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August 22, 2008
Student Travel Policy and Forms
Teachers, please read the Student Travel Policy and fill out the appropriate forms to request student travel.
June Employees of the Month
This month we’re honoring two veteran employees working out of our Central Office – Ken Ralphs, Warehouse, and Kent Bills, District Electrician.
The Provo Education Support Professionals in conjunction with the Provo City School District Administration and Provo City School Board congratulates Kent Bills and Ken Ralphs for being selected as the June “Employees of the Month”. This recognition is for their dedicated service to our district and for exemplary skills in working with and in behalf of the PESP employees, teachers, administration, and the public.
These men have been “major players” in keeping all of our schools running smoothly and we owe them a debt of gratitude. Please remember to thank them, soon, for all they do in everyone’s behalf!!!
First, we honor Kent Bills, Provo School District Electrician – Kent has worked in Provo School District for approximately 21 years. As you can see Kent is committed to our District and to keeping the schools electrical needs handled with skill and competency. The PESP President, Jean Jones, says this about Kent: “He is a quiet, unassuming, hard working employee of the Provo School District. As an elementary school secretary I find him very helpful, prompt when we need him, and pleasant to be around. It is a pleasure to have him come visit our school.” Thank you, Kent, for all you do in behalf of our schools!!
Our second Employee of the Month is Ken Ralphs, Warehouse Manager – Ken has also worked in Provo School District for 21 years. Ken has taken care of the District’s Warehouse and carefully filled the orders from every school and program in our District. Teachers and staff have appreciated Ken’s patient and consistent manner in dealing with their supply needs. Jean Jones said that, “It’s been a huge job and Ken has done it with ease! Ken is accessible and willing to work with me if I need something or have had a problem with an order. He always treats me with kindness and respect.” Ken we’re so delighted that you have been selected as June’s Employee of the Month. Congratulations!!!
These men will be honored at the June School Board Meeting — everyone's invited to attend.
May 6, 2008Professional/Staff development classes announced.
Certified employees will earn credit towards lane changes.
Classified employees will earn a stipend. (Contact toddb@provo.edu for more info)
- Ancient World History
- Computer Technology Methods
- CPR and First Aid
- Create Educational Games
- Digital Camera
- Digital Video Projects
- Dreamweaver
- Effective Teaching with Visual Media
- Electronic Portfolios
- Financial Literacy
- Google SketchUP
- Google Tools
- GPS Classroom
- iLife Projects
- Modern World History
- Out of the Rock
- Podcasting
- The Japanese Internment at Topaz
- Use Technology to Teach
- WebQuests
Please use the following link to locate more information and registration procedures for these classes.
May 2, 2008Early Intervention Teacher Receives Outstanding Teacher Award
KSL Newsradio, along with Zions Bank, has honored Jo Greer, Provo School District Special Education Preschool teacher, on their weekly "Teacher Feature" program. This program recognizes outstanding teachers who have gone the extra mile, not only in the classroom, but who have also made a significant impact on many young lives. A panel of represent-atives from the Utah State Office of Education and the local business community selected Mrs. Greer for this award. In recognition of this achievement, Jo was awarded a special "Teacher Feature" plaque, along with several gift certificates. She will attend a year-end banquet hosted by KSL Newsradio at the elegant La Caille restaurant that will honor all 2007-2008 school year receipients.
Golden Apple Award Winners
Amelia Earhart -- Amber Mann
Canyon Crest -- Tiffany Duncan
Edgemont -- Mickey Hanks
Farrer -- Marissa Crane
Franklin -- Melinda Morriss
Grandview -- Shane Rowley
Provost -- Jennifer Thurgood
Rock Canyon -- Kristen Barnum
Spring Creek -- Linda Rossiter
Sunset View -- Sally Curletto
Timpanogos -- Chloe Ray
Centennial -- Tonia Frasier
Dixon -- Ty Smith
Provo -- Marc Mayntz
-- Sheldon Davis
Timpview -- Ford White
-- Denise Abbott
Classified Employee
Jayne Smith
Building on Excellence Awards
The Provo School District Foundation would like to announce the 2008 "Building on Excellence Awards." Congratulations to the following individuals who were nominated by their peers:
Principals
Rosemarie Smith
Teachers
Kelly Shurtz
Kathy Hansen
Bari Olson
Susan Gong
Classified Employee
Jayne Smith
HIgh School Secretary Honored in April
The Provo Education Support Professionals (PESP) in conjunction with the Provo City School District Administration and Provo City School Board congratulates Kim Davidson for being selected as the April "Employee of the Month". This recognition is for her dedicated service to our district and for exemplary skills in working with and in behalf of the PESP employees, teachers, administration, and the public.
Kim was selected from a talented, energetic group of high school secretaries currently working in our district. She is Timpview’s Main Office Secretary and exemplifies all that is great in a school secretary. Principal Bayles calls Kim “Timpview’s Energizer Bunny”!
Principal Bayles goes on to describe what Kim means to Timpview: “If Timpview is involved, Kim is there. She not only does a marvelous job as our receptionist, but she is continually involved with the students and their activities. Kim takes tickets at the ball games, rides the student bus to the state tournament, supervises all the school dances and band tours, and chaperones the HOSA club. She is our teachers' best friend; if something needs to be done, Kim will try to do it. We are proud of Kim and this recognition.”
As you can see, Kim does it all!! Congratulations, Kim, on this honor - Provo School District is proud of you.
March 15, 2008
FY08 Audit Cut Off Dates
Please take a look at them and mark your calendars accordingly. Proper planning at year end starts early and provides for a much smoother audit and year end close for all involved. The last couple audits have went well, thanks in part to your efforts and attention to the cut offs.
If you have any questions please contact Stefanie Bryant at stefb@provo.edu.
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