Teacher Weekly: November 9, 2022

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November 9, 2022

"I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions." - Stephen R. Covey

Diabetes is one of the top five chronic conditions among MSCS employees. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and HR Total Rewards hopes to connect you with resources and a chance to win cash! Join our webinar on November 17 from 12-1 p.m. Register and learn more info here.

Teachers, when you receive a passing score on a test that leads to teacher licensure or is part of a District-sponsored initiative, e.g., the SPED Initiative, you will be reimbursed the exam fee! The submission deadline for the Fall '22 payout is November 11. Click here to learn more.

MSCS invites you to a FUN evening at our Family Wellness Center on November 17, from 5-7 p.m. at Cordova MS. We will have cooking demonstrations on healthy eating and reflexology, plus flu and COVID vaccines accessible. Thanksgiving food baskets will also be available!

Are you a fully licensed teacher interested in earning up to $7,500 and FREE tuition? Add on a SPED endorsement to teach Special Education with MSCS during the 2023-24 SY! Register here to attend our Interest Meeting on November 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at New Teacher Academy.

We want teachers to tell the story of education and help promote MSCS. If you’re interested in a paid opportunity to write positive or solution-based articles, please email Melanie Berkley to learn more about an upcoming info session for our MSCS Scribes program.

Commit to Literacy w/ the Memphis Tigers (NEW)

To increase awareness and support for the District's Literacy Commitment, MSCS has partnered with the University of Memphis Women's Basketball team to provide an exciting game experience for our students and families!

We're asking students and families to join us Saturday, November 12, at 12 p.m., when the Memphis Tigers take on the Howard Bison at the Elma Roan Fieldhouse. Tickets will include game admission, a concessions coupon, a parking pass for each family, and a book for students to add to their home libraries.

Families can sign up for tickets here!

11/9: Growth & Achievement (LAST CHANCE)

11/15: November Superhero Nominations Due

Teacher Ambassador Program (NEW)

Are you seeking teacher leadership opportunities that allow you to leverage your expertise of our District with others to attract prospective teachers? We need you as the face of our Teacher Ambassador Program! Our HR Talent Management Team is searching for high-quality teacher leaders to represent our MSCS brand! C lick here to apply by November 30.

Ready4K Re-launches November 14!

Teachers, the re-launch of Ready4K will take place the week of November 14. MSCS is collaborating with the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation to relaunch Ready4K for our parents. Ready4K is a research-based text-messaging program that will help parents continue their child’s learning at home.

The Ready4K app will deliver three texts weekly with fun facts and tips to provide parents with simple, engaging tips to help their children continue to learn while at home.

The messages match each child’s age. Ready4K tips even help build on daily routines, like getting dressed, bathing, or preparing meals. Engaging in Ready4K requires no special equipment or additional steps by schools, teachers, or parents.

For more information, check out:

MSCS Ready4K Webpage | Ready4K 1-Pager | Ready4K FAQ

Mobile Kitchen Cart for Students (NEW)

Nutrition Services is happy to offer nutrition education directly to students with our mobile kitchen cart and team of professionals. Our interactive culinary demonstrations focus on how food is grown and how we use it to grow. Email townsendm@scsk12.org for more information!

High School Math Teachers (NEW)

The Algebra Tasks using the Graphing Calculator part 2 session scheduled on November 10 is being rescheduled to December 8. The PLZ course is #32326.

Tenn Under 10

Through the “Tenn Under 10” initiative, the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) is selecting 10 Tennessee 3rd graders to serve as GELF’s literacy ambassadors and receive a post-secondary education scholarship, based on their ability to overcome obstacles along their literacy journey from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.”

The application is open through January 30, 2023. To learn more details about the qualifications and how it works, click here.

Fall Elevate PERTS Survey

The Fall Elevate PERTS Survey runs through November 15 and allows students to share their learning experiences. The five-minute survey will be conducted in all Algebra I and English I classrooms and will be administered by teachers. All 9th grade students should take the survey in both classes. Teachers can view the training here. For questions or additional information, please email Eric Hosman.

Fall 2022 Student Perception Survey

The Fall Student Perception Survey runs through November 18. Site Coordinator Training will take place virtually from October 18-24.

All Site Coordinators should register for one of the sessions in PLZ under course #32320.

ESL Endorsement Opportunity

Are you a certified classroom teacher interested in getting your ESL endorsement? Select candidates may qualify to receive their ESL endorsement for FREE! Applications are due by November 14.

Click here to learn more information.

MSCS Days at CycleBar

MSCS has partnered with CycleBar to host FREE spin classes from through November 19 at all three CycleBar locations. Classes will be every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at noon. New slots will be added each week.

As a part of this partnership there is an opportunity to fundraise for you school. View the flyer for more information.

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