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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.

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Sept. 2023 ELLevation Training FlyerLanguage and Culture Services will be offering a virtual PD on Sept 22 at 1 p.m.  LCS will be offering training on how to use the ELLevation website, a great resource for schools and teachers in supporting their ML students!

  • Site overview
  • How to access information about your ML students in one place.
  • Teaching strategies to support ML students during instruction.
  • Opportunities for PD through ELLevation and earning USBE Credit.

ELLevation via Zoom Meeting ID: 830 0071 9835
Passcode: language

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Because of an Educator Video Contest flyerUtah PTA is holding a video contest for all aspiring filmmakers.  Submissions will be accepted until Oct. 13. Here are the requirements for submission:

  • Open to all fully or partially enrolled Utah Public School Students from Grades K-12.
  • Entry Divisions: K-5, 6-8 and 9-12
  • Each video entry must be the original work of an individual student entering.  Only one student can be the applicant and should be filmed in the video.
  • All videos must be submitted on Utah PTA’s website application. Videos must be submitted in MP4, MOV, or WMV format.
  • Any and all persons whose image and/or voice are recorded for the video entry must sign the Consent Form provided below. If persons recorded are minors, they must have their parents sign the Consent Form agreeing to the terms therein. Entries that do not have proper Consent Form releases for each person recorded will not be considered for the contest.
  • For the students’ safety, first names only can be used in the videos except for the educator’s name. Students are encouraged to film the video in places that are not easily recognizable. Students will need to turn off location geodata when filming or remove it from the film before submitting it.
  • Each video entry must be 90 seconds or less to be considered.
  • The content must be family friendly, clean and appropriate.  Inappropriate videos will not be considered.
  • All copyright laws must be obeyed. Students must verify that they own the rights to all media (video, photos, music, etc.) contained in their entry. If students are using royalty-free materials, they must include credits for these materials in their entry. If students are using copyrighted materials, they must be able to provide written permission for their use of the material from the copyright owner.
  • Entries that violate copyright laws and do not contain proper credits, will not be considered for the Because of an Educator Video Essay Contest.

To submit an entry an entry and review consent form guidelines, please visit the Utah PTA contest page using the link below.

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With the beginning of the new school year comes new pay rates along with new deductions.  All employees are encouraged to log in to Employee Access and review their salary placement, FTE, insurance premiums, deductions, name, and address.  This information can all be located under the EMPLOYEE INFORMATION tab.

*Checks that are not direct deposit will be mailed to your school or department.

Your actual paycheck is available to view up to two (2) days prior to payday each month in CHECK HISTORY. If you have questions, please contact the following:

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2023 Flu Clinic FlyersThe following Flu Shot clinics have been scheduled for JSD Employees and their dependents.  Please remember to bring your current insurance medical ID card.

Flu Shot Clinic Schedule for DO & ASB

  • Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 3 - 6 p.m. | Auxiliary Services Building
  • Thursday, Oct. 19 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | District Office

Flu Shot Clinic Schedule for Schools
Please check the linked Google spreadsheet below frequently as schedules may change.

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Paycheck iconSchool Holiday – Labor Day – Sep 4
Critical Days Sept. 1 & Sept. 5

As Per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: 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
Middle & High School Sept 27 & 28

As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Annual/Personal leave shall not be used during Parent Teacher Conferences.

  • Payroll Due: Sept. 5
  • Direct Deposit Changes by Sept. 10
  • View Paycheck: Sept. 21
  • Pay Day: Sept. 25

True Time Deadlines
Date Range Aug. 7 – Sept. 3
Employee Submittal: Sept. 6
First Approval: Sept. 8
Final Approval: Sept. 12

 Substitute Deadlines

Date Range Due  Payday
Aug. 21 - Aug. 31 Sept.1 Sept. 8
 Sept. 1 - Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 25

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JSD Health & Wellness Giveaway PosterJust a reminder to participate in the Health and Wellness Giveaway before it closes on Sept. 12.

A poster with a QR code has been hidden in an important area of each JSD school and/or building. Get a preview of the poster (attached) for an idea of what to look for.

Once you find the hidden QR code, you will be instructed on how to participate.

Those who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing to win a fabulous wellness gift basket that has been donated by JEF.

Entry to the drawing will close on Sept. 12.

Your wellness starts now!

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The annual Nutrition Services Pan Sale is right around the corner. You'll find great prices on new commercial grade kitchen items. Come check it out on Sept. 20 and 21 from 12 - 6 p.m. at the Auxiliary Services Building. Please use Entrance A to enter the North Auditorium. Cash and credit cards will be accepted and the sale is open to the public.

2023 Pan Sale Flyer

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NAMI Suicide Prevention FlyerThis month, Jordan Health & Wellness wants to spread hope and vital information to all educators, staff,  and students, especially those affected by suicide. The goal is to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help please contact safeut or 988.

TAKE FIVE MINUTES to complete five action items developed by the National Council for Suicide Prevention (NCSP) for their Take 5 to Save Lives campaign:

  1. learn the signs
  2. know how to find help
  3. do something to get involved
  4. talk about suicide prevention
  5. share the 5 steps

Also, please checkout the Live On Utah Playbook for more tips and resources.