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October 31, 2023

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Hello MSCS Families,

Please read, save, and share our newsletter filled with articles, District news, events, and timely information.

EPSO Week supports MSCS students as they “See the Future”

Memphis-Shelby County Schools and other districts across the state will celebrate the unique role early postsecondary opportunities play in preparing students for college and career during EPSO Week, Nov. 6-11. College and career readiness discussions have been taking place among high school students, but it’s never too early to begin to “See the Future!”

2023 Manassas Community School Presentation

MSCS hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a new addition to our umbrella of Community Schools at Manassas High Community School. The Community School model is shaped by authentic voices that will help remove barriers and meet the specific needs of each community. Click the video to learn more.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOVEMBER

Halloween: Oct. 31
HBCU College Fairs: Nov. 2 & Nov. 4 Link
ACT Family Night: Nov. 2 Link
MSCS Fall Family Nights: Nov. 13-17
Veterans Day (Students Out): Nov. 10
Before- and After-School Tutoring: Happening Now Link
ACT Dates Link

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

NOVEMBER

TN PROMISE DEADLINE IS NOV. 1

What aid is available in Tennessee?

(DUE 11/15) OES Sisters of Serenity Scholarship Link
DEWALT Trades Scholarship Link
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship Link
Niche $50,000 "No Essay" Scholarship Link
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Link
Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Link
Jack Cooke College Scholarship Link

Did you know MSCS has established a dedicated phone line featuring some of our families’ favorite childhood stories? Also, did you know you have the opportunity to become a featured reader? Click the flyer or this link to learn more about 416-READ.

MSCS is partnering with the Memphis Chamber to change lives for schools, families, and the community. We’ve been doing this work for decades and now is the perfect time for you to join us. Click here for more information.

Tennessee's literacy laws impact students in third grade and fourth grade. Per state law, third-grade students who do not make a passing ELA TCAP score could be required to attend additional intervention or be retained, and impacted fourth-grade students who do not show adequate growth on the ELA portion of the TCAP could be retained with no additional intervention possible.

Below is a list of tips and resources to support your child.

TIPS

Let your child pick a book and have them read along with you.
Show them how a good reader reads! Be expressive and show them that it's fun!
Put on a reading theater/act out the book or story after reading it.
Subtitles ON: Watch a show or movie on mute and read it instead.

FREE RESOURCES

MSCS Learning Academies (Fall Break, Spring Break, and Summer Learning Academies)
Focused Tutoring (Before/After-School Tutoring)
Memphis Public Library: memphislibrary.org/explorememphis/
Reading 360 Decodables: tn.gov/education/decodables
Ready4K: scsk12.org/ready4k
MSCS Homework Hotline: (615) 298-6636 or (901) 416-1234

Third and fourth-grade families, please remember to sign the parent acknowledgment form on PowerSchool. For more information, visit http://www.scsk12.org/commitment/ or send an email to thirdgradecommitment@scsk12.org.

Meet Hanley's New Principal!

We want the community to get to know our principals like never before, bridging the gap between our administration to our community. Principal Zonja Glover of Hanley K-8 discusses a wide array of topics from her favorite pet to her journey to becoming a principal! Click to watch.

Are you from Memphis?

Memphis creates leaders and legacies! We’re calling on all Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools, and Memphis-Shelby County Schools alum to fill out the MSCS Alumni Relations Survey for a chance to win a prize for you and your school!

The MSCS family is made up of newsmakers! From our students and teachers to our coaches and support staff, everyone in Memphis-Shelby County Schools has a story.

Below are a few highlights shared by local news outlets.

Children across Mid-South Read for the Record as part of literacy initiative

Click here to read the story from ABC24

Memphis football team awarded for their determination

Click here to read the story from WREG

Literacy Mid-South expands tutoring within MSCS, will work with 18 elementary schools

Click here to read the story from Commercial Appeal

NOTE FROM NUTRITION SERVICES: MSCS and school districts around the county – as well as nearly every other industry – are facing food supply chain interruptions.

In response, our Nutrition Services Department has taken immediate measures to mitigate the impact by monitoring and tracking shipments through open communication with our logistics providers.

A delay may affect menu selections and the availability of products/supplies. We are working diligently to remedy this situation and thank you for your patience and understanding.

MSCS Nutrition Services is responsible for all District cafeterias, serving breakfast and lunch to 105,000 students daily. Click here to view the meals being served at your child's school.