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Thanksgiving Point Appreciation Week FlyerThanksgiving Point is so excited to host Jordan School District Appreciation Week! Please share the attached flyer and link for tickets with employees, faculty, and staff of Jordan School District. During this week, Jordan School staff can purchase discounted admission to enjoy Ashton Gardens, Butterfly Biosphere, Farm Country, Museum of Natural Curiosity, and Museum of Ancient Life.

Thanksgiving Point is hosting this celebration to give back to the community. Thanksgiving Point is where curious kids grow and some of the important ways we do this include:

  • SNAP and WIC kids visit Thanksgiving Point for free
  • Thanksgiving Point educators visit every Title I school in Utah
  • Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit that helps kids with after school programs, homeschool groups, and field trips
  • Thanksgiving Point has been a nonprofit in Lehi for over twenty years

We look forward to seeing many educators visiting and taking advantage of this great deal! Complete details are below.

WHO: All employees, faculty, and staff at Jordan School District, plus their immediate household family members.

WHAT: Discounted admission at all Thanksgiving Point venues:

  • $10 per person admission at Butterfly Biosphere, Museum of Ancient Life, Museum of Natural Curiosity, and Dinosaur Island at Ashton Gardens
  • $5 per person admission at Farm Country

WHERE: Thanksgiving Point is located at 3003 N Thanksgiving Way in Lehi, UT.

WHEN: August 1-6, 2022, during open visiting hours. Closed Sundays.

  • 9 am – 8 pm: Ashton Gardens
  • 10 am – 8 pm: Museum of Ancient Life, Museum of Natural Curiosity, Farm Country, and Butterfly Biosphere.

HOW: Employees at Jordan School District may purchase tickets online using this flyer and links sent to their emails. In order to redeem their purchase, they must bring their school district photo ID. They may also purchase admission in person by bringing the emailed flyer and their school district photo ID.

For more information, please visit thanksgivingpoint.org/appreciation.

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This is the last call for STEM endorsement reimbursement applications for courses completed by June 30th 2022.  Submissions can be made using the application link below. 

Have questions? Review our FAQ Document. If your questions aren’t answered, please reach out to your representative. 

Amy Kinder: Mathematics
Jane Harward: Science
Kami Taylor: Computer Science

*Please note that the college coursework pathway for the Ed Tech Endorsement is the only one eligible for this program

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Administrative Assignment effective immediately:

  • David Hullinger, BYU Intern Facilitator at Provo School District appointed assistant principal at Westvale Elementary, replacing Tyler (TJ) Davenport who was transferred.

New Administrative Intern assignments effective immediately:

  • Brittany Anderson, teacher at Bingham High assigned administrative intern at Copper Hills High.
  • Derek Bennett, school counselor at Copper Hills High assigned administrative intern at Mountain Ridge High.
  • Charles Brandt, teacher at Fort Herriman Middle assigned administrative intern at Riverton High.
  • Rachel Hill, teacher at Sunset Ridge Middle assigned administrative intern at West Jordan High.
  • Angela Pommerening, teacher specialist in the Career and Technical Education Department assigned administrative intern at Herriman High.
  • Vaega Toilolo, teacher at Mountain Creek Middle assigned administrative intern at Bingham High.
  • Yan’tu Barber, teacher specialist in the Language & Culture Services Department assigned teacher specialist in Language & Culture Services and administrative intern at West Jordan Middle.
  • Jack Pay, teacher at Mountain Ridge High assigned administrative intern at Sunset Ridge Middle and West Hills Middle.
  • Russell Stephenson, teacher at Fort Herriman Middle assigned administrative intern at Joel P. Jensen Middle and Oquirrh Hills Middle.
  • Jessica Wilson, teacher specialist in the Special Education Department assigned administrative intern at South Valley and administrative intern at South Hills Middle.
  • Lynsey Grant, teacher at Oakcrest Elementary assigned administrative intern at Jordan Hills Elementary, replacing Aubri Moench who was transferred.
  • Jessica Hayes, teacher specialist in the Special Education Department assigned administrative intern at  the Preschool/Child Development Center.

