Category: Information Items

We invite you to celebrate and learn about our Asian Heritage and Pacific Islander friends and community. The term “Asian and Pacific Islander” includes all people of Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander ancestry who trace their origins to the countries, states, jurisdictions and/or the diasporic communities of these geographic regions. The month of May is set aside in the US to observe the groups of people from this community and their contribution to our world.

Junteenth, also known as June Nineteenth, is a holiday that marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Texas more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation to tell remaining enslaved African Americans that the Civil War had ended and that they were free. The holiday has been celebrated by Black Americans since the late-19th century.

Juneteenth has been celebrated in Utah for the last 33 years in the African American community. There are events, flag raising ceremonies, picnics, and many more. Please share the information with your school community and students.

• Juneteenth Utah Flyer

Please share this information with your school community and students.

Looking for coding credit this summer? 
Students are invited to attend a five-week Code to Success Program. High School students can receive Web Development Credit, which fulfills the Digital Studies graduation requirement. Middle School students can receive Creative Coding credit. More information and registration can be found at computerscience.jordandistrict.org/code-to-success/.

K- 3 Teachers,

The USBE has now scheduled MORE LETRS virtual sessions for Units 3-8 during the summer. If you are working “faster” on the units, then you may sign up for the “fast track” classes. If you attend a virtual session in the summer (on non-contract time) then you can be paid for 7 hours at your hourly rate. Please fill out a timecard, have your principal sign it, and then send it to Teaching and Learning.

The links for the sessions are listed below:

• Unit 3, MIDAS #60078 (General Registration)
• Unit 4, MIDAS #60079 (General Registration)
• Unit 5, MIDAS #60494 (Fast Trackers)
• Unit 6, MIDAS #60772 (Fast Trackers)
• Unit 7, MIDAS #60073 (Fast Trackers)
• Unit 8, MIDAS #60774 (Fast Trackers)

Please contact Bev Griffith with any questions at #88466 or beverly.griffith@jordandistrict.org.

When to Request
An employee who wishes to take a personal leave day before or after a holiday and does not wish to either pay the cost of the long-term substitute (Licensed) or lose 40 percent of a day’s pay (Education Support Professionals), must make the request through the Human Resource Department during the window. If approved, you must give prior notification to your principal or supervisor at least one day in advance of the leave day.

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.

• Licensed employees must submit their request to licensedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org
• ESP employees must submit their request to classifiedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org

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.

Windows for holiday requests are listed below:

• Policy DP335 NEG Annual Leave - Licensed
• Policy DP335B NEG Annual Leave – Education Support Professionals

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Teaching & Learning team is offering Standards Implementation Instituteprofessional learning sessions at various locations in Utah during June and July.

• June 6 – 9, Richfield High School, Richfield
• June 13 – 16, Uintah High School, Vernal
• June 20 – 23, Green Canyon High School, North Logan
• June 27 – 30, Washington Fields Intermediate School, Washington
• July 11 – 14, Bonneville High School, Washington Terrace
• July 18 – 21, Springville High School, Springville
• July 26 – 29, East High School, Salt Lake City
• Check here for specific courses at specific locations and associated costs

If  you're interested and able to attend, please register. Please forward to others you think might be interested.

• Standards Implementation Institute Flyer
• Course Catalog
• Registration
• Questions? Jennifer Throndsen, director of teaching and learning, 801.538.7739

We are excited to start planning for the 2022-23 school year. This summer we are able to provide a condensed version of the Open Up Resources math training for any teacher new to sixth grade. This training will focus on navigating the curriculum and other resources, understanding instructional strategies, and planning for the first unit. We want to be sure to catch any teacher who is a new hire or any teacher that has transferred to 6th grade. Space is limited so please encourage teachers to register as soon as possible for one of the two sessions. They will receive inservice rate for their time.

• June 10 | 8:30 a.m -3:30 p.m. | ASB PDC 101
• Aug. 9 | 8:30 a.m -3:30 p.m. | ASB PDC 101
• Registration link | Upon registration you will be added to a Canvas course.

Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen is running an art contest for high school students (Grades 9 – 12) to design a new “I Voted” sticker for the General Election in November.

• "I Voted" Sticker Contest Poster
• "I Voted" Sticker Contest Rules
• "I Voted" Sticker Submission Form
• Salt Lake County "I Voted" Sticker Contest Website

Blomquist Hale has events scheduled for the month of May! See the attached workshop flyers and details outlined below.

• Topic: Leverage: A Powerful Tool for Living a Great Life
  Date: May 11 | 12 p.m. MT
  Location: Online!
  Register at: blomquisthale.com/workshops/
• Topic: Parenting: Anger & Emotional Meltdowns
  Date: May 17 | 2 p.m. MT
  Location: Online!
  Register at: blomquisthale.com/workshops/
• Topic: Relationships and Money - 3 Week Program
  Dates: May 17, 24, 31 | 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. MT
  Location: Online!
  Register at: blomquisthale.com/workshops/

• May 2022 Blomquist Hale Workshops

Check out the May 2022 Be Well newsletter from EMI. Stories include:

• Asthma Advice - Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs’ airways, causing them to narrow and become inflamed. This produces coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to life-threatening asthma attacks.
• Vegetables on Your Mind - In addition to well-known benefits for heart health, it turns out that eating vegetables can also benefit our mood. A new study found that people who ate at least three servings of vegetables per day reported better psychological well-being and had higher scores on a subjective happiness scale than people eating fewer vegetables.
• Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners - Craving sweets is common, and it’s fine to indulge occasionally as part of a nutritious eating plan. You may wonder whether it’s better to choose sweet foods and beverages that are made with sugar or with artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose. The truth is, there’s no clear winner.
• Getting Your Child Ready for Camp - Summer camp is around the corner. Whether your child is headed to a day or an overnight camp, getting your child ready now can help make the experience more fun and avoid unnecessary stress for all of you.
• The Myth of Multitasking - We can’t do two things well at once. When we multitask, we switch our attention between two tasks, often performing less effectively at both. The idea of multitasking has been around for decades and first referred to using a single computer to simultaneously carry out two or more jobs.

To receive the monthly Be Well Newsletter via email and check out back issues, please visit the EMI Hope Health Newsletter page.

• May 2022 EMI Be Well Newsletter

For May 2022, substitute teachers with NO CANCELLATIONS and who qualify as outlined below, will be paid on June 10, 2022.  The May tiered substitute teacher bonus incentives are as follows:

• 18 days worked = $300
• 15 days worked = $180
• 12 days worked = $120
• 9 days worked = $60

Benefit eligible substitute teachers working full time at various schools throughout the Jordan School District, DO NOT QUALIFY for the monthly substitute teacher bonus incentives, since they are required to work every school (contract) day.  

Thank you again for your service to Jordan School District.

Teachers Appreciation week is quickly approaching and WGU wants to help celebrate.  WGU is hosting an enter-to-win giveaway where a handful of winning schools will receive either a new coffee maker or popcorn machine for their breakroom.  The website to enter can be found here.  The drawing will be held during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2–6.

The Teachers Week Giveaway is happening right now. Feel free to spread the word within your school and throughout the District!  Only one entry per person but unlimited entries per school. More entries may tip the scales in your school's favor!

In addition to the giveaway, WGU is also offering a number of $4,000 scholarships to help teachers increase their knowledge base and pay!  The deadline for the scholarship application is June 30.

• 2022 WGU Scholarship Flyer

K-3 Teachers: The USBE has now scheduled some LETRS virtual sessions for Units 3-8 during the summer. The links for the sessions and dates are listed below:

• Unit 3, MIDAS #60078 (General Registration)
  Section 91 - Tuesday, June 14, 2022: SA-33007
  Section 92 - Thursday, July 14, 2022: SA-33008
• Unit 4, MIDAS #60079 (General Registration)
  Section 94 - Wednesday, July 6, 2022: SA-33011
  Section 95 - Friday, July 29, 2022: SA-33012
• Unit 5, MIDAS #60494 (Fast Trackers)
  Section 27 - Friday, June 17, 2022: SA-33014
• Unit 6, MIDAS #60772 (Fast Trackers)
  Section 13 – Tuesday, June 14, 2022: SA-33015
• Unit 7, MIDAS #60073 (Fast Trackers)
  Section 12 -Thursday, June 23, 2022: SA-33018
• Unit 8, MIDAS #60774 (Fast Trackers)
  Section 14 – Thursday, July 14, 2022: SA-33027

Please contact Bev Griffith with any questions at #88466 or beverly.griffith@jordandistrict.org.

