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July 29, 2020
As we prepare for all-virtual instruction to begin the 2020-21 school year, please be sure to review the Digital Learning Guide for an overview of expectations & guidance for teachers.
We have more Teams training opportunities coming up in August. Here are some FAQs for more info about training to help make sure you're prepared for digital instruction this fall.
Teacher contracts will be sent  NEXT WEEK  to 2019-20 SCS teachers who are returning to an SCS teaching role in 2020-21. Details on how to access & sign contracts will be emailed.
Q1 Curriculum Maps are here! Click here for a  stepsheet. U se the  login information  shared during PD to access teacher/ student editions & other materials to plan for the new year.
Great news! New teachers can earn 4 hours of PD credit for attending New Teacher Orientation this year. Click  here  for updated details on NTO 2020!  
Your mental health matters! Sign up for the upcoming "Back to School We Go" mental health live event.

Our EAP partners, Methodist Healthcare, are holding a special mental health event for SCS employees next week. The “Back to School We Go, Maintaining Mental Health in the Midst of COVID- 19” live event will assist participants in navigating the new normal during the pandemic. Learn strategies to cope with various lifestyle and professional barriers posed by COVID- 19. There are sessions at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on August 3 and August 5. Sign up in PLZ (course #23772).
Still itching to learn more about the NEW ELA Curriculum? We got you covered!

There are still a few learning sessions remaining! Jump into a virtual session on assessments with Wonders (K-5) or dig deeper with myPerspectives (6-12). Registration links for both can be  found here ( see step 2). 

If you’ve tackled those already, feel free to engage in some self-guided training opportunities. Click  here  for more information on Wonders (K-5) and  here  for more information on myPerspectives (6-12).  
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.
We're looking for awesome educators to join the SCS family!

Do you know any rockstar teachers who would make a great member of the SCS team this school year? Encourage them to register for the upcoming SCS Virtual Hiring Fair by July 31! Fairs will be held via Microsoft Teams August 3, August 5 and August 7, 3-6 p.m. each day.
We're looking for teachers to serve as Homework Hotline tutors for the 2020-21 school year.

Want to earn some extra cash while supporting students as an after-school tutor this year? If so, apply for a Homework Hotline tutoring position by August 7. We're looking for certified SCS teachers in all grade levels. Tutors work at least one evening per week (online and phone), 4-8 p.m. The position pays $25 per hour, and applicants must pass an ELA and Math skills test to be hired. If you're interested, please email a resume to ask@homeworkhotline.info.
SCS CARES! Check out the latest updates from our HR team.

Be on the lookout for an email from Tuition.io soon!

  • Looking for advice on how to manage your student loans? We're partnering with Tuition.io to help! This is a free service service for all full-time employees. Welcome emails are coming this week to all SCS inboxes with more info. Don't want to wait? Register now!

We're here to help employees alleviate stress, fear and anxiety during the pandemic.

  • Methodist's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has a wide range of support available to all full-time staff and eligible dependents, from medical and counseling to personal health, finance and more. Call (800) 880-5658 or get more info here.

  • CIGNA offers the Total Behavioral Health program for SCS employees enrolled in our medical plans, including virtual behavioral care, on-demand coaching, webinars and lifestyle management programs. Call (800) 274-7603 for more info.

July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month.

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