct deposit is required and you can sign up for, or update your Direct Deposit  via Skyward Employee Access. If you do not have direct deposit your check will be held in the Payroll Department at the District Office for pickup.
  • Tax Season also means your W4 may need updated.
  • The last working day for Elementary Assistants is June 7. 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 7th. True Time Approvers, please approve all True Time by the end of day on Friday, June 7.

  • True time deadlines are as follows - Pay Period May 6 - June 2 | Employee Final Submittal: June 5 | First Approval: June 7 | Final Approval: June 11.