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Using standard Outlook? Click the "Download pictures" button in the yellow bar.
Using Outlook on the Web (Exchange)? Click the "Click here" link at the top of the email.
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SCS is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and we want YOU to join us! The Social Studies team has outlined resources designed to support conversations between teachers and students. Check out the resource guide now!
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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.
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Join SCS, 88.5FM, and Wolf River Conservancy for a Mental Health Day on Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. - noon. Experience a rejuvenating day in nature at the Wolf River Greenway at Epping Way. Register here!
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Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with SCS! Join us for Pink Friday on Oct. 1, 2-5 p.m. @ the BOE for FREE blood pressure screenings, flu shots, health and wellness info, giveaways, and food! Please wear pink. Sign up here!
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Show us how you Think Pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness! |
Want to win a FREE lunch for your school or department staff? Show us how you Think Pink starting 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. on Friday, October 29.
- Each school or department must submit its own entry. Multiple departments cannot combine their entry.
You can share your entry on social media using #SCSThinkPink. The winner will be announced in the Teacher Weekly on November 3.
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9/20: Fitness in The Park Returns
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Join SCS for Secure the Chalk on October 5! (NEW)
Secure the Chalk is Tuesday, October 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Teaching & Learning Academy. This discussion will answer critical instructional leadership questions for male teachers of color! View the flyer to learn more. |
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Up to $2,500 available to PK-12 teachers! (NEW)
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The Innovative Teaching Grants program is a Junior League of Memphis (JLM) project designed to improve the quality of life for children by encouraging and supporting excellence in teaching. The grants will enable teachers to implement original and creative learning experiences beyond the curriculum allocated through school budgets.
JLM will award grants of up to $2,500 to PK-12 teachers in need. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 12. Learn more here!
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Hey, K-5 ELA Teachers! Here is a PLZ credit opportunity. (NEW)
Join us in the Wonders overview of how to update your existing or new Wonders digital teacher accounts, create and edit your calendars, manage digital assessments and assignments, and more! Check out this flyer with a link to register to attend this 1-hour professional learning opportunity happening on Tuesday, September 28. PLZ credit will be provided. |
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Middle and High School Teachers! Know any young women interested in pursuing a career in science and medicine? Check this out!
Baptist’s SHE (Science, Health, Empowerment) Leads the Way is designed to introduce middle school, high school, and college-aged young women to the world of science and health care through empowerment. Baptist will host a special cityCURRENT session Friday, September 24, 10-10:45 a.m. via Zoom.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and connect with guest speaker Nina Tandon, who has three patents and is CEO and co-founder of EpiBone, the world’s first company to grow living human bones for skeletal reconstruction.
The first five teachers to register their class will receive a SHE Leads the Way gift! Register TODAY! |
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Do you need extra support to pass your praxis? Read on to learn about this perfect opportunity!
Praxis Tutoring sessions will occur via Microsoft TEAMS every Monday-Thursday until November 18. Each session will be from
5 - 6:30 p.m.
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The Early Literacy Department presents a professional learning mini-series for teachers in grades 6-12! (NEW)
Designed and facilitated by Senior Reading Advisors (SRAs), this mini-series of professional learning sessions will equip grades 6-12 with the skills needed to integrate content literacy practices and strategies into their disciplines effectively. Teachers will learn disciplinary literacy practices that will help their students use literacy skills and strategies to make meaning from texts across all disciplines.
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Breast Cancer Survivors, keep reading to learn what we have in store for YOU this year!
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to honor ALL survivors who are part of the SCS family. We are creating a video montage to salute our SCS survivors and thank them for their courage, commitment and inspiration.
Survival Wall submissions will be accepted through October 8. View the flyer to learn more! |
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Need support with starting the lesson and setting students up for an engaging learning experience? Here's a professional learning session for you! (NEW)
- Course Number: 28720
- Course Title: Do Now: The Foundation of a Successful Lesson
- Course Outcomes: As a result of this session, participants will be able to plan and execute an effective “Do Now” that sets the foundation for student learning.
- Intended Audience: teachers and leaders
- Grade Band: K-12
- Date(s): September 28, 3:30-5 pm, October 4, 4- 5:30 pm
- In-person or Virtual: Virtual
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Connect with SCS on social media! #SCSis901
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