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September 20, 2023

“Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.”

- Bob Talbert

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.

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

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

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.


Customer Service Week Nominations

Do you know a front-line employee who goes above and beyond to provide 5-star customer service? 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 to be recognized during Customer Service Week as we celebrate the importance of customer service and the people who serve and support customers on a daily basis.  

 

If selected, these employees will receive a certificate of recognition, a MSCS swag bag, and featured on our MSCS media platforms with a picture and their school/department name.

Lunch Buddy Program

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.

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.

MSCS Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Resource Guide

The MSCS Social Studies Team 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.

9/30: U of M Educator Appreciation Day

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