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October 13, 2021
Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.
- Anatole France
Save The Date! Our annual benefits open enrollment period for active employees is Nov. 1-12. Great news, there will be NO premium increase to your medical, dental, and vision coverage for 2022! Click here to learn more information.
We're Hiring! Project Graduation is seeking high school certified teachers in all content areas. Are you interested? Apply on the SCS Careers website under School-Based Support Positions.
Stay healthy with Fitness in the Park! Sign up for various FREE group fitness classes every Mon., Wed., and Thurs.! All workouts are held at Shelby Farms. Register here!
SCS will host Boo for Books Drive-Thru Saturday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ the BOE. This event will provide continued support around our 3rd Grade Commitment and help build students' at-home libraries! Don't miss the fun, join us!
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 Dec. 2021.
Commit-2-Three Literacy Pledge!
We are excited to kick off our "Commit-2-Three Literacy Pledge!" This video will provide an overview of the components of the 3GC pledge. In addition, please see 3GC "Commit-2-Three Literacy Pledge" and 3GC Student Book Challenge Log to help support your schools' implementation of the 3GC pledge. We request that your school create a video that focuses on how your school will commit to 3rd graders. Please submit all videos to thirdgradecommiment@scsk12.org no later than November 11.
10/29: Science Curriculum Map Survey Due (NEW)
Check out this ESL endorsement opportunity! (NEW)

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 5.
Click here to learn more information.
How do you THINK PINK? Show us and celebrate
Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Want to win a FREE lunch for your school or department staff? Show us how you Think Pink 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. Friday, October 29.
  • Each school or department must submit its own entry, and 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.
Rust College Preview Day for students on October 23! (NEW)
During Rust College's High School Preview Day, students will receive personalized tours, learn about the financial aid and admissions processes, meet college students and department heads, tour the campus and have a catered lunch. Interested students should RSVP here.
Mandatory Medication Administration Sessions on October 22!

Did you know it's mandated that each SCS campus have a minimum of two staff members annually trained in medication administration? The next Medication Administration and Caredox Immunization class is October 22 and will be taught by Exceptional Children & Health Services. The first hour of the session will be dedicated to Caredox Immunization input and the last hour for Medication Administration.

Registration is available in PLZ for 75 participants per class. Questions? Contact Nursing Services at 901-416-2424.
K- Algebra 1 teachers, don't miss out on this additional support!
Office hours continuing tomorrow, 4:30-5:30 p.m., are now available for additional support using Great Minds Equip and Sync in the mathematics classroom. Please Note: Equip begins with Grade 1.

Our Great Minds representative, Mr. Kyle Williams, will lead each session. A Curriculum & Instruction math advisor will also attend to address specific district concerns and/or questions. Please use this link to access each session.
Complete a Science Curriculum Map survey for a chance to WIN a prize!

What are your thoughts about Quarter 1 Science Curriculum Maps? Please take a moment to complete a survey and let us know! You must submit your survey by Friday, October 29, to enter a drawing for a prize.

Interested in a PLZ credit opportunity? 6-12 ELA teachers, check this out!

Join us on October 26 as we strengthen our understanding of the exciting and integrated features of myPerspectives curriculum! All sessions are virtual, live, and interactive. Register here for Program Activation. Register here for Implementation Essentials.
 Connect with SCS on social media! #SCSis901