District Updates: NSPW - Hero Wall - Think Pink Winners - Open Enrollment - Vaccinations - 5 Star Service Award

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November 4, 2021

Let's Get in GEAR for National School Psychology Week!

National School Psychology Week is November 8-12, and this year's theme is "Let's Get in GEAR!" Our School Psychologists are challenged to grow, engage, advocate, and rise as they assist in identifying a student's need for learning supports. This has a particular resonance this year as we work to help students, families, and school staff emerge from the challenges of the past year and a half.

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!

SCS Veterans, join our Hero Wall!

As we approach Veterans Day on November 11, the Human Resources team wants to salute and spotlight our SCS employees who have served or are presently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Hero Wall submissions will be accepted through TOMORROW, November 5. Please submit the following information here:

A high-quality photo of the Veteran in uniform
First and last name of Veteran
Current SCS Position and Department
Branch of Service

Please Note: All elements must be received to be included.

Congratulations, Think Pink Winners!

THANK YOU to every department that participated in the Think Pink challenge! The HR department enjoyed watching ALL the videos that were submitted. Congratulations to the Compensation Department for winning this year's challenge! Terinni Stafford will be contacting your department to schedule your lunch!

Open enrollment ends on November 12!

Benefits will offer two virtual benefit sessions during open enrollment. Virtual sessions will be held TODAY, November 4, and Tuesday, November 9 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. You must use Microsoft Teams via computer or app to participate in these sessions. Sign up here!

Save the Date for Hepatitis B Vaccinations!

The first dose for Hepatitis B Vaccinations begins November 15-19 at the SCS Family Care Center on Flicker Street. You MUST present your SCS badge to receive the vaccine.

Please Note: You have one full week to complete each series. You can schedule your appointment by calling 901-416-6079. View the flyer for more important details.

Nominations are OPEN for the 5 Star Service Award!

All constituents (parents, students, employees, and community partners) can nominate schools for our “5 Star Service Award” school recognition program! Watch this quick video to learn more about the Customer Service WORKS framework, the foundation for this esteemed designation.

Winning schools will be announced each month. Visit here to submit your nomination!

Check out the resources linked below that will be utilized to identify the best customer service practices.

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 the Tennessee Teacher of the Year application process. To submit a nomination, click here. If you have questions, contact scsinduction@scsk12.org.

NIE Goal-Setting Conferences have been extended!

You now have until November 12 to complete and finalize the NIE Goal Setting Conference in PLZ.

Helpful Reminders:

ALL fields in both the employee and supervisor’s container must be completed before receiving the green checkmark.
Need a refresher? The NIE Goal Setting Conference tutorial is in Safeschools! Employees should log into their Safeschools account to search the library and view the NIE Goal Setting Conference tutorial.
NIE Step Guide – Employee
NIE Step Guide – Evaluator

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