We are in desperate need of summer help with our grounds crew and custodial assistant help.  Please help us find some great students who are looking for summer jobs, or graduating students who are looking for full time jobs by sharing the attached flyers with with you might feel would be interested in employment.  Also, please post in areas of visibility in your schools.

Thank you for your much needed assistance.

JSD Summer Grounds Crew Positions Available 

Facility Services is currently looking for summer maintenance help. Will assist with mowing, weeding, grounds care or other duties as needed. Minimum age is 16. 

If interested, submit an application by visiting employment.jordandistrict.org/apply/. Click on “Classified/Miscellaneous Job Opportunities” then select one of the two positions listed below: 

• Misc-Summer Mtnce Adult (HS Graduate and 18 years old minimum)
• Misc-Summer Mtnce Student (Not graduated and 16 to 18 years old) 

They are willing to work with your schedules. If you have questions, contact Facility Services at 801-567-8861 

• Now Hiring - Summer Grounds Crew Flyer

Now Hiring - Custodian Assistants

We have immediate openings for full-time or part-time Custodian Assistants.  Starting pay is $14.25 an hour.  To apply, please go to employment.jordandistrict.org/apply/.

• Now Hiring - Custodial Assistants Flyer

April’s newsletter focuses on environmental wellness, featuring an insightful article on the connection between time spent in parks & overall happiness and eco-friendly tips for your home in honor of Earth Day. Embrace the outdoors with our Be Well & Wander challenge and Healthy Habits calendar activities, and take advantage of spring produce season with a delicious Lemony Roasted Asparagus recipe.

• April 2022 Health Insights Newsletter

It is time again for the Elementary Social Studies Newsletter.  This month you can find several informational texts for each grade level.  There are also a couple of bonus texts that could be used to honor the achievements of some deaf people for Deaf Awareness Month.  Included in the newsletter are some fun 6th grade social studies and literacy activities that are ready to use in the classroom.

• April Elementary Social Studies Newsletter

The sign up for the ESL endorsement has now been closed. If you have additional questions, please contact Language and Culture services at 801-567-8124. 

We have four events scheduled for the month of April! See the attached workshop flyers and details outlined below.

Check out the April 2022 Be Well newsletter from EMI. Stories include:

• Teaching Kids to Enjoy Exercise - Spring is a great time for kids to enjoy physical activity, especially outdoors. Growing up well and fit, children and teens (ages six to 17) need to get regular moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity preferably daily, as recommended by the American Heart Association and the CDC.
• Defining Diet Culture - If you’ve ever felt guilty about enjoying dessert or worked out to burn off a heavy meal, you’ve been affected by diet culture. Defined as “the belief that body size is more important than physical, psychological and general well-being,” diet culture convinces you that rigid control of your diet is somehow normal, and that only skinny bodies are acceptable.
• Build Strong Work Relationships - What’s the value in getting along with our coworkers? The more confident we feel with our coworkers, the more assured we can feel voicing opinions and accepting new ideas. This level of teamwork can help us support work guidelines and frequent change and remain innovative.
• Dealing with Loneliness - It’s normal to feel lonely sometimes, but ongoing loneliness is different. It’s the distressing feeling of being separated from others that’s often triggered by having few people to interact with regularly. Many things can cause loneliness: moving to a new city, a relationship breakup, the death of a close friend or relative, isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or even long-term telecommuting.

To receive the monthly Be Well Newsletter via email and check out back issues, please visit the EMI Hope Health Newsletter page.

• April 2022 EMI Be Well Newsletter