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Sept. 2024 Important Payroll Info FlyerPayroll Due: 9/4
View Your Paycheck: 9/21
Payday: 9/25

Labor Day Critical Days: 8/30 & 9/3
As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Employees may be docked for using annual leave on a Critical Day unless the leave reason is listed as an exception in policy. If applicable, the reason & the policy exception must be written in the time off description box. View the Critical Days FAQ here

Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences: 9/25 & 9/26
As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Annual/Personal leave shall not be used during Parent Teacher Conferences. If Parent Teacher Conference is missed, a leave day (sick or No Pay) should be entered on the Comp Day 9/27

Elementary Professional Development Day: 9/27 - No Students

Sub Payroll Deadlines

  • Pay Period: 8/20-8/30
    Due: 9/3
    Payday: 9/10
  • Pay Period: 9/3-9/13
    Due: 9/13
    Payday: 9/25

SCHOOLS: Please ensure subs are verified weekly

True Time Deadlines
Pay Period: 8/5-9/1
EMPLOYEES: Please submit your time sheets at the end of each week
APPROVERS: Please approve time sheets weekly for accuracy

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Smart Goals
As educators write goals, remind them to be SMART. View a video about SMART goals by viewing the video below and by reviewing the linked flyer. Additional resources may be found at jes.jordandistrict.org.

Sept. 2024 Evaluation NewsletterInterim Requirements

  • Self-assessment
  • 3 Goals Connected to
    • UETS
    • Previous evaluation
    • Student growth with data & Stakeholder input Administrator approval

Smart Goals

  1. Specific: Clear and precise goals that outline exactly what is to be achieved. By the end of the semester, students will increase their ability to use technology tools for math by 50%.
  2. Measurable: Goals that include criteria to track progress and determine when they are accomplished. Students will demonstrate competency of usage of technology through formative and summative assessments.
  3. Achievable: Realistic goals that can be accomplished within the given resources and constraints. Students will be provided with targeted instruction and opportunities to practice with real-life problem solving.
  4. Realistic: Goals that align with objectives and content and are significant to the individual's or organization's success. Enhancing technology tools in math is crucial for overall academic success in future opportunities for education and work.
  5. Timely: Goals with a defined deadline to create a sense of urgency and timeline for completion. The goal will be achieved by the end of the 5. current semester.

Due Date
October 31, 2024 Beginning of the Year interims are due DUE DATE Evaluation

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LCS Fall Family Fair 2024 FlyerLanguage and Culture Services is excited for the annual Fall Family Fair on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the the Viridian Event Center. All Jordan District students and their families are invited to become familiar with the District and the Community.

Special music guests, Superintendents of Rock. Our very own Superintendent Anthony Godfrey is a member of the band. Come out with your family, the food trucks, win prizes, and get to know the school community.

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EyeMed FlyerYou should be receiving your new EyeMed ID cards any day now.  Please note that they are in a plain white envelope so please keep your eyes out.

Your ID card is not required but we know this may bring piece of mind.  You are able to access your member information on the Member Web or the EyeMed Members App.  This information is also available on the Insurance Services website.

The instructions on how to access your account can be found below.

Eye Med - How to Enjoy Your Own "Eye Site"
Your vision plan is like a friendly smile - it doesn't do any good if it's hidden away. Member Web at eyemed.com is here, there and everywhere. It's your vision plan control center. A place to manage the details of every visit and every claim. Instantly. Easily. Smile-ly.

Start managing your benefits in a few easy steps:

  1. Visit eyemed.com and click on Member Login.
  2. If you're a new user, click on Create an Account.
  3. Register using your member ID or the last four digits of your social security number (You'll get an email asking to confirm your account.).*
  4. Finish setting up your new account with your email address
    and a password (To keep it secure, we list some password "musts.").
  5. Come back anytime to change your password, email address and billing preferences (It's all under Manage Profiles.).

Log in 24/7 to:

  • View your benefit details
  • Confirm eligibility
  • Check claim status
  • Print replacement ID cards
  • Locate a provider
  • Schedule an appointment online**
  • View health and wellness information
  • Get special offers

See the good stuff
Register on eyemed.com or grab the member app (App Store or Google Play) now.

* Depends on how your benefit administrator entered you into the system.
** Most, but not all, network providers offer this.

This information is available broadly and is not plan or state specific. Offers are not valid in the state of Texas.

Please contact Insurance Services if you have any questions at 801-567-8146 or insurance@jordandistrict.org

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Elementary Administrators and Teachers,
We previously sent instructions and a tutorial on how to access the new Wit and Wisdom 5th Grade Module 1 and Student Handouts. 

