Teacher Weekly: November 2, 2022

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November 2, 2022

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."- Helen Keller

Teachers, read an important message from Superintendent Williams here.

We want teachers to tell the story of education and help promote MSCS. If you’re interested in a paid opportunity to write positive or solution-based articles, please email Melanie Berkley to learn more about an upcoming info session for our MSCS Scribes program.

Open Enrollment for active employees will continue through November 11. Join us TOMORROW, from 3-6 p.m., at the BOE Auditorium for our Benefits Fair to learn more about what's available for you! View additional details here.

The next District Learning Day is Tuesday, November 8! To learn the full details, check out the DLD Guidebook. Register in PLZ.

Are you a fully licensed teacher interested in earning up to $7,500 and FREE tuition? Add on a SPED endorsement to teach Special Education with MSCS! Register here to attend our SPED Initiative Interest Meeting on November 11, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at New Teacher Academy.

Education Today is back with our seventh edition, Encouraged But Not Satisfied! This powerful segment dives deep with our leaders discussing new products, tools, and resources. Tune in to uncover more!

11/3: Hero Wall Submissions Due (LAST CHANCE)

11/4: Homework Outline (LAST CHANCE)

11/9: Growth & Achievement (NEW)

11/15: November Superhero Nominations Due

Día de los Muertos (NEW)
Multilinguals Reversed Dominance (NEW)

Ready4K Re-launches November 14! (NEW)

Teachers, the re-launch of Ready4K will take place the week of November 14. MSCS is collaborating with the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation to relaunch Ready4K for our parents. Ready4K is a research-based text-messaging program that will help parents continue their child’s learning at home.

The Ready4K app will deliver three texts weekly with fun facts and tips to provide parents with simple, engaging tips to help their children continue to learn while at home.

The messages match each child’s age. Ready4K tips even help build on daily routines, like getting dressed, bathing, or preparing meals. Engaging in Ready4K requires no special equipment or additional steps by schools, teachers, or parents.

For more information, check out:

MSCS Ready4K Webpage | Ready4K 1-Pager | Ready4K FAQ

Tenn Under 10 (NEW)

Through the “Tenn Under 10” initiative, the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) is selecting 10 Tennessee 3rd graders to serve as GELF’s literacy ambassadors and receive a post-secondary education scholarship, based on their ability to overcome obstacles along their literacy journey from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.”

The application is open through January 30, 2023. To learn more details about the qualifications and how it works, click here.

Fall Elevate PERTS Survey (NEW)

The Fall Elevate PERTS Survey runs through November 15 and allows students to share their learning experiences. The five-minute survey will be conducted in all Algebra I and English I classrooms and will be administered by teachers. All 9th grade students should take the survey in both classes. Teachers can view the training here. For questions or additional information, please email Eric Hosman.

PAEMST Awards 2023

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government for K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics teaching. The award recognizes teachers with deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas.

Professional Learning and Support is excited to announce that the PAEMST Awards is now accepting nominations! View this flyer to learn how to nominate exemplary math and science educators.

Are you a high school instructor who teaches Academic Support Complex Text? Check this out!(NEW)

An overview session of the new Academic Support Complex Text course will be held TOMORROW, November 3, from 3:30-5 p.m. Teachers of this course will dive deep into the instructional components and curriculum materials. View the details here and register in PLZ today!

Questions? Email ci_ela_team@scsk12.org.

Fall 2022 Student Perception Survey

The Fall Student Perception Survey runs from November 7-18. Site Coordinator Training will take place virtually from October 18-24.

All Site Coordinators should register for one of the sessions in PLZ under course #32320.

Seeking Male Mentors

MSCS needs male mentors for the mentorship program Band of Brothers. Our young men need to experience a beloved community where they are surrounded by positive role models.

We are seeking law-abiding men, making a good life for themselves through hard, honest work. Learn more details here.

UPDATE: Great Minds inSync Demo Account

The password to the Great minds inSync Demo account has changed. Please use this information to access the demo account.

ESL Endorsement Opportunity

Are you a certified classroom teacher interested in getting your ESL endorsement? Select candidates may qualify to receive their ESL endorsement for FREE! Applications are due by November 14.

Click here to learn more information.

MSCS Days at CycleBar

MSCS has partnered with CycleBar to host FREE spin classes from through November 19 at all three CycleBar locations. Classes will be every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at noon. New slots will be added each week. Sign up here!

As a part of this partnership there is an opportunity to fundraise for you school. View the flyer for more information.

The Literacy Hub

Interested in connecting with other ELA teachers across the District and staying aware of the current trends? Join our new ELA Literacy Hub for vendor-led professional learning opportunities, upcoming literacy events, collaboration with colleagues, book studies, platforms to share ideas and best practices, and much more! Click here to learn more details.

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