Jordan School District
Blomquist Hale has one workshop coming up in July. See attached for the workshop flyer and details outlined below.
To register for any of our upcoming workshops, please visit blomquisthale.com/workshops/.
Preventing Cancer Through Wellness
Eight healthy behaviors can go a long way toward improving your health and lowering your risk of many cancers–as well as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Small changes can have a big impact.
For questions about this article, please contact the Population Health team at wellness@moreton.com. If you have any other questions, please contact Jordan Insurance Services at 801-567-8146 or insurance@jordandistrict.org.
Payroll Due: July 2July 25 is the first paycheck of the 2025-26 contract year for all 242 & 245 day employees.
Attendance Incentive will be paid on the July 25th paycheck for all eligible employees.
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
District Office Closed:
July 4 - Independence Day
July 24 - Pioneer Day
True Time Deadlines:
Pay Period: June 2 - July 6
EMPLOYEES: Please submit your timesheets at the end of each work week
APPROVERS: Please ensure you are approving time sheets weekly for accuracy
📁 All ParentSquare posts for the 2024-25 school year will be archived on June 20.
✅ Why do we archive?
📁 What will be archived?
❌ What will NOT be archived?
📦 Access to Archived Posts
Should you have any questions or need assistance accessing archived posts, contact the Information Systems help desk at 801-567-8737, or ext. 88737.
With the District's increased investment in Google this year, Information Systems is simplifying our email security. We are returning to the previous Google SPAM folder setup. The Proofpoint End User Digest system will no longer be used.
Effective July 24, your SPAM/bulk mail will be directed to the SPAM email folder in your main Gmail interface. This means that emails identified as potential SPAM will go directly to your Gmail SPAM folder, rather than being held in a Proofpoint quarantine.
What Happens to My Proofpoint Rules?
Unfortunately, any rules you created in the Proofpoint End User Digest will not transfer to Gmail. If you need to adjust how Gmail identifies SPAM, you will need to modify or create rules directly within your Gmail settings.
Recommendations
Please review your Gmail SPAM folder after July 24 to check for any important emails. Make sure to update your Gmail filter settings as needed to manage SPAM effectively.
For Support
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Information Systems Help Desk at 801-567-8737.
Jordan School District and the Salt Lake Bees are once again joining forces to show appreciation to all JSD employees by offering free tickets to an upcoming Bees game at the beautiful new Ballpark at America First Square in South Jordan. This year you have three nights to choose from; Wednesday, August 6, Thursday, August 7, or Friday, August 8.
This is what you need to know:
Please use the link below to order your tickets and t-shirt. Select tickets for one night only.
We look forward to seeing you for a fun night out at the brand-new ballpark!
The Board of Education has approved the negotiated agreements for licensed educators and educational support professionals for the 2025-26 school year. To view the agreements, please use the link below.
We are coming down to the end of the 2025 open enrollment period and there are a few important changes this year. Take a minute and review the Open Enrollment Changes letter attached or watch the video that can be found on the Insurance Services webpage.
We have also created some Spanish Open Enrollment materials. We now have the employee guide as well as an open enrollment recording.
If you would like to set up a time and not have to wait, please contact us 801-567-8146 / insurance@jordandistrict.org. Our office gets very busy as it gets closer to the end of open enrollment. We want to be able to spend as much time with you as necessary, but it isn't possible the last few days. Please attempt to complete your open enrollment and get all of your questions answered as soon as possible.
Jordan Credit Center is seeking to fill positions for Physical Education, Financial Literacy, and Health courses. Instructors are needed immediately in asynchronous virtual courses for original credit, grade replacement credit, and credit recovery. Number of instructors will be based on fluctuating student enrollment. Only internal JSD candidates will be considered. Accepting only current licensed, contracted educators. See complete Frontline listing for more detail (JobID: 12330). Applicants must start an application profile and state they are current employees before they will be able to see the posting.
For general information about Jordan Credit Center, please see our website at tl.jordandistrict.org/secondary/credit/
Summer provides a great chance for teachers to learn a few new technology tricks. We encourage JSD educators to take advantage of the FREE technology classes being offered by our friends at the Utah Education Network (UEN). Here are a few great ideas to explore over the summer!
✨ New Course Spotlight:
Explore our latest offering, Mastering UOSL for Effective Teaching. Designed to incorporate Utah's Online School Library's wealth of information resources into your instructional strategies.
🧠 Keep Learning, Your Way:
Take advantage of UEN’s self-paced courses to refresh your skills and discover new tools for the classroom.
📦 Nearpod Reminder:
If you are using content from the 21st Century library, make sure to save your Nearpod lessons before June 30, 2025, to avoid losing any of your valuable content! Learn more here.
Now that you’ve dipped your toes in the ParentSquare pool this year, are you ready to dive deeper into all things ParentSquare? Introducing ParentSquare Pointers, our periodic dose of ParentSquare tips and tricks delivered via JEM. Think of it as a cheat sheet to avoid digital communication disasters. We’ll reveal underutilized features, share tips to make you ‘oooh’ and ‘ahhh,’ and remind you how to avoid blunders, like sending messages to the wrong peeps (been there, done that).
