Category: Information Items

We’re launching a redesigned login site for the Canvas Professional Development instance!

This new design will be implemented on March 28th, 2025. All of your existing course enrollments and progress will remain unchanged.

Payroll Due: April 2
View Your Paycheck: April 23
Payday: April 25

Grade Transmittal Day - March 31
All 206, 242 & 245 employees must record a leave day if not in attendance.

Spring Recess
Traditional, 206 day contracts - April 1-4
242, 245 contracts - April 3-4

Critical Days - March 28 & April 7
As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Licensed & ESP employees who have not been approved by HumanResources for using an annual/personal day on Critical Days may be docked (licensed $161 or ESP 40% of their daily rate) unless the leave reason is listed as an exception in policy. If applicable, the reason & thepolicy exception must be written in the time off description box. View the Critical Days FAQ here.

Sub Payroll Deadlines
Pay Period: March 17 - 28
Due: April 1
Payday: April 10

Pay Period: April 7- 15
Due: April 16
Payday: April 25
SCHOOLS: Please ensure Subs are verified weekly

True Time Deadlines
Pay Period: March 3 - April 6
EMPLOYEES: Please submit your timesheets at the end of each work week
APPROVERS: Please ensure you are approving time sheets weekly for accuracy.

• Payroll website: payroll.jordandistrict.org email: payroll@jordandistrict.org
• Important Payroll Information - April 2025

Join Digital Teaching and Learning for a blended learning workshop on Using Al Effectively in the Classroom. Learn how to leverage SchoolAI elements in your classroom to enhance your teaching practice AND student learning.

• The summit will be held on April 10 from 4:15 - 7:15 p.m. in the ASB Auditorium
• The blended SchoolAl training includes a $250 stipend*
• Enroll at the Jordan PD 2025 SchoolAI Spring Summit page or use the QR code in the flyer
• 2025 SchoolAI Spring Summit Flyer

* Stipend provided upon completion of both in-person and online coursework

Registration for the 2025-26 Instructional Coaching Endorsement - Cohort 3 is now open! Priority will be given to individuals assigned to be a coach next year and additional spots will be available for teachers interested in future coaching opportunities. Teachers with a principal recommendation may complete the application.

Please see the attached document for more details and to access the coaching endorsement application link.

• 2025-26 Instructional Coaching Endorsement Cohort 3

4th and 5th grade teachers have only had digital access to the teacher’s manual for the Wit & Wisdom alternative modules for 4th grade (modules 3 & 4) and 5th grade (module 1).

Wit and Wisdom has provided PDF files of the teacher manual for these alternative modules. You can now print these files so that you will have a hard copy to use as needed. The files are below.

• Grade 4 Module 3 ATM
• Grade 4 Module 4 ATM
• Grade 5 Module 1 ATM

The Jordan School District high school graduation dates and times will vary from school to school. Please see the 2024-25 High School Graduation Schedule below.

Principals and Directors are encouraged to provide flexibility to parents or grandparents requesting the opportunity to attend the graduation ceremonies of family members.

Licensed employees are responsible for requesting a substitute through the Frontline Absence Management System, if applicable.  In the blue “Notes to Administrator” box, the employee should add “graduation” along with his/her relationship to the graduate.

For additional assistance, please contact suboffice@jordandistrictg.org.

Dear Teachers, Administrators, and ALL MATHEMATICIANS,
We're thrilled to invite you to a special screening of the documentary film Counted Out by Vicki Abeles, in honor of Pi Day! This is a unique opportunity to celebrate math and explore its impact on our world.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 PI DAY
• Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Please be seated by 4:30)
• Location: ASB District Office, 7905 South Redwood Rd. Entrance A. Auditorium

Registration:
Register using the link in the attached flyer or click here. Space is limited, and we're inviting neighboring districts, so be sure to secure your spot soon!

About the Film:
Counted Out delves into the crucial role math plays in shaping our society. It explores how math influences everything from the news we see to the jobs we obtain. Through personal stories and expert interviews, the film reveals the importance of numeric literacy and challenges us to rethink how we view math.

Check out the Counted Out film trailer below.

• 2025 Pi Day Movie Flyer

Teachers,
A Qualtrics Coaching Survey will be sent by Ben Jameson to all teachers on Friday, March 14.

