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January 24, 2023

Hello MSCS Families,

Thank you for taking the time to view our newsletter filled with articles, District news, events, and timely information.

Veteran Teachers’ Mentorship Helps New Teachers Thrive

Mentoring is a word that is used regularly in Memphis-Shelby County Schools and is a hallmark of the profession. One-on-one mentoring helps veterans and new professionals bond and find common ground.

The five teachers below express their appreciation and gratitude to veteran teachers.

Randa Toutio

Quanshe Moore

Paola Santamaria

Marcus James Watson

Gina Iovinelli

Student Tech Xpert Club

"Top-notch." It's never too early to learn technology, as shown by MSCS' Student Tech Xpert Club. The middle-schoolers and their help desks are available to assist with tech issues, including computer aid, passwords, power point and coding.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

JANUARY

Online registration launched for new and returning students: Jan. 17
Memphis Area FAFSA Tuesday: Jan. 24 Link
Preparing for College and Career Workshop Jan. 25 at Kingsbury HS, 4-7 p.m.
MSCS will conduct a district-wide online practice test Jan. 25, with the TestNav software that will be used for TCAP testing in the spring.
District Improvement Plan Meeting Jan. 26 at noon and 5 p.m. at MSCS Board Auditorium. Register Link
School Choice (General and Optional) application will open on Jan. 31, 10 a.m.
ParTEA about Literacy: Every Monday: Link

NOTE: If your student will be absent, please remember to send a note. For more information about truancy, CLICK HERE.

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

JANUARY & FEBRUARY

For more info on the HBCU Scholarship fund: Link
Exploratory Latin Exam: Link
Pegasus Natl. Mythology Exam: Link
Medusa Mythology Exam: Link
Environmental Design Competition: Link
Black History Month Fine Arts Contest 2023 "Show Your Voice for Black History as American History" Link

ENTREPRENEURS

Become a vendor at the MSCS School Choice Fair: Link

MSCS School Selection Season

It’s January and, at MSCS, that means it’s time to Pick, Enroll! School Selection Season is here! We understand that parents and guardians strive to find the right school environment for their child. Thankfully, MSCS has a wide array of schools and programs designed to provide the best learning experience for our students. We invite families to discover the most exciting school options in the 901! The School Choice Showcase is Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hickory Ridge Towne Centre, 6075 Winchester Road.

The MSCS family is made up of newsmakers! From our students and teachers to our coaches and support staff, everyone in Memphis-Shelby County Schools has a story. We are committed to showcasing those stories!

Below are a few highlights shared by local news outlets.

Community panel advising MSCS on superintendent search sets first public meeting

Click here to read the story from Chalkbeat.

Who will find MSCS' superintendent? These four firms applied

Click here to read the story from The Commercial Appeal.

Memphis Grizzlies players, coaches give back in honor of MLK Day

Click here to read the story from Fox 13.

MSCS Nutrition Services is responsible for all District cafeterias, serving breakfast and lunch to 105,000 students daily. Click the image or click this link to view the meals being served at your child's school.