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November 18, 2020
TODAY is the last day to complete 2020-21 Growth & Achievement selections in PLZ or you will default to school or District-wide composites. Need help? Contact eps@scsk12.org.
FREE drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be available Sat., Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the BOE. These "no-pain" tests are available for adults & children. See additional testing sites here.
Episode 3 of "The Whitelaw Edition" Talk Show is available now. Asst. Supt. Rowan outlines the 5-Step process used within the Continuous Improvement Zone. ICYMI: Episode 1 | Episode 2
Want to radically improve K-12 reading ability? Sign up for the next Building Bridges session (#25715) to gain insight behind the nine elements. Sessions are Nov. 30 or Dec. 3, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
The Student Perception Survey window will open on Nov. 30 & close Dec. 18. This year's survey is 100% virtual with random teacher selection. Questions? Contact eps@scsk12.org.
Mrs. Dowty of Kingsbury MS tells us why she's thankful! Tell us why you're thankful using #WeAre901Thankful.

Even in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the 901 community has shown that we still have so many reasons to be thankful. Getting and staying in a mindset of gratitude is not always easy during difficult moments, but SCS is shifting our focus to the things we can be grateful for. Using the hashtag #WeAre901Thankful, we are challenging the community to tell us in a 30-second video clip: what is meaningful to you, and why are you thankful during this season? Mrs. Dowty posted her video on the Kingsbury MS Facebook page. Post your video to social media the rest of the month!
Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving Break (FLEX Days 23-24)
Nov. 30 - Dec.18: Student Perception Survey (New)
Dec. 8: Mastery Connect Assessment #1 Ends (New)
Share this awesome opportunity from Nike and the Memphis Grizzlies with your 7th and 8th-grade girls!

By the time girls reach the 8th grade, they are 50 percent more likely to drop out of sports than boys, creating physical and social barriers that can last a lifetime. So, Nike is teaming up with WNBA and NBA teams to identify 7th and 8th-grade girls who want to help grow sports for other girls in their community. The Memphis Grizzlies will select two girls as “Game Growers” and empower them to use their voices and share their bold ideas. The pair selected will participate in virtual events and engagement with Nike and the Grizzlies throughout the year to see their vision of increasing sports participation come to a reality. The application deadline is December 4. Get more info here.
A special thanks from the i-Ready team!

In this pre-Thanksgiving week update, we want to express our gratitude for all of your hard work and dedication this year for your students. We appreciate your partnership and are honored to help support your work! We are here to support you however you need, including our upcoming PD (PLZ) on Student Data Chats on 11/17.
Online registration for the MPLOY Summer Experience opens December 1.

The City of Memphis' MPLOY Youth Summer Experience provides youth, ages 14 - 22, with meaningful and rewarding summer experiences. MPLOY offers various career path options according to the participants’ strengths and interests, including soft skills training, entry-level positions and internships. Some of the top employers in the Memphis area make this possible by agreeing to serve as Business Partners and Service Providers, offering structured job opportunities for youth for six weeks during the summer months. Registration is open December 1-31. Please share these opportunities with your students. Get more info here.
The U of M's FIRST SCHOLARS program is offering up to $20K for first generation college students!

FIRST SCHOLARS empowers students to make the most of their college experience and prepare for life beyond graduation. The program delivers multiple levels of support, including a full-time program coordinator and peer mentors to help First Scholars address the unique challenges first-gen students face. Students can earn up to $5,000 annually for a max of up to $20,000, plus benefit from leadership development, social activities, service opportunities and more. The application deadline is February 1, 2021. Get more details to share with your students here.
Operation Warm Hearts is back for the sixth year December 1. Help us spread warmth to students in need!
Our favorite winter giving tradition is back for the sixth year. Operation Warm Hearts is Tuesday, December 1, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. in front of the Board of Education. Once again, we are collecting new coats and outerwear to support our students in need. Our schools, departments and community have made this one of our most successful giving campaigns each year, and we're looking forward to your support as we help spread warmth again this year. Learn how to get involved here.
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