The Jordan School District is looking for ways to enhance, refine and improve our instructional coaching initiative and we need teacher feedback.  Please complete the coaching survey and answer the questions based on your experience working with instructional and/or digital coaches.  The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete, depending on the time it takes for you to add your comments.

Survey answers will remain anonymous unless you identify yourself in the free response questions. The survey will remain open until April 4.

Looking for a Wellness Booster on PD Day? Join our Health & Wellness team for PIE: Presence, Inner Awareness, and Emotion Regulation! In honor of Pi Day (3.14), we will be teaching strategies for employees to use to enhance their personal and professional wellness. All employee types are invited to this hands-on learning experience focused on cultivating our own skills. PD credit and dessert pie will be offered! Spread the word and RSVP for reminders by using the link below.

• RSVP for the Health & Wellness PIE Day PD
• Health & Wellness PIE Day PD Flyer

Attention all Special Educators - Come learn how to utilize all your team members and the LRBI manual to support your efforts in writing FBAs and BIPs.   We will also discuss how to make using Embrace for FBAs and BIPs easier.

You can attend in person or virtually.

• When: March 14, 1 - 3 pm
• Where: ASB Auditorium
• Register Here:  Making FBA/BIP Writing Easy as Pie!!
• Making FBA/BIP Writing Easy as Pie Flyer

All kindergarten teachers, coaches and administrators are invited to join T&L for an informative Kindergarten Night Out where we will explore the new Open Up Math resources. See the below for more details.

• Thursday, March 13, 2025
• 4:15-5:15 PM
• Collaboration 5:15-6:15 PM
• ASB: Auditorium

This will be our last KNO for this year! Come join the fun as we learn about sensory strategies, breaks, mindfulness and prewriting strategies from Kelly Wood (District occupational therapist). Come with your questions and ready to learn some new strategies. Please sign up at: pd@jordandistrict.org

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers with a preventable screening. Did you know if you are over the age of 45 your preventive colonoscopy is covered at no cost? You may even qualify for cash back if you go to a value provider.

Log into your account with PEHP and search for a participating provider or contact Insurance Services at 801-567-8146 or insurance@jordandistrict.org for assistance.

8 Things to Know about Colorectal Cancer

1. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the U.S.
2. Colon cancer can affect anyone. The lifetime risk of having colorectal cancer is 4-5%.
3. Colon cancer can be inherited. People with a family history of colon cancer may be 2-5 times more likely to develop the disease.
4. People may feel healthy and have colon cancer.
5. Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Colon cancer develops from small polyps being formed in the lining of the colon. These polyps can easily be removed when detected early to stop the formation and spread of cancer.
6. The most effective screening test for colorectal cancers are colonoscopies. Colonoscopies are the only test in which the entire colon is seen. The amount of colorectal cancer incidence has lowered by 30% with the widespread use of colonoscopies.
7. Most people should start having a colonoscopy screening at 45 years old. Screening for colorectal cancer saves lives. The 5-year survival rate after early detection of colon cancer is 90%.
8. Having healthy habits can help lower your risk of colorectal cancer. Regular physical activity, a diet including vegetables, fruits and lots of fiber, and avoiding tobacco and heavy alcohol use decreases the chances of colorectal cancer.

• Colorectal Cancer Wellness Campaign Flyer

Blomquist Hale has two workshops coming up in March. See attached for the workshop flyers and details outlined below.

• Topic: Making the Decision to Change
  Date: March 19
  Time: 12 – 1 p.m. MT
  Location: Online!
• Topic: Managing Adult ADHD
  Date: March 27
  Time: 12 – 1 p.m. MT
  Location: Online!

To register for any of our upcoming workshops, please visit our website at blomquisthale.com/workshops/.

• March 2025 Upcoming Blomquist Hale Workshops

Did you know that if you are on Jordan School District’s medical plan through PEHP, you have access to Intermountain Health Connect Care?

• Traditional and Value Plan Members: You will pay only a $10 copay.
• STAR HSA Plan Members: Pay $69 until you meet your deductible, then you will also only pay the $10 copay.
• Information on Intermountain Health Connect Care

Commonly treated conditions:

• Allergies
• Colds
• Cough
• Eye Infections
• Flu
• Sore throat
• Joint pain or strains
• Lower back pain
• Minor skin problems

To get the best value for your care, check PEHP’s website, provider directory, and cost tools before scheduling a visit.

