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I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.
- Chinese proverb
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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to honor ALL SCS survivors! We are creating a video montage to salute our SCS survivors and thank them for their courage. Submissions are due THIS Friday! View the flyer for details.
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Save The Date! Our annual benefits open enrollment period for active employees is Nov. 1-12. Great news, there will be NO premium increase to your medical, dental, and vision coverage for 2022! Click here to learn more information.
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SCS will host Boo for Books Drive-Thru Saturday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ the BOE. This event will provide continued support around our 3rd Grade Commitment and help build students' at-home libraries! Don't miss the fun, join us!
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We're Hiring! Project Graduation is seeking high school certified teachers in all content areas. Are you interested? Apply on the SCS Careers website under School-Based Support Positions.
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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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10/29: Science Curriculum Map Survey Due (NEW)
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Positions Available for Fall Break Learning Academy. Apply today!
Now hiring! Positions are available at all Fall Break Learning Academy locations. Apply today on the SCS Careers website. All positions have reopened! |
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How do you THINK PINK? Show us and celebrate
Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Want to win a FREE lunch for your school or department staff? Show us how you Think Pink 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. Friday, October 29.
- Each school or department must submit its own entry, and multiple departments cannot combine their entry.
Share your entry on social media using #SCSThinkPink. The winner will be announced in the Teacher Weekly on November 3.
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YOU'RE INVITED! Join us for a virtual youth symposium THIS Friday. |
In partnership with the City of Memphis, we are presenting
'Hear Me Out,' a virtual youth symposium for all middle and high school students, this Friday, October 8 at 9:01 a.m.
Symposium topics aim to bring awareness to the importance of COVID-19 and vaccinations to all school-age children and administrators across the city of Memphis and surrounding areas. There will also be prizes AND live entertainment!
Featuring the "I Know Who I Am" Campaign, this virtual event will allow youth to express and empower others on the safety of getting vaccinated.
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Mandatory Medication Administration Sessions on October 22! (NEW)
Did you know it's mandated that each Shelby County School Campus have a minimum of two staff members annually trained in medication administration? The next Medication Administration and Caredox Immunization class is October 22 and will be taught by Exceptional Children & Health Services. The first hour of the session will be dedicated to Caredox Immunization input and the last hour for Medication Administration.
Registration is available in PLZ for 75 participants per class. Questions?
Contact Nursing Services at 901-416-2424.
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K- Algebra 1 teachers, don't miss out on this additional support! (NEW)
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Office hours continuing tomorrow, 4:30-5:30 p.m., are now available for additional support using Great Minds Equip and Sync in the mathematics classroom. Please Note: Equip begins with Grade 1.
Our Great Minds representative, Mr. Kyle Williams, will lead each session. A Curriculum & Instruction math advisor will also attend to address specific district concerns and/or questions. Please use this link to access each session. |
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Complete a Science Curriculum Map survey for a chance to WIN a prize! (NEW)
What are your thoughts about Quarter 1 Science Curriculum Maps? Please take a moment to complete a survey and let us know! You must submit your survey by Friday, October 29, to enter a drawing for a prize.
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Stay healthy with Fitness in the Park! (NEW)
SCS employees, it's important to stay active and healthy this fall. Employees can sign up for various FREE group fitness classes every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, like yoga, Zumba, and boot camp/full-body workouts. All workouts are held at Shelby Farms. Register here! |
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Grab your passport and travel through the Pink Palace for a teacher orientation TOMORROW! (LAST CHANCE)
Educators are invited to a teacher orientation tomorrow, October 7, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. Travel through the museum to learn about a new field trip and outreach programming at the Pink Palace, Lichterman Nature Center, and the Mallory-Neely House. Unpack a passport exhibit and compete for teacher-friendly door prizes! Learn more here! |
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Interested in a PLZ credit opportunity? 6-12 ELA teachers, check this out!
Join us on October 26 as we strengthen our understanding of the exciting and integrated features of myPerspectives curriculum! All sessions are virtual, live, and interactive. Register here for Program Activation. Register here for Implementation Essentials. |
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Connect with SCS on social media! #SCSis901
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