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Using Outlook on the Web (Exchange)? Click the "Click here" link at the top of the email.
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The SEL team has gathered helpful resources to assist SCS students who may have questions about the Derek Chauvin trial. Read here to learn how you can help respond to the social and emotional needs of your students.
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TCAP/EOC tests start May 3! View the full schedule here. Need fresh ideas to prepare your students?Join Great Minds TOMORROW. *Please tell us about your fun test prep activities & incentives at newsroom@scsk12.org!
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Are you still missing the required Microsoft Teams courses? They're available through May 28. Click here for course numbers & registration information.
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SCS loves our AMAZING teachers & looks forward to celebrating you May 3-7 for Teacher Appreciation Week! Stay tuned to see all the fun & prizes in store for you NEXT WEEK!
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Know someone who would make a great addition to the SCS team? Tell them to RSVP for our Annual Preview Day!
SCS is seeking current educators, recent/upcoming graduates, or professionals contemplating a career in teaching. Our Annual Preview Day is Friday, May 14, from 4 - 7:30 p.m at American Way Middle School- 3805 American Way. This mixer and hiring event will provide the opportunity to learn more about working in the largest public school district in Tennessee and living in the Bluff City. Interested parties should RSVP by May 5. View the flyer for more information.
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4/23: TN Educator Survey Closes
5/3 - 5/7: Teacher Appreciation Week (NEW)
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Study support is available for the online licensure exam! (NEW)
Through 240 Tutoring, SCS offers study material for Praxis exams, National Evaluation Series (NES) exams, and/or Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCEs) at no cost to active employees . Review details here. After reviewing available study guides, sign up for 240 Tutoring supports here. |
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NOW HIRING: Positions for Promotional Summer School & the Summer Learning Academy are still open!
If you're interested in earning some extra money for the summer and helping support students' academic needs, some great opportunities are available!
Click here to apply for positions in Promotional Summer School by April 23. Positions are open for teachers, site administrators, school counselors, educational assistants, and school clerks. Visit scssummerschool.com to learn more.
Click here to apply for Summer Learning Academy 2021 positions by May 30. Positions are open for elementary and middle school regular education, special education, ESL teachers, clerks, guidance counselors, teacher assistants, bilingual mentors, and site administrators.
Summer School and Summer Learning Academy employees both receive a $3.00 hourly bonus paid at the end of the program!
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The TDOE is offering Reading 360 Early Literacy Training!
The Tennessee Department of Education is offering early literacy training as part of the Reading 360 Initiative. The summer training will consist of an asynchronous week 1 session and an in-person week 2 session at the Teaching & Learning Academy. Click here to see the course overview for both sessions. Currently, elementary and K-8 principals are working with staff to identify their K- 2 teachers who will participate in both weeks. Please contact Joyce Harrison, Raquel Darling-Greer or Pamela Harris-Giles if you have questions.
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Get your body ready for summer w/ Fitness in the Park! Register now for a chance to win great prizes! (NEW)
Coordinated School Health and Human Resources are partnering to help SCS employees stay active and healthy this spring. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, employees can sign up for various FREE group fitness classes, like yoga, Zumba, and Bootcamp/full-body workouts. All workouts are held at Shelby Farms!
All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit Charge & Fitbit Sense the week of April 26. Register here!
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Registration is now open for the Orpheum's 2021 Virtual Summer Institute in Arts Integration! (NEW)
The Orpheum Theatre Group is proud to be a Kennedy Center Partners in Education Team in collaboration with SCS. Through this program, the Orpheum brings Kennedy Center teaching artists to work with teachers across the Mid-South. These arts integration specialists are focused on “Creating Engaged Students through the Power of Self-Expression.” Teachers, register here for any or all workshops for $25 each.
Arts integration learning has increased literacy, raised test scores, and help develop key communication skills. In short, arts integration makes learning fun while creating more enthusiastic, creative, and empathetic students. Learn more here.
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COVID-19 vaccines are now available for SCS staff & families at the East High School Clinic! (NEW)
Christ Community Health Services School-Based Health Center located at East High School is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to SCS families, employees, critical support staff, and students aged 18+. Vaccines are available every Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., by appointment only. Text the word "Vaccine" to 91999 to make your appointment. View the flyer for more information.
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Connect with SCS on social media! #SCSis901
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