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NYL Support Service FlyersNew York Life has partnered with ComPsych to provide financial, legal, estate, and wellness support.  All benefit eligible employees can call 800-344-9752 and tell the customer service representative you are with Jordan School District to receive assistance.  Alternatively, you can go to guidanceresources.com and use the Web ID: NYLGBS to access resources online.

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Jan. 2023 Literacy Matters NewsletterThe Literacy Matters Newsletter has the latest literary updates. Be sure to read this edition to stay connected with literacy. This newsletter includes:

  • Walk to Read Extension Group Support - Our wonderful Gifted and Talented department has created a folder of tips and supports for the resources that were given to schools, such as Jacob's Ladder, Vocabulary Ladders, Byrdseed TV, etc. We encourage coaches and teachers to take a look! If you would like more support, please reach out to Taryn Cox for more training. GT-Walk to Read- Extension Resources.
  • 95 Percent Group - Great news! The Phonics Lesson Library decodable passages are now available to download and print! Coaches can find them by logging in to 95percentgroup.com and clicking on the related PLL. We have also downloaded them into a shared folder for easy access: Decodable Passages. These can be used to supplement the phonics chip kit lessons in Walk to Read or to provide extra practice in classrooms or other WTR groups.
  • Zoom Q&A Meetings for Coaches - The district literacy team will be hosting optional monthly Zoom meetings for coaches who have questions relating to literacy instruction and assessment. Our next meeting will be Monday, January 23rd at 2:00. Coaches can submit questions beforehand via this survey.
  • 6th Grade Acadience & Growth Measure - To facilitate 7th grade reading class placement, middle schools have asked that 6th graders complete MOY Acadience and Growth Measure assessment by Jan. 6.

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Effective Teacher Training (ETT) is back! Our last section filled within one day of being announced, so register ASAP to reserve your spot. We are offering two more sections this year.

Dates Course Section Register by
Winter Section  Jan. 23 - March 13 101914 117557  Jan. 19
Spring Section April 3 - May 22 101914 117558 March 30

ETT Winter & Spring-2023 FlyerFor: All general education and special education teachers
Also Welcome: Specialists, mental health providers, ESPs
Instructional coaches can request to be an observer of the course instead of registering on JPLS.

Topics include: Antecedents, behavior basics, class-wide and individual interventions, increasing academic effectiveness, data-based decision making, students with unique needs, and personal wellness.

Format: This 7-week course will be offered online in an asynchronous format. Learners will engage with content and activities via Canvas. Participants must complete the first module within the first week, or their spot in the class will be given to someone on the waitlist.

1 USBE credit is available at no cost for those who complete the course.

For questions please contact: Melanie Dawson or Katie Jarvis

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Jan. 2023 Health Insights CoverThis month's Health Insights Newsletter is centered on good nutrition. We present the most current version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including newly released recommendations for a healthy life in each of its stages. Get advice on developing healthy eating habits and coping with change in a positive way. Check out our activity-rich Healthy Habits Calendar for fun ideas that will help you keep those 2023 New Year's resolutions. Click below for your copy of January's Health Insights.

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Paycheck iconSchool Holidays

  • New Year’s Day: Jan 1 (Jan. 2 Observed)
  • Martin Luther King Jr.: Jan. 16

As Per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Contracted employees who have not been approved by Human Resources for using an annual/personal day before or after a holiday may be docked (licensed $144 or ESP 40% of their daily rate) unless the leave reason is listed as an exception in policy.
An explanation of exception must be written in the time off description box. Please refer to policy for further clarification.

  • Payroll Due: Jan. 4
  • Direct Deposit Changes: by Jan. 10
  • View Pay Check: Jan. 21
  • Pay Day: Jan. 25

True Time Deadlines | Date Range Dec. 5 – Jan. 1

  • Employee Submittal: Jan. 4
  • First Approval: Jan. 6
  • Final Approval: Jan. 10

Grade Transmittal Day: Jan. 17
*All 206, 242 and 245 employees must record a leave day if not in attendance.