In order to streamline the use of these materials, the Teaching and Learning Department will be printing handouts for lessons 13-35 in Module 1 for use with all 5th grade students. Schools can use the published workbooks that they should have received, for the first 12 lessons of Module 1. 

Module 0 will take approximately one week. The first 12 lessons of Module 1 should take approximately 3 weeks. This schedule should allow 4 weeks to get the materials printed and delivered to schools.

Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to 

Thank you for your continued dedication and hard work.

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The first submission deadline for this year’s Secondary Literature Selection meetings is September 4, 2024. Any full length novel that a teacher would like to use in the classroom must be on the district’s approved list. Teachers may send submissions to the attention of Brandee Bergum in Teaching and Learning. 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 2024-25

Book Submission Deadline Middle School Meetings High School Meetings
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2025 Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Due to a delay in printing, the first Wit & Wisdom book called My Five Senses by Margaret Miller has not yet arrived. However, the literacy teacher specialists have created a digital book which will be used in place of My Five Senses for this year only. The digital book aligns with all the lessons in the teacher manual.

Teachers can use the digital book and the lessons for whole-class instruction to avoid printing and copying the book. The digital book can be accessed directly on Canva, and also on the elementary literacy website under programs, and then under Wit and Wisdom.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Michelle Lovell or Mandy Thurman.

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Utah Opera & Musical Theatre Art Training Workshop FlyerUtah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre presents a Teacher Paint Party: Art Training Workshop
Teachers,  come learn how to facilitate GINORMOUS scenery for original opera projects or murals for any type of backdrop!

  • Minimal amount of time.
  • Connects to the Utah Fine Arts Core Standards and group cooperative learning!
  • You need not be an artist!
  • Come and learn washes, perspective,
  • shading, highlighting and many more techniques!!

Be prepared to create! Wear clothes that wear paint well.

  • Cost: $0
  • Date: Sept. 13, 2024
  • Time: 4 - 7 p.m.
  • Location: Majestic Arts Academy, Jordan SD 7430 S. Redwood Road West Jordan, UT 84084

Questions: pamgee@ufomt.org | Relicensure points available through MIDAS

An OBC Teacher Training Workshop and an Art Training Workshop will also be held at Eaglecrest Elementary in Lehi.  For more information, please view the Art Training Workshop flyer packet below.

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WGU Scholarship Opportunity FlyerGoing back to school doesn’t have to derail your lifestyle or your budget when it’s with Western Governors University. As a new student, you may be eligible for a scholarship which can be applied to WGU’s already affordable tuition.

With our widely respected degree programs in business, IT, education, and healthcare—plus 24/7 access to courses and tests—WGU provides the flexibility and affordability to conquer your future.

WE’RE INSTITUTIONALLY ACCREDITED
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Learn more at wgu.edu or call 866-225-5948.

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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 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. and held in the media center.

  • Oquirrh Hills Middle | Monday, Sept. 16, 2024
  • Sunset Ridge Middle | Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024
  • South Hills Middle | Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024
  • Joel P. Jensen Middle | Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
  • South Jordan Middle | Thursday Feb. 20, 2025
  • Mountain Creek Middle | Monday March 10, 2025

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The documents below only include the handouts for lessons 13-35, as the physical Module 1 workbook can still be utilized for lessons 1-12.  There are a few handouts that have minor changes such as a title difference from the original handouts in the physical workbook. You could choose to exclude printing these pages and use the handouts in the physical workbooks. Two PDFs are included below to give choice in printing one with all the handouts and one with limited handouts with the pages that had minor changes excluded. The handouts left out in the limited handouts document are:

  • Handout 13B - Use Handout 29B in physical workbook
  • Handout 13C - Use Handout 29C in physical workbook
  • Handout 15B - Use Handout 31B in physical workbook
  • Handout 20B - Use Handout 24B in physical workbook - Have students cross out the word surrender  and change it to encounter
  • Handout 22A - Use Handout 13A in physical workbook (minor sentence change)
  • Handout 26A - Use Handout 22B in physical workbook
  • Handout 27A - Use Handout 23A in physical workbook
  • Handout 30C - Use Handout 28B in physical workbook 

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Aug. 2024 DHH Tips for TeachersThe JSD Teachers for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Team has created a monthly newsletter.  The full newsletter for August can be found at the link below. Stories include:

Reverberation - Reverberation is the way sound bounces in an environment. It makes hearing difficult because it smears speech. The chart below gives a visual representation of what hearing sound is like with increased reverberation.

Improving Acoustics - Use FM/audio devices. Close windows/doors. Use sound absorbing items like bookshelves, cork boards, drapes, carpet. Put rubber or tennis balls on chair legs. Good lighting also helps.

