District Updates: Teacher Appreciation Week - Senior Success Stories - Excellence In Education Gala - Teacher Contracts - March Madness Winners

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May 5, 2022

End Teacher Appreciation Week at the Mighty Lights!

Teachers, join us TOMORROW, Friday, May 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the Tennessee Welcome Center to enjoy a day in your honor! Play games, win prizes and enjoy treats from local food truck vendors while listening to music in the park provided by the Voice of MSCS (88.5FM).

The Mighty Lights will appear at 8 p.m. and be seen across the entirety of the Memphis riverfront in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week.

View the flyer to learn more important details.

MSCS is looking for unique Senior Success Stories. Help us spread the word!

The 2022 graduation season is here, and the MSCS Communications Department is looking for unique senior success stories to highlight across District platforms. Help us spread the word to staff and families to encourage nominations.

This year’s theme is #MSCSFirstCla22 as we celebrate the first class of Memphis-Shelby County Schools! The deadline to submit applications is May 13. These categories are listed in the order of preference as we aim to share more extraordinary senior stories.

The Excellence in Education Gala is TONIGHT!

Teachers, get ready! MSCS's inaugural Excellence in Education Gala is SOLD OUT! The celebration begins TONIGHT, Thursday, May 5, from 6-9 p.m. at The Hilton, and dinner and LIVE music are included.

Come prepared to have fun because this will be a night to remember!

MSCS Teacher Contracts!

MSCS Teacher Contracts are now available for teachers who taught during the 2021-22 school year and are returning to a teaching role for the 2022-23 school year. Teachers must sign the contract electronically through the iCIMS applicant tracking system by Friday, May 13. Learn more here.

Congratulations to the March Madness Winners!

Congratulations to the following schools for their tremendous efforts to boost registration during the MSCS March Madness competition!

Richland Elementary
Grahamwood Elementary
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy
Medical District High

Each of the four schools received a trophy and a catered lunch. MSCS thanks you for your HEART work!

Sign up for Fitness in The Park! The person who attends the MOST classes in this series will receive a $100 gift card. If there is a tie, employees will be entered into a drawing.

Stay updated on all things health and wellness by visiting our website!

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MSCS Women's Health Summit is May 13, 3:30 p.m. at the BOE Auditorium. There will be a health and wellness panel, massages, food, giveaways, yoga, B-12 shots, and MORE! View the flyer to sign up!

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Congratulations to these winners of the 2022 Spring Fitness Challenge!

A member from the Total Rewards team will reach to the winners on how to pick up prizes.

NIE Reminders!

If you have completed your NIE Goal Setting Conference and Mid-Year Conference, be sure that you have finalized all components to generate the overall green check. If the green check does not appear, a component may be incomplete.

Please ensure that the Goal Setting Conference is completed within 30 working days of hire/contract start date. The Mid-Year Conference is not required for NIE partial plans and will not appear as a container to complete.

NIE DEADLINES

End of Year Conferences

Schools - May 20
Central Office - June 17

Questions? Contact Employee Performance and Support: eps@scsk12.org | 901.416.2475

Remind Your Families of the Deadline to Keep Their Device!

Please remind your families that students must be registered for the 2022-23 school year no later than Friday, May 6, to keep their MSCS-issued digital device(s). Students who do not register by May 6 will be required to return their digital device(s) to the school. This includes students who will be attending summer school or Summer Learning Academy.

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