Teacher Weekly: September 27, 2023

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September 27, 2023

“Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

- John C. Maxwell

Earn some extra money during MSCS Fall Break Learning Academy, Oct. 9-12 at 20 elementary, middle and high schools across the district. Apply HERE.

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

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

In honor of Customer Service Week (October 2-6) we will highlight two staff members each day from schools and Central Office. Nominate them HERE for a chance to win special prizes!

We are looking for volunteers to work with our students and provide them with a nurturing relationship in the Lunch Buddy Program. Click HERE to complete the mentor profile.

St. Jude Walk/Run

Join Memphis-Shelby County Schools at the upcoming St. Jude Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis! Registration is free for everyone! Enjoy food, games, and mission-inspired activities to learn more about the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Visit www.stjude.org/walkmemphis to register today. Hope to see you there!

K-8 Literacy & Numeracy Teachers Needed (DEADLINE EXTENDED)

Calling ALL K-8 Literacy & Numeracy Teachers! Click HERE to learn more.

Earn a $1,000 stipend by:

providing tips to support learning at home for K-8 students.
recording monthly videos to share with students and families.

Apply by sending an email to scsface@scsk12.org. The deadline is Sept. 30.

Band of Brothers Mentorship Program

Male mentors are needed for grades 5-8. Be a part of a Band of Brothers who support tutoring to increase literacy, as well as mentor to champion the work of successful young men.

Click HERE to sign up.

K-12 Math & ELA Survey

Do you teach K-12 Mathematics or K-12 English/Language Arts? Well, MSCS would like your feedback on the use and usability of the Quarter 1 Math and ELA curricula, as well as the supporting resources that are used for planning. Together we achieved a composite score of Level 5, and we want to continue to improve our practice and impact on student outcomes. Therefore, click on your grade and content area survey link(s) below. Let us know your thoughts and experiences with the curriculums thus far. All those who complete the survey will be entered to win MSCS swag!

MATH

ELA

Questions? Email ci_ela_team@scsk12.org

Moving Towards Better Health Step Challenge

Let's "Move Towards Better Health" by joining the step challenge! The challenge is from Sept. 24 to Oct. 23, and there are three great prizes for the "Best Steppers":

1st Place Winner: $100 gift card
2nd Place Winner: $50 gift card
3rd Place Winner: Cigna Fitness Pack

Click HERE to learn more information.

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 .

Fall 2023 Student Perception Survey

The Fall Student Perception Survey is vastly approaching. The survey window will run from Oct. 30 - Nov. 9.
Site Coordinator Training Dates: All Site Coordinators should register for one of the virtual sessions in PLZ. Course #32320. The training dates are Oct. 5, Oct. 16, and Oct. 18.

Pink Thursday 2023

Show us how you Think Pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness! Think Pink 2023 runs Oct. 1-31. Schools and department staff have the opportunity to win a smoothie happy hour!

Click HERE to view the contest rules.

Reading 360 Alternative

Beginning Aug. 1, 2023, candidates seeking to obtain, renew, or advance a teaching license with at least one qualifying endorsement (listed here) must demonstrate compliance with TLSA requirements when submitting licensure transactions. Educators may elect to demonstrate compliance using one of the below pathways. Both the trainings and the assessment are free to all educators.