Hello MSCS Families,

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

Superintendent Search Continues, Features Community Engagement - New Dates*

Due to inclement weather, the Superintendent Search candidate interviews originally scheduled for January 18 and 19, have been rescheduled to February 1 and 2. See details below with updated dates reflected. 

Youth Advocacy Pantry Opening

The grand opening of the Youth Advocacy Pantry at Invictus Academy marks a significant and compassionate initiative to support male and female teen parents, as well as families enrolled in Memphis Shelby County Schools. This vital program addresses the nutritional needs of these young families, recognizing that access to adequate food is fundamental for both physical and academic well-being.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

JANUARY

• i-Ready Assessment Window: Jan. 8-31 (EXTENDED)
• Report Cards go home: Jan. 25
• Grizzlies Reading Challenge: Jan. 22-March 1
• 3rd Grade Parent Meetings: Jan. 22-26
• Progress Reports go home: Jan. 30
• ACT Dates Link

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

JANUARY

What aid is available in Tennessee?

• (New!) Memphis Alumnae Chapter (MAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Maggie McDowell Scholarship Link
• Applications for TBA Diversity Law Week Link
• Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program Link
• National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards Link
• Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship Link
• C-SPAN StudentCam Contest Link
• DEWALT Trades Scholarship Link
• Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship Link
• Niche $50,000 "No Essay" Scholarship Link

It's that time of year again! The MSCS School Choice Showcase will take place on

Saturday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the

Memphis Sports and Events Center

995 Early Maxwell Blvd.

Enjoy food, student performances, giveaways, on-the-spot registration, and much more!

The MSCS Mental Health Center (MHC) invites families to attend February’s Parent Avengers session on Feb. 22 at the Teaching and Learning Academy.

The Parent Avengers will share inspiration, experiences, and lessons about the parenting journey. Click the flyer to learn more information.

Registration opens soon for Tech Xpert Program’s “Get Ready, Let’s Code! 4: Mobile App Development.” This fun day of coding and learning will take place at Kate Bond ES on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9am - 2pm. 



This event is open to all MSCS middle school students; however, space is limited to the first 400 students to sign up. 

You must register between February 5-16, 2024, and you must bring your 1:1 device to participate.

REMINDER: All K-8 students will participate in the computer-based i-Ready Diagnostic Jan. 8-31 (Extended due to inclement weather). This assessment is NOT counted as a grade for the student's report card. It helps teachers provide the necessary classroom tools and supports for each student. 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.

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.

School Board

Appreciation Week

MSCS is excited to celebrate and honor our School Board members this week during Tennessee School Board Appreciation Week. Be sure to let your School Board member how appreciative you are. Shout them out on social media using the hashtag #MyMSCSBoard

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.

MSCS will interview 3 superintendent finalists in early February. Here's what to expect

Click here to read the story from the Commercial Appeal

MSCS to resume classes at most schools on Tuesday

Click here to read the story from ABC 24

MSCS working to improve building conditions after winter storm

Click here to read the story from WMC

NOTE FROM NUTRITION SERVICES: Nearly every industry, including MSCS, is experiencing food supply chain disruptions.

With our logistics providers openly communicating, the Nutrition Services Department has taken immediate measures to mitigate the impact.

A delay may affect menu selections and the availability of products/supplies. Please be patient and understanding as we work diligently to rectify this situation.

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.

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