Make sure you can view all important info and images:
Using standard Outlook? Click the "Download pictures" button in the yellow bar.
Using Outlook on the Web (Exchange)? Click the "Click here" link at the top of the email.
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The Aspiring Leader Fellowship Program:
Principal Pipeline
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Are you interested in becoming a high-quality MSCS Principal? The Aspiring Leader Fellowship Program: Principal Pipeline provides intense support, practical application opportunities, and tailored coaching to fellows in preparation for a rigorous principal selection process.
Learn more information about program benefits and information sessions here. Applications will be accepted Feb. 20 - March 20.
Questions? Email Dr. Angela Nichols
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Mid-Year NIE Conferences: NEW DEADLINE | |
The window to complete all NIE Mid-Year Conferences in PLZ is now open! The extended deadline to finalize all NIE Mid-Year Conferences is Feb. 23.
Important Reminders:
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The Goal Setting Conference should be completed within 30 days of an NIE employee’s contract start date AND should be completed BEFORE completing the Mid-Year Conference in PLZ.
- The Mid-Year Conference is NOT required for NIE Partial plans and will not appear as a container to complete.
- All required fields should be completed in their entirety before finalizing.
- Need a refresher? Please see the resource links below.
- NIE Mid-Year Conference Tutorial
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NIE Step Guide – Employee
- NIE Step Guide – Evaluator
Questions? Please reach out to eps@scsk12.org.
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Spring Break Learning Academy is Hiring! | |
If you’re interested in earning extra money, helping support students' academic needs, and accelerating student learning, then NOW is the time to sign up to support the MSCS Spring Break Learning Academy!
The academy runs Monday through Wednesday, March 13-15 at 21 elementary, middle, and high schools across the District. Apply here!
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Secure the Chalk: NEW DATE! | |
Sign up to attend the upcoming Secure the Chalk gathering on Feb. 21 at the Ernest Withers Museum on Beale Street, featuring special guest speaker Dr. Ivory Toldson, NAACP National Director of Education Innovation & Research.
Click here for more details, and be sure to register in PLZ!
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Employees who complete their online healthcare assessment will be entered into weekly drawings to win a $100 Visa gift card! It is confidential and quick to complete on myCigna.com or the MyCigna app.
Congratulations to $100 gift card winner Ensa Mathews, Hollis F. Price.
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Rethink February Compliance | |
Due to the inclement weather earlier this year, schools are not held responsible for making up the Jan. 30 - Feb. 3 Rethink Module. Instead, schools have the autonomy to select three modules from the list below in accordance with what works best for the school schedule. If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please contact Riletta Williams, williamsrw@scsk.12.org.
Feb. 24 is the compliance deadline for meeting expectations.
February Modules
- Self-Knowledge or (optional lesson): Healing from Community Trauma - What Can You Do?
- Growth Mindset
- Self-Advocacy
- Optimism
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Black History Month Trivia Challenge | |
It's time for Black History Trivia! Be the first to correctly answer the trivia question, and you could win a $25 Visa gift card. Click here to answer the trivia question.
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January Superhero Employees | Help us celebrate our January MSCS Superheroes, and read their nominations here. | |
Instructional – Sally Merriman, 5th grade teacher, Macon Hall ES | |
Non-instructional – Amanda Castano, Bilingual Cultural Mentor | |
This Cigna program provides one-on-one coaching and resources related to 16 chronic conditions, as well as many more co-occurring conditions. Learn more here. | |
Celebrate Heart Health Month at the BOE Auditorium on Feb. 23. The #MSCSGoRed event features free food, biometric screenings, B-12 and flu shots, and much more. | |
Get Heart Healthy! Learn life-changing information from Dr. La Tina Epps Thomas on Feb. 16 (12-1 p.m.). Click here to sign up. | |
Heart Attack Warning Signs | Know The Signs! Click here to learn more about the five common heart attack warning signs. | | |
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Spring semester COVID testing sites | |
This semester, COVID-19 testing will be available for all MSCS students and staff members at the following locations and times:
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Manassas High - Family Wellness Center - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Cordova Middle - Room E23 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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BOE - Barnes Building Fitness Center - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Parents/guardians are not eligible for testing.
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W-2 forms are available now for active MSCS employees in the Employee Portal. | | |
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On Feb. 7, the Board adopted revisions to the following two (2) policies.
Policy 1004 Superintendent Compensation and Benefits revisions require transparency/disclosure of the superintendent’s salary and benefits; and Policy 6051 Interscholastic Athletics provides clarity specific to student-athletes, coaches, and good sportsmanship. Revisions to the administrative rules and regulations outline provisions specific to (1) required information for student participation in interscholastic athletics and requirements for sports-related injuries/concussions and sudden cardiac arrest.
The MSCS Policy Manual located on BoardDocs has been updated to reflect the adopted revisions.
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Budget Priorities Survey - Take it today! | |
As we develop the 2023-24 school year budget, we want insight from our insiders! What is working at your school or building? What supports and services are meeting the needs of our students and employees? What could be improved upon? We want to hear from YOU! Please take this brief survey. Plus, plan to attend one of our budget community meetings:
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Monday, Feb. 27, Maxine Smith STEAM Academy, 5:30pm
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Wednesday, March 1, Cordova Middle, 5:30pm
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Thursday, March 2, White Station Middle, 5:30pm
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Learning opportunities from Equity & Access | |
The District's Office of Equity and Access has new learning opportunities available for staff during 2nd semester. The next session's topic is Explore Your Internalized Oppression on Feb. 21.
Click here to learn more and register today in PLZ.
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TLSA Educator License Requirement | |
Effective Aug. 1, in accordance with the Tennessee Literacy Success Act (2021), all educators who hold specific endorsements that allow them to teach reading in grades K-5 must complete an approved foundational skills course to renew their license. MSCS is working to ensure our educators, school leaders, and District staff meet this requirement. Please complete this brief survey and upload your certificate of course completion for either asynchronous ERT Course 1 or SLT Course 1.
For questions, please contact the Early Literacy Department at 901-416-4801 or email EarlyLiteracyDept@scsk12.org. For more information on the TN Licensure Requirement, click here.
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