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Board of Education Oath of Office InvitationThe Board of Education cordially invites you to the Oath of Office ceremony and reception for Brian Barnett (District 2), Tracy Miller (District 3) and Lisa Dean (District 7).

The ceremony and reception will be held on Jan. 10, 2023 at 4 p.m. in the JATC South Board Room. For those who cannot attend, the Oath of Office ceremony will also will be shown online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

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YuJaJordan School District is excited to share our new partnership with YuJa, a video and screen recording software. The YuJa Enterprise Video Platform is an all-in-one video experience to securely create, manage, discover, collaborate, and live stream video content across any device.

Educators and students can create videos with unlimited storage and share their projects across a variety of district tools including Google and Canvas.  You'll find YuJa in your Google Waffle, where you can access your account and begin making videos today!

Any questions can be directed to Jared Covili jared.covili@jordandistrict.org 801-567-8191.

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ELLevation Introduction FlyerThis training from Language & Culture Services is where you can learn to use ELLevation as an efficient program for managing your ESL Program. All Schools will begin using ELLevation to monitor ELs/MLs. School staff will have easy access to data and strategies for ELs/MLs.

This training will provide efficient program management, high quality instruction, effective collaboration with colleagues and great student outcomes.

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We hope you all had time to relax and recuperate during your winter break. Whether that means time with family, or time alone--all of us deserve the break. The December student sillies are over, and now we move into testing season. The WIDA Window is open--which means you will see your ML students being pulled out of class to participate in the yearly WIDA test. Encourage them to do their best, especially in secondary.

The full newsletter can be found at the link below. Stories include:

  • ELLevation Tips and Tricks - After pulling up an activity that you would like to try in your classroom, scroll down on the activity information page to find the "Student Support" section. This section will have a list of all your ML students and their levels. It will then show you what modifications or accommodations you should make for a student at this level and tell you which students need these modifications/accomodations.
  • Culture Corner - "Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) is an educator's ability to recognize students' cultural displays of learning and meaning-making and respond positively and constructively with teaching moves that use cultural knowledge as a scaffold to connect what the student knows to new concepts and content in order to promote effective information processing. All the while, the educator understands the importance of being in a relationship and having a social-emotional connection with the student in order to create a safe space for learning."
  • WIDA Window January 5 - March 3 - The WIDA Window is the time period in which schools administer the WIDA language test to all ML students who are a level 1-4.9. Your students will periodically be pulled from class to take this test, so be understanding if they miss some class time. The test can take a while and be tiring, so be positive and understanding if they are feeling a little burned out or tired. If they test a 5 or above they never have to take it again, which can be motivating to many students--so encourage them to do their best!
  • ELD Lead Celebration - Mountain Shadows Elementary ELD Lead, Susan Allen, has put together a "Dream Team" of students excelling at learning English. They help other students around the school. Every 15 days, their ML students are tested and placed in new Walk to Read groups. For the next cycle, they are having their ML's in a group that focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening and they will be speaking into a computer and doing the WIDA practice test.

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For those who started LETRS training last year (cohort 1), the final full-day virtual sessions for Unit 5 will be ending at the end of February. If participants still need to do the full-day virtual training for Unit 5, please register on MIDAS as soon as possible. These are the final sessions and they will not be offered through USBE again. Full-day virtual sessions for units 6-8 are also currently available for registration on MIDAS.

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2023 Know More Conference FlyerYou all learned what students really wished we knew, now let’s continue to transform our learning environments for students to thrive. There will be amazing keynotes to challenge all Jordan District employees to lead and create positive relationships with our students.

Please attend JEAC, LCS, and EDIs 2nd annual conference on Jan. 17, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 pm. at West Jordan High. Attendees not on contract time will be paid their hourly rate. For those wishing to attend during contract time, please communicate with your supervisor regarding job coverage.

