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May 2022 EMI Be Well NewsletterCheck 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.

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To show appreciation, Quick Quack is letting educators ride in style on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Teachers or school staff can pick between a Free best "Lucky Duck" car wash* or $9.99 first month on ANY Unlimited membership**. Make sure to bring your school ID to Quick Quack on Tuesday, May 3 so we can honor all that you do for so many others.

*Only valid at participating locations. Offer subject to change, expires 5/3/22. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cannot be redeemed for cash value. One time use on a single vehicle. **Only valid at participating locations. Valid for new membership sign up only. Requires autopay. After the first month, card will be charged regular membership rate based on the plan selected. Early termination fee may apply. Offer subject to change, must be 18 years or older, expires 5/3/22.

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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.

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WGU Heroes Wanted Scholarship FlyerTeachers 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.

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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:

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

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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 Custodial Assistants FlyerNow 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/.

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April 2022 Health Insights CoverApril’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

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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.

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

  • Topic: Mindful Focus
  • Topic:  Building Thriving Relationships
  • Topic:  Adult Anxiety Workshop (5 Week Course ) Every MONDAY
  • Topic: Parenting: Attachment
  • Date: April 19, 2 - 3 p.m. MT
  • Location: Online! 
  • Register at: blomquisthale.com/workshops/ 

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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.

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Dear Employees,

The Jordan School District Board of Education has approved changing the scheduled Flex Friday on Friday, April 29 to a Professional Development Day for teachers. This day will be structured for teachers to have additional preparation time, professional development, and training.

This will be a regular contract day for all employees, unless you have made other arrangements with your supervisor.

There will be no classes or school services for students on Friday, April 29. No lunch service or busing will be provided.

If you have questions, please contact your supervisor.

Thank you.

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Throughout the day on Friday, April 1, 2022, Information Systems will be remotely performing required updates to devices across the District. Most computer users will not notice that these automatic updates are occurring. If you do experience an operational issue, please contact your building tech so they can address it in a timely and efficient manner. We appreciate your patience and understanding while this necessary work is completed.

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PEHP Remote Care FlyerA Fast, Easy Way to See a Doctor
Families have access to care for urgent, low-level needs such as:

  • Eye infections
  • Painful urination
  • Joint pain or strains
  • Minor skin problems

Intermountain Connect Care
Available 24/7/365 (even on holidays)
» Summit Network
» Advantage Network
Download the Intermountain Connect Care app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

University of Utah Health
Virtual Visits
Available 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 7 days a week
» Summit Network
For UofU Health Virtual Visits, go to healthcare.utah.edu/virtual-care/virtual-visits/

If You’re on the Traditional or Value Plan
Each on-demand doctor consultation costs only a $10 co-pay.

If You’re on the STAR HSA Plan
Each on-demand doctor consultation costs only $59 before you meet your deductible ($49 for UofU virtual visits). After your deductible is met, you pay only a $10 co-pay.

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LETRS Unit 2 (60077)
For teachers in grades K-3. Below is the information about Unit 2. The last virtual session for Unit 2 will be held on May 25. Many of these sections for the months of March, April and May are either extremely low or have no enrollment whatsoever.

Please sign up for a Unit 2 virtual session ASAP because some of these sessions may be canceled by the state. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Questions? Contact Bev Griffith at #88466 or beverly.griffith@jordandistrict.org 

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DTL Webinars FlyerDigital Teaching and Learning is providing weekly webinars from three of our technology partners.  Each week you can explore the features of three of our favorite classroom tech tools.  The webinars begin at 4 p.m., are 30 minutes long, and can be accessed at the Zoom link below.  Here's the upcoming schedule:
  • March 22 - Screencastify
  • March 29 - Canva
  • April 4 - Nearpod
  • Digital Teaching & Learning Webinar Zoom 

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Continuing the conversation of being curious, intentional and united, we invite you to attend this half-day conference to learn from students and parents on how we can better engage with them.

The 2022 What I Wish You Knew Conference will be held on March 25, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m at Copper Hills High. The keynote will be given by Sarah Noll Wilson, author of Don't Feed the Elephants: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships.

Employees will be paid a $175 stipend to attend.  Register by Wednesday, March 9 at bit.ly/March25conference.

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We have three events scheduled for the month of March! See attached for Why We Sleep and Health and the Gut workshop flyers and details outlined below.

  • Topic:  Why We Sleep
  • Topic: Season Affective Disorder
  • Topic: Health and the Gut

March 2022 Blomquist Hale Workshops