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As part of the Utah State Board of Education’s Core Standards process, we conduct an Annual Core Standards Survey to get stakeholder feedback to help us to improve our standards and supports.  The annual survey is now open until Aug. 20.  Please share this opportunity with educators, parents, and other stakeholders to provide them the opportunity to respond and share their insights.  We appreciate your help in sharing your experience as well as sharing this opportunity with others.

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Superindent at the Heartland cafeteriaThe U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that it is returning to pre-pandemic rules requiring families to apply for free and reduced lunch, rather than allowing all K-12 students to receive free meals.

Families must once again apply for the income-based free and reduced meals for the 2022-23 school year.

We invite you to listen to this week’s episode of the Supercast podcast, which provides important information all parents need to know about school breakfast and lunch for the upcoming school year.

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Workshops focused on the enrichment side of Walk to Read will be offered in August for kindergarten teachers.  The workshops are optional.  Teachers will be paid two hours at inservice rate for attendance.  Space is limited.  Register on JPLS. 

  • Aug. 1 | 9 – 11 a.m. | ASB Auditorium
  • Aug. 1 | 12 – 2 p.m. | ASB Auditorium
  • Aug. 23 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | ASB Auditorium

Teachers who choose to attend will be paid two hours at inservice rate.

Register on JPLS

Contact Rebecca Smith with any questions you may have: 801-567-8368 / rebecca.smith@jordandistrict.org.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2022:

  • Curtis Jenson, principal at Elk Ridge Middle transferred to principal at South Jordan Middle, replacing Nicole Johnson who resigned.
  • Bryan Leggat, principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle transferred to principal at Elk Ridge Middle.
  • Aaron Hunter, assistant principal at West Jordan Middle transferred to principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle.
  • Michael Jacobson, special education teacher at Copper Hills High appointed assistant principal at West Jordan Middle.
  • Brandee Bergum, assistant principal at South Hills Middle appointed consultant in Teaching & Learning.
  • Aubri Moench, assistant principal at Jordan Hills Elementary appointed assistant principal at South Hills Middle.
  • Shana Mondragon, assistant principal at Oquirrh Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Herriman Elementary.
  • Joshua Sullivan, assistant principal at Herriman Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Fox Hollow Elementary.
  • Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at Fox Hollow Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary.
  • April Thompson, assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Riverton Elementary.
  • Tyler (TJ) Davenport, assistant principal at Westvale Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary.
  • Carletta Taylor, retired from Greenville Public School District (MS) appointed assistant principal at Oquirrh Elementary.
  • Jerilyn Schafer, Instructional Coach at Westland appointed assistant principal at Westland Elementary.
  • Andrew Lovell, administrative intern at Spring Canyon Middle in Nebo School District appointed assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary.
  • Jennifer Manning instructional coach at the Child Development Center appointed assistant principal at Mountain Point Elementary.
  • TBD / Jordan Hills Elementary
  • TBD / Westvale Elementary

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NEW FULL TIME (PAID) ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP OPENINGS for 2022-23
JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is offering Elementary and Secondary paid administrative internship openings for the 2022-23 academic year.  These positions are available immediately.  Applications are open now through July 6, 2022 at midnight. Please only apply once under your preferred level.

Please refer to the details below:

  • Applicants must select their level of preference (elementary, middle or high) and submit only one application.
  • Selected applicants will be interviewed.
  • Assignments are for 1-year only, with no guarantee of a permanent administrative position.
  • Internal applicants, if selected, will be treated as an employee on a leave of absence for the current school year. Internal applicants chosen as an intern will have the right to return to a comparable licensed position at the end of the internship.