First up: Summer Camp!
⛺ Missing out on summer camp? ParentSquare has you covered! Each day, you'll embark on a different journey packed with self-paced activities and helpful resources, along with a few surprises along the trail. Choose your own path, learn at your own pace, and unlock the secrets of ParentSquare like a true summer explorer.
⛺🌞Complete all activities and receive a 5-hour professional development certificate. And don’t forget to swing by the virtual campfire 🔥 aka live webinars 🔥 where we’ll dive into cool features, swap stories, and maybe even roast a few (metaphorical) marshmallows together.
Your adventure awaits - Just follow this link:
Food for Thought
A new research study showed that a healthy, balanced diet was linked to superior brain health, cognitive function, and mental wellbeing. The study, involving researchers at the University of Warwick, sheds light on how our food preferences not only influence physical health but also significantly impact brain health.
The dietary choices of a large sample from the UK Biobank were analyzed along with a range of physical evaluations, including cognitive function, blood metabolic biomarkers, brain imaging, and genetics–unveiling new insights into the relationship between nutrition and overall wellbeing.
For questions about this article, please contact the Population Health team at wellness@moreton.com. If you have any other questions, please contact Jordan Insurance Services at 801-567-8146 or insurance@jordandistrict.org.
We are halfway through open enrollment and we hope you have all of your questions answered. If not, there is one more meeting you can attend. It will be held Monday, June 2 at 3 and 4 p.m. in the Herriman High Media Room.
You are always welcome to contact JSD Insurance Services, 801-567-8146, insurance@jordandistrict.org, with any questions. We are located at the District Office and are here from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please don't wait until the last week of Open Enrollment because it gets very busy and we want to spend as much time with you as necessary.
Please note that open enrollment ends on Sunday this year. It would be very beneficial if you could have your elections completed prior to Friday, June 13.
Please review this information if you are benefit eligible but have healthcare through the Marketplace and receiving a subsidy. If you currently work for Jordan School District and are benefit eligible, you DO NOT qualify for subsidies through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Please read the attached form, Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage, for detailed information. Now is your chance to elect coverage with the District during open enrollment (May 15 - June 15). If you have taken advantage of subsidies, please contact a tax advisor for guidance on amending your taxes if necessary.
If you need additional assistance or have questions, please contact Jordan Insurance Services 801-567-8146 / insurance@jordandistrict.org.
Blomquist Hale has two workshops coming up in June. See attached for the workshop flyers and details outlined below.
To register for any of our upcoming workshops, please visit our website at blomquisthale.com/workshops/
Required literacy trainings for elementary teachers 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 trainings, they DO NOT need to take them again.
To register for these trainings go to pd.jordandistrict.org. Trainings can be found by searching for the titles or clicking on the direct links below. Please be sure that all new teachers are aware of the different training 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, MSRC, and Wit & Wisdom 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.
Kindergarten, FIrst Grade, or Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, or Sixth Grade
To register for these trainings go to pd.jordandistrict.org.
Beginning in August 2026, the Language & Culture Services team will hold a Spanish for Educators class. We are excited to help you communicate with your students to break down learning barriers.
Please complete the interest form at the link below, to help us gauge interest, and determine class times/locations. Classes will only be for licensed educators only.
Language & Culture Services is providing a series of Professional Development throughout the summer, beginning in May!
June 17 & 20 - Family Engagement & Newcomer Support
For administrators/school leaders, teachers. Click on a date below to enroll.
Location: Juniper Elementary School
July 29 & 31
Instructing Multilingual Learners - 0.5 USBE Credit Available
For educators and licensed staff working with & instructing MLs. Click on a date below to enroll.
Location: Juniper Elementary School
Interpreter Certification Course
For JSD Employees providing interpretation in schools
Enroll here
As we near the end of this school year, we want to thank you for your tireless work, resilience, and tremendous dedication to student success.
Even though summer break is just around the corner, we are excited to announce an impressive line-up of speakers for our District-wide Professional Development Day on August 12, 2025. We invite you to choose the one that best fits your needs. There is something for everyone!
Please start preparing for your participation by following the steps below.
By Friday, May 30, 2025:
Sign Up for Your 2-Hour Morning Keynote Speaker
Any teacher can sign up for any keynote. The topics and location information for each keynote speaker are included in the registration information.
***You will receive a confirmation of your keynote choice and location to remind you of your selection.
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025:
Required - Attend your 2-Hour Morning Keynote starting at 8 a.m.
Optional - Attend One of Two 1-Hour Sessions AFTER Your Keynote
Required - Attend the Afternoon Session at YOUR School
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – JUNE 6
TRUE TIME AND TIME OFF
Please make sure all of your True Time and time off is submitted and approved before leaving for summer break.
Last contract day for the 2024-25 school year