We also want parents to be apart of our team to KNOW More and be a part of listening to one of our powerful keynotes from our educator conference on Jan. 17, 2023 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at West Jordan High. Spanish interpreters will be present. There is no need for parents to sign up, just show up.

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Become a School CounselorUtah State University is holding an online open house on Feb. 1 for anyone interested in learning more about their web-based master's degree program in Professional School Counseling.

Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Utah State University faculty and staff are excited about the capacity this training program has to reach individuals across the State of Utah and surrounding areas who may be interested in pursuing a career in Professional School Counseling and receive a Master of Education in School Counseling in a setting close to their homes.

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Jan. 2023 BH Workshop FlyersBlomquist Hale has three events scheduled for the month of January! See attached for workshop flyers and details outlined below.

  • Topic: How to get the Best out of Your Therapy Session
    Date: Jan. 10 | 2 – 3 p.m. MT
    Location: Online!
    Register at: blomquisthale.com/workshops/
  • Topic: 5-Week Anxiety Group (Mondays)
    Date: Jan. 16 – Feb. 13 | 5:30 – 6 p.m. MT
    Location: Online!
    Register at: blomquisthale.com/workshops/
  • Topic: Monthly Divorce/Separation Support Group
    Date: 3rd Thursday of Every Month – Starting Jan. 19 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. MT
    Location: Online!
    Register at: blomquisthale.com/workshops/

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Jan. 2022 Be Well Newsletter CoverCheck out the Jan. 2023 Be Well newsletter from EMI. Stories include:

  • From Lifespan to Healthspan - Our lifespan is defined as the number of years we’re alive. In the U.S., the average is about 77 years. But living for longer is not the only goal you should focus on. It’s also vital to think about your healthspan as the period of life spent in good health. That means we don’t just live long; we live well.
  • Food as Medicine - Nutrition is often promoted as a way to prevent or treat different chronic diseases, and you may have heard the expression “food as medicine.” In the right context, this term refers to prioritizing a balanced diet in an individual’s health plan, with the goal of preventing disease, reducing symptoms or treating certain conditions.
  • Beat the January Blahs - Feeling down at the start of your new year? As the days get shorter, many people find themselves feeling low and unmotivated, especially after holiday festivities and leftover credit card debt. For many of us, adapting to a new period can be rough on our mental health and lead to depression.
  • Morning Timesaving Hacks - You don’t have to feel rushed getting ready for work each day. The secret? Try incorporating some habits into your routine and you may even have time to spare before your workday starts.

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If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave before or after President’s 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 Window
President’s Day February 20, 2023 Jan. 6 – Jan. 16, 2023
  • Annual/Personal Leave Taken Before or After a Holiday 2022-23

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Health Screening FlyersThe testing session has been posted on the PEHP website and is now open for appointment registration.  Please send this announcement to your employees:

Healthy Utah is coming to Jordan School District on January 20, 2023. During your appointment you will receive cholesterol and glucose testing, body composition analysis, blood pressure measurement, and a consultation with a health specialist, all free of charge for qualified employees and eligible spouses. Everyone who participates in the testing session will receive the “First Steps” $50 rebate!  After that, earn an additional $50 “Next Steps” rebate by completing your choice of 2 wellness activities from a variety of PEHP Wellness activities and programs (see “Next Steps” rebate form).  Other rebates are also available for those with diabetes ($100) tobacco cessation ($50), and Wee Care ($50).  Visit our website for more information at www.pehp.org

If you have any questions call the Healthy Utah office:  Toll free number:  855-366-7300 or 801-366-7300 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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Simplifying Medicare & Social Security FlyerDon’t tackle Medicare & Social Security alone. You have a team of experts ready to remove obstacles, answer questions, and help you through Medicare & Social Security enrollment... for free.  Senior Benefits Insurance Services will he holding a workshop on Jan. 12 in the Presentation Room at the Auxiliary Services Building from 6  - 7:30 p.m.