Please note that the University Of Utah no longer offers special virtual visit rates and now bills at standard office visit rates.

Please contact Insurance Services with any questions insurance@jordandistrict.org.

• Insurance Services Virtual Visits Flyer

College Board AP Online Institute Available for Teachers
Online, convenient, high quality - AP Professional Development from the College Board.
In 2025 Davis School District will sponsor an online-institute to be held June 9-12. College Board consultants from across the country will be facilitating sessions. Sessions will be conducted via Zoom and consist of both synchronous and asynchronous instruction and activities.

The Intermountain AP Summer Institute-ONLINE offers 14 sessions. Two hours of graduate credit is offered through Weber State University for only $30. Session and registration information can be found on the institute's registration website at the link below.

• Intermountain AP Summer Institute 2025 Online Registration

College Board AP In-Person Institute Available for Teachers
In-person, local, collaborative - AP Professional Development from the College Board.

Davis School District sponsors Utah's only College Board endorsed summer training - the Intermountain AP Summer Institute. In 2025 an IN-PERSON institute will be held July  8-11, 8:00am - 4:00pm. 

College Board consultants from across the country will be facilitating sessions.  Two hours of graduate credit is offered through Weber State University for only $30. Session and registration information can be found on the institute's registration website at the link below.

• Intermountain AP Summer Institute 2025 In-Person Registration

Do you know a high school senior that is interested in going into a teaching career? There is a Teacher Recruitment Scholarship available.

The goal of the Teacher Recruitment Scholarship is to increase the number of teachers in Wasatch Front schools whose backgrounds could best support underrepresented students in the K-12 school system. This scholarship supports students from a broad range of backgrounds to become teachers and return to their communities as educational leaders and mentors for future generations.

Through the Jordan Education Foundation and SLCC, students can receive tuition assistance, books paid for, and funding towards a 4 year university after completing coursework through SLCC. Application deadline is March 31.

• March 2025 Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Flyer

Check out the links below for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for the month. Learn Tips and Tricks, Sign Up for Upcoming PD, and Learn about Important Updates from the T & L team.

• Teaching and Learning March 2025 Newsletter
• Digital Teaching and Learning
• Secondary Science
• Elementary English Language Arts
• Gifted and Talented
• Elementary Social Studies
• Elementary Library
• Fine Arts
• High School Data & Assessment
• Middle School Data & Assessment
• Elementary Data & Assessment

Let’s get clarity on what we are teaching, how we are assessing, and how we know students are learning in physical education classes. Consider sending at least one P.E. teacher to represent your school for a professional development day dedicated to enhancing assessment practices in physical education. This session will focus on developing consistent and reliable assessment tools that align with shared learning objectives and standards. Participants will collaborate to create assessments that accurately measure student progress and performance. By unifying our assessment approaches, we aim to ensure fairness and clarity in evaluating student achievement, ultimately supporting improved outcomes in physical education. The District will provide funding for ONE P.E. teacher per school, but all high school P.E. teachers are welcome.

• Sign up for Assess for Success

Let’s get clarity on what we are teaching, how we are assessing, and how we know students are learning in Health classes using vertical alignment and common assessments. On April 10, 2025, Middle School and High School Health teachers will work collaboratively on vertical alignment, pacing, and instructional strategies in Health. The District will provide funding for a substitute for ONE Health teacher per school, but all secondary Health teachers are welcome.

• Sign up for Vertical Vision

The Education Tribute Award is a prestigious honor presented annually by the state-wide program ResilientYOU. Each year education organizations and individuals are selected based upon their exemplary efforts in building student resilience in their schools, homes and communities. The Education Tribute Award nominations need to be completed online no later than Friday, March 14, 2025.

Find the nomination form at resilientyou.org/nominate/

Nomination categories include:

• High School
• Middle School
• Elementary School
• Administrator
• Secondary School Teacher
• Elementary School Teacher
• Wellness Professional
• Parenting Organization

*School nominations are for school-wide programs and efforts. Please don't feature individuals if you are nominating their school.