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November 10, 2021
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
- Gandhi
It's National School Psychology Week! This year's theme is "Let's Get in GEAR!" Help us celebrate by letting your school psychologists know how much you appreciate the HEART work they do for your schools! If you make a post, tag SCS on social media so we can see!
November is Native American Heritage Month! The Social Studies team has prepared a resource guide to help assist with your instruction. Check it out here!
SCS veterans, please join us for a reception to honor your dedicated service on Nov. 17 @ the TLA auditorium! We look forward to seeing you there!
Get ready for the SCS Home Engagement Incentive Program. From Nov. 15 to Jan. 7, PreK-3 students, parents, teachers, and principals who participate and support the literacy-at-home initiative can win CASH and PRIZES!
The deadline for Open Enrollment is THIS Friday, Nov. 12! Please view your 2022 benefit options by accessing the online enrollment system here. Review some helpful reminders here!
SCS, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and BookNook have teamed up to provide FREE virtual reading tutoring this fall to SCS students in grades 1-3! Registration is now open to families. Our district's goal is to have 5,000 students registered! The registration ends Monday, Nov. 15. Learn more about this exciting program and help parents register TODAY!
11/12: Open Enrollment Ends (LAST CHANCE)
11/15-19: Hep. B Vaccinations (NEW)
11/30: Operation Warm Hearts (NEW)
No PBOs for TN Foundational Literacy Standards! (NEW)

Please be reminded that the Early Literacy Department did not craft PBOs for Foundational Literacy, as the TN Foundational Literacy Standards are already written in a manner that indicates the discreet skills (content) that students must be able to do (perform) in order to master the anchor standard.

Teachers should NOT create or display PBOs for the TN Reading for Foundational Literacy Standards, as this is not a district expectation.

If you have questions, please email EarlyLiteracyDept@scsk12.org.
Up to $2,500 is available to PK-12 teachers! Don't miss the deadline to apply THIS Friday! (NEW)
The Innovative Teaching Grants program is a Junior League of Memphis (JLM) project designed to improve the quality of life for children by encouraging and supporting excellence in teaching. The grants will enable teachers to implement original and creative learning experiences beyond the curriculum allocated through school budgets.

JLM will award grants of up to $2,500 to PK-12 teachers in need. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 12. Learn more here!
Submit your 5 Star Service Award nominations TODAY! (NEW)

SCS's 5 Star Service Award is BACK! You can nominate schools each month that have the BEST customer service practices. Winning schools will be highlighted every month! Need to know what we're looking for? Click here!
Congratulations Think Pink Winners! (NEW)
In case you missed it, meet the winning team for the Think Pink challenge! Congratulations to the Compensation Department for winning this year's challenge! Watch their video here.
Chat with a Coach! (NEW)

Need help incorporating the Instructional Practices? Want to sharpen your ability to execute Blended Learning lessons? Do you need clarity on feedback received during a TEM observation? Are you the only subject teacher at your school and need a planning thought partner?

The office of Professional Development and Support would like to present Chat with a Coach! You can schedule a 30-minute session with a coach who will provide personalized support for your planning and instructional needs. Click here for more info!
Nominate exceptional teachers to apply for SCS Teacher of the Year!

Do you know an exceptional teacher who embodies the highest level of instructional expertise and professionalism? We invite you to nominate them for SCS Teacher of the Year!

The Teacher of the Year program seeks to recognize our best and brightest teachers. In addition, our District Teacher of the Year will go on to represent SCS in TN Teacher of the Year application process. To submit a nomination, click here. If you have questions, contact scsinduction@scsk12.org.
COVID-19 Update for Educators! (NEW)

Pediatric health experts from Le Bonheur and UTHSC will host a webinar TODAY, 4 p.m. for school leaders and educators with information on the latest COVID-19 news, vaccinations for children 5-11, and will answer your questions in an open forum. Register here!
Growth and Achievement Update! (NEW)

Although Level of Effectiveness (LOE) scores have not been made available from the TN Department of Education (TDOE), Growth and Achievement scores for SY21-22 must be completed in PLZ November 12-19.​
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All Growth and Achievement selections must be completed and finalized by 12 p.m., November 19. Failure to complete a selection will result in the default school score selection.
i-Ready resources for YOU! (NEW)

Check out the i-Ready best practice reminders and K-2 resources!
Also, be sure to check out:
Attention All Core Content Teachers! (NEW)
As outlined in the Direct Teaching Model, all lessons should begin with a Do Now. Click here to see what it looks like in the context of a lesson for Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science.
High School Teachers! (NEW)

LITE Memphis is counting down the days to our SPRING 2022 semester, with a 45-day recruitment blitz! We would love to see YOUR students benefit from the opportunities LITE Memphis is providing.

LITE Memphis is a non-profit providing a 16-week program for 10-12 grade students of color. We help students fund and launch their small business ideas to create wealth while sharpening 21st-century skills.

We also provide 60-minute workshops for YOUR classes. These workshops can be in person or virtually, whatever works best for you! Our current offerings are as follows:

  • Personal Branding
  • Ideation Hackathon
  • Professional Networking
  • Social Entrepreneurship as an Agent for Change

If you are interested in learning more about these workshops or scheduling LITE Memphis for your class, please contact anna@litememphis.org.
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