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

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ParentSquare for TeachersDrumroll, please… Our district is using ParentSquare, the communication superhero your parents have been clamoring for! This tool is your new sidekick for connecting with families, sending a quick text, sharing epic student moments (think adorable pics), and rallying the troops through creative newsletters and posts. It’s already set up - so get ready to level up your parent engagement game, including texting parents in their preferred language!

How Do I Get There from Here?
Getting started is simple - Just visit ParentSquare.com/signin/, login using your Jordan District Google account and you’re officially connected to awesome classroom communication. ParentSquare works its magic on any device, so whether you’re a phone wiz, a laptop lover or tablet-trained, you’re good to go! Download the free mobile app for iOS or Android, or use ParentSquare from a web browser at ParentSquare.com/signin/.

What Can I Do with ParentSquare?
As a teacher, you have the ability to send both Posts and Direct Messages to your classroom’s families. Both options can be sent through email or text and can be translated to the parent’s preferred language. You can include calendar events to a post, allowing parents to quickly add events to their personal calendar, and even RSVP to your events. Parents can access messages via the ParentSquare app, however, those who do not register their account will still receive a text and email with your messages. Parents who do create an account can interact with your classroom by viewing photos, leaving comments on posts (only visible by you), messaging teachers, and managing their communication preferences.

Where Can I Learn More?
Transform yourself into a ParentSquare Pro! Access Teacher Training 101, self-paced modules, that can be completed in under 30 minutes. Be sure to select “Start Course.” After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Login and navigate ParentSquare
  • Make changes to your notification settings and set office hours
  • Add events to the class calendar
  • Create posts and direct messages
  • Access support and training resources

In addition, you can click on the question mark in the upper right corner within ParentSquare to search comprehensive help articles, see what’s new, or connect with ParentSquare’s amazing support team. If you find that your account, classroom, or parent contact data is incorrect, please reach out to the Information Systems help desk at 801-567-8737.

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Headspace - Enbrace the changeHeadspace offers free access to K-12 (primary-secondary) teachers and supporting staff in the US. Whether you’re feeling inspired to connect more with your students or you’re looking for a new way to bring calm to your classroom, Headspace can help students build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Better focus, less stress, and happier thoughts are just a few minutes away.

Embrace the change - Learn how to navigate it in August
Change can happen in an instant, but how you respond to it makes all the difference. For August, we’re helping you explore different ways to approach changes in your life with acceptance, strength, and the ability to keep moving forward.

  • The Nature of Change - Meditate on how nature evolves and your relationship to it with a sense of ease and well being. Get connected.
  • Fleeting Nature of Life -  Develop a greater understanding of how life changes from moment to moment and feel the freedom that comes from it. Let change in.
  • Approaching Change - Change brings about strong emotions. Use this visualization exercise to help you adapt to it with a wiser perspective. Move through it.
  • Feeling Powerless - Learn to stay focused and grounded when you’re feeling overwhelmed by current events or everyday life. Find your center.

Sign up for monthly live events
Join Headspace for live monthly meditations and quarterly workshops to support mindfulness in your everyday life.

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If you are divorced but your ex-spouse remains on your insurance, please contact Insurance Services immediately so we can assist you in removing them from your plans.  Once your divorce is final, they are no longer an eligible dependent.  Our plan has IRS guidelines that we need to adhere to so we are able to offer tax-free premiums.

Please feel free to call Insurance Services with any questions 801-567-8146.

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BYU Aspiring Principals Program FlyerWant to be a principal? The BYU School Leadership Program invites educators to learn from current school, district, state, and university leaders about becoming a principal. The Academy is a great way to get a taste of school leadership and learn best practices for applying to principal preparation programs and future leadership positions.

The district will cover the cost of your substitute teacher, and BYU will award a $1,000 scholarship to any participants who are accepted to and attend BYU’s Masters of School Leadership Program.  The application deadline is Aug. 29.

Date of Session Time Where Topic
September
Specific Dates Differ for Each District		 Times Differ for Each District At District Offices Intro to Principal Leadership
UELS 1: Visionary Leadership
Oct. 9 Evening 4-6 p.m. Virtual UELS 2: Teaching & Learning
Nov. 6 Full Day BYU Campus UELS 5: School Improvement
Dec. 4 Evening 4-6 p.m. Virtual UELS 3: Management for Learning
UELS 4: Community Engagement
Jan. 8 Evening Virtual UELS 7 Equity & Cultural Responsiveness
Feb. 5 Full Day BYU Campus UELS 6: Ethical Leadership

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Envelope with Warning MessageInformation Systems would like to take a moment to ask everyone to please be mindful of email phishing scams.

At the beginning of the school year we always see an uptick in these types of scams. In particular groups or individuals may try to take advantage of students, parents, and employees by encouraging the purchase of gift cards.

