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August 5, 2020
New 2020-21 work year calendars are now online. Check for employee start dates, pay dates & holidays. For questions about start dates, please contact your principal or supervisor.
Still need to complete your three required Microsoft Teams courses? Summer Term B in Canvas opens August 10! We also have exciting new offerings for the start of school!
ATTN. SCS Science teachers: Some great back to school trainings are coming up this month! Check them all out here - plus, a new web resource for Biology teachers!
New school grant opportunities are here! Check out all the ways to receive funding support for your class during the 2020-21 school year.
Only 15 days until New Teacher Orientation 2020! New teachers can earn 4 hours of PD credit for attending this year. Click here for the latest details so you're prepared for NTO 2020!
The City of Memphis is offering free COVID-19 testing for SCS teachers through August 7.

SCS teachers can get tested for COVID-19 for free as part of the City of Memphis' "Test to Protect" program. The free testing started on Monday and continues through through Friday, August 7, at the Memphis Shelby County Educators Association auditorium, 126 Flicker St. Teachers can sign up for appointments 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. *Please note, the free tests are only available for those who are not experiencing any symptoms. 

For more information, please view the following materials: 
Looking for information about the student device plan? Find it all at scsk12.org/accessforall!

Thousands of brand new digital devices are being distributed to students this week, as our 1:1 digital device plan has officially kicked off! Keep up with the latest details about the plan, including distribution schedules, FAQs, resources, digital learning guides for teachers and parents and much more at scsk12.org/accessforall.
Check out the August edition of the Employee Assistance Program newsletter!

As we continue to navigate through these difficult and uncertain times, it is vital to prioritize taking care of ourselves (physically, emotionally and mentally). Although self-care may not be a priority for you at this moment, it should be due to its benefits to your mental health. Get some helpful advice and resources in the August edition of the EAP Newsletter. Get more info about EAP here.
The Pink Palace is offering field trips and other interactive resources for your virtual classroom.

Our friends at the Pink Palace want to help teachers offer the most exciting virtual learning experience this school year. Check out these virtual field trip opportunities and learning resources.
i-Ready is still available for summer enrichment!

Great news! i-Ready will remain open for students to use for online enrichment at home through August 29. The account will lock in preparation for 2020-21 on August 29 and reopen on August 31. Once students log in on August 31, they will be prompted to take a diagnostic assessment in both Math and Reading prior to beginning instruction again. More details will be coming soon to help guide students and families on navigating the diagnostic assessment from home.
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