Medicare & Social Security 101 - Come with questions, leave with answers. Attend this 90-minute live workshop for an interesting way to learn about Medicare & Social Security, and how to use them.

Most common Questions

  • How much does Medicare cost?
  • Who is eligible and when do I apply?
  • How does it work with Social Security?
  • What are Parts A, B, C, & D?
  • What are the differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans?

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January 2023 Achieving Balance CoverThe January 2023 edition of the Achieving Balance newsletter from the Cook Center for Human Connection and parentguidance.org is now available.

Starting a new year is always a time of reflection and creating new goals. As you consider your new year resolutions, keep in mind your mental health and the importance of maintaining balance in your life. Balancing busy family schedules, never-ending household duties, work life, and your personal life can be challenging. Time is something we cannot change, but what we choose to do with our time is up to us.

The January Mental Health Newsletter shares ideas on how to create and maintain balance in your life as you remind yourself of the importance of prioritizing, scheduling, and saying NO to create healthy boundaries. Focus on your mental health this year! January is a great time to start implementing changes that will create a healthy and happy year for you and your family.

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Dec. 2022 Moreton NewsletterWhile the holidays can be a joyful season, they can also be stressful for many of us. From the financial pressures of travel and gift-giving to finding time to prepare for social and family gatherings, it can be a challenging time of year. December’s newsletter focuses on mental and emotional health, with insightful articles on the impact reading can have on our mental and social well-being, strategies for coping with change, and tips for maintaining and improving our resilience. Click below for your copy of this month’s issue of Health Insights.

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As we begin to prepare for the 2023-24 school year, we would like to collect our mid-year 6th grade Acadience and Growth Measure data as soon as possible. This will allow us to provide the data to middle school principals and counselors as they begin their 7th grade registration process in January. 

Please advise your 6th grade teams to administer their mid-year Acadience and Growth Measure in December, with the deadline being Friday Jan. 2, 2023. The mid-year testing window for Growth Measure opens Dec. 1, 2022. 

The data we collect will inform the rubrics that we use as recommended guidelines for Reading placement. We appreciate your patience and collaboration in our efforts to use data to do what is best for students. 

Reading Rubric
Current (22-23 Students)
6th Grade Students going into 7th Grade

CATEGORY Highly
Proficient		 Proficient Approaching Proficient Below
Proficient
RISE (5th ELA) 465-999 410-464 361-409 100-360
HMH RI
Lexile Score		 1041+ 955-1040 755-954 100-754
Acadience MOY
Composite		 “Above”
461+		 “On Level”
358-460		 “Below”
285-357		 “Well Below”
>284

Students with scores in Approaching or Below Proficient in two or more categories are recommended to enroll in a reading course as an elective for the upcoming school year.

NOTE: All 7th grade students are required to take 7th Grade ELA. In addition, those students with unfinished learning and/or developing reading skills are recommended to enroll in 7th Grade Reading as one of their electives. This course is recommended to address any gaps in their development. It is anticipated to provide them with the skills necessary to access 7th Grade ELA content and beyond.

7th Grade Students going into 8th Grade

CATEGORY Highly
Proficient		 Proficient Approaching Proficient Below
Proficient
ELA
Term 2 Grade		 A B C D
HMH RI Lexile
Score		 1098+ 950-1097 730-949 100-729
RISE 6th grade
RL scaled score		 533-642 443-532 382-442 190-381
RISE 6th grade
RI scaled score 		524-642 441-523 385-440 190-384

8th Grade Students going into 9th Grade

CATEGORY Highly
Proficient		 Proficient Approaching Proficient Below
Proficient
ELA
Term 2 Grade		 A B C D
HMH RI Lexile
Score		 1120+ 990-1119 989-770 100-769
RISE 7th grade
RL scaled score		 551-779 455-550 386-454 69-385
RISE 7th grade
RI scaled score 		531-736 444-530 382-443 96-381

Students with scores in Approaching or Below Proficient in three or more categories are recommended to enroll in a reading course as an elective for the upcoming school year.