Please remember that Jordan School District employees will never send emails requesting your login name, password, financial information, or gift cards.

Here are a few things to keep in mind while looking out for phishing emails:

  • Is the email asking for personal information or other unusual requests?
  • Have you used a second method of communication to verify the source of the email like making a phone call?
  • Is the email offering money or asking you to send money?
  • Do you normally email with this person or does it communicate an abnormal sense of urgency?
  • Does it sound too good to be true and are they playing on your emotions?

If any of these statements are true, then you may have a phishing email on your hands. Please report any activity that appears to be a scam or phishing to security@jordandistrict.org

Always think before you click and reach out to Information Systems for help if you have any doubts about the legitimacy of an email.

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For information regarding legal liability protection for school district employees, please review the following:

Legal Liability Protection  for Public School Employees
You and your public school have broad liability coverage through the State Risk Management Fund, hereinafter the “Fund.” 

Lawsuits are defended by the Litigation Division of the Utah Attorney General’s Office.

FUND COVERAGE SUMMARY
You have coverage through the Fund if a civil claim or a civil lawsuit for damages is brought against you for acts or omissions occurring:

  • during the performance of your duties, 
  • within the scope of your employment, or 
  • under color of authority, 

You may have the following rights under the Governmental Immunity Act of Utah: 

  • to have any lawsuit defended by an attorney at no cost to you, and 
  • to have any settlement or judgment paid on your behalf.

SECURING COVERAGE
To secure these rights you must: 

  • Immediately notify your school of any claim or lawsuit not to exceed 60 days;
  • Immediately forward to your school all legal documents served on you;
  • Make a written request to your school for defense and indemnification within ten days after service of a lawsuit; and
  • Cooperate in the subsequent investigation and defense, including to make an offer of judgment if requested.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Your rights to defense and payment of claims or judgments do not cover acts or omissions involving:

  • Fraud; 
  • Willful misconduct; 
  • Impairment due to your use of alcohol or drugs; or 
  • False testimony under oath.

Criminal and Occupational Defense Protection
The Fund does NOT provide an attorney or pay for attorneys’ fees incurred in defending a criminal case; or occupational licensing matter (i.e. Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission); nor does it cover or pay for any fines, fees, or any other costs assessed in a criminal case or occupational licensing matter.

However, as a public-school employee, you may have the right under Utah Code 52-6 to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs from your employing school if the indictment or information is quashed, dismissed or results in an acquittal, unless it is quashed or dismissed on motion of the prosecuting attorney. This statute applies if the criminal charges are filed against you for acts or omissions occurring during the performance of your duties, within the scope of your employment, or under color of authority,

Additional Insurance Options

Civil Liability Coverages Civil coverage not provided by Governmental Immunity Act Fund Criminal Defense Coverages
State Risk Fund

Coverage for employees is generally consistent with the Utah Governmental Immunity Act and the statutory limitations of liability. Primary coverage includes General Liability; Auto Liability; Employment Practices Liability; Errors & Omissions; Directors & Officers; and Faithful Performance, generally with limits of $10 Million per occurrence.

 N/A No criminal defense coverage.

For additional information about your rights please see the following: The Utah Governmental Immunity Act, Utah Code 63G-7; Reimbursement of Criminal Defense Costs, Utah Code 52-6; Your Risk Manager or Business Official; or The Utah State Division of Risk Management 4315 S 2700 W Taylorsville, Utah 84129 (801) 957-7170

If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services, 801-567-8285 or bonnie.brennan@jordandistrict.org

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Required literacy classes are now available for registration for new teachers and teachers moving to a new grade level.

If a teacher is moving grade levels and has already taken any of the trainings, they DO NOT need to take them again. If a teacher has completed Wit & Wisdom training for any grade level, they do not need to repeat the training.

To register for classes, go to pd.jordandistrict.org. Classes can be found by searching for the class titles or clicking on the direct links below. Please be sure that all new teachers are aware of the different trainings that they will need for their grade level and the dates that they are being offered. These are currently the only offerings for these classes this year. New teachers should sign up for one date for each training listed under the grade level they will be teaching. In-service rate will be paid for Heggerty and MSRC classes taken outside of contracted hours. Substitutes will be provided for all classes taught during contracted hours. A stipend of $600.00 will be paid to teachers for the completion of the in-person and online book work for LETRS training.

Training for Really Great Reading is not listed because teachers have been emailed a link and that training is completed online. A stipend $300.00 will be provided upon completion of Really Great Reading training.

If you have any questions regarding classes or the registration process, please contact:

Brittney Eldredge
801-567-8161
brittney.eldredge@jordandistrict.org