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September 13, 2023

“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”

- President Ronald Reagan

September Superhero nominations will close this Friday, Sept. 15. Nominate a coworker who exemplifies one of our shared organizational values. Click HERE to nominate.

Stress Management Groups begin Sept. 13, but it's not too late to join! Click HERE to learn how to identify, understand, and manage stress.

Enjoy a special shopping experience at Macy's Wolfchase on Sept. 24 from 8-11a.m. Be sure to bring your MSCS Employee ID. Click HERE to learn more.

You're Invited! Get 40% off most merchandise at the Nike Employee Store - Memphis Sept. 1-30. Click HERE to view details, rules, and regulations

Nurture your mind, body, and spirit at the 3rd Annual Mental Health Awareness Day event on Sept. 30 from 10:30a.m.-1:30p.m. Click HERE for more details.

NOW HIRING - Fall Break Learning Academy

If you’re interested in earning some extra money, helping to support students' academic needs, and accelerating student learning, then NOW is the time to sign up to teach in the MSCS Fall Break Learning Academy Monday through Thursday, Oct. 9-12, at 20 elementary, middle, and high schools across the District. We need your talent and expertise in providing extra academic support to our students so they will see the future! Apply today on the MSCS careers website under School Support. 


11th Annual Suicide Prevention Expo

September is recognized annually as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For the past 11 years the MSCS Mental Health & Family Wellness Center has held the Suicide Prevention Awareness Expo to educate students, parents, faculty, and the community on this very important mental health issue. 


This year, the 11th Annual Suicide Prevention Expo will be held in collaboration with Coordinated School Health, Total Rewards and Benefits, community partners, and agencies to provide valuable information and bring attention to another unfortunate pandemic society is facing.


Details: 

What: 11th Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Expo 

When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023

Where: Colonial Middle School

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

MSCS Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Resource Guide

The Social Studies Team of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is providing a list of resources designed to support teachers and students in participating in conversations with their students about Hispanic Heritage Month. We recognize that students need opportunities to discuss and investigate diversity, and we want to assist teachers in facilitating these opportunities. 


Click HERE to view the resource guide.


Lunch Buddy Program

We are looking for volunteers to work with our students and provide them with a nurturing relationship in the Lunch Buddy Program. If you are interested in being a mentor, please click HERE and complete the mentor profile.


Click HERE to view participating schools and to get more information.

U of M Education Appreciation Day

The University of Memphis is showing educators appreciation on Sept. 30 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium by supplying discounted tickets, plus an on-field photo for MSCS educators. Click HERE to access your discounted tickets!


For more information, email Houston DePriest or call (901) 678-2545.

TEM TEACHer Training Series

The TEM TEACHer Training Series is now open for ALL teachers. The focus of the series is to identify teacher and student actions that guide effective instruction at performance levels 3-5 of the TEACH indicators. Register in PLZ, course #26177.

2023-24 Student Growth Portfolios

Fine Arts, Physical Education (2nd and 5th grades), Pre-K, and World Language (French and Spanish) educators will submit Student Growth Portfolios for SY2023-24. The updated deadline for all submissions is 5 p.m., May 6. For important updates regarding the Portfolio process, please click HERE.  


Questions or concerns? Send an email to eps@scsk12.org.

9/15: Sept. Superhero Nominations DUE

9/16: 11th Annual Suicide Prevention Expo

9/30: UofM Educator Appreciation Day

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