Applicants must:

  1. be enrolled in a university administrative/leadership program, OR
  2. have a current in state or out-of-state administrative license, OR
  3. be in the JSD Administrative Pool.
    • Elementary Administrative Interns are paid on a teacher salary schedule – 187-day contract plus 20 additional days (total of 207 days).
    • Secondary Administrative Interns are paid on a teacher salary schedule – 187-day contract plus 10 additional days (total of 197 days).
    • A night stipend will be added according to level.
    • Assignment locations are to be determined.

If you are interested in this internship opening, use the link below to apply!

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The JSD Aspiring Coach Pathway has been designed as a co-hort for educators who do not currently have a coaching assignment at their school, but are interested in extending their career pathway towards instructional coaching practice. 

These new endorsement classes are offered after contract time and involve the completion of college level coursework in addition to demonstrated skills and competencies in instructional coaching practice. The endorsement classes will be mixed, with educators from each instructional grade level welcome to attend.

Currently this co-hort of endorsement classes is offered to any interested Jordan School District certificated personnel. NOTE: Prerequisites for the endorsement may be accomplished concurrently with the endorsement courses and competency pathway, but must be completed prior to being eligible to apply for the endorsement posting on the educator license.

  • Current professional license (secondary, elementary, Special Education)
  • 5 years of classroom teaching experience or equivalent
  • Instructional coaching experience or school level teacher leadership experience (e.g. department chair, mentor, etc.)
  • Experience providing instruction and professional learning to adult educators
  • 3 consecutive years of effective or higher rating on UETS according to LEA rating system or equivalent
  • At least 1-year full-time employment in the Utah Education System

Contacts:       

Registration for the Aspiring Instructional Coach Endorsement courses will open in Jordan Professional Learning System (JPLS) on June 1, 2022. Course details are included on the following page.

Aspiring Instructional Coach Endorsement Class Schedule
Meeting Time:     4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Location:     Auxiliary Services Building | 7905 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84088

Class Requirement #1: Foundations of Instructional Coaching (section #117290)
Session 1 - Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022
Session 2 - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022
Session 3 - Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022
Session 4 - Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2022

Class Requirement #2: Adult Learning Theory
Session 1 - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023
Session 2 - Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023
Session 3 - Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Session 4 - Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Class Requirement #3: Instructional Design and Assessment
Session 1 - Fall 2023 TBA
Session 2 - Fall 2023 TBA
Session 3 - Fall 2023 TBA
Session 4 - Fall 2023 TBA

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Principals have been encouraged to prioritize attendance for building coaches on these dates as they plan their building schedules. Current instructional coaches and those employees who have been given coaching assignments for the 2022-2023 school year should prioritize these training dates as well. The ICI will continue to offer assigned coaches job embedded professional development and options to earn the coaching endorsement during the contract day.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2022:

  • Bonnie Brennan, client service consultant at Cigna appointed Director of Insurance Services Department replacing Cheryl Matson who is retiring.
  • Natalie Gleave, teacher at Granite Elementary in Canyons School District appointed assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary School replacing Adrienne Yancey who is being transferred.
  • Heather Handy, assistant principal at West Valley Elementary in Granite School District appointed 0.5 FTE assistant principal at Bluffdale Elementary School.
  • Douglas Pinkal, assistant principal at Providence Hall Charter School appointed assistant principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary School replacing Joshua Sullivan who is being transferred.
  • John Sassman, assistant principal at North Pole High School in North Pole, Alaska appointed assistant principal at Midas Creek Elementary School replacing John Scovill who is being transferred.
  • Molly Morgan, intern assistant principal at Monroe Elementary in Granite School District appointed assistant principal at Elk Meadows Elementary School replacing April Thompson who is being transferred.
  • Kimberly Andersen, assistant principal at Providence Hall Charter School appointed assistant principal at West Jordan Elementary replacing Ami Shah who was transferred.
  • Joshua Brothers, teacher specialist in Teaching and Learning appointed assistant principal at Terra Linda Elementary School replacing Jarom Airhart who is being transferred.
  • Hallie Myler, intern assistant principal at Eagle Bay and Orchard Elementary in Davis School District appointed assistant principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary replacing Angie Hamilton who was transferred.

