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January 12, 2022
The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important.
 - Martin Luther King Jr.
The Mid-South is currently experiencing a critical level of blood shortage. SCS will host a lifesaving blood drive on Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., @ the COE Auditorium. Click here to schedule your donation appointment today!
The Memphis Grizzlies Read to Achieve Program (RTA) challenge is for grades 3-5. The program starts Jan. 18 and consists of reading six books in six weeks and completing the activity for each week. Schools can register here!
LOE Update! All educator PINs must be completed in TNCompass by THIS Friday. If there is an issue regarding incorrect selections or LOE scores, educators will need to place a Footprints Ticket. Learn more important info here!
Are you a teacher seeking to obtain tenure? Learn more about the eligibility requirements here!
The District's 2021-2022 COVID-19 Reporting Action Steps have been revised in response to newly issued guidance from the CDC and the Tennessee Department of Health. Review them here.
Spread the word! Memphis Grizzlies MLK Mobile Food Drive is TODAY!
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Grizzlies will host a mobile food drive TODAY from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the FedEx Forum Media Parking lot! Eligible residents will receive food, face masks, resource information and more.

Please share this flyer with anyone who would benefit from this food drive. Up to 500 families will be served!
The Science department wants to hear from YOU! (NEW)
The Science department is reimagining its curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of our teachers and students. There has been a significant amount of consideration placed into the document's format, ease of readability, and strategic information within the curriculum map. In addition, there has been a removal of items that no longer serve the need of the teachers and students.

Access this form by January 28 to provide your feedback! The OneDrive folder holds the example map.
Student Loan Forgiveness? Yes, PLEASE! (NEW)
Did you know that as an SCS employee, you may qualify for student loan forgiveness? To assist employees with this process, we have partnered with Tuition.io. Visit here to register and view this flyer to learn more!
Check out these NEW professional learning opportunities for January! (NEW)
Various sessions are available for writing and curriculum resources with McGraw-Hill Wonders and Savvas myPerspectives.Click on the Wonders flyer to register for an exciting K-5 session, and click on the myPerspectives flyer here to attend a fantastic 6th-12th grade writing session!

  • K-5 writing in the Wonders curriculum - January 20
  • 2nd-grade print materials overview - January 26
  • Writing opportunities in the myPerspectives curriculum -January 18 and 27
Complete a Science Curriculum Map survey for a chance to WIN a prize!
Take a moment to complete a survey about your thoughts on Quarter 2 Science Curriculum Maps. You must submit your survey by THIS Friday, to enter the drawing for a prize.
Don't miss these important Portfolio updates!
Portfolio point A submissions for all NTGS teachers are due January 15.

Please Note: ALL SCS kindergarten teachers must complete a portfolio for the growth component of TEM evaluations.
Complete a health assessment for a chance to win $100!
Congratulations to this week's winner, Marsha White, Department of Attendance & Discipline!

How healthy are you? Find out by taking a quick and easy online health assessment on myCigna.com.
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