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June 2023 Health Insights NewsletterWith summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors! This month’s Health Insights will tell you exactly why nature is essential—and give you tips on navigating it. Take the “On My Way” challenge to hit the trails, soak up the sun (safely), and improve your health. Use the link to download this month’s Health Insights.

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Don't Forget Open Enrollment FlyerMake your changes for the 2023-24 plan year.

A couple of things you need to be aware of:

  1. You can watch a recording of an open enrollment presentation on the Insurance Services website.
  2. Effective Sept. 1, Dental Select will no longer be offering the Silver Discount Plan. If you are enrolled, please make sure to go online and enroll in one of the other options if you are interested.
  3. As an employee of Jordan School District, you can elect 5x your salary up to $300,000 in life insurance without answering any health questions. Your spouse can elect up to 50% of the employees amount to a max of $50,000 without any health questions.

THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE THIS OPEN ENROLLMENT.

  1. If you participate in Flex Spending, don't forget you need to elect a new amount every year.
  2. If you don't want to change anything, you don't have to do anything. Please go online and verify that you have all of your dependents listed for the basic life policy the district pays for and update beneficiary information if necessary.

Contact Insurance Services with any questions: insurance@jordandistrict.org

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Paycheck iconLast Five Days of School
May 31 – June 2
As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Annual/Personal leave shall not be taken during the last five days that students are in school unless listed as an exception in policy.  An explanation of the exception must be written in the time off description box.

  • Payroll Due - June 2
  • Direct Deposit Changes by June 7
  • View Paycheck - June 21
  • Pay Day - June 23

True Time Deadlines
Date Range May 1 – June 2
Employee Submittal - June 2
First Approval - June 2
Final Approval - June 2

Substitute Deadlines
Date Range May 16- June 2
School Deadline - June 5
Department Deadline - June 6 (noon)
Pay Day - June 9

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If June 2 is the last day True Time employees and approvers are working before summer break, please make sure all True Time is submitted and approved on time to avoid a delay in receiving June paychecks.

True Time employees MUST clock out and submit all of their True Time on their last day of work this week, no later than Friday, June 2.

True Time approvers MUST approve all of their True Time by the end of the day on Friday, June 2.

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Mountain Star Social Media Seminar InformationJoin Mountain Star Childrens Services for a free, virtual seminar addressing social media and your children on Wednesday, June 7
12:00 - 1:00 PM. MountainStar Children's and Timpanogos Regional Hospital Pediatric Intensivist, Dr. Aziz Farhat will be presenting.

Get practical advice about items such as: age appropriate media use, regulating time spent on social media and talking to kids about their experiences on social media.

Can't attend at the scheduled time? Register to receive a recording of the class to watch on your own time. 

  • Register for Healthy Conversations - Social Media and Kids
  • Find out about other Mountain Star Healthy Conversations at the Healthy Conversations Classes page.

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USU Instructional Leadership Info Session FlyerAre you interested in becoming a principal or assistant principal?

Utah State University’s Instructional Leadership program is holding a virtual information session to recruit fantastic students to our principal preparation program.

Register for the upcoming virtual info session at USU to learn about our pathways to the administrative license!

SESSION TIME - Thursday June 8 | 4:30 - 5:30pm

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Technology Week at JSDTechnology Week can help you improve your technology skills by learning about one of the following programs: Adobe Creative Cloud Express, Google Workspace, Nearpod, Canva, Mastery Connect, and Canvas. These classes are flex offerings, with synchronous and asynchronous coursework completed online through Canvas.

There are stipends available as you complete the technology courses and integrate the tools in your classrooms and buildings. Teachers can earn $200 by completing the technology course and certification. There is an additional $350 stipend for working with your Digital Learning Specialist to teach a tech-enhanced lesson in your classroom. Finally, you can earn an additional $250 by leading a Tech PD training in your building. Limits Apply*

Contact Jared Covili, Digital Teaching and Learning Consultant, at jared.covili@jordandistrict.org or 801-587-8191 with questions.

Apply for participation today.

*Classes are limited to 20 participants. Must have an active teaching license. Teachers cannot already have a certification in the desired technology program. Applicants can only take one class for the stipend program and cannot have participated in our summer round of courses. Stipends only apply to classes taken in Jordan School District during the 2023-24 school year.

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2023 Professional Development Day FlyerPlease see the accompanying flyer containing specific information for each grade level/content regarding the district-wide professional development day on Aug. 15. All licensed personnel are required to attend. Please contact your principal if questions arise about unique teaching assignments. Administrators should be in attendance with teachers.

Use the links in the flyers for additional details. See you there!

