District Updates: RISE Awards - Necessity Drive - Equity Champion Training - PSLF - Yoga Awareness

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September 8, 2022

Nominate a colleague for a RISE Award!

Nominations for the 2022-23 Tennessee Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award are now open! The award, passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, honors classified school employees who provide exemplary service.

Anyone—directors, principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public—may submit nominations by September 18. For more information on the Tennessee RISE Award, click here and please visit the RISE Award website.

Take this opportunity to help MSCS families in need of necessities

The 5th Annual Necessity Drive is Friday, September 16 at East High School from 4-6 p.m. The drive collects necessity items for under-resourced families of MSCS students.

Equity Champion Training

The Office of Equity & Access will be offering Equity Champion training for all teachers, PLC coaches, principals, ILDs, and Central Office administrators.

Check out the offerings here and register in PLZ!

Do you qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

PSLF is a loan forgiveness program for Federal Direct student loans. It forgives the remaining loan balance of borrowers who make 120 eligible payments while employed by an eligible employer. The deadline to complete the PSLF forms is October 31. Learn more:

Hello, September!

September is Suicide Prevention Month, Yoga Awareness Month, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Cholesterol Education Month. Check back each week this month to find information and resources on each health observance.

Coming soon!

Just as you are determined to help students succeed, MSCS is committed to your mental and emotional wellness! The District is introducing two new supports that will encourage renewed thinking and healthy behavior: Stress Management Groups and “The Doctor is In,” a series of mental health videos.

Stay updated on all things health and wellness by visiting our website!

Yoga is for Everyone: New York Times guide

With Cigna Healthy Rewards you can get discounts on yoga products. Click here to start saving!

With Active & Fit you have access to over 11,000 gyms and 7,000 On-Demand fitness videos. The enrollment fee is waived through September 30.

Nominate a Superhero Employee!

Know someone who exhibits Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Exquisite Execution, and Servant Leadership? Nominate them for our September superheroes. Nominations must be made by September 15. Click here for more information.

Now Hiring: Before and After School Tutors

Positions are open now for elementary, middle, and high school tutors to support the Before and After School Tutoring Program.

If you are interested in earning some extra money, helping support students' academic needs and accelerating student learning, this is the job for you! Apply for tutoring positions on the MSCS Careers website under school support.

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