New Administrative Intern Assignments:

  • Katlyn Jarvis, behavior specialist at River’s Edge assigned administrative intern at River’s Edge School replacing Melanie Dawson who was transferred.
  • Teresa Rossetti, instructional coach at Southland Elementary assigned administrative intern at Rosamond Elementary School replacing Allyson Stovall who is being transferred.
  • Vandalyn Romney, instructional coach at Daybreak Elementary assigned administrative intern at Welby Elementary School replacing Jennifer Smith who is being transferred.
  • Thyme Meleisea-Vea, teacher at Elk Meadows Elementary assigned administrative intern at Oak Leaf Elementary School replacing Nathan Price who is being transferred.
  • Elsa Brooke Franks, teacher at Terra Linda Elementary assigned administrative intern at Copper Canyon Elementary School replacing Jennifer Smith who is being transferred.
  • Janae Young, teacher at Bluffdale Elementary assigned administrative intern at Aspen Elementary School replacing Jarom Airhart who is being transferred.

Transfers effective July 1, 2022:

  • Joshua Sullivan, assistant principal at Antelope Canyon and Bluffdale Elementary transferred to Herriman Elementary School replacing Frank Preston who is being transferred.
  • Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at Aspen and Terra Linda Elementary transferred to Fox Hollow Elementary School replacing John Scovill who is being transferred.
  • John Scovill, assistant principal at Fox Hollow and Midas Creek Elementary transferred to Falcon Ridge Elementary School replacing Cathryn Ford who is being transferred.
  • Jayme Gandara, assistant principal at Jordan Ridge and South Jordan Elementary transferred to Foothills Elementary School replacing Baylee Lansford who is being transferred.
  • Cathryn Ford, assistant principal at Falcon Ridge and Hayden Peak Elementary transferred to Golden Fields Elementary School replacing Adrienne Yancey who is being transferred.
  • Jennifer Smith, assistant principal at Copper Canyon and Welby Elementary transferred to Hayden Peak Elementary School replacing Cathryn Ford who is being transferred.
  • Adrienne Yancey, assistant principal at Eastlake and Golden Fields Elementary transferred to South Jordan Elementary replacing Jayme Gandara who is being transferred.
  • Allyson Stovall, assistant principal at Rosamond and Southland Elementary transferred to Southland Elementary School.
  • April Thompson, administrative intern at Elk Meadows and Monte Vista Elementary appointed assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary School.
  • Nathan Price, assistant principal at Oak Leaf and Mountain Point Elementary transferred to Mountain Shadows Elementary School.
  • Frank Preston, assistant principal at Daybreak and Herriman Elementary transferred to Daybreak Elementary School.
  • Baylee Lansford, assistant principal at Blackridge and Foothills Elementary transferred to Blackridge Elementary School.
  • Aubri Moench, assistant principal at Jordan Hills and Riverton Elementary transferred to Jordan Hills Elementary School.
  • Veronica Holyoke, administrative intern at Mountain Shadows and Oakcrest Elementary appointed assistant principal at Oakcrest Elementary School.
  • Kimberly Ranney, assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary transferred 0.5 FTE to Bluffdale Elementary School replacing Joshua Sullivan who is being transferred.

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Thank you for all you have done to make this a great school year. We have appreciated the opportunity to work with you throughout the year, doing essential work supporting the growth and development of the District’s 56,000 students. We hope that each of you will have a chance to recharge during the summer months and know how grateful we are for your contributions and dedication to education.

We will be having a drawing for up to 200 employees to win a 4-visit pass (a $200 value!) to Ahhhsome Relaxation, which is located across from the District Office in Jordan Landing. Use this link to enter the drawing! We will have our first drawing on Friday, June 10th. 

If you would like another chance to win other prizes (including the prize of enhanced personal wellness), consider completing our Summer Wellness Bingo Challenge! 

