Please help celebrate our School Psychologists during Nov. 6-10, School Psychology Awareness Week. School psychologists serve every school, support students' learning, promote positive school climates, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to improve student outcomes both intellectually and emotionally.

Memphis Music Initiative is hosting the 4th annual day of virtual HBCU music auditions. The auditions are scheduled for February 2024. Sign-ups are starting early so that students can attend the upcoming workshop or get help with the Common Black College Application as needed. 

In addition to the auditions, a free prep workshop with the band director from LeMoyne-Owen College and the vocal director from Grambling State University will take place on Dec. 2 from 11am-1pm. 

First 8 Memphis is hosting a Parent Speaker Series Workshop TODAY for parents/guardians of children ages 0-5 called How to Teach Your Child to Read. Please share with any families that would benefit!

Skills that will be covered include:

• Reading "talking tips"
• The meaning of words
• Read-n-Ready phonics

Click HERE to learn more and for registration information.

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is a distinguished U.S. initiative acknowledging and commending exceptional K-12 mathematics and science educators for their remarkable contributions to the field of education. This prestigious award, presented annually by the President of the United States, honors teachers for their commitment, creativity, and influence on students and the educational realm. Participate by nominating an exceptional math or science educator or applying through the link provided. For inquiries, join one of our upcoming informational sessions or reach out to Dr. Demetria Smith at smithdl@scsk12.org.

Fall 2023 Student Perception Survey

• The Fall Student Perception Survey window runs from Oct. 30 to Nov. 9.

Educator Level of Effectiveness (LOE) Score Release

Per the TDOE, Educator Level of Overall Effectiveness (LOE) scores for 2022-23 are live in the TNCompass platform. 

Information regarding the calculations for 2022-23 teacher evaluations may be found here.  

For an educator to receive an LOE score, all required component scores (depending on the evaluation type) must be present in TNCompass. Components include Observation, Achievement, Growth, Professionalism, and/or Student Perception Survey) Note: Educators identified as partial year exemption (PYE) will not receive an LOE score.   

For questions regarding missing component scores or other evaluation-related questions, please submit a PLZ HelpDesk ticket so that the EPS can research the issue (link also available in PLZ under "PLZ Help").  

Annual MSCS Open Enrollment for active employees begins Nov. 1 and continues through Wednesday, Nov. 15 (changes will be effective as of 1/1/2024).

Important Reminders during this Open Enrollment period:

• If you are an FSA participant, you must elect your coverage levels for 2024:
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• You will have the opportunity to enroll in new plans and opt-out of any plans you no longer wish to participate in for 2024

• Access Bentek (our online enrollment system) at this link www.mybentek.com/mscs to review your demographic information, current MSCS elections and life insurance beneficiary information

• Access Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) https://mytcrs.tn.gov/ to view your TCRS beneficiary information

• Click here to view the benefits homepage for current information.