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ArtsFest is right around the corner... Save the date!
One of our favorite weekends of the entire school year is fast approaching; the eighth annual ArtsFest celebration is Saturday, May 13, at Colonial Middle School. For the past several years, SCS has received national recognition for our arts education programs, and we promise you'll understand why if you spend even a few minutes at this year's ArtsFest.
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Last chance! Nominate an outstanding alum for the SCS Hall of Fame by tomorrow!
After nearly 10 years, the SCS Alumni Hall of Fame is back! Now, we're relying on you to help us identify notable MCS and SCS alumni to be honored at the 2017 SCS Hall of Fame Gala!
Tell us about your favorite SCS alum by submitting a nomination today! Deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 13, at 5 p.m. CST. The 2017 Alumni Hall of Fame is Friday, May 26, at Hilton Memphis.
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You can help shape education polices and practices across the state... and maybe win an iPad, too!
Commissioner McQueen and her team in Nashville are striving to improve the educational landscape across Tennessee, and it starts with including teachers' voices in their conversations. Please take a few minutes to complete the
TN Educator Survey
.
The feedback you share with the TDOE will also help shape the work happening in our District.
As an added bonus, the TDOE is using the survey for drawings, and you could win a new iPad and a classroom grant!
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Send us your outstanding senior stories!
In a few weeks, seniors will leave your classrooms for the final time and begin the next phase of their academic careers. A lot has happened since they started kindergarten back in 2004, and we want to hear about it! Between now and the end of school, we want to highlight the unique and remarkable stories of our graduates. These could be stories of overcoming extraordinary odds, going to prestigious colleges, acceptance into the military, entering an interesting area of the workforce right out of high school, etc.
Please send your story ideas here for consideration.
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Important Evaluation Updates & Reminders
Thursday, April 13
100% Observation should be completed
May 1-26
Professionalism/Summative Conferences
Non-Tested Grades & Subjects with Portfolios
Fine Arts (K-12), World Languages (K-12), Health, Physical Education and Lifetime Wellness (K-5) teachers who currently utilize the student growth portfolio model must submit portfolios via the GLADiS system no later than Monday, April 17, at 11:59 p.m.
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We need SCS volunteers for a special Earth Day clean-up event at Hawkins Mill ES!
SCS Project Green Schools "TeamUp 2 CleanUp" and Memphis City Beautiful are hosting a school beautification and neighborhood clean-up event at Hawkins Mill ES to commemorate Earth Day. All employees are invited to join us from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22, as we celebrate Earth Day!
For more info, contact the Family & Community Engagement team at 416-7600.
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Career Opportunity: Help us create winning classroom leaders!
The best coaches are usually former players who spent years developing their skills in the game. This is the same strategy we're using to help groom the next class of superstars in the classroom. We're looking to "sign" new instructional coaches to help current teachers elevate their game to a new level!
Click here to learn more about this exciting career opportunity.
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Share your love of math with fellow teachers!
* Application Deadline Extended *
We are looking for highly motivated 'mathletes' to serve as Instructional Math Fellows for the 2017-18 school year. This is an exciting opportunity to have a greater impact on students across the District while supporting your fellow teachers. Applications are due by April 21.
Click here to learn more about this exciting career opportunity.
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Let's party (with literacy)!
Are you ready to share your high-quality instructional practices with your fellow educators and serve as an Instructional Literacy Fellow? In case you haven't noticed, literacy is kind of a big deal in education, and this is your opportunity to have a greater impact on students across the District while supporting your fellow teachers. Applications are due by April 21.
Click here to learn more about this exciting career opportunity.
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Sing your hearts out with Teach901!
Teach901 is hosting its first ever 'Karaoke Night' on Thursday, April 20, from 7 - 9 p.m. at Loflin Yard. Come out for a night of free food and fun, and don't be shy to show your skills on the mic!
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The Orpheum, not just for performances and field trips.
The Orpheum just moved up another spot on our list of favorite places to visit. In addition to the awesome off-Broadway season they recently announced, they'll also be hosting some great PD sessions for teachers this summer. If you're working to incorporate the arts into your everyday lessons, you don't want to miss these opportunities.
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Have you completed your 2017 health assessment? Time is running out!
Don't miss your chance to earn $50! Complete your health assessment by April 30 to receive a $50 gift card from Cigna. View the flyer for more details.
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Are you CPR-certified?
Did you know we're required to have at least three staff members in your school with CPR certifications? But why stop at three? We're partnering with the Medical Education & Research Institute to provide free CPR/AED/First Aid classes for schools. Times are flexible and include after-school hours and Saturdays.
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Tell your students it's time to "TeamUP 2 GreenUP!"
Project Green Schools educates and equips K-12 students to conduct energy audits of their schools, monitor the indoor air quality and identify areas of energy waste throughout the school. These efforts typically reduce school energy consumption by 10-15 percent. It's a great leadership opportunity for your students and a fun way to make a big difference in the environment! If you're interested in taking part in an upcoming Energy Saving Workshop, contact Tracy Leaks at leaksta@scsk12.org or 416-4118. F
ollow
@SCSGreenSchools
for more info and current events.
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Find the latest grant opportunities to support your classroom.
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The April Concern Connection is here.
As part of our Employee Assistance Program, we want to give you tips and resources for healthier working and living. This month's issue is filled with tips for time management, balancing work and family life and more. Click here to start reading.
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@voiceofscs: Breaking News: The Voice of SCS student teams win 2 Golds & 1 Bronze at the SkillsUSA State Conference!
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@Local24Katina:
The best welcome ever from the kiddies at Idlewild Elementary. Thank you and Ms. Jones for the invite.
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@SCS_CTE:
Congrats to Craigmont High for receiving TN SkillsUSA Chapter Excellence Award!!
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Is your school on social media? Make sure you '@' us on Twitter and Instagram and tag us on Facebook so we can share and retweet your photos and info!
Not on social media? What are you waiting for? Contact Christian Ross to get started!
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