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Thursday, August 17, 2017

Don't open Phishy emails! Our 12,000 employee email addresses make us a prime target for scammers, but don’t get suckered in. Phishing/spam emails can damage computers, servers, files and more. They usually contain an external sender address and links, but another easy way to detect spam is if it asks for your username and password. IT will never do this! If an email looks suspicious or you accidentally click on a phishing link, report it to IT right away by calling 416-2700 (option 5).

The Great American Solar Eclipse is coming! Are you ready? A total solar eclipse will be passing through the Mid-South on Monday, August 21. School is in Monday, so this rare occurrence is sure to be exciting for all of us District-wide. In fact, we've already been hearing from teachers who are planning some fun viewing activities. In advance of the eclipse, we want to share some important safety tips for all staff and students. Most importantly, make sure you pick up safe viewing goggles if you plan to watch the show outdoors! For more tips, check out these solar eclipse fact sheets, and share them with your friends, families and students: ENGLISH | SPANISH

Lace up your running shoes! It's time for the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer! Once again, it's time for the annual St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer.   Last year, as a sponsor, more than 1,200 SCS employees participated to raise more than $40,000 for the children of St. Jude. This year, we're aiming to exceed our 2016 numbers. Show us what you got! Get your school or department together and form a team, begin fundraising and put on your running shoes for the big race on September 23. Here are some handy materials to get you started: Team Captain Handbook Fundraising goals & St. Jude Treatment costs More Info: Call 416-2424 or email  johnsonkm1@scsk12.org.

Want some real training tips from an Olympian (and some free lunch)? Whether it's the St. Jude Run/Walk or your neighborhood 5K, there's a way to prepare for success at your next race. If you're interested in learning some of the tips that helped Memphian Rochelle Stevens become an Olympic gold medalist, make plans to attend one of two lunch & learn events next week. The first will be held August 23 in the BOE auditorium. The next is August 24 in the Gray's Creek auditorium. Meet Rochelle Stevens and get free lunch for being one of the first 35 people in attendance.

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