Below are some additional free resources for employees: 

  • Educator Wellness Support Groups are offered throughout the summer and are available for all employee groups.
  • Our employee assistance program, through Blomquist Hale, continues to be available and provides free, confidential counseling services for eligible employees. Call 800-926-9619 to schedule an appointment. Blomquist Hale also offers blomquisthale.com/workshops/ throughout the summer.
  • Recently, the District partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection, which offers free parent coaching for all employees where your family’s individual needs can be addressed privately and confidentially.
  • Several local businesses are offering free fitness or wellness classes, click the link to view the list, which will be updated throughout the summer if new offers become available.
  • The SafeUT app is active throughout the summer and individuals can text or call crisis services 24/7 through the app. The same crisis services are available by calling 801-587-3000.

We continue to seek ways to support you in doing this challenging but important work in Jordan School District! 

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June 2022 City Creek Mortgage FlyerCity Creek Mortgage is offering a free home value report.  This report may be good for:

  • Anyone interested in pulling cash out to update their home or consolidating debt
  • Anyone interested in saving money on their monthly mortgage payment
  • Anyone who is currently paying mortgage insurance 
  • Anyone thinking about selling their home
  • Anyone thinking about buying a home
  • Anyone who lives in a home and wants an idea of what it is worth

 Scan the QR code in the flyer, use the link below or call City Creek Mortgage at 801-501-7950, & mention the City Creek Mortgage Corporate Perks Program.

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Reminder! Open Enrollment FlyerThe following changes may be made during open enrollment:

  • Enroll in a new insurance plan
  • Change or cancel an existing insurance plan
  • Add or cancel members from and existing plan
  • Make FSA or Dependent Daycare elections (new elections must be made each year you wish to participate).

InfinityHR/Arcoro ( www.infinityhr.com ) will be used for all benefit eligible employees to make benefit elections offered at Open Enrollment.

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June 2022 Health Insights CoverWith the weather improving, it’s time to get outside! Experience the many benefits of nature with our ‘Here Comes the Sun Bingo Challenge.’ Stay safe and don’t forget your sunscreen when exploring the great outdoors, with helpful tips from the U.S. Forest Service. Click below for your copy of this month’s Health Insights Newsletter.

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June 2022 EMI Be Well CoverCheck out the June 2022 Be Well newsletter from EMI. Stories include:

  • Maximize Your Core  - Core muscles connect your upper and lower body, supporting your spine, overall function and mobility, especially important as you age. The core muscles are in your back, hips, pelvis and abdominal area. Weak core muscles make you susceptible to poor posture, frequent lower back pain and muscle injuries.
  • Deciphering Juice Detox Diets - If juice bars are popping up in your community or social media feed, you’ve probably seen the claims about their detox cleanses. For about $350 per week, you can sip juices that are said to reverse aging, burn belly fat, remove toxins and aid in weight loss.
  • Make an Impact at Work - Getting to work on time, doing your job competently and being friendly with coworkers are all important. But have you considered how you can positively influence your workplace?
  • Caregivers Assisting People with Dementia - Caring for a loved one with dementia? Your first step is to understand the condition. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and is a progressive condition, as symptoms increase in severity. For most people, AD is caused by a combination of age and heredity, as well as lifestyle and environmental factors that affect the brain over time.

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

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Summer Wellness BINGO CardDownload and print a BINGO Card using the link below and work on the activities. Complete at least 5 challenges within the summer months (June/July 2022) for a BINGO and entry into a drawing! Once your BINGO is complete, scan the QR code and fill out the form. Additional entries will be awarded for every additional 5 challenges including repeat activities.

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Join our Health and Wellness Team for one of our six educator wellness support groups (all employee types welcome!). Use the the following link to register and receive additional information. You are welcome to attend one, a few, or all sessions!

Coping Skills for Mental Health
Everyone goes through emotional stress. From a demanding job in education, to relationship troubles, it’s normal to experience stress that affects your mood and makes life difficult. Emotional stress can come from just going through daily life, and it can be overwhelmingly difficult to stay calm and make healthy decisions. Developing coping skills is an important tool for leading a healthy, functional life with your loved ones.

