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September 8, 2021
SCS is considering a revision to our current grading scale to align with other school districts that recently made a change. What do you think? Give us your feedback here!
Memphis Virtual School is hiring part-time dynamic, certified teachers for all subjects. Earn a $10K stipend while working remotely! View the immediate openings here.
Last year, the Tennessee Valley Authority awarded $64K in STEM grants to schools in Shelby County. 2021 applications are OPEN thru Oct.18 for K-12 STEM education grants!
The Memphis Excel Center has OPEN enrollment for Mid-South students. Receive FREE college credit, childcare, and transportation while earning a diploma! Learn more benefits about joining the program here.
September is Tennessee Literacy Month! The TN Department of Education is highlighting the incredible work happening around Reading 360. SCS, let's show TDOE how we #Commit2Literacy by participating in this challenge!
Breast Cancer Survivors, keep reading to learn what we have in store for YOU this year!
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to honor ALL survivors who are part of the SCS family. We are creating a video montage to salute our SCS survivors and thank them for their courage, commitment and inspiration.

Survival Wall submissions will be accepted September 13 - October 8. View the flyer to learn more!
9/20: Fitness in The Park Returns (NEW)
TDOE is offering additional SPED and ESL endorsement opportunities to 5,000+ educators.
Registration is open for licenses Tennessee educators until September 30. Click here to learn more.
Do you know a student who should receive the Keeper of the Dream Award? Tell them to apply TODAY!

The Keeper of the Dream Award celebrates and recognizes the heroism of many young people who will have the amazing responsibility of safeguarding our freedom while ensuring equal rights and opportunities for others. Greater Memphis Area students in grades 6–12 who have demonstrated acts of compassion, leadership, commitment, and service are self-nominated or encouraged by educators and community leaders to apply by September 10.

Award recipients will be recognized at the virtual Freedom Award Student Forum on October 14. Two winners in grades 6-8 and two winners in grades 9-12 will each receive $500, a trophy, and a one-year family membership for up to five people to the National Civil Rights Museum

The application form, requirements, and other details are available on the National Civil Rights Museum’s website.
Attention 6-12 ELA Teachers! Check out these fall professional learning opportunities. (NEW)

Are you looking for opportunities to engage in vendor-led professional development around the Savvas myPerspectives ELA curriculum? Click here to access the information needed to register for fall professional learning opportunities.
PAEMST Awards: 2022 Nominations Open NOW!

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors the United States government bestows for K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching.

Anyone—principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public—may nominate exceptional STEM teachers currently teaching grades K-6 for the 2022 award year. Teachers may also apply directly here.

Presidential Awardees receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States; a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities; and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. They also join a network of award-winning teachers from across the country. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

The nomination deadline is January 7, 2022, and the application deadline is February 6, 2022, for elementary teachers (grades K-6). Secondary teachers (grades 7-12) will be eligible to apply during a future cycle.
Onsite Mobile EPSDT Exams for Students!

SCS is partnering with Well Child to perform onsite Early and Periodic Screening Diagnostic Treatment (EPSDT) exams to benefit our students by providing comprehensive and preventive health care services. Please encourage parents to have their child receive an annual EPSDT exam to identify any medical issues early. Call 901-728-5858. Well Child will reach out to the school individually.
Fall edition of Fitness in the Park is coming soon! (NEW)

Fitness in the Park is coming back Monday, September 20! Classes will be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through October 28. Check back for updates.
Sign up for the VIRTUAL St. Jude Walk/Run!

The St. Jude Walk/Run is an inspiring, family-friendly event that unites people across the nation behind the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.

How to join the movement:
  • Start a team, join a team, or participate as an individual.
  • Download the St. Jude Walk/Run app from Apple or Google Play.
  • Use fundraising tips and tools to reach your goal and fundraise for the kids of St. Jude while earning cool St. Jude gear.
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