Dear Staff,
February is Black History Month and can be a wonderful celebration of the contributions that African American inventors, artists, explorers, educators, scientists, leaders, laborers, soldiers and poets have made to American history and culture.
Black History Month was founded by African American scholar Carter G. Woodson and inaugurated in 1926 at Chicago's DuSable Museum of African-American History. Woodson chose February because it included the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglas and President Abraham Lincoln.
Black History Month is a reminder to all of us to bring greater regard for the contributions of African Americans to this country, to understand and overcome a legacy of oppression and racism, and to further racial harmony among us all.
I BEE-lieve in you!
UPDATE ON COVID-19 NUMBERS
Your health and safety and that of our students and families is of the utmost importance to all of us. By now, you may have been following the news about COVID-19 cases in our state and our communities and have seen there has been a significant increase in cases. We are carefully monitoring the benchmark data from the Maricopa County Department of Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services and sharing it with you in order to be transparent and to keep you safe and informed.
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PAYROLL
Note from the Payroll Department:
The W2 Forms (Annual Wage and Tax Statement) for 2020 will be mailed to all staff by no later than Thursday, January 28th. We ask that all employees please verify their address on their most recent paycheck. If a correction is needed, please be certain to log into iVisions to provide all address changes.
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES RESOURCE FAIR
The Pendergast Exceptional Student Services Resource Fair is going Virtual! Join us Saturday, February 6th, from 10:00am-11:35am for our virtual event. Our Resource Fair focuses on community supports and connections for students with disabilities. We will have speakers from DDD, Sounds of Autism, IDEAL Care, PESD Family Resource Center, PESD Motor Staff, and PESD Early Childhood Team. Use the Registration Link to sign up for our event! Click here for the Save the Date Flier!
GET SET FOR STEM: SCHOLARSHIP FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHERS
The scholarship was authorized by the Arizona Legislature to encourage currently certified teachers to obtain additional certification and credentials in the area of STEM, Career Technical Education, and/or dual enrollment. Each scholarship awarded can provide up to $2000 a year for coursework. Qualified teachers may apply for up to three years.
GRANTS
Here is a roundup of additional educational grants aimed at helping students, classrooms and schools.
NEW SCHEDULE! SPRING 2020 COURSES FOR TEACHERS - UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
The Spring 2021 course schedule for January through May is now available. There are hundreds of courses available for those seeking renewal credit, teacher evaluation requirements, or degree or certificate programs available for those seeking initial teacher licensure.
For 10% off tuition cost, please contact Nicole.berkebile@phoenix.edu or call 480-290-4328.
BEE ACTIVE, BEE HEALTHY, BEE HAPPY
PENDERGAST HEALTH AND WELLNESS
TODAY'S QUOTE:
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.: - Zig Ziglar
THE BEET - Yes, like the vegetable
Here you will find articles, recipes and tips to keep you happier and healthier. Hope you enjoy the January issue!
HUMAN RESOURCES
2021 INCENTIVE GRANT, INCREMENT PLAN, AND SALARY ADVANCEMENT FORMS NOW AVAILABLE (see links below)
- CERTIFIED 2021 INCENTIVE GRANT REQUEST FORM >>
- SUPPORT 2021 INCENTIVE GRANT REQUEST FORM >>
- CERTIFIED 2021 SALARY ADVANCEMENT FORM >>
- SUPPORT 2021 INCREMENT PLAN FORM >>
Please submit the appropriate form to be eligible for the Incentive Grant (all staff), Increment Plan (classified staff) and/or Salary Advancement (certified staff). Please review the requirements of each opportunity and submit the appropriate form by the deadline of March 5, 2021.
For questions, please contact the HR Office at x2235
COVID-19: INFORMATION REGARDING EXPOSURE AND CONTACT TRACING
Procedurally, when someone is considered exposed to COVID-19 while on site working in the District, specific staff members are notified by HR and given a time frame in which to quarantine. Please understand that the district is taking every precaution in these circumstances and conducting contact tracing, pursuant to the CDC guidelines, as necessary.
BEE RECOGNIZED NOMINATIONS
Each month, members of the Administrative Cabinet will present a “BEE Recognized Award” to thank and recognize dedicated employees, parents, business partners and community members for their contributions to the schools and district. Awards will be presented at a governing board meeting each month.
Please assist us in showing how valuable these people are to Pendergast Elementary School District. A committee will review the nominations and make selections based on qualifications and indicators. More than one nomination per person may be submitted and please answer questions as thoroughly as possible.
Please send or email this nomination form to the Superintendent’s office to the attention of: Nedda Shafir at nshafir@pesd92.org. For questions contact Nedda at 602-684-4806.
"BEE" Recognized Nomination Form >>
TEACHER ATTENDANCE REPORT
| Weekly Absences | % Attendance | |
|---|---|---|
| Amberlea | 1 | 99.4% |
| Canyon Breeze | 0 | 100.0% |
| Copper King | 4 | 98.0% |
| Desert Horizon | 7 | 96.4% |
| Desert Mirage | 9 | 93.5% |
| Garden Lakes | 10 | 93.9% |
| Pendergast | 4 | 96.9% |
| Rio Vista | 2 | 98.8% |
| Sonoran Sky | 3 | 98.0% |
| Sunset Ridge | 1 | 99.3% |
| Villa de Paz | 4 | 96.7% |
| Westwind | 4 | 98.0% |
