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Don’t forget — new math PD kicks off for teachers Monday, May 8!
Principals, instructional leaders and teachers have been asking for an updated and easy–to-implement curriculum that better aligns with Tennessee standards, and we’re ready to deliver! As you know, we piloted Great Minds/Eureka Math in select schools this year. What we learned is that the curriculum is extremely impactful when principals and teachers received great training and support. So, as we prepare to expand Eureka Math to ALL K-8 schools and all grades with Algebra I, we’re going to make sure teachers have access to the PD needed to roll it out successfully in every classroom next year. More updates will be coming, so be on the lookout.
Sessions start Monday, May 8, so register soon!
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Check out this blog about our new, innovative funding model from our Chief of Strategy.
In March, Board members voted in support of a new, innovative student-based funding model that aims to drive academic achievement by empowering school leaders to make funding decisions. SCS will pilot the transformational student-based funding model in several schools in 2018-19, with intentions of scaling up for all schools by 2019-20. Here, Chief of Strategy & Performance Management Brad Leon shares his perspective on why this initiative is so important.
Next week, hear from our CFO, Lin Johnson, on why he thinks the model will lead to breakthroughs by turning teachers and school leaders into innovators.
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Calling all volunteers! We need 100 hands (actually 200, but who's counting?) to help make our community beautiful!
SCS Project Green Schools "TeamUp 2 CleanUp" and Memphis City Beautiful are partnering for an Earth Day celebration at Hawkins Mill ES. Our goal is to have 100 SCS employees, friends and family members join us on Saturday, April 22, from 9 am to noon for a fun day of school beautification and neighborhood clean-up. We will work together to improve the green space in and around the Hawkins Mill community. For more information,
c
ontact the Family & Community Engagement team at
416-7600.
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Did your students complete cool STEM projects this year? Show 'em!
Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) wants to hear what your students have been up to this year. Did your school participate in SkillsUSA, Science Olympiad, First Lego League or another STEM competition? Are you taking a unique STEM field trip after testing? Did you host a STEM night or design a school makerspace? Tell them about it!
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We love our volunteers! RSVP for the Volunteer Appreciation Celebration today!
National Volunteer Appreciation week is April 24-April 28. We invite all SCS volunteers to come out and enjoy “A Day in the Cloud” on Friday, April 28 from 4PM- 6PM at The Benjamin Hooks Library’s Teen Tech center Cloud 901. This event will show our appreciation for all the great things that volunteers do for our staff, students, families and community. RSVP by April 21, 2017 to attend!
For more information, contact the Division of Community Engagement 901-416-7600
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Tell us about your outstanding seniors!
SCS grows some of the best and brightest students in the nation. In just a few short weeks, the next class of SCS's finest will cross the stage and become alumni. Before the big day, we want to highlight the great things the class of 2017 has accomplished in our District. Send us stories about your seniors to be featured during graduation season.These could be stories of overcoming extraordinary odds, attending a dream university, acceptance into the military, cool future career goals and more.
Please send your story ideas here for consideration.
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The Department of Education needs teacher feedback!
The TN Department of Education is looking for teacher feedback! 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! The deadline to complete the survey is this Friday, April 21.
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Support GHS-TV, and bid in the online auction before time runs out!
Germantown High School TV is hosting its annual online auction to support the station and the GHS Creative and Performing Arts Program. More than 100 items are up for grabs, including electronics, autographed memorabilia, restaurant gift cards and more. Bidding ends Saturday, April 22. Support a great cause, and bid high and often!
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Did you know playing golf improves literacy?
Ok, so there's no science on it, but you can support the Richland Elementary Educational Fund (REEF) Annual Golf Tournament. Proceeds from this event will benefit REEF, a program that provides reading intervention and small-group instruction for students who need additional support to master basic reading skills. Check out the sponsorship form if you're interested in participating or sponsoring a hole for a great cause!
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Important Evaluation Updates & Reminders
Thursday, April 20:
Teacher Submission of Professionalism Artifacts in OASYS
Thursday, April 27:
Submissions to Business Partner
May 1 - 26:
Professionalism/Summative Conferences
Questions:
C
ontact Barbara Arnett,
(901) 416-7993
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Career Opportunity: Help us create a team of winning classroom leaders!
The best coaches are usually past players who spent years honing their craft. SCS is adopting a similar strategy to help us as we groom the next class of classroom MVPs. 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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Words mean things! Become an instructional literacy fellow to help share the memo!
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' tomorrow, April 20, from 7 - 9 p.m. at Loflin Yard. Join your teacher colleagues for a night of food, fun and a chance show us that solo you've been perfecting during your daily commute!
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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 byApril 30 to receive a $50 gift card from Cigna. View the flyer for more details.
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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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The Orpheum is offering a summer performing arts and grief camp for students in need.
Orpheum Memphis is partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield TN to offer a two-week performing arts and grief summer camp for children who have lost a parent. The Mending HeARTS camp will take place July 10-21 for children ages 7-13.
Campers will be singing, dancing, acting and working with grief counselors throughout the two weeks. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through June 26. For more information, visit the Orpheum Memphis website.
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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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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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