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The first submission deadline for next year’s Secondary Literature Selection meetings is September 6, 2023. Any full length novel that a teacher would like to use in the classroom needs to be on the district’s approved list. Teachers may send submissions now or at the beginning of the school year before September 6. Submission directions and forms can be found here: Secondary Literature Selection Process Our secondary approved lists can be found here: JSD Approved Literature Lists

Lit. Selection Dates 2023-24
Committee A

Book Submission Deadline Middle School Meetings High School Meetings
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Thursday, April 25, 2024

Lit. Selection Dates 2023-24
Committee B

Book Submission Deadline Middle School Meetings High School Meetings
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Thursday, March 7, 2024
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Thursday, May 2, 2024

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It has been brought to our attention that Intermountain Health is having issues with their bills.  Please make sure to match any provider bills with your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from PEHP.  You are only responsible for the amount that PEHP shows as a patient's responsibility.  Your providers receive the same information so they are aware of the amount they should be writing off.

If you have recently paid an Intermountain Health bill, please verify the amount you paid matched the amount on your EOB. If it was incorrect the Intermountain Health billing department has been made aware of the situation and can help you get it adjusted.  Please login or create an account at www.pehp.org to view EOB’s.

If you have any issues getting it corrected, please contact Jordan Insurance Services at 801-567-8255 or insurance@jordandistrict.org and we will be happy to assist in getting it resolved.

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Flight School & Planet Kindergarten FlyersWe are excited to announce our beginning-of-year reading challenges: Planet Kindergarten & First-Grade Flight School. The Elementary Literacy Specialists will be out visiting kindergarten and first grade teams to invite them to participate in these challenges. These challenges will help put students on the path to meet end-of-year literacy goals!

See the attached invitations for the goals and resources.

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Google Photos WindowMove your Google photos before they’re gone!

Google has limited the amount of cloud storage that is allocated to the district. As a result of this change, Google Photos for Jordan School District Google accounts will be discontinued this summer. This does not affect the use of Google Photos with a personal account.

To determine if this affects you, go to google.com or mail.google.com on a district device and log in with your Jordan School District credentials. Click on the “waffle” icon in the top, right corner of the screen, then select “Photos” from the available applications. If you find photos and want to keep them, you will need to move those photos to a different account or location.

If you have any questions, you can call the Information Systems Help Desk at 801-567-8737.

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Full Day Kindergarten Training FlyerLearn how to not only survive but THRIVE in full day kindergarten. We will be talking about schedules, behavior, and learn some tips from teachers who have been in your shoes. For teachers, coaches and administrators who are new to full day kindergarten. Please register on JPLS.

  • Choose one session:
    • June 6 • 8:30 -11:30 a.m @ Auxiliary Services Presentation Room
    • June 6 • 1 - 4 p.m. @ Auxiliary Services Presentation Room

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The following are new administrative assignments:

