**DISTRICT APPAREL NOW AVAILABLE**

The district's online Eastbay team store is NOW LIVE and will be open for purchases through Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00PM . There are a variety of items to choose from with the new district logo, including polos, 3/4 zips, jackets, long & short sleeve tees.

To purchase, go to eastbayteamsales.com/teamstore and enter Team Code: OFTSJCSD or go here .

We will soon have an additional online store for JCReads tshirts and the new district logo tshirts that were given out at Opening Session, so stay tuned!!
STAFF BBQ - RSVP ASAP
JC Schools Staff:

Friendly reminder to please  click here to RSVP TODAY  for our  11th Annual JC Schools Staff BBQ  on  Friday, September 20  on the playground at Thorpe Gordon Elementary (1101 Jackson St.) from  4:30-6:30pm . Bring your family for an evening of FREE food and fun!

Not sure if you already submitted an RSVP? Follow the link and Google will let you know, as you're only allowed to submit one response. You can also choose to edit your response if you need to change the number of people joining you. 

BBQ REMINDERS:
  • Check out the map (below) for parking and playground access info. 
  • While we'll have lots of tables and chairs, you're also welcome to bring lawn chairs and/or a picnic blanket for your family. 
  • We'll have inflatables and tattoos to entertain the kids!
  • Staff who've submitted their United Way pledge card at our minimum level of giving ($15 per pay period or more) will be entered into a drawing for free United Way t-shirts. There will be cards on hand to fill out and turn in too. We'll also give t-shirts away to the winners of our juggling contest - stop by the United Way table to enter!
STAFF & STUDENT DIFFERENCE MAKERS
The JC Schools Difference Maker Award now (also) includes a student recognition opportunity! Help us recognize JC Schools staff and students who make a difference in their schools and our community; those individuals who go above and beyond to exemplify #JCStrongerTogether. 

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JC Schools will thank all staff & student Difference Makers nominated, and some will be recognized monthly at the JC Schools Board of Education meeting.

We love to spotlight Difference Makers that are tied to each of our three organizational pillars: Learning, Partnerships and Stewardship. 


Join us at the annual JCPS Foundation gala as JC Schools embarks on a new era. More information can be found at  www.jcpsfoundation.org ! To RSVP for this event please contact Karen Enloe or Morgan Werdehausen with the JCPS Foundation. 
LOOKING TO EARN a EdS or EdD DEGREE?
Interested or considering earning a Specialist (EdS) or Doctorate (EdD) degree? Saint Louis University is looking to start a cohort here in the Jefferson City in January 2020. Those interested should contact SLU via the information on the flyer(s) or view an available webinar listed on the flyers as well. You are also welcome to call Dr. Patricia Tavenner at Lawson for any information about the program from her perspective on juggling work and the degree program.
PEACHJAR FLYERS

JC Schools are now using Peachjar to send digital flyers directly to our families!

Getting your message in front of parents can be difficult. Getting them to pay attention and engage with your content is an even greater challenge. Peachjar's digital flyer platform makes reaching parents easy and effective. Once approved, your digital flyer is emailed to parents on behalf of their child's school and is posted to the school's online flyerboard, resulting in maximum exposure.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the JC Schools Communications department or Peachjar directly at (858) 997-2117 ext. 3. 
FROM HUMAN RESOURCES:
The deadline to complete your mandatory training is quickly approaching. If you have any trouble accessing your training plan, please contact Shelby Scarbrough at [email protected] or 659-3013 Deadline: Friday, September 13 th



Would you like to participate in a teacher stress study ? We are partnering with Mizzou to provide an opportunity for teachers to engage in a study that is focused on helping teachers cope with stress. The purpose of the study is to see if stress management training for teachers reduces stress and improves coping. If you are interested in participating, please contact Shelby Scarbrough at [email protected] or 659-3013.


Attention Hourly Employees
If you are an hourly employee who works as a coach or as an activity events worker, please complete the Voluntary Worker Agreement that can be found in TalentEd Records under Blank Docs . If you have any questions, please contact the HR office at 659-3013


Salary Schedule Movement
If you have recently completed your graduate degree or additional coursework hours please submit notice to the HR office for advancement on the salary schedule. The deadline is October 1.
 
If this affects you, please complete the  Teacher Salary Movement Application  in Records. You will also need to submit your official transcripts which must be sealed or sent electronically from the
institution. Please contact the HR office if you have any questions.
 

Life-changing Events?
If you have had any life-changing events that affect your insurance benefits, please contact Angie Sturm at [email protected] or at 659-3014.


Live Well. Work Well.
Check out these articles about the importance of sleep & sleep and electronic devices .
TECH & LIT TIDBITS
The mission of the Jefferson City School District Library Media Program is to encourage a love of reading and libraries in each student through collaborating with educators, curating a diverse collection, and teaching the effective use of information.

Visit the " Tech & Lit Tidbits " blog for information on ReadingIQ, Epic! and other FREE eBooks resources for Teachers. And check back often as new technology and literacy tips are added regularly!!

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CONTACT US...
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Contact JC Schools Communications Team:
Ryan Burns, Director of Communications
Amy Berendzen, Public Relations Manager
Mallory McGowin, Communications & Marketing Manager
315 East Dunklin St.
573-659-3018