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10 a.m. | June 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23

Managing Difficult Emotions
Working in education through a global pandemic has shown that your emotional wellness is more important than ever. We all experience intense, overwhelming emotions from time to time and they can be difficult to manage. This group will help you learn and practice emotion regulation skills so no matter the unpleasant emotion or its severity, you’ll have healthy coping skills ready to use.

  • Wednesdays @ 11 a.m. | June 8 - July 27 (except July 6)

Dealing With Grief and Loss
Grief and loss can affect your feelings, behavior, and how you relate to others It is also deeply personal. The way you cope depends on your personality, your relationship with the person who has passed away, and your previous experience with loss. Grief and loss not only limit the loss of loved ones, but can also encompass any kind of loss. There are common phases of loss that you might encounter and the phases will be discussed. Join our Health and Wellness Team for one of our six educator wellness support groups (all employee types welcome!). Use the QR code or THIS LINK to register and receive additional information. You are welcome to attend one, a few, or all sessions!

  • Thursdays @ 9:30 a.m. | June 9, 16 and 30

Navigating Family Relationship Challenges
Stress spills into our personal lives in many ways, affecting the quality of our relationships. When people are stressed, they become more withdrawn and distracted, and less affectionate. They also have less time for leisure activities, which leads to issues in relationships. Over time, the relationship becomes more superficial (less we-ness and involvement in each other’s lives) and couples become even more withdrawn, experiencing more conflict, distress, and alienation in the relationship. Understanding these challenges and developing coping skills is an important tool for leading a healthy, functional life with your loved ones.

  • Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. | June 8, 15, 22

Self-Compassion and Meaningful Self-Care
Have you ever noticed how you are very compassionate, gentle, and kind to other but struggle to do the same for yourself? If you answered yes, you aren't alone! Many of us tend to be critical of ourselves but we can learn how to silence the inner-critic and be kinder to ourselves by practicing self-compassion and meaningful self-care. Being compassionate and caring for ourselves has many possible benefits including higher resilience, more motivation, greater life satisfaction, and a decrease in stress, depression, and anxiety. Do you want to hear the best part? It doesn't take a ton of time and it isn't very hard to incorporate this into our life. This group will help give you tools to better care for yourself in a meaningful way. Let's face it, you deserve it!

  • Mondays @ 11a.m. | June 13, 20 and 27

The Gifts of Imperfection
Blend creativity, connection, and fun in this group focused on letting go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embracing who you are. Explore and practice 4 of Brené’s Brown’s Guideposts for Wholehearted Living - keys to living a more joyful, resilient, and fulfilling life. We will focus on cultivating more authenticity, courage, joyfulness, and play in your summer and beyond. Workbook included.

  • Monday & Wednesdays @ 11 a.m. | June 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22

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Blomquist Hale has three events scheduled for the month of June! See below for details outlined below.

  • Topic: Anxiety Group
    • Date: June 6 – July 11 (5 Weeks - Skipping July 4)    
    • Date: 5:30 – 7 p.m. MT
    • Location: Online!
    • Register at: blomquisthale.com/workshops/
  • Topic: True Intimacy – The Glue That Bonds Relationships Together Group
  • Date: June 7 – June 28 (4-Weeks)    
  • Date: 7 – 8:30 p.m. MT
  • Location: Online!
  • Register at: blomquisthale.com/workshops/
  • Topic: Anger & Irritability – Part Two
  • Date: June 7    
  • Date: 2 – 3:00 p.m. MT
  • Location: Online!
  • Register at: blomquisthale.com/workshops/

June 2022 Blomquist Hale Workshop Flyers

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The Health and Benefits Fair has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, at the District Office from 3:00 to 5:30 pm

Representatives from the Public Employees Health Program (PEHP), Express Scripts, CRX International, Dental Select, Opticare, New York Life, AFLAC, Blomquist Hale, Utah Retirement Systems and others will be at the Health and Benefits Fair.