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September 23, 2021
Show us how you Think Pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness!

Want to win a FREE lunch for your school or department staff? Show us how you Think Pink starting October 1 - 28!

Contest Rules:
  • Be creative! (Decorate an office or hallway, dress up, host a pink party, etc.
  • Take a picture/video of your entry and email it to Terinni Stafford.
  • Entries must be received via email by 6 p.m. on Friday, October 29.
  • Each school or department must submit its own entry. Multiple departments cannot combine their entry.

Share your entry on social media using #SCSThinkPink. The winner will be announced in the Teacher Weekly on November 3.
You're Invited to Mental Health Awareness Day!

Join SCS, 88.5FM, and Wolf River Conservancy for a Mental Health Day on Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m. - noon. Experience a rejuvenating day in nature at the Wolf River Greenway at Epping Way. Register here!
Join SCS for Secure the Chalk on October 5!

Secure the Chalk is Tuesday, October 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Teaching & Learning Academy. This discussion will answer critical instructional leadership questions for male teachers of color!
View the flyer to learn more.
Check out the 2021 Fall Professional Learning Catalog!

Review the 2021 Fall Professional Learning Catalog here! Inside you will discover learning opportunities designed to foster a high-quality workforce in all areas. The catalog includes sessions available through December 2021.
We're hiring for Fall Break Academy positions!

Fall Break Academy positions are OPEN until October 1. Interested applicants can apply on the SCS Careers website! Jobs will be available at 20 locations throughout the District.

For more information about Fall Break Academy, click here. Registration is now open, and we encourage school-based staff to share the link with any student/family who would benefit!
September is Tennessee Literacy Month. Show us how you #Commit2Literacy!

The Tennessee Department of Education is highlighting the incredible work happening around Reading 360. SCS, let's show TDOE how we #Commit2Literacy!

Share a short video of why you love reading and how important early literacy is. You can also send a photo of your favorite book or favorite place to read, and TDOE may highlight your submission on social media. Include your name and county where you live and email your submission to TDOE.Communications@tn.gov.
Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with SCS!

Join us for Pink Friday on October 1, 2-5 p.m. at the BOE for FREE blood pressure screenings, flu shots, health and wellness information, giveaways, and food! Please wear pink.

Fall edition of Fitness in the Park is here!

Coordinated School Health and Human Resources are partnering to help SCS employees stay active and healthy this fall. 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 first time attendees will win a Fitness in the Park goodie bag this week. Register here!
Check out what the Memphis Excel Center has to offer students!

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.
TDOE is offering additional SPED and ESL endorsement opportunities to 5,000+ educators.

Registration is open for licensed Tennessee educators until September 30. Click here to learn more.
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