  • New Assignments and Transfers effective July 1, 2023:
    • Bryan Veazie, principal at Copper Hills High appointed the District Athletics and Activities Director (new) at the District Office.
    • Rae Garrison, principal at West Jordan Middle appointed principal at Copper Hills High, replacing Bryan Veazie.
    • Eric Price, principal at Fort Herriman Middle appointed principal at West Jordan Middle, replacing Rae Garrison.
    • Glen Richins, assistant principal at Herriman High appointed principal at Fort Herriman Middle, replacing Eric Price.
    • Sonja Burton Juarez, principal at JATC-South assigned principal at JATC-North & South Campuses.
    • Brady Bartholomew, assistant principal at Mountain Ridge High assigned assistant principal at Riverton High, replacing Matt Tranter.
    • Marni Davis, assistant principal at West Hills Middle assigned assistant principal at Riverton High, replacing Dave Tilby.
    • Russell Stephenson, administrative intern at Joel P. Jensen Middle and Oquirrh Hills Middle appointed assistant principal at West Hills Middle, replacing Marni Davis.
    • Brittany Andersen, administrative intern at Copper Hills High appointed assistant principal at Copper Hills High, replacing Rich Price.
    • Jentry Johnson, assistant principal at Mountain Ridge High assigned assistant principal at Herriman High, replacing Julie Scherzinger who was announced previously.
    • Jane Harward, consultant in the Teaching & Learning Department assigned assistant principal at Mountain Ridge High, replacing Jentry Johnson.
    • Raimee Jensen, assistant principal at Hidden Valley Middle assigned assistant principal at West Jordan Middle, replacing Georgia Wing.
    • Tyler Jones, assistant principal at Valley High assigned assistant principal at Hidden Valley Middle, replacing Raimee Jensen.
    • Jack Pay, administrative intern at Sunset Ridge Middle and West Hills Middle appointed assistant principal at Valley High, replacing Tyler Jones.
    • Chris Titus, principal at JATC-North assigned assistant principal at Herriman High, replacing Glen Richins.
    • Stewart Hudnall, assistant principal at Bingham High assigned assistant principal at JATC-North & South Campuses.
    • Vaega Toilolo, administrative intern at Bingham High appointed assistant principal at Bingham High, replacing Stewart Hudnall.
    • Michelle Love-Day, consultant in Language & Culture Services appointed Director of the Department of Language & Culture Services.
    • Ami Shah, consultant in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion appointed Officer in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
  • New Secondary Administrative Intern Assignments effective July 1, 2023:
    • Britnee Eng, teacher at West Jordan High assigned administrative intern at Herriman High.
    • Kirt Davis, teacher at Riverton High assigned administrative intern at West Jordan High.
    • Austin Howarth, teacher at Scott M. Matheson Junior High in Granite School District assigned administrative intern at Riverton High.
    • Katelyn Jenson, teacher at Riverton High assigned administrative intern at Copper Hills High.
    • Julianna Wing, CTE Coordinator at Herriman High assigned administrative intern at Bingham High.
    • Kyrstin Wingert, teacher specialist at South Hills Middle assigned administrative intern at Mountain Ridge High.
    • Karen Moore, instructional coach at West Jordan Middle assigned administrative intern at Joel P Jensen Middle.
    • Annie Orton, instructional coach at Olympus High in Granite School District assigned administrative intern at Copper Mountain Middle and Mountain Creek Middle.
    • Ethan Walsh, teacher at Mountain View High in Alpine School District assigned administrative intern at Sunset Ridge Middle and West Jordan Middle.
    • Samantha Robinson, instructional coach at Corner Canyon High in Canyons School District assigned administrative intern at West Hills Middle and Oquirrh Hills Middle.
  • New Elementary Administrative Intern Assignment effective July 1, 2023:
    • Kasey Dahl, teacher at Mountain Shadows Elementary assigned administrative intern at Ridge View Elementary, replacing Tim McConnell who is resigning.

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Open Enrollment FlyerIt is time to Rock & Enroll.  Please join Insurance Services for the 2023-24 Open enrollment Meetings.  Here is a schedule of the upcoming times and dates:

  • Virtual Meetings:
  • In-Person Meetings will be held at the ASB, 7905 South Redwood Road: 
    • Tuesday, May 23 at 3 p.m.
    • Tuesday, May 23 at 4:30 p.m.

Insurance Services has updated our website.  Please take a minute to go check it out.  There is a lot of helpful information at your fingertips.

THERE WILL BE A DRAWING FOR ANYONE THAT GETS THEIR ENROLLMENT COMPLETED BY JUNE 1ST!!

Get Rockin' & Enrolling!

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May 2023 LCS NewsletterSpring has arrived, and with it comes a sense of renewal and hope for a brighter future. As we move into the month of May, we have much to look forward to in our schools and within our community. Enjoy our newsletter as you learn about Asian and Pacific Island Heritage Month, gain some teaching tools to assist students in reading in a different language other than their native language, and celebrate our bilingual psychologists with us.

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

Student Monitoring - After students score proficient on their WIDA test, they are monitored for four years. If you have any students in monitoring, you will be asked to complete a monitoring form each quarter for them. This quick check-in allows you to communicate any concerns you might have with students who have exited EL services but who continue to be monitored for four years after their exit date. When you log into ELLevation, you will see a red flag above the "Monitoring" tab on your screen.This tells you how many forms you need to complete, and when you click, it will take you to your unfinished forms. Make sure you complete these before the year ends!

Immersive Reader in Canvas - The Immersive Reader is an add-on in Canvas that students can set up to help them understand your Canvas content. Immersive Reader will do the following:

  • Translate text (show students how to do this--they'll have to adjust each time they open immersive reader) If they click a word, a picture will pop up
  • They can adjust font size, background color, and have it highlight line-by-line reading.
  • It will read text to them, can speed or slow audio, change audio to male/female voice, and has different dialects or accents students can choose.
  • Here are the instructions for students to add it the Immersive Reader button to their Canvas page. It might be helpful to walk them through it by doing it on your own:
  • Go to "Account" on left side of Canvas screen. Click "settings"
  • Scroll down to the list of "Feature Options"
  • Click the red X next to "Microsoft immersive reader," click "enabled," and turn it to a green check.
  • Bonus: Students can also turn on auto-captions for Canvas Media in the "Feature Options" list

Culture Corner - May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This month is an opportunity to learn about the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions that AAPI individuals and communities have made throughout our country's history. It's a time to reflect on the challenges faced by AAPI people, including discrimination and racism, and to promote inclusivity, understanding, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their background. As a district community, let's take this month to celebrate the AAPI heritage and continue to work towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

Reflective Questions - As we end the year, think about the following:

  • How can I build a stronger community that encourages and engages ALL students in my classroom?
  • What went well this year? What do I want to improve?
  • How can I use ELLevation in August to help me prepare for the new group of students I will teach?
  • What can I do for me this summer that helps me decompress and relax after my busy teaching year?
  • What can I plan for next year to help me support my and my student's social and emotional health as the year goes on?

Celebrating our Bilingual Psychs this year! - We have 747 ML's in our district who have IEP's. To help with testing, we have two wonderful bilingual psychologists working nonstop to help test our multilingual students throughout the district. Monica Amador and Angie Mar Velez Matias have had their busiest year yet trying to get students tested for special ed services.
They've tested nearly 300 students this year between the two of them. They do new student referrals and re-evals for students from out of district, state, or country. They are a valuable connection between Special Ed and Language and Culture, and we couldn't do it without them!

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Effective Teacher Training (ETT) will be offered this summer. Spots are limited and fill quickly, so learners need to register on JPLS as soon as possible. Pacing is flexible in this online course, so learners will be able to complete the content even with summer vacations.*

For: All general education and special education teachers Also Welcome: Specialists, mental health providers, ESPs

Note for instructional coaches: You can request to be an observer in the course instead of registering as a learner. Please email Melanie Dawson or Katie Jarvis if you are interested.

Dates Course Section Register by
Summer Section June 12 - July 31 101914 117657 June 8th

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. *Although pacing is flexible, participants must complete the first module within the first week, or their spot will go to someone on the waitlist.

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

For questions please contact Melanie Dawson or Katie Jarvis.

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Building Exercise into a busy schedule flyerFor most of us, there never seems to be enough time in the day, especially when it comes to exercise. Life is unpredictable, with work, kid’s schedules, appointments, social events, sickness, tiredness or plain lack of motivation stealing time away from us. But, the fact is, if you take a deeper look at your daily schedule, you can find time to exercise.

Fitting in just 10 minutes of continual exercise here and there throughout your day gives you several health benefits, including improved mood and energy level. The key is making exercise convenient. Remember, all physical activities, not just formal exercise program at the gym, add up to a healthier you. Here’s how:

At Home

  • Wake up early and spend an extra 15-30 minutes walking or performing other exercises before work.
  • Do housework and yard work at a pace fast enough to get your heart rate pumping. Set a timer and see how much you can accomplish.
  • Be active while watching your favorite shows or during the commercial breaks. Do jumping jacks, pushups or marching in place with hand weights.
  • Take a walk or go bike riding after dinner with the whole family. Or take the dog for a walk.

Exercise at Work
Schedule a break or use part of your lunchtime to walk around or to exercise at your desk:

Chair squats: Stand up and sit down in your chair without using your hands. Progress to barely touching the seat with your rear end.

Standing leg curl: While standing (use a chair or desk for support if necessary), extend one leg behind you. Flex your foot and bend your knee, bringing your heel up towards your rear end. Squeeze at the top before lowering the leg.

Desk push-ups: Position yourself in a plank position, hands slightly wider than shoulders on the edge of your desk. Keep abdominals pulled in to support lower back. Slowly bend at the elbows and lower your nose toward your desk. Push back up to start and repeat.

Exercise During Everyday Activities

  • Park your car farther away from your destination and walk the extra steps to work, stores, appointments, errands
  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator every chance you get
  • Spend time actively playing with your children or grandchildren
  • Walk in rather than use the drive-through window
  • Carry bags to your car instead of using a shopping cart
  • Anytime you’re standing in a line, contract your abs 10 times and then your glutes (“back end” muscles) 10 times
  • If you take the bus or the subway, get off at an earlier stop and walk the remaining distance to your destination

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Focus Summer Session FlyerPre K- Grade 12 Educators you are invited to participate in the Focus Education Group 2023 summer session educator well-being continuing Ed Course.

  • WHAT - 3 credit Continuing Education Course for SUU credit
  • WHEN - Choose from 2 different summer sessions taught over zoom!
    • Session 1: Meets 5x/week (M-F) June 19-30 (9:00-10:30 am)
    • Session 2: Meets 5x/week (M-F) July 10-21 (9:00-10:30 am)
  • WHY - Gain continuing education, lane-change, and re-licensure hours from SUU. Address your own well-being by exploring strategies associated withconnection, happiness, self-care, conflict resolution, growth mindset, problemsolving, and more! Collaborate, learn from, and connect with other educators across the state.

ENROLL NOW for